Meet Our Officers
Executive Officers
President
Morgan Peterson (she/her)
Major: Industrial and Systems Engineering
Minor: Psychology
Graduation Date: May 2026
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As President, I oversee the wellbeing of the section and spread SWE's mission in the College of Engineering and beyond. I regularly communicate with company representatives to forge new relationships and secure sponsorships, as well as represent our section with national SWE correspondence, in order to provide our members with a variety of perspectives and opportunities. Furthermore, I support the entire officer board to pilot fresh ideas, optimize existing initiatives, and organize events for the general body.
Within my major of ISE, I am focused on Systems Engineering within Oceanic and Naval Systems. Being from a Navy family, it is my goal to someday work to support the US military and work on Nuclear Submarines.
Outside of SWE, I am a member of my campus ministry's mission's team, a sister of Alpha Sigma Kappa Women in Technical Studies, and a volunteer at the Montgomery County Animal Shelter.
In addition, I enjoy reading or watching movies and playing games with my best friends.
Please feel free to reach out to me with any questions or suggestions! I am always looking for new ideas and ways to improve our events!
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Email: vtswe.president@gmail.com​
Vice President
Zahra Alam (she/her)
Major: Chemical Engineering
Minor: Economics
Graduation Date: May 2026
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As Vice President, I organize professional events for VT SWE with our company sponsors. I'm responsible for hosting all General Body Meetings as well as Professional Development events and Company Socials. I consider myself the bridge between company representatives and our members. I also assist with Exec Board duties and other officers!
Outside of SWE, I'm an active member of Alpha Omega Epsilon, a sorority for women in STEM, and the American Institute of Chemical Engineers. In my free time, I enjoy arts and crafts, traveling, trying new restaurants, and binging TV shows. I'm also a matcha fiend!
Please feel free to reach out to me anytime, I love chatting with fellow SWEsters! I'm also always looking for feedback and new ideas, so definitely send those my way.
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Email: vtswe.vicepresident@gmail.com​
Secretary
Leilani Lee (she/her)
Major: Biomedical Engineering
Graduation Date: May 2027
As Secretary, I send out the weekly newsletters keeping our members up to date about what our section is doing, community events, and various opportunities available to them. I also keep track of attendance for our general body meetings.
Outside of SWE, I like baking, making matcha, skiing, playing piano, and playing LinkedIn games! I also do undergraduate research on lower body exoskeletons at the Assistive Robotics Lab with Dr. Asbeck. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions, concerns, or even suggestions:)
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Email: vtswe.secretary@gmail.com​
Treasurer
Anita Raja (she/her)
Major: Aerospace Engineering
Minor: Math
Graduation Date: May 2027
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As Treasurer, I am responsible for the collection, distribution, and safekeeping of the section's funds. I also prepare and maintain our financial reports and budgets to ensure we have the financial strength to create opportunities for more students in our section.
Outside of SWE, I enjoy cooking, cafe hopping, and travelling! Please reach out if you have any questions!
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Email: vtswe.treasurer@gmail.com​
General Officers
CAMEO Liaison
Haile Mistry (she/her)
Major: Chemical Engineering
Graduation Date: May 2028
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As CAMEO Liaison, I work with other students representing the Council for the Advancement of Minority Engineering Organizations to plan collaborative events and organize the CAMEO CareerFest in February.
Outside of SWE, I'm involved in undergraduate research, the American Institute of Chemical Engineers, and VT Dhamaal. In my free time, I love traveling, hiking, and trying new recipes. Please reach out if you have any questions!
Email: vtswe.cameo@gmail.com
Community Outreach Chair
Anika Mukul (she/her)
Major: Biomedical Engineering
Minor: Computer Science
Graduation Date: May 2026
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As Community Outreach Chair, it is my responsibility to plan and host events that connect SWE members with the greater Blacksburg community. Through these events, we hope to be able to give back to the community that unwaveringly supports us as we pursue our educational and professional ambitions while at Virginia Tech. All SWE events are volunteer-based and seek to assist current standing organizations and charities in and around Blacksburg. I am also responsible for coordinating SWE's involvement in events such as Gobblerfest, O-Show, Women's Preview Weekend, and The Big Event!
Outside of SWE, I am also involved in Compress & Shock and Vilasana at VT, and in my free time, I like baking, crocheting, reading, and going on coffee runs!
