Our Mission
AAUW at UCSB is dedicated to advancing equity for women and girls in our community through advocacy, education, philanthropy, and research. We hope to empower students to pursue and excel in university-level education and expose them to a variety of fields and opportunities.
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What do we do?
Making a difference, one project at a time.
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Current Events
AAUW has in-person events for the 2023-2024 school year! Stay updated with our socials and website for updates!
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"As women, we must stand up for ourselves... for each other... for justice for all"
- Michelle Obama
Our Team
Year: 4th
Major: Linguistics Major + Educational Studies Minor
Fun Facts: She grew up on a chicken farm, but please don’t ask her anything about chickens. In her free time, she likes to read, write, and play video games! So far, she has read 47 books this year, including novels, comics/manga, school stuff, etc. Her current record is 126.
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Year: 4th
Major: Communications, B.A.
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Hi friends! I’m studying abroad in Rome until winter quarter (and absolutely loving it), but I’m really looking forward to returning to UCSB and AAUW :) I’m a transfer student, so I’ve only had one full year at UCSB and am so excited to be more involved in the student community. I’m a member of Delta Gamma, I’m an avid reader, I love hiking and exploring new places, and you’ll always see me with a matcha latte in hand at Dean coffee shop. I can’t wait to meet you all!
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Melea Maglalang
Co-President
Bella Swart
Co-President
Tenzing Sherpa
Secretary
Sierra Park
Treasurer
Miriam Burnett is a mother, student, and advocate dedicated to enhancing the cultural and educational experiences of Black and other underrepresented students in higher STEM education. Burnett graduated from the University of California Santa Barbara (UCSB) with both her Bachelors and Masters as a nontraditional student. After working with the Educational eXcellence and Inclusion Training Opportunities (EXITO) program to develop a “4+1” program, her exploration grew into an investigation of the relationship of Black students' sense of belonging and first-year retention in foundational STEM courses at predominantly White educational institutions. Persisting through graduate studies, currently her doctoral work commits to increasing STEM sociocultural support and academic services for marginalized students like herself at community colleges and universities in California
Year:Freshman
Pronouns: she/her/hers
Major:Computer Engineering
Hi! I’m from San Jose, California. I’ve always been extremely invested in diversity and equity, and AAUW gives me a chance to further that and expand others’ awareness on campus in an impactful way. My hobbies include making terrible 2010s Spotify playlists, creating random apps, and reading (90% of my free time is spent reading - please give me recommendations)!
Year: 4th year
Pronouns: she/her
Major: Chemistry major + Psychology minor
Hey! I moved to SB last year for school, but mostly for the beach. I love chilling on the beach, reading a good book, as a nice getaway from school stressors. A cool fact about me is I have a chinchilla named Chili :)) (if anyone asks, yes I will share lots of pictures). I enjoy spending time with family, friends, my boyfriend, but mostly rewatching New Girl for the 8th time!
Oviya Seeniraj
Diversity&Inclusion
Chair
Zoë Heredia
Treasuer
Miriam Burnett
Vice President
Jiana Wong
Diversity&Inclusion
Chair
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Pronouns: She/Her
Year:Sophomore
Major: Psych and Brain Science + Stats and Data Science
Hello! I’m from San Jose, California and I’m super excited to join AAUW! I love going to the beach, listening to music, going on bike rides, and trying new food spots. I’m always down to get coffee or boba and I’m so excited to meet you all!
Pronouns: She/her
Year: Senior
Major: Global Studies, Applied Psych minor
Hi! I’m from Vancouver, WA and I’m pumped to be apart of AAUW and support women on campus! I’m a surfer, runner, guitarist, and love going to the gym. I studied abroad in London and Paris spring 2022 and loved every minute! Can’t wait to continue traveling!
Sophie Friauf
Social Media & Outreach
Claire Arnold
Social Media & Outreach
Pronouns:She/her
Year: Sophomore
Major:Environmental Studies
Hi! I am so excited to be joining AAUW! I am from a suburb north of Chicago. I love running, listening to music, watching reality tv, and hanging out with friends in my free time. I also spend a lot of my time at the beach, tanning, swimming, or running. A fun fact about me is that I have a twin sister!
Pronouns:She/her
Year: Senior
Major: Communication and Applied Psychology
Hi, I’m Maddie! I’m a fourth year communication student at UCSB from San Diego, California. After I graduate, I plan to continue with my postgrad studies by working towards my MA in Marriage and Family Counseling. I love fashion, indie movies, books, and my dog, and I’m a proud member of UCSB’s Delta Gamma sorority. A fun fact about me is I spent the summer studying abroad in Florence, so I speak minimal Italian!
Maddie Churchill
Social Media & Outreach
Our Faculty Advisor
Dr. Samantha Daly
Associate Professor
Mechanical Engineering
Dr. Samantha Daly is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of California at Santa Barbara. She received her Ph.D. and M.S. degrees in the Division of Engineering and Applied Science at Caltech in 2007 and 2002 respectively, and subsequently joined the faculty at the University of Michigan, where she was on the faculty until 2016 prior to her move to UCSB. We are lucky to have her as our faculty advisor!