Orientation Leaders
Our Orientation Leaders are here to help you navigate and direct you to the many resources on campus that are there to ease the path to your success. You’ll meet many of them during your Advising & Orientation session and they will help guide you through the day, and answer any questions you might have about campus. Get to know them here before your orientation!
Meet Your Orientation Leaders
Natalia
Pronouns: she/her
Year: Junior
Major: Health Studies
Why did you choose UW Bothell?
I chose UW Bothell because of its commitment to connecting students with campus partners. Through this support, I’ve had the opportunity to network with organizations in my field and apply what I’m learning in the classroom through hands-on experiences.
What clubs and organizations are you in?
Husky Book Club
Chenla
Pronouns: she/her
Year: Senior
Major: Business Administration
Why did you choose UWB?
I chose UW Bothell for the smaller knit community where I can connect with both the students and faculty better. It also provides academics around business technology which I find profoundness in. The campus is beautiful as it feels ever-changing.
What clubs and organizations are you in?
Delta Sigma Pi
Daania
Pronouns: she/her
Year: First-Year
Major: Biology/Health Studies
Why did you choose UW Bothell?
UWB is a hidden gem. Sure, big universities have their perks, but they are intimidating and the largeness of those campuses and overload of activities is overwhelming. What I find so precious about UWB’s campus is that it is small. As a result, it is so easy to navigate and not get lost like I did when I was touring Seattle’s campus. We gladly share our campus with Cascadia college, which is another wonderful place. Classes, clubs and buildings here are easy to access, everyone here seems like one happy family. You form tender relationships with faculty here as you get to see and be taught by them up close, not like those big universities where a teacher’s assistant teaches the material instead of the professor themselves. Best of all, UWB is part of a great institution, so we get the best of both worlds!
What clubs and organizations are you in?
I am currently the events coordinator of the Muslim Student Association, and I was recently appointed as an events coordinator for a wonderful volunteering club, UWB Helping Handz! I am also involved with HOSA, recently joined the tabletop gaming club, and pre-health club.
Handan
Pronouns: she/her
Year: Junior
Major: Business/Marketing
Why did you choose UWB?
I chose UW Bothell because of its strong sense of community that prioritizes diversity, equity, and inclusion. It offers the opportunity to build meaningful connections with professors and peers while pursuing a high-quality education in a supportive and inclusive environment. This is a place where I feel confident that I can build a successful future.
What clubs and organizations are you in?
WIB, Marketing Club
Ishaan
Pronouns: he/him
Year: Sophomore
Major: Computer Science
Why did you choose UW Bothell?
I chose UW Bothell because the small class sizes allow for a more catered and interactive learning experience. Here, you get to make great connections with professors and other students from diverse backgrounds, which is something I value. I also chose UWB because it has advanced facilities & resources, a caring support staff, and carries the prestigious UW degree.
What clubs and organizations are you in?
Trickfire Robotics, Cricket Club, International Student Society
Jaydalen
Pronouns: she/her
Year: First-Year
Major: American Ethnic Studies
Why did you choose UWB?
I chose UWB because of its strong sense of community. The staff and faculty genuinely care about their students and their learning, which really stood out to me. I also didn’t want to be just another face in the crowd. Since UWB is a smaller campus, the class sizes are more intimate, which makes it easier to build real connections with both professors and peers.
What clubs and organizations are you in?
I’m a part of the Filipino American Student Association (FASA sa UWB) & also looking for more clubs to join!
Kim
Pronouns: he/him
Year: Junior
Major: Data Visualization
Why did you choose UW Bothell?
I chose the University of Washington Bothell because it offers the right balance between strong academics and a supportive environment. I like that the smaller class sizes make it easier to connect with professors and classmates, and I still earn a University of Washington degree with a great reputation. UWB’s location near Seattle gives me access to career opportunities while still providing a peaceful, nature-filled campus. I also appreciate how welcoming and diverse the community is. It feels like a place where I can grow personally and professionally, without getting lost in the crowd.
What clubs and organizations are you in?
International Student Society Club
Liliya
Pronouns: she/her
Year: Senior
Major: Health Studies
Why did you choose UWB?
I chose UW Bothell because it offered a more intimate, close-knit academic environment where I knew I wouldn’t just be a number. Plus, the interdisciplinary approach here really matched my passion for blending health studies with global perspectives. It just felt like a place where I could grow both academically and personally, without getting lost in the crowd.
What clubs and organizations are you in?
Slavic Student Organization
Rafael
Pronouns: he/him
Year: First-Year
Major: Computer Engineering
Why did you choose UW Bothell?
My sister was originally a student here! Ever since, my family and I always had this campus, and UW as a whole, on our radar! It was also very convenient distance-wise, as I’m only 20 minutes away!
What clubs and organizations are you in?
I’m in the STARS program, which seeks to help students in STEM with their intended degrees through specialized classes and a Cohort model!
Rafferty
Pronouns: he/him
Year: Sophomore
Major: Law, Economics, and Public Policy
and Science, Technology, and Society
Why did you choose UWB?
I chose UWB because I wanted to go to a small school that was close to home, where I could explore my interests and find a major that’s right for me.
What clubs and organizations are you in?
Tabletop Gaming Club
Sakshi
Pronouns: she/her
Year: Sophomore
Major: Computer Science
Why did you choose UW Bothell?
I chose UWB because of its close-knit community, where small class sizes and strong student-teacher relationships create a supportive learning environment. The campus offers high-quality classes, abundant resources, and a diverse student body that brings multiple perspectives and a rich cultural environment – all within a small, welcoming setting that feels like home.
What clubs and organizations are you in?
Desi Student Arts And Advocacy, Indian Student Association, Robotics
Samuel
Pronouns: he/him
Year: Junior
Major: Data Visualization
Why did you choose UWB?
I chose UW Bothell because of how kind and welcoming the people on campus were towards me. Not to mention the class sizes are smaller which allow students to have a direct connection with their professors, ultimately ensuring academic success. Also, UWB is consistently evolving creating new opportunities for their students with new majors, internships, and even a new dorm facility. Knowing all this I had to go to UWB!
What clubs and organizations are you in?
Buna Talk and EASA