SwM - Cohort 8 (Fall 2024)
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APPRENTICES & SVC
Student Apprentices
Student Apprentices
Annie Gouchee
Annie Gouchee
She/Her/Hers
She/Her/Hers
McGill University
McGill University
Annie Gouchee is a 4th year Software Engineering student at McGill University. In her field, she enjoys the intersection of technology and entrepreneurship. In her free time, you can find her exploring the aisles of her local thrift store. Something interesting about Annie is that her goal is to visit as many distinct counties as her age in any given year.
Annie Gouchee is a 4th year Software Engineering student at McGill University. In her field, she enjoys the intersection of technology and entrepreneurship. In her free time, you can find her exploring the aisles of her local thrift store. Something interesting about Annie is that her goal is to visit as many distinct counties as her age in any given year.
Athena Slater
Athena Slater
She/Her/Hers
Toronto Metropolitan University
Athena is a third-year Early Childhood Studies student at Toronto Metropolitan University. In her field, she enjoys learning about development in early childhood, working with children and families of diverse backgrounds, and learning about how to integrate technology with education. In her free time, you can find her playing rugby, spending time with her pets, or doing anything creative/artistic. Something interesting about Athena is she has two dogs and four cats!
Cheryl Chen
Cheryl Chen
She/Her/Hers
University of British Columbia
Cheryl is a 3rd year Computer Science student at UBC Vancouver. In her field, she enjoys creating AI projects for image classifcation and object detection. In her free time, you can find her swimming in any body of water available to her. Something interesting about Cheryl is her sand collection from all over the world, including Bulgaria, Vatican City, Morocco, Indonesia, and much, much more!
Kiana Darrell
Kiana Darrell
She/Her/Hers
She/Her/Hers
University of Victoria
University of Victoria
Kiana Darrell is a sixth-year undergraduate biomedical engineering student at the University of Victoria. In her field, she enjoys learning about the intersection between technology and healthcare. In her free time, you can find her biking around Victoria or doing archery. Something unique about Kiana is that she is a certified archery coach (for beginners).
Kiana Darrell is a sixth-year undergraduate biomedical engineering student at the University of Victoria. In her field, she enjoys learning about the intersection between technology and healthcare. In her free time, you can find her biking around Victoria or doing archery. Something unique about Kiana is that she is a certified archery coach (for beginners).
Mikhaila Tutte
Mikhaila Tutte
She/Her/Hers
Durham College (employee)
Mikhaila previously studied Biology and Computer Science at Western University and currently works at Durham College in international student recruitment. In her field, she enjoys traveling and working with people from all over the globe. In her free time, you can find her performing with her community choir. Something interesting about Mikhaila is she went to Antarctica in January 2024 and has now visited all 7 continents.
Sofia Kotzamani
Sofia Kotzamani
She/Her/Hers
University of Toronto
Sofia is a 4th year HBA Business Major student (minoring in Psychology and Economics) at the University of Toronto Mississauga. In her field, she enjoys the combination of psychology and management courses, because she is interested in a career as an Industrial/Organizational Psychology. In her free time, you can find her listening to music and going to the gym. Something unique/interesting/quirky about Sofia is that she is very adventurous and has done para-gliding.
SVC Lead
SVC Lead
Sanjeevani Lakshmivarahan
Sanjeevani Lakshmivarahan
Software Engineer - Systems Design and Mission Assurance
Software Engineer - Systems Design and Mission Assurance
She/Her/Hers
Sanjeevani works at Zoox Inc, as a Software Developer for Systems Design and Mission Assurance organization in California. In her field, she enjoys working complex cross-functional systems, and to improve the safety of the autonomous vehicle. In her free time, you can find her reading articles, painting, writing, or dancing. Something interesting about Sanjeevani is that she learnt dance for 16 years, and performed semi-professionally before moving to California. Sanjeevani was formerly a Mentee and Student Voice Committee member prior to become a Mentor with Soar with Mentor.
Student Voice Committee (SVC)
Student Voice Committee (SVC)
Ginnie Wee
Ginnie Wee
She/Her/Hers
She/Her/Hers
University of Toronto
University of Toronto
Ginnie is a third year Neuroscience and Psychology student at the University of Toronto, Mississauga. In her field, she enjoys learning about visual and auditory perception and is working in labs focusing on these topics. In her free time, you can find her watching sitcoms and trying new foods. Something interesting about Ginnie is that she enjoys solving mazes and has gotten quite good at them!
Ginnie is a third year Neuroscience and Psychology student at the University of Toronto, Mississauga. In her field, she enjoys learning about visual and auditory perception and is working in labs focusing on these topics. In her free time, you can find her watching sitcoms and trying new foods. Something interesting about Ginnie is that she enjoys solving mazes and has gotten quite good at them!
Ura Hwang
Ura Hwang
She/Her/Hers
University of British Columbia
Ura is a second year Art History student at the University of British Columbia. Throughout her time at UBC she has fostered a strong passion for mentorship as demonstrated in the various executive roles she has served. Specializing in event coordination, she has facilitated multiple mentorship programs geared towards the tech and business forward student body. Ura strives to continuously provide opportunities for motivated individuals during the remainder of her undergraduate degree.
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