The Allen School Student Recruitment Representatives aim to expand access to the Allen School through increasing the visibility of our Direct to Major and Transfer admissions pathways in underserved communities and connecting prospective students with admissions counseling resources.
About The Program
The Student Recruitment Representatives work collaboratively with the Allen School’s Recruitment Team to connect with and support applicants to the UW’s Computer Science & Computer Engineering majors. In particular, we focus on supporting Washington State high schools and community colleges where students may have limited access to college preparatory resources. We aim to support students throughout the recruitment process from first discovering our undergraduate program through the admitted student experience.
Connect With Us
Prospective Student Appointments: We are happy to connect virtually with prospective Direct to Major (first-year) and prospective transfer applicants! These meetings can be a great time to ask questions about academics, internships & research, or extracurriculars in the Allen School.
Instagram: You can learn more about the Allen School and hear about upcoming events on the Allen School’s student-run Outreach & Recruitment Instagram.
Request a Visit: Head over to the School Visits page to invite us to your school or schedule a field trip! Please note that the Student Recruitment Representatives can only accept requests between October – May each year.
Meet the Team
Rayana L.
Title: Lead Student Recruitment Representative Major: Computer Science Minor: Japanese Ask Me About: Student Groups, Transferring from a Community College, Navigating College as a First-Gen Student, Student Employment, Research
Rayana's Expanded Bio
Hi! My name is Rayana. I’m a third-year Allen School student studying Computer Science with a minor in Japanese. I was a transfer student and I understand the difficulty in applying to and transitioning to college. I also care deeply about empowering and encouraging students from underrepresented backgrounds. I want to share my experiences and be able to support you so please feel free to reach out! I like anime, cafes, k-pop and j-pop, and spending time with my two cats. I also love matcha!
Viba R.
Title: Lead Student Recruitment Representative Majors: Computer Science and Psychology Ask Me About: Internships, Student Groups, Student Employment, Interdisciplinary Opportunities
Viba's Expanded Bio
Hi! I’m Viba and I’m a third-year here at the Allen School double majoring in Computer Science and Psychology! This is my second year on the Student Recruitment Representative Team and I’m currently the lead for the Direct to Major (DTM) sub-team! I’ve previously been a Changemakers in Computing mentor within the Student Engagement & Access team as well. I’m really passionate about computer science and the people and ethics side of it. I think CS can have a huge impact and can intersect with so many different disciplines, which most people don’t initially realize! I’m excited to be able to share my experiences at the Allen School and connect/support prospective students!
Ahana R.
Title: Student Recruitment Representative Major: Computer Science Minor: Data Science Ask Me About: Research, Student Groups, Student Employment
Ahana's Expanded Bio
Hello! I’m Ahana and I am a fourth-year at the Allen School. As the first in my family to attend college in the US, I understand how challenging it can be to apply to and enter college. That’s why I am passionate about supporting students in their journey in any way I can! I have been involved in Registered Student Organizations (RSOs) including Women in Computing, Girls Who Code, and Allen School Student Advisory Council. I have previous Teaching Assistant (TA) experience and am an undergraduate research assistant. Otherwise, I enjoy going to concerts, the gym, and playing video games. Feel free to reach out with any questions!
Anagha R.
Title: Student Recruitment Representative Major: Computer Engineering Ask Me About: Teaching Assistantships, Student Groups, Transferring from a Community College
Anagha's Expanded Bio
Hi! I’m Anagha, a senior at the Allen School. I transferred here last spring and this is my first year on the Student Recruitment Representative Team! I’m also the treasurer of Minorities in Tech and was last year as well. I’m especially interested in Natural Language Processing because I find it fascinating and love exploring how language and technology intersect, and I’m excited to be a Teaching Assistant (TA) for the course this fall. Feel free to ask me about transferring, student groups, becoming a TA, or student employment – I’m happy to help!
Bao N.
Title: Student Recruitment Representative Major: Computer Science – Data Science Ask Me About: Transferring from a Community College, Navigating College as a First-Gen Student
Bao's Expanded Bio
Hi, my name’s Bao, and I’m a senior at the Allen School. I love football, Valorant and Dota 2, although at this point they’re mostly spectator’s sports for me. I look forward to getting to know you all!
Emily C.
Title: Student Recruitment Representative Major: Computer Science Minor: Business Ask Me About: Research, Student Groups, Navigating College as a First-Gen Student
Emily's Expanded Bio
Hi everyone! My name is Emily and I’m a third-year here at the Allen School majoring in Computer Science with a focus in the data science pathway. As a first-generation student coming from a low-income background, I understand the difficult process in applying and transitioning to college. I want to share my experiences and provide lots of support for students to make their journey less stressful. Outside of classes, I’m involved in Women in Computing, Web Impact, and Make4All lab. Please feel free to reach out because I would love to meet you all!
Tiffany T.
Title: Student Recruitment Representative Major: Computer Science Ask Me About: Student Groups, Navigating College as a First-Gen Student
Tiffany's Expanded Bio
Hello! My name is Tiffany, and I’m an upcoming senior at the Allen School studying Computer Science. This is my first year as a Student Recruitment Representative, and I’m excited to share my experience to provide support and guidance! Being a first-generation student, I understand the difficulties of navigating higher education and hope to make the process less daunting for prospective students. In my free time, I enjoy trying new foods, playing puzzle games, and walking nature trails. Please don’t hesitate to reach out and connect with me. I look forward to it! 😀
