Peer Coaches
First-Year students will select their Peer Coach when they register for their Advising & Orientation session. Peer Coaches support students based on their meta-major.
How to Schedule a Meeting
- Email your Peer Coach and they’ll send you a personal link to book with them! Choose the date and time that work best for you.
- You can find your Peer Coach in the My Team section on EAB Navigate.
Meet Your Peer Coach
Read about the peer coaches who work in UW Bothell’s Coaching Program. They are here to help you succeed! Find one you connect with, schedule a time to chat, and work together to achieve goals throughout your college career and beyond.
Arts and Media
Aidan
Pronouns: he/him
Year: Sophomore
Hometown: Redmond, WA
Major: Interdisciplinary Arts & Physics
About Me:
Hello! My name is Aidan (he/him), this is my second year at UWB. I’m currently pursuing a degree in interdisciplinary arts and physics. I plan on going to graduate school so I can eventually teach art at the university level.
Interests and Organizations:
On campus, I enjoy going to the gym in the ARC and being a part of clubs like BSU, Car club, and hopefully photography club in autumn. Outside of campus, I enjoy hanging out with friends, photography, drawing/painting, practicing instruments, and finding new matcha spots.
Hasset
Pronouns: she/her
Year: Junior
Hometown: SeaTac, WA
Major: Psychology
About Me:
Hello! My name is Hasset (she/her), and I’m majoring in Psychology with a minor in Teaching & Learning. I’m interested in higher education and would like to become a professor in a college, or work in admissions. It’s my second year here but I’m a junior thanks to doing Running Start!
Interests and Organizations:
On campus I’m a part of the Minecraft SMP club. Outside of school, I love going out to movies and exploring new places with friends. Some things I keep up with are Marvel movies and I’m trying to further get into more sci-fi series like Star Trek. On campus, I typically enjoy being in empty classrooms or study spaces.
Business and Policy
Anastasia
Pronouns: she/her
Year: Sophomore
Hometown: Renton, WA
Major: Accounting
About Me:
Hey all, I’m Anastasia and I am currently a second-year here at UWB. I was a Running Start student, and I am currently planning to earn my degree in accounting and specialize in tax.
Interests and Organizations:
I enjoy writing, math, exercise, and cooking for my friends and family! On campus, you can find me at a group fitness class down at the gym, walking down the trails, or enjoying sweets at the café. Outside of school, I participate in volunteer work, take care of my two dogs and cat, and spend time with my large family.
David
Pronouns: he/him
Year: Senior
Hometown: Everett, WA
Major: Leadership Strategic & Innovation
About Me:
Hi! My name is David, and this is my fourth year at UWB. I’m majoring in Business with a option in Leadership and Strategic Innovation. I am interested in the management area of Business and hope to become a project manager.
Interests and Organizations:
On campus, you can find me at the library or the Gold Brew. I also enjoy checking out new events around campus. Outside of school, I like hanging out with friends, finding new shows to watch, or taking my dog on walks!
Harika
Pronouns: she/her
Year: Senior
Hometown: Everett, WA
Major: Business Administration – Technology and Innovation Management
Minor: Data Analytics
About Me:
Hi! My name is Harika (she/her). I am a senior majoring in Business Administration with a concentration in Technology and Innovation Management, and minoring in Data Analytics. I’m passionate about the ways technology and innovation shape the future of business and create new opportunities.
Interests and Organizations:
Outside of academics, I enjoy playing badminton, listening to music, and spending quality time with my family and friends. On campus, you’ll find me in the library or at the Commons playing pool and connecting with friends.
James
Pronouns: he/him
Year: Senior
Hometown: Jakarta, Indonesia
Intended Major: Finance
About Me:
Hi, I’m James and I’m just a chill guy. I transferred to UW Bothell from Bellevue College and as you may have guessed I study finance. Short term I’m probably going to work for a company but one day I really hope to start a business of my own, probably something in the food and beverage industry. I’m here to help you so there’s no need to be too formal or uptight. Just relax and let’s be friends
Interests and Organizations:
I really like watching movies and TV shows, pretty much all genres and all eras. I like comic books and anime stuff. I like hanging out with my friends and doing random stuff. I work out in the gym, so I don’t get cooked when I’m old. Sometimes I do a little bit of creative writing and I’m working on a story so if you’re doing something similar, I would love to talk about it. I’m also an officer of Beta Alpha Psi which is an accounting and finance organization.
Jenny
Pronouns: she/her
Year: Senior
Hometown: Lake Stevens, WA
Major: Law, Economics, and Public Policy
About Me:
Hi! I am Jenny (she/her). I am a transfer student majoring in Law, Economics, and Public Policy with a minor in Human Rights. I love learning about the way that law and public policy connect and how these affect our society. I hope to become a lawyer, and I am open to exploring the different areas of law!
