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
E-mail 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.
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.
Angela Redila
Pronouns: she/her
Year: Senior
Hometown: Lynnwood, WA
Major: Psychology
Email: peercoach2@uw.edu
Why did you choose UWB?
I really liked the student to professor ratio because it meant I would be able to get closer with my professors and classmates. I also really liked how diverse and welcoming the community is. Campus being close to home was also a huge plus.
What do you enjoy most about being a peer coach?
I really enjoy meeting students and learning about them while also assisting with their transition to UWB. The OTP team also makes having this position even more enjoyable!
Anson Ngo
Pronouns: He/Him
Year: Sophomore
Hometown: Hong Kong
Intended Major: Mechanical Engineering
Email: peercoach3@uw.edu
Why did you choose UWB?
I picked UWB because it has strong academic programs and small class sizes. Also, it’s close to where I live, so commute will be easier.
What do you enjoy most about being a peer coach?
I get to meet new incoming students and helping them out is an awesome experience. It feels great to be there for them and make their university journey smoother.
Clubs/Orgs: Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME)
Arsh Tagore
Pronouns: She/her
Year: Sophomore
Hometown: Everett, WA
Intended Major: Computer Science and Software Engineering (CSSE)
Email: peercoach5@uw.edu
Why did you choose UWB?
I chose UWB because of the small class size and how connected the diverse community is. It is also close to my house which makes it easier for me to commute.
What do you enjoy most about being a peer coach?
I get to meet with new people and helping them in finding the best resources to help them have an amazing experience at UWB.
Clubs/Orgs: South Asian Student Association (SASA), Nitya Dance Club
Ayọ̀ Olúkọ̀yà
Pronouns: he/him
Year: Junior
Hometown: Everett, Washington
Major: Law, Economics, and Public Policy (LEPP)
Intended Minor: Linguistics
Email: peercoach7@uw.edu
Why did you choose UWB?
I chose to go to UWB because I wanted to go to a school in close proximity, but also small in size as my preferred past academic experiences have been in smaller institutions.
What do you enjoy most about being a peer coach?
I enjoy learning about the interest of new students, I’ve heard everything from backpacking to binge watching! I also love learning about the languages that my students have been exposed to throughout their life, I’ve heard a plethora of languages from Arabic, Cantonese, Bahasa Indonesia, Amharic, and many more.
Brian Huynh
Pronouns: He/Him
Year: Senior
Hometown: Lynnwood, Washington
Transferred from: Edmonds College
Major: Psychology
Email: Peercoach8@uw.edu
Why did you choose UWB?
UWB has come to be one of my favorite spots to just relax in. It has a great diverse community, accommodating/patient staff, and is geographically unique overall. I think the environment is an important factor for any good college campus, and I think UWB makes itself to be able to enjoy all year round!
What do you enjoy most about being a peer coach?
As a peer coach, I get the most enjoyment from having conversations with the students I meet! Because every individual brings a story with them to UWB that I get to immerse myself in. I enjoy listening to each person’s thoughts, experiences, and perspectives, as it creates an opportunity for me to both support and learn from them at the same time!
Brihul Sharma
Pronouns: He/Him
Year: Sophomore
Hometown: Shoreline, WA
Intended Major: Business Administration: Supply Chain Management Option (SCM)
Email: Peercoach9@uw.edu
Why did you choose UWB?
I chose UWB because of its diversity and the campus size.
What do you enjoy most about being a peer coach?
I enjoy talking to students and knowing more about their interests. I also like finding resources for them, so they can have an easy transition.
Caleb Mckinney
Pronouns: He/Him
Year: Junior
Hometown: Bellevue, WA
Major: Applied Computing
Intended Minor: Business Administration
Email: peercoach12@uw.edu
Why did you choose UWB?
I chose UWB because of the small classroom sizes and tight knit community that the campus offers. Additionally, the campus is close to my house, so I have a small commute!
What do you enjoy most about being a peer coach?
I mainly enjoy talking to students and getting to learn more about them. I personally believe everyone has a different story, so getting to learn more about each student is my guiding passion. Additionally, I like guiding students towards an academic path that works for them and seeing them succeed firsthand!
Christopher Tran
Pronouns: He/Him
Year: Sophomore
Hometown: Lynnwood, WA
Intended Major: Business Administration: Management Information System (MIS) Concentration
Email: peercoach14@uw.edu
Why did you choose UWB?
I chose UWB because I wanted to be more connected to the campus, that is, both my professors and peers. The smaller campus allows for that compared to UW Seattle.
What do you enjoy most about being a peer coach?
