THE SOCIETY OF WOMEN ENGINEERS
The University of Rhode Island
EXECUTIVE BOARD
Meet the 2025-2026 URI SWE E-Board!
PRESIDENT
Luci Schneider
Field of Study: Biomedical Engineering and Applied Mathematics
Year: Senior
Hometown: East Bridgewater, MA
Joined: First semester freshman year (September 2022)
Work Experience: I work as an undergraduate researcher and tutor at URI, as well as had an internship this past summer at Electro Standards Laboratories which is an electronic manufacturing company
Why SWE: I joined SWE to find a community that would support my social and academics lives. I have made so many connections and friendships through SWE!
Hobbies: I enjoy going to the beach, thrifting, hanging out with my friends, and playing field hockey
VICE PRESIDENT
Maria Morrow
Field of Study: Mechanical Engineering
Minor in Robotics
Year: Senior
Hometown: Ravena, NY
Joined: Member since freshman year (fall 2022)
Work Experience:
 This past summer, I interned at Sensata Technologies in their Vehicle Business Unit as a Mechanical Design Engineering Intern. Before that, I spent two years interning at an engineering consulting company. On Campus I’m an undergraduate researcher and a Program Assistant for Campus Rec.
Why SWE:
 I joined SWE because I loved the idea of a community of women supporting each other in engineering. I didn’t grow up around any engineers and was one of the only girls at my high school interested in the field, so it was exciting to finally meet a network of women who valued the same things I did
Hobbies:
 Outside of school, I love cooking, music, going to the beach, lifting, and playing rec volleyball with friends!
TREASURER
Franny Duong
Field of Study: Biomedical Engineering and Chinese IEP
Minor in Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences
Year: Junior
Hometown: East Lyme, CT
Joined: Freshman year (Fall 2023)
Work Experience: I work as an undergraduate researcher in a nanotechnology lab at URI.
Why SWE: I joined SWE to push myself not only socially but professionally. SWE has given me many great mentors and connected me to so many other women engineers that I would've never met without SWE.
Hobbies: Outside of SWE I am heavily involved in the Asian Students Association and dabble in a variety of sports.
Fun Fact: I know 4 languages!
OUTREACH CHAIR
Abby Clarke
Field of Study: Civil Engineering
Year: Senior
Hometown: East Greenwich, RI
Joined: Junior year (Fall 2024)
Work Experience: This past summer I was a structural engineering intern at WSP (formerly Odeh Engineers) and last summer I was a Project Engineering Intern at Sevenson Environmental. On campus, I work at the AEC as a tutor/receptionist as well as a TA for the Physics Department.
Why SWE: I joined SWE because during my senior year of high school I was invited to the Women in Engineering Day hosted by SWE and it was an awesome opportunity for me to see what it’s like to be a young engineering student at URI. SWE is also a great opportunity to give back to your community through our Outreach Program, SWENext. Not only is it fun to volunteer at these events, but it’s also super rewarding in the process.
Hobbies: going to the beach, spending time with friends, thrifting + antiquing, reading, bedazzling random things, legos
Fun Fact: I just adopted two kittens named Cleo and Ozzy (but I call them Sweetie and Mister Stinky)!
SOCIAL CHAIR
Lacey Bowen
Field of Study: Civil Engineering and Spanish IEP
Year: Senior
Hometown: Massapequa, New York
Joined: Freshman year (Fall 2022)
Work Experience: Over the summer, I interned at Posillico, a construction firm, on Long Island. I worked in the field as a project engineer intern on a bridge rehabilitation project.
Why SWE: I really enjoy being surrounded by people that share my interests and experiences as a woman in STEM. SWE has been such a great support system and has helped me make so many great friends!
Hobbies: Outside of school, I love going to hockey games, listening to music, hanging out with my friends, and going to the beach!