Interests and Organizations:
I enjoy attending events from different clubs on campus, whether academic ones (Women in Law) or cultural ones. I also take advantage of the many study spots around campus to do my homework and the study rooms as well to make effective use of my time on campus.
Lito
Pronouns: he/him
Year: Junior
Hometown: Bothell, WA
Major: Law, Economics and Public Policy
About Me:
Hi, I’m Lito and I’m studying to be an attorney in the future. My dream is to one day work in Seattle and live on the top floor of one of the tallest buildings in the city. As much as I love Seattle, I love traveling around the world playing music and meeting new people.
Interests and Organizations:
Drumming, Taekwondo, Cooking, and Traveling.
Natalie
Pronouns: she/they
Year: Junior
Hometown: Santa Fe, NM
Major: Law, Economics, and Public Policy
About Me:
Hello! My name is Natalie (she/they), and I am in my 3rd year at UWB. I am currently working on a Law, Economics, and Public Policy degree.
Interests and Organizations:
On campus you can find me studying in the library or buying a snack in The Market. Off campus I enjoy listening to music, playing video games, and drawing. I also enjoy trying new cafés with friends.
Nithya
Pronouns: she/her
Year: Senior
Hometown: Bellevue, WA
Intended Major: Finance
About Me:
Hey! I’m Nithya and I am a fourth-year student here at UWB, coming in as a running start student from Bellevue College, planning to major in finance.
Interests and Organizations:
In my free time, I love spending quality time with my friends and trying out new places to eat. I am really passionate about baking and art. On campus, you can probably find me in the library or at the café!
Education and Society
Connor
Pronouns: he/him
Year: Junior
Hometown: Seattle, WA
Intended Major: Psychology and Law Economics and Public Policy
About Me:
Hi all! My name is Connor (he/him) and this will be my third year at UWB. I am pursuing an education in Psychology and Law, Economics, and Public Policy.
Interests and Organizations:
On campus, I enjoy attending cultural focused clubs such as Vietnamese and Korean student associations. I also enjoy picking a random book in the library stacks and getting into a random topic. I love playing single player, story driven games and listening to music. You can find me on the third floor of the library if you ever want to talk!
Dazzling
Pronouns: she/her
Year: Sophomore
Hometown: Bellevue, WA
Intended Major: Elementary Education
About Me:
Hi! My name is Dazzling, and I am a second-year student at UWB. I am currently working on getting a degree in elementary education as one day I would love to become a dual language elementary teacher! I am passionate about teaching, learning and helping others!
Interests and Organizations:
On campus, you can find me at the library doing homework, studying or hanging out with friends. I also like spending time at the Gold Brew Café, and I love attending events throughout the school year. Outside of school, I like to hang out with friends and family, explore new places, go on nature walks, listen to music, color, draw and volunteer!
Health and Natural Sciences
Easton
Pronouns: he/him
Year: Sophomore
Hometown: Seattle, WA
Intended Major: Chemistry (Biochemistry Option)
Intended Minor: Data Science
About Me:
Hi, my name is Easton! I am a second-year student pursuing a career in biomedical research. I’m passionate about immunology, pharmaceuticals, infectious diseases, health justice, and science communication. I was a Running Start student at Shoreline Community College during my senior year of high school.
Interests and Organizations:
On campus, I’m part of Husky Hooks and Needles, and I have been working to re-launch Chemistry Club. Off campus, I develop lab activities for Shoreline Community College’s high school biomanufacturing program. In my free time, I love exploring the wetlands, crocheting, and cooking!
Elizabeth
Pronouns: she/her
Year: Sophomore
Hometown: Everett, WA
Intended Major: Biology
Intended Minor: Child & Youth Development and Neuroscience
About Me:
Hi, my name is Elizabeth! I am in my second year and planning to major in Biology and minor in Neuroscience and Child & Youth Development to pursue a medical occupation. The development of the mind and human psychology is fascinating to me, and I am interested in pursuing a career in either psychiatry, forensic pathology, or surgery.
Interests and Organizations:
I am in the pre-med club and biology club on campus on a pre-med track. I enjoy painting, sketching, going on walks, listening to music, and watching gameplay videos. I also love sweet treats, psychological horror shows, and working as a children’s dental assistant when I have time over the summer.
Emaan
Pronouns: she/her
Year: Junior
Hometown: Mountlake Terrace, WA
Major: Psychology
About Me:
Hi, my name is Emaan (she/her), I am in my third year here at UW Bothell! I am a psychology major and passionate about human behavior and want to pursue a career in the social psychology field!
Interests and Organizations:
In my free time, I enjoy baking, badminton, hanging out with friends, going to try out new cafes and restaurants, and listening to music. On campus I like studying in Gold Brew Café, Innovation Hall, and the library during finals.