Getting to know new people both my fellow OTP team members and my coachees.
Daniel Olukoya
Pronouns: he/him
Year: Sophomore
Hometown: Everett, WA
Intended Major: Computer Science and Software Engineering
Email: peercoach15@uw.edu
Why did you choose UWB?
I chose UWB because I liked the idea of having a strong relationships with professors because of the smaller class sizes. I am also interested in Japanese which is one of the classes that they offer here at UWB.
What do you enjoy most about being a peer coach?
I really enjoy talking to students about how live is going and learning more about their interests. Getting to know people motivates me to give students relevant information which can help them during their college adventure.
Dish Madhavan
Pronouns: She/Her
Year: Sophomore
Hometown: Redmond, Washington
Intended Major: Psychology
Email: peercoach18@uw.edu
Why did you choose UWB?
I chose UWB due to it being closer to home and having a diverse student body! This helped me feel included, especially due to the smaller class sizes.
What do you enjoy most about being a peer coach?
I enjoy being able to be a cheerleader for my students! As one of the first people they meet on campus, I’m excited to answer their questions and encourage them throughout their journey at UWB!
Emma Uderski
Pronouns: They/she
Year: Sophomore
Hometown: Shoreline, Wa
Intended Major: Biology
Intended Minor: Health Studies
Email: peercoach19@uw.edu
Why did you choose UWB?
I chose UWB because I enjoy the calm and quiet atmosphere on our campus more than the feel of a traditional campus.
What do you enjoy most about being a peer coach?
I love meeting new people and having great conversations, but I also really love to give back to our wonderful campus and helping new students get situated!
Clubs/Orgs: Pre-Vet Club, Husky Hooks and Needles
Ethan Park
Pronouns: He/Him
Year: Sophomore
Hometown: Sammamish, WA
Intended Major: Chemistry and Biology
Email: peercoach20@uw.edu
Why did you choose UWB?
I chose UWB due to the smaller class sizes and smaller campus. The location also made it so that I was far enough from home to be independent but not too far to lose that connection.
What do you enjoy most about being a peer coach?
I enjoy meeting new students and people on campus.
Clubs/Orgs: Biology Club and Husky Hooks and Needles
Harshita Raghavan Vithyaa
Pronouns: She/her
Year: Sophomore
Hometown: Redmond, Washington
Major: Computer Science and Software Engineering (CSSE)
Email: peercoach21@uw.edu
Why did you choose UWB?
I choose UWB for its smaller class sizes, its good computer science program, and its proximity to home.
What do you enjoy most about being a peer coach?
I enjoy meeting new students and helping them have a smooth transition to college!
Clubs/Orgs: Premed Club
Jenny Nguyen
Pronouns: She/Her
Year: Junior
Hometown: White Center, Washington
Major: Health Studies and Psychology
Email: peercoach24@uw.edu
Why did you choose UWB?
I choose UWB for the smaller class sizes, and the diverse community!
What do you enjoy most about being a peer coach?
I enjoy connecting with students, and making sure students feel like someone on campus cares about them!
Jiwan Kaur Tib
Pronouns: She/Her
Year: Junior
Hometown: Issaquah, WA
Intended Major: Biology
Intended Minor: Neuroscience
Email: peercoach25@uw.edu
Why did you choose UWB?
I chose UWB because of it’s proximity to home and calm campus! I also loved the diverse student body.
What do you enjoy most about being a peer coach?
I enjoy meeting new people and building my leadership skills! I also love working with the fun OTP team.
Clubs/Orgs: Biology Club, Premed Club
Julia Nguyen
Pronouns: she/her
Year: Sophomore
Hometown: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Major: Computer Science and Software Engineering (CSSE)
Email: peercoach26@uw.edu
Why did you choose UWB?
I chose UWB because of the small class sizes. This makes it easier for me to connect with classmates and professors.
What do you enjoy most about being a peer coach?
I enjoy helping new students to be more prepared for a new environment since I have been through all of that.
Clubs/Orgs: Bothell Women in Science and Engineering (BWiSE)
Kyle Lai
Pronouns: He/Him
Year: Junior
Hometown: Lynnwood, WA
Major: Computer Science and Software Engineering (CSSE)
Minor: Business Administration
Email: peercoach27@uw.edu
Why did you choose UWB?
The real reason I fell in love with UWB is the combination of its amazing courses, unparalleled diversity, and the unforgettable friendships I’ve made along the way.
What do you enjoy most about being a peer coach?
I enjoy having a campus position that allows me to stay interconnected with UWB.
