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Webmaster, Marketing and Social Media Chair
Alexa Accuardi is a native Oregonian currently working as a Senior Software Engineer at Seeq Corporation. She graduated in 2019 from University of Portland with a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and Mathematics. She is currently pursuing her MS in Computer Science from Georgia Tech. She also teaches the Introduction to Computer Science lab at Univeristy of Portland. In her spare time she enjoys playing board games and hanging out with her cat Kramer.
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Conference Chair and Awards Chair
Nnennaya Udochu is a Systems Engineer at Intel with a background in Power Delivery and addressing low power optimization issues on customer platforms. She has a BSc. in Electrical Engineering from Wichita State University and a MSc. in Electrical Engineering from University of Texas, Arlington. Nnennaya has served on the board for SWE Columbia River Section as the Newsletter Chair in FY’18 and is currently the Inventor Chair. She enjoys travelling, runs a fashion blog focused on positivity that encourages women in STEM related fields and their daily lifestyles. You can connect with Nnennaya on LinkedIn or Instagram @miss_nini_mg.
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Data Officer
Coral Jean is a senior member of SWE and has been a member since February 1981. She continues to be active in SWE because of the STEM Outreach opportunities. She thinks that it is important to introduce children to STEM. Currently she is responsible for maintaining the section database. She is a retired Process Control Engineer with a degree in Electrical Engineering. Her first college degree is in Biology (Microbial Genetics). She worked in cancer research at the Primate Center in Aloha for several years before returning to school to obtain an engineering degree.
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Outreach Chair: Elementary School and PDG Coordinator
Jenny is a process engineer at Intel in the Logic Technology Development group. She has a PhD in Chemical Engineering from Purdue University and a BS in Chemical Engineering from the University of Florida. Jenny previously helped serve on the SWE CRS board for Outreach in FY22 and continues to be involved in STEM outreach in the Portland area. She is looking forward to connecting further with the Portland SWE community by serving as the new M&G coordinator for the Portland downtown area. She lives in NW Portland with her husband and cat. She loves hiking, traveling, and exploring new Portland restaurants.
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Newsletter Editor
Shruthi Thandri is a Process Control Engineer at an Advanced Process Control Solutions company, BTG. She and her team work to optimize and automate different processes of papermaking. Prior to her role at BTG, she worked at a paper mill in the Tri-Cities, WA, for 4 years as a Process Control Engineer. She grew up in Portland, OR and later attended the University of Washington, graduating with a degree in Bioresource Science and Engineering. In her free time, she enjoys cooking, reading, and strength training. Shruthi has been a member of SWE since her days at UW. She was a part of the student SWE section, where she participated in many activities and encouraged young women to pursue STEM careers. While living in the Tri-Cities, she served as the Eastern Washington SWE Section’s Treasurer during FY21 and President during FY22. She is excited to be a part of the Columbia River SWE Section and looks forward to meeting and creating opportunities to develop meaningful personal and professional connections in the SWE network.
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Sireesha Akula
Nominating Chair
Bio coming soon!
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Dhyuti Ramadas
SWENext Counselor
Dhyuti is a software engineer at Collins Aerospace, and has a BS in Biomedical Engineering and Computer Science from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She has a special interest in developing software to understand the impact of human factors on pilots. Within her company, she is involved in STEM outreach efforts to introduce K-12 students to different engineering disciplines. Her hobbies outside of work include hiking, rock climbing and yoga.
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Carmen Davis
SWENext Counselor
Carmen Davis is an R&D Engineer for Nike Footwear Materials Innovation. Carmen joined Nike in September of 2019 after graduating from North Carolina State University with degrees in Chemical and Textile Engineering. During college, she was a coach for Science Olympiad and volunteered with STEM outreach groups for underrepresented elementary and middle school students. Outside of work, Carmen enjoys running, biking, exploring Oregon’s trails and parks, and cooking!
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Mentorship Coordinator
Keyla BastardoKeyla is a Product Technology Development Engineer at Intel. She is responsible for DFM and board assembly process development of cutting-edge board technology for customers within Intel.
Keyla joined Intel in 2018 as Process Engineer and since then she has been working in different expertise areas of board assembly technology. She holds a M.S. in Manufacturing and Mechanical Systems Integration and Project Management Certification from Rochester Institute of Technology. Keyla loves traveling, learning new languages, and connecting with people of different backgrounds. She also enjoys hiking and camping in the beautiful PNW. |
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Membership Chair, Social Chair, and Historian
Anna is a process engineer at Intel in the etch group under Logic Technology Development. She graduated from University of Utah in May 2021 with a Bachelor's in Chemical Engineering, where she was also involved in the student chapter of SWE, AIChE, student government, and ski club. Outside of work, you can find Anna on the ski slopes, writing blog articles, or playing tennis. Being new to the Portland area, Anna is excited to get involved and plan events to bring together like-minded women.
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Outreach Chair: High School and Middle School
Kryshelle JosephBio coming soon!
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Open Positions
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OPEN! Scholarship ChairWork with the President to plan and prepare scope of scholarships for the fiscal year. Collaborate with the leadership team to seek updates to the endowed scholarships. Create a form for collegiate SWE members to intake the scholarship applications. Review scholarship applications to determine eligibility. If needed, assemble a review team to standardize scholarship review & approval. Work with the treasurer to distribute money to the school of the winner(s). Write a blurb in the newsletter to announce the winner.
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OPEN! Fundraising ChairThe Fundraising Chair strives to generate funds by designing and selling apparel and other merchandise sales. Funds are to be applied towards Scholarships, Professional Development Events, or Outreach Activities.
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OPEN! Corporate Sponsorship ChairDevelop a Corporate Sponsorship Packet with varying available sponsorship levels. Contact companies to find section sponsors. Serve as the liaison with corporate sponsors.
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OPEN! Multiple Outreach Chairs
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OPEN! Food Bank Coordinator |
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