Fay
Pronouns: they/them
Year: Sophomore
Hometown: Canberra, Australia; Kirkland, Washington
Intended Major: Psychology
Intended Minor: Biology
About Me:
Hello! My name is Fay (they/them). I’m a second-year student planning to major in psychology and minor in biology. I’m interested in clinical psychiatry and hope to work in that field after graduating.
Interests and Organizations:
Outside of school I enjoy playing violin, spending time with friends, and playing video/board games. I don’t spend a lot of time on campus, but I often go to bookstores around Kirkland to study.
Paige
Pronouns: she/her
Year: Sophomore
Hometown: Sultan, WA
Intended Major: Biology
Intended Minor: Health Studies
About Me:
Hello, my name is Paige! I am a second-year student with intentions of becoming an ultrasound technician.
Interests and Organizations:
In my free time I like to read, bake, and explore new places. I commute to campus, but you’ll most likely find me in the library or sitting outside if it’s sunny!
Rahima
Pronouns: she/her
Year: Sophomore
Hometown: Kabul, Afghanistan
Intended Major: Biology
About Me:
Hi! My name is Rahima (she/her), and I’m a second-year student at UWB pursuing a degree in Biology. I’m passionate about medicine and aspire to become a cardiac surgeon.
Interests and Organizations:
On campus, I’m an active member of the Pre-Med Club, where I connect with peers who share my passion for healthcare. Outside of school, I love watching dramas, anime, and movies; exploring new languages; hiking; and playing sports. I also enjoy spending quality time with friends!
Sara
Pronouns: she/her
Year: Sophomore
Hometown: Everett, WA
Major: Law, Economics, and Public Policy
About Me:
Hello, I’m Sara (she/her) and I’m a second-year student at UWB. I’m currently interested in learning about the legal system and how it impacts our everyday lives!
Interests and Organizations:
On campus I’m involved with clubs such as SAVA (Students Against Violent Acts), and I also do a lot of volunteering! Some of my favorite things to do are watching tv shows, cooking, and spending time with family!
Zuah
Pronouns: she/her
Year: Senior
Hometown: Seoul, Korea/Bothell, WA
Major: Data Visualization
About Me:
Hi! I’m Zuah Han (she/her), a senior majoring in Data Visualization and an international student from South Korea. I enjoy working with numbers and solving problems to create meaningful results.
Interests and Organizations:
I love staying active through tennis, taekwondo, and swimming, but my favorite thing is walking. If it’s not raining, you’ll probably find me on the campus trails! I also enjoy spending time with friends, whether it’s playing board games or relaxing with online games.
Technology and Engineering
Ava
Pronouns: she/her
Year: Junior
Hometown: Bothell, WA
Major: Computer Science and Software Engineering
Minor: Data Science
About Me:
Hello! My name is Ava (she/her), and this is my third year here at UWB. I’m currently majoring in computer science and software engineering with a minor in data science.
Interests and Organizations:
When it comes to school, I’m part of the Filipino American Student Association (FASA). I’m interested in the world of artificial intelligence, and I hope to pursue this field once I leave. I also love to work on projects based on machine learning. Otherwise, I enjoy playing basketball and listening to music. You may find me on the basketball court when it’s sunny!
Andrew
Pronouns: he/him
Year: Senior
Hometown: Kaohsiung, Taiwan/Redmond, WA
Major: Management Information System (MIS)
Minor: Software Engineering
About Me:
Hi everyone! My name is Andrew, this is my second and last year in UWB. I’m currently majoring in management information systems with a minor in software engineering.
Interests and Organizations:
On campus, I’m part of the entrepreneur club. Off campus, I’m interested in self-improvement and development, entrepreneurship, problem-solving, and technology. I also love to workout, play golf, cook, and go to classical music concerts in my free time. You can usually find me on the third floor of the library, feel free to say hi if you see me on campus!
Arleen
Pronouns: she/her
Year: Sophomore
Hometown: Lynwood, WA
Intended Major: Mechanical Engineering
About Me:
Hi, my name is Arleen! I’m a second year here at UW Bothell and an intended Mechanical Engineering major. I’m interested in working in the aerospace industry upon graduation. Before starting college, I earned Running Start credits in my senior year of high school.
Interests and Organizations:
On campus I’m involved in the Trickfire Robotics team, which takes part in the University Rover Challenge! I am also a STARS scholar, a cohort here at UWB which is open to first-generation students interested in technology and engineering. Outside of college I love going on long walks with my dog, reading, and studying at libraries and cafés.
