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 (freshman) 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
Anjali Singh (she/her)
Title: Lead Student Recruitment Representative Hometown: Cupertino, CA Major: Computer Science Minor: Business Administration Ask Me About: Research, Internships, Student Groups
Anjali's Expanded Bio
Hi everyone! I’m Anjali and I’m a senior in the Allen School and the lead student recruitment rep this year! I’m originally from the Bay Area and got into the Allen School as a direct admit. Over my college career, I’ve had extensive experience in undergraduate research, internships, student employment, and academics, so feel free to ask me anything about that and also general life too – I’d love to get to know you and talk all things college, Allen School, and/or CSE related!
Emily Chi (she/her)
Title: Student Recruitment Representative for Direct to Major Students Hometown: Auburn, WA Major: Computer Science Ask Me About: Student Groups, Navigating College as a First-Generation College Student
Emily's Expanded Bio
Hi everyone! My name is Emily and I am a sophomore majoring in Computer Science. As someone being a first generation student and 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. Please feel free to reach out because I would love to meet you all!
Viba Raghunathan (she/her)
Title: Student Recruitment Representative for Direct to Major Students Hometown: Redmond, WA Major(s): Computer Science & Psychology Ask Me About: Student Groups, Student Employment, Interdisciplinary Opportunities in Computing
Viba's Expanded Bio
Hi! I’m Viba and I’m a second-year here at the Allen School double majoring in Computer Science and Psychology! This is my first year on the Recruitment Representative team, but 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!
Michael Ibrahim (he/him)
Title: Student Recruitment Representative for Transfer Students Hometown: Bothell, WA Major(s): Computer Science & Informatics Ask Me About: Research, Internships, Teaching Assistantships
Michael's Expanded Bio
Hey! My name is Michael and I’m studying Computer Science here at the Allen School! I’m also a proud Muslim and Uyghur-American. Before the UW, I earned my associate’s degree at Cascadia College through the Running Start program. Once at UW, I found great friends and company through various UW and Allen School RSO’s including AVELA, Minorities in Tech, and Tau Beta Pi. I’ve also worked as a research assistant and teaching assistant at the Allen School, and as a software engineer intern at Boeing. Outside of school, I enjoy lifting weights, playing basketball, and traveling. Feel free to reach out!
Rayana Lyons (she/her)
Title: Student Recruitment Representative for Transfer Students Hometown: Galloway, NJ Major: Computer Science Minor(s): Informatics, Japanese Ask Me About: Research, Student Groups, Transfer Student Experience, Navigating College as a First-Generation College Student
Rayana's Expanded Bio
Hello! My name is Rayana. I’m thrilled to be a Recruitment Representative this year. As a Black, first-generation transfer student majoring in Computer Science, I’m dedicated to supporting and empowering students from underrepresented backgrounds in CS. I understand the challenges of applying to and navigating college and am committed to expanding access to the Allen School by raising awareness about our admissions pathways and connecting prospective students with valuable resources. Outside of classes, I’m the Chair of Minorities in Tech, practice Chanoyu, study Japanese, and enjoy anime, K-dramas, bubble tea, and spending time with my two cats. Feel free to reach out if you have questions or just want to chat!
