SWElites

What is SWElites?

SWElites is a Freshman Leadership Program within the Society of Women Engineers at Texas A&M University. We focus on developing leaders, giving back to our community, and encouraging STEM education through excellence, sisterhood, and integrity. This exciting program is in its fifth year, and we are looking for driven and enthusiastic applicants who are ready to step into real leadership roles to kick start their collegiate career at Texas A&M. If you are looking for an outlet where you can make an impact on the community around you as well as improve both leadership and professional skills, this is definitely the place for you.

Committees 

SWElites Co-Chairs

Gabby Rocha

Howdy! My name is Gabriella “Gabby” Rocha, and I am a junior Industrial and Systems Engineering major from Houston, TX. My SWE journey began my freshman year as part of the SWElites Socials Committee and had the honor of serving as Socials Committee Co-Counselor my sophomore year. This year, I am overjoyed to be returning to SWElites once more as SWElites Co-Chair. I am beyond excited to watch this year's freshman blossom and grow this school year and hope to pass on all I have learned from being a part of this wonderful program for the past three years. When I am not in class, studying, or attending SWE events, I love spending quality time with my family and friends, painting, listening to music, watching gaming streams, or trying my hand at personal coding projects!

Aliana Hagen

Howdy! My name is Aliana Hagen and I’m a sophomore biomedical engineering student from Katy, TX. I am incredibly excited to be one of your SWElites Co-Chairs this year! In my freshman year, I was a member of SWE Outreach, FLAME, Big/Little, and the SWElites Professional Development Committee. In my free time, I love to travel, bike, write movie reviews, and discover new music with friends. I am so grateful to be a part of such an empowering organization and look forward to making your experience in SWE a great one!

SWElites Counselors

J Hopper

Socials

Howdy! My name is J Hopper and I am a sophomore Mechanical Engineering major from Houston, TX. I first joined SWE as a SWElite in the Professional Development Committee. I am beyond excited to return as a Socials Co-Counselor so we can make this year amazing together! I love to draw, longboard, and play video games with friends. Freshman year might throw you a few curveballs, but I’ll be sure to help as much as I can so don’t hesitate to reach out! Can’t wait to meet y’all!

Nikki Rad

Socials

Howdy! My name is Nikki Rad and I am a sophomore computer science major from Houston, TX. I joined SWE my freshman year as part of the SWElites socials committee and I’m glad to be back as a socials co-counselor this year! I’m super excited to see the new freshman class flourish and discover their passions as future engineers. When I’m not coding or studying, I love to travel, sing, game, and watch movies! If you ever need a movie recommendation or just feel a little overwhelmed, don’t hesitate to reach out! Can’t wait to meet y’all! <33

Athena Butler-Christodoulou

PD

Howdy! My name is Athena Butler-Christodoulou and I am a sophomore Materials Science & Engineering major from Arlington, VA. Last year, I was a member of the SWElitesProfessional Development Committee and was grateful for the opportunities it provided me. I am excited to be a PD co-counselor and pass on the valuable skills that helped me through freshman year. Outside of class, I love riding my bike, baking, gardening, and reading. I also have a passion for learning foreign languages— I’m fluent in Greek and French. I look forward to working with the new group of SWElites this year!

Skye Slaughter

PD

Howdy! My name is Skye Slaughter and I am a sophomore aerospace engineering major from Austin, Tx. My freshman year I was a member of the SWElites PD committee as well as a volunteer for the High School Conference. Being involved in SWElites helped me to expand my horizons on campus and in a professional environment, and I look forward to helping the freshman class of ‘25 accomplish the same growth. When I am not busy with class or hanging with SWE I can be found baking cookies or reading the latest space news. I have made it my personal mission to try every Honey Latte in College Station and I am always looking for new coffee shops to study in!

Katelyn Lancaster

Service

Howdy! My name is Katelyn Lancaster and I am a sophomore Aerospace Engineering major from Keller, TX. I was a member of the SWElites Service Committee last year and I excited to be a Service Co-Chair this year! SWElites helped me form some of my closest friendships and fondest memories from freshman year and I hope it does