SECRETARY
Gracyn Kane
Field of Study: Civil Engineering
Year: Senior
Hometown: Colchester, CT
Joined: First semester Junior year (September 2024)
Work Experience: I work as an Intern in the Geotechnical department of GZA GeoEnvironmental. I was a past Intern at Barton & Loguicide in the Sustainable Planning and Design team!
Why SWE: I joined SWE to find a community that would help me thrive academically and socially. Through SWE, I’ve made connections, learned more about other majors within COE, and made wonderful friends.
Hobbies: I enjoy mountain biking, hiking, going to the beach, and trying new coffee shops!
HISTORIAN
Jordan Saris-Baglama
Field of Study: Civil Engineering and Italian IEP
Year: Senior
Hometown: North Kingstown, RI
Joined: Freshman year (Fall 2022)
Work Experience: This past year I was an Engineering Technician at Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) on the Navy Base in Newport, RI. There, I monitored and noted conditions of the storm drain system, transformers, and switches. I also surveyed land and help draft designs for project development. On campus, I work at the Math Department as a grader for Linear Algebra. Last year, I was also a research assistant for the Engineering Department where I virtually surveyed the structural damage of houses in Florida impacted by Hurricane Helene.
Why SWE: I joined SWE because I wanted a community of women in STEM that would help me thrive academically and professionally!
Hobbies: I love watching movies and tv shows! I also enjoy spending time with friends, building legos, and going to concerts.
Fun Fact: I was adopted from China as a baby!
COMMUNICATIONS CHAIR
Abby Szumita
Field of Study: Mechanical Engineering
Minor in Physics
Year: Senior
Hometown: Raynham, MA
Joined: Second semester sophomore year (January 2024)
Work Experience: I had a project management internship this summer at Hodess Cleanrooms, which is a specialty construction company.
Why SWE: I love being a part of a group that I share similar interests and experiences with. It creates a great sense of community and I'm so glad to have met such awesome people and friends through SWE.
Hobbies: l love going to the beach and spending time with my family. I love sports, especially watching baseball and playing field hockey.
ENGINEERING REPRESENTATIVE
Eleni Mouyos
Field of Study: Ocean Engineering and Marine
Biology
Year: Junior
Hometown: Windham, NH
Joined: Second semester sophomore year (January 2025)
Work Experience: Last semester I worked in a coastal resilience lab where we explored model salt marsh grass in relation to wave dampening. I'll be interning through NOAA next summer. I don't know where yet but I could end up anywhere in the US!
Why SWE: I joined SWE my 2nd year because I wanted to expand my network and get to know people in the community. It's made the social aspect of college a lot easier and more rewarding.
Hobbies: I enjoy going to the beach, trying out new art projects (just started embroidery!), and reading.
ENGINEERING REPRESENTATIVE
Alexis Ahle
Field of Study: Industrial and Systems Engineering
Year: Junior
Hometown: Pittsford, NY
Joined: First semester Freshman year (Fall 2023)
Why SWE: I joined SWE to meet other female engineering students and to find a community freshman year. As well as to find support and resources to help academically professionally and socially.
Hobbies: I play rugby for URI and I love to play baseball and golf as well as watching most sports.
Fun Fact: I am a twin and was born in California!
GRADUATE CHAIR
Leonie Ottie
Field of Study: Graduate Student for Industrial and Systems Engineering
Year: Graduate Student
Hometown: Braunschweig, Germany
Joined: I joined SWE when I started my master's degree at URI in September 2021. It is my third year on the e-board as the graduate chair.
Why SWE: I enjoy being part of this
organization because of the great community across fields and grades, the professional development opportunities, and the support from all members.
Hobbies: Outside of SWE, I like running and doing yoga, spending time with friends, and traveling to new destinations.
FACULTY ADVISOR
Dr. Valerie Maier-Speredelozzi
Dr. Speredelozzi is a lifelong member of SWE and currently serves as a professor of Industrial and Systems Engineering at the University of Rhode Island
