PRESIDENT
Catherine Betancourt Lee
Hi everyone! :) My name is Catherine and I am in my fourth year of Biomedical Engineering. I've had the privilege of being on WISE all four years of my undergrad and I encourage you all to become involved in any way possible as this club truly describes diversity and inclusion in a university. I am passionate of making a difference in advocacy, especially in helping close the gap with underrepresented groups in both Science and Engineering and inspiring incoming girls to pursue a degree that they could be trailblazers in. This year, I am so blessed to continue as WISE President and plan to support my team in any way I can. I hope to be able to coordinate WISE's first gala this year, to celebrate the diversity and achievements within our strong community!
If you have any questions about absolutely anything, please do not hesitate to email me.
4th Year Biomedical Engineering
4th Year Biomedical Engineering
Malea Nguyen
Hey everyone - I’m Malea! While going into my 3rd year of being part of WISE, I couldn’t be more proud of this club’s growth and what it has achieved in terms of bringing inclusivity and opportunities to students. This year, I’m excited to launch new online initiatives that embodies WISE values while promoting a welcoming and safe environment! I will be focusing primarily on reinforcing the support system for students, and to offer online resources for the future scientists, doctors, engineers, etc that make up all of you ambitious students! If you have any questions or are interested in learning more about our plans and initiatives, please do not hesitate to contact me!
4th year Biotechnology
4th year Biotechnology
VP Communications
COMMUNICATIONS
OUR TEAM
2023-2024
Maxine Brost
Hi, my name is Maxine! This is my second year on the WISE Finance Team, but my first year as VP Finance. This year, I plan to introduce some exciting new fundraising initiatives that aim to raise money for various charities, while continuing to focus on securing corporate sponsorships to help fund all of WISE's amazing events and initiatives. If you are interested in learning about sponsorship opportunities and other ways of getting involved with WISE, please don't hesitate to reach out to me!
4th year Biotechnology
4th year Biotechnology
VP Finance
FINANCE
Oyinda Obigbesan
Hello, my name is Oyinda Obigbesan! I am very excited to be this year’s VP External where I will work towards developing opportunities for students both on- and off-campus. This year, I hope to continue to strengthen WISE’s community connections through our various external programs. If you are an external organization and would like to collaborate with WISE, please feel free to contact me.
3rd year Biomedical Sciences
3rd year Biomedical Sciences
VP External
EXTERNAL
INTERNAL
Keerthana Chockalingham
I am thrilled to be a part of the WISE team this year! Alongside my academic pursuits, I find joy in outdoor activities including hiking, camping, and sailing, which provide a refreshing balance. Looking forward to leveraging my passion for combining science and engineering while embracing new opportunities ahead as the VP of Internal this year!
4th year Bioinformatics
4th year Bioinformatics
VP Internal
EVENTS
Philippa Madill
Hey y'all, I'm Philippa, your VP Events for WISE this year! I'm in my fourth year of a dual degree in computer science and software engineering and am super passionate about making STEM more inclusive and accessible. When I'm not doing work for school or clubs, I can typically be found surrounded by books, cups of tea, and fresh baked goods. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions about WISE events!
4th year Dual Degree in Computer Science and Software Engineering
4th year Dual Degree in Computer Science and Software Engineering
