THE SOCIETY OF WOMEN ENGINEERS
The University of Rhode Island
EXECUTIVE BOARD
Meet the 2023-2024 URI SWE E-Board!
PRESIDENT
Erin Murphy
Hi! My name is Erin and I am a senior studying Biomedical Engineering. I am the President of the Society of Women Engineers for this year. I have been a member of SWE since my freshman year and it has been a huge part of my college experience. Previously I have held the position of Social Chair my junior year and have been apart of the outreach committee since my freshman year. SWE has given me an amazing support system and many friends. It has also allowed me to grow as a professional and build a network. It has been a great way of getting to know other girls that are going through, or have completed, the same classes as me. On campus, I am also part of the Women in Engineering Mentor Program. Outside of SWE, I love to play with my dog and go to the beach.
VICE PRESIDENT
Marin Oehler
Hi everyone! My name is Marin and I am a senior Biomedical Engineering major and Cell and Molecular Biology minor. SWE is my favorite part about college and I am so excited to be our Vice President this year! Previously, I was a part of our Outreach Committee during my freshman and sophomore years, and was the Outreach Chair during my junior year. I absolutely love SWE outreach events, professional development workshops, and meeting so many amazing women in the engineering field. Outside of SWE, I enjoy cooking/baking, trying new restaurants, and hiking!
TREASURER
Adriana Williams
Hi my name is Adriana Williams, I am this years treasurer! I am a senior Ocean Engineering major with a specialty in coastal and acoustics. I’ve been part of SWE since my freshman year, I was the historian last year. I am part of other clubs on campus such as the communication chair/mentor for the Women In Engineering Mentor Program (WEM), part of the club swim team, and the president of the Scuba Club. I absolutely love anything with the water and you’ll always find me by the ocean! I’m very excited for this year as your treasurer and being even more involved with SWE!
OUTREACH
Isabella Contreras
Hi, my name is Isabella Contreras and I am a junior Biomedical engineering major in the Spanish IEP. I have been involved in SWE since freshman year and have loved being involved in the Outreach committee. I have met so many wonderful people through SWE and can’t wait to see what this year brings. Outside of SWE I am the vice president of IEEE and a part of the engineering mentor program.
SECRETARY
Sarah Mayer
Hello! My name is Sarah and I am a senior Ocean Engineering major with minors in Robotics and Math. I have been apart of SWE since my freshman year, going on my third year as the secretary for our chapter. The work that SWE does to encourage young female engineers is inspirational, and I’m honored to be apart of such an incredible community. Outside of SWE, I am a College Ambassador, Mentor for WEM, and a Writing Consultant. I enjoy reading and playing ping pong!
SOCIAL CHAIR
Kaitlyn Kajlian
My name is Kaitlin and I’m a senior Ocean Engineering undergrad with an interest in robotics. Fun fact about me is that my favorite type of animal is a shark and I hope to make devices to further study them. In my spare time you can find me at the gym lifting or at the beach sand combing.
ENGINEERING REPRESENTATIVE
Emily Principe
Hi! My name is Emily Principe and I am a junior studying Chemical Engineering and Italian. I have been a part of SWE since I was a freshman, and I can’t wait to continue making great memories and connections this year. Outside of engineering, I enjoy reading (the URI botanical gardens are a great place to do this) and writing (I hope to become a published author someday!).
ENGINEERING REPRESENTATIVE
Emma Giusti
Hi everyone! My name is Emma Giusti and I am a senior Biomedical Engineering major with a minor in Mathematics. This is the second year that I am one of SWE’s Engineering Representatives. I have been a member of SWE since my freshman year and have absolutely loved it! This organization has provided professional development as well as networking opportunities. I love the community atmosphere and hope to help this club grow and expand even further this year! Outside of SWE I enjoy spending time at the beach, with my friends and family, and traveling!
Communications Chair
Caitlin Ludford
Hi everyone! My name is Caitlin Ludford and I am a senior industrial & systems engineering student with a business minor and concentration in naval science & technology. This is my second year as SWE’s communication chair! I’ve been a part of SWE since my freshman year. I’ve enjoyed the professional development opportunities to speak with different companies, the social events to meet fellow URI engineers, and the k-12 SWEnext outreach events to spread to STEM with others! I am also Vice President of IISE, have internship experience at defense and consumer manufacturing companies, and am a part of URI research! Outside of school I love the beach, powerlifting and dogs!
HISTORIAN
Abby Tadamala
Hi everyone! My name is Abby Tadamala, and I'm a sophomore Electrical Engineering major with minors in math and robotics. I've been a part of SWE since last year, and this is my first year year on e-board. I love being a part of this organization because of the amazing community, and professional development opportunities. Outside of SWE, I am a member of IEEE and a PINK woman. I also do undergraduate research with Dr. Jeong and Dr Adhikari. I am also a Physics recitation TA, a WEM mentor, and a COE student ambassador. Outside of school, I like to go to the gym, read, and cook!
Graduate Chair
Leonie Otte
Hello! My name is Leonie Otte, and I am a graduate student in Industrial and Systems Engineering. I was introduced to SWE last year when I came for my master’s degree from Germany to the University of Rhode Island. It is my first year on the e-board as the graduate chair. I enjoy being part of this organization because of the great community, professional development, and support from all members. Outside of SWE, I like to do sports, spend time with friends, and travel 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