Francisco
Pronouns: he/him
Year: Senior
Hometown: Seattle, WA
Major: Data Visualization
About Me:
Hello! My name is Francisco (he/him). I’m a senior at UW Bothell majoring in Data Visualization. I’d originally come to this campus trying to learn more about computer science, but found I enjoy data analysis more. I like going through data because there is always a story, you just have to find it.
Interests and Organizations:
Outside of school I play videogames, lift weights, and spend time with my friends. When I have free time on campus, I’ll either be walking around campus while listening to music or playing board games with the club.
Jerry
Pronouns: he/him
Year: Junior
Hometown: Edmonds, WA
Intended Major: Accounting
Minor: CSSE
About Me:
Hello! I’m Jerry (he/him). I’m pursuing an education in Business and Technology with a goal of learning all aspects of business! I plan on transitioning to teaching or philanthropy work in my later years too.
Interests and Organizations:
Outside of academics, I attend hosting events with guest speakers from small startups to Nvidia and am involved in our automotive community. I usually am playing intramural sports or study in the many buildings on campus!
Manish
Pronouns: he/him
Year: Senior
Hometown: Olympia, WA
Major: Applied Computing
About Me:
Hi! My name is Manish (he/him). I’m a fourth-year student at UWB majoring in Applied Computing, with a minor in either Cybersecurity or Data Science. I’m interested in how technology can solve real-world problems. In the future, I hope to work at a top tech company like one of the FANG companies!
Interests and Organizations:
In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, as well as writing music. On campus, I serve as the Outreach Marketer for both the Google Developer Student Club and the South Asian Student Association.
Marlen
Pronouns: she/her
Year: Junior
Hometown: Edmonds, WA
Major: Business Administration – Marketing
Technology & Innovation Management
Minor: Data Analysis
About Me:
Hello, my name is Marlen (she/her). I’m a junior at UWB, I’m also a transfer student.
Interests and Organizations:
I enjoy horseback riding, traveling and spending time outside. On campus I’m a part of the mentor program as well as Cru.
Nicholas
Pronouns: he/him
Year: Junior
Hometown: Mukilteo, WA
Major: Data Visualization
About Me:
Hi! I’m Nicholas (he/him). This is my third year here at UWB. I have a passion for programming, graphic design, and creative projects, which is why I am pursuing a degree in Data Visualization.
Interests and Organizations:
In my free time, I enjoy hiking, playing fun and competitive games, as well as baking. I’m a commuter student, but you can often find me around for classes or studying in the library!
Prajakta
Pronouns: she/her
Year: Junior
Hometown: Kirkland, WA
Intended Major: Applied Computing
Intended Minor: Data Analytics
About Me:
Hey! My name is Prajakta (she/her), I’m a second year at UWB. I’m currently pursuing a degree in Applied Computing with a minor in Data Analytics.
Interests and Organizations:
On campus, I’m a part of the TrickFire Robotics club and you’ll probably find me at the café. I’ve volunteered to teach children at an orphanage. I also love music and exploring new places and cafés.
Soha
Pronouns: she/her
Year: Sophomore
Hometown: Redmond, WA
Major: Computer Science & Software Engineering
About Me:
Hey! I’m Soha (she/her) and this is my second year at UWB. I’m currently working towards a Computer Science degree but also carry interest in Law and Public Policy in the background of my work as well. While carrying on coding projects, I have also done research on public policy within my community as well.
Interests and Organizations:
On campus, I’m currently part of the GirlsWhoCode club, ACM and the Robotics club here! Outside of that I help at the local court to work on community-related work to promote public policy and volunteer. I love to read murder mystery, hang out outside, and find new places to eat with friends!
Vans
Pronouns: she/her
Year: Senior
Hometown: Redmond, WA
Major: Computer Science and Software Engineering
Minor: Data Analysis
About Me:
Hi! My name is Vans (she/her), and I’m a proud first-generation college student in my fourth year at UWB. I’m passionate about coding and love exploring new challenges in tech. You can often find me engaged in various activities that keep my life balanced between academic and personal interests.
Interests and Organizations:
Outside the classroom, I enjoy cooking, roller skating, working out, and playing badminton. I also love drawing, hiking, and spending quality time with my friends, usually hanging out at the campus café. My approach to college life is keeping it fun, creative, and active while pursuing my passion for technology!
Veronica
Pronouns: she/her
Year: Senior
Hometown: Barrington Hills, IL/Redmond, WA
Major: Electrical Engineering and Computer Science & Software Engineering
About Me:
Hi! My name is Veronica (she/her), and this is my second year at UWB. I am currently double majoring in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science & Software Engineering. I was a Running Start student next door at Cascadia College for my junior and senior years of high school.
Interests and Organizations:
On campus, I enjoy spending time in Innovation Hall. If the weather is nice, you will find me studying outside. I love swimming and spending time with my friends, especially out in the sun. My favorite hobbies are reading, playing games, and watching TV!