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Email: vtswe.outreach@gmail.com​
Conference Chair
Emily Sandt (she/her)
Major: Civil Engineering
Graduation Date: May 2027
As conference chair, I am responsible for planning our group's trip to the annual national SWE conference. More specifically, my roles include, booking hotels, going over applications, hosting logistics meetings, and coordinating travel plans for our members!
Outside of SWE, I am involved in the Student Engineers' Council, the STEM sorority, Alpha Omega Epsilon, American Society of Civil Engineers, the College of Engineering's Dean's Team, and the Civil and Environmental Engineering Ambassadors. In my free time, I love painting, binging shows, playing board games, golfing, or jumping to Enter Sandman at Hokie football games!
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Email: vtswe.outreach@gmail.com​
Educational Outreach Chair
Brooke Weaver (she/her)
Major: Civil Engineering
Graduation Date:
As the Educational Outreach Committee chair, I work with K-12 schools, scouting troops, and other educational programs across the New River Valley area and beyond to promote women in STEM and engineering! My role consists of planning these outreach events, being a liaison between K-12 program leaders and SWE, and ensuring our events run smoothly while providing an enriching experience for the young women.
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Email: vtswe.outreach@gmail.com​
Evening with the Industries Chair
Aditi Mukul (she/her)
Major: Computer Science
Graduation Date:
As the Evening With the Industries Chair for SWE, I am responsible for planning and executing SWE's Evening With the Industries dinner. This events takes place the week before the CAMEO career fest and acts as a networking opportunity for company representatives and SWE/CAMEO members. I'm super excited to be able to plan this opportunity for our members!
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Email: ewi.vtswe@gmail.com​
Graduate Liaison
Amanda Audette (she/her)
Major: Mechanical Engineering
Graduate Student
As graduate liaison, I am responsible for growing and fostering a community for graduate SWE members. I also work with other CEED organizations to create larger events, both social and professional, that are catered towards graduate students.
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​​Email: vtswe.graduate@gmail.com​
Publicity Chair
Rachel Vanous (she/her)
Major: Industrial and Systems Engineering
Graduation date: May 2028
As Publicity Chair, I'm in charge of managing our SWE social media presence and showcasing our fantastic events! I aim to foster stronger engagement by actively seeking feedback from our members and nurturing our SWE community. Be sure to follow us on Instagram, @swe_vt!
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Outside of SWE, I am involved in Snow Club and a panhellenic sorority, Pi Beta Phi! In my free time, I enjoy all things outdoors like skiing and hiking as well as going to the gym!
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Email: vtswe.publicity@gmail.com​
SEC Chair
Katie Murnane (she/her)
Major: Industrial and Systems Engineering
Minor: Green Engineering, Innovation
Graduation Date: May 2026
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As Student Engineers Council (SEC) Representative, I am the point of contact between SWE and SEC. I attend SEC meetings and report back to SWE executives and members. I apply for SEC funding to help put on different SWE events throughout the year. I also facilitate SWE involvement in E-week.
Outside of SWE, I am also involved in MCA at Virginia Tech and IISE. I love traveling, going to the gym, cooking, and hanging out with friends. Please reach out if you have any questions!
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Email: vtswe.secrep@gmail.com​
Social Committee Chair
Mae Treml (she/her)
Major: Biomedical Engineering
Graduation Date: May 2028
As Social Committee Chair, I'm in charge of organizing and hosting social events for SWE at VT. My goal in this position is to bring together the members of SWE and create bonds that will last through events and activities. I can't wait to help grow our community of female engineers!
Outside of SWE, I am involved in the Undergraduate Biomedical Engineering Society as the Marketing Chair for 2025-2026. Outside of being a student, I love to read, hike, play pickleball, and spend time with my friends!
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Email: vtswe.social@gmail.com​
Webmaster
Aaiswarya Gopinadam (she/her)
Major: Computer Engineering
Minors: Finance
Graduation date: May 2026
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As Webmaster, I run this website! Alongside this, my duties include running our LinkedIn and managing any other tech-related tasks our officers or members need!
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In my free time, I enjoy things like writing, cooking/baking, and gaming with my friends!
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Feel free to reach out to me about website issues, blogpost ideas, or anything else!
Email: vtswe.webmaster@gmail.com