Clubs/Orgs: Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME)
Lucas Stoltman
Pronouns: He/Him
Year: Senior
Hometown: Woodinville, WA
Transferred from: Cascadia College
Major: Psychology
Minor: Information Technology
Email: peercoach28@uw.edu
Why did you choose UWB?
I initially chose UWB because of its computer science program. After some soul-searching, I switched over to psychology and couldn’t be happier!
What do you enjoy most about being a peer coach?
I love getting to know new students! Each and every one of them has a unique way of viewing the world, and I am honored to work with them during their first quarter here at UWB.
Clubs/Orgs: Outdoor Wellness Leaders (OWLs)
Merna Makramalla
Pronouns: She/Her
Year: Junior
Hometown: Lynnwood, WA
Major: Law, Economics & Public Policy (LEPP)
Email: Peercoach29@uw.edu
Why did you choose UWB?
I chose UWB because it’s a smaller campus, therefore I am able to connect with my peers and professors more.
What do you enjoy most about being a peer coach?
I enjoy meeting new students and helping them with their transition to college. I know transitioning could be hard but having someone that I can talk to made it easier for me. So, I enjoy being there for new students and helping them have a smooth transition.
Nick Sykes
Pronouns: He/Him
Year: Junior
Hometown: Woodinville, WA
Major: Computer Science and Software Engineering
Email: peercoach30@uw.edu
Why did you choose UWB?
I chose to attend UWB because it’s close to home and is a small school with a smaller instructor to student ratio than the typical university.
What do you enjoy most about being a peer coach?
I enjoy being able to connect with and meet new people, as well as helping new students find their path!
Ryan Ohl
Pronouns: He/Him
Year: Senior
Hometown: Singapore
Transferred from: Everett Community College
Major: Law, Economics, & Public Policy (LEPP)
Email: peercoach31@uw.edu
Why did you choose UWB?
I chose UWB because of how connected its community feels. UWB offers its students a supportive network in which they may find ways to thrive within and outside the classroom!
What do you enjoy most about being a peer coach?
I’ve always loved working with students, especially those who are new to the college process. Being able to act as one of UWB’s many support resources for those who are just beginning their college journeys is an absolute pleasure!
Seth Van Hee
Pronouns: He/Him
Year: Senior
Hometown: Gold Bar, WA
Transferred from: Anglo-American University & Cascadia College
Major: Global Studies & Business
Email: peercoach32@uw.edu
Why did you choose UWB?
Staying close to home meant being able to live at home and comute to campus. However, the smaller class sizes and availability of resources to students really meant that I was picking the best option for me, not just the closest one.
What do you enjoy most about being a peer coach?
Peer coaching gives me the opportunity to help students explore their passions. I love getting to know about my students’ dream jobs and how I can help them get there by starting off their first year at UWB right.
Clubs/Orgs: Bothell Consulting Association, Electric Motorsports Club & Car Club
Subhash Saravanan
Pronouns: he/him
Year: Sophomore
Hometown: Bellevue, WA
Major: Computer Science and Software Engineering (CSSE)
Minor: Business Management
Email: peercoach34@uw.edu
Why did you choose UWB?
The close-knit community at UWB and the wealth of accessible resources available to people from diverse backgrounds made UWB a very easy choice.
What do you enjoy most about being a peer coach?
I find great pleasure in engaging in one-on-one sessions with my peers, getting to know them personally, and providing assistance with challenges that I’ve encountered and overcome myself.
Trey Hansen
Pronouns: he/him
Year: Sophomore
Hometown: Lynnwood, WA
Intended major: Computer Science and Software Engineering (CSSE)
Email: peercoach35@uw.edu
Why did you choose UWB?
I really liked the idea of smaller classes, one of my biggest concerns about college was the lectures. I also knew I was going to commute to campus, and UWB is close to my house.
What do you enjoy most about being a peer coach?
I really enjoy being able to help students with their concerns. At my previous jobs I never got that opportunity since we were just selling things, so helping being the express purpose is a good change of pace.
Tushar Ganta
Pronouns: He/Him
Year: Junior
Hometown: Bothell, WA
Major: Computer Science and Software Engineering (CSSE)
Email: peercoach36@uw.edu
Why did you choose UWB?
I chose UWB because it was really close to home and I had a lot of friends going to UWB. I also wanted to get to know my professors better in a classroom setting, which ultimately aided my decision.
What do you enjoy most about being a peer coach?
My favorite thing about being a peer coach is being able to talk about my interests with my students. A lot of them like to watch One Piece, and it is something we all like to bond over. Everyone is super cool to talk to, and my colleagues make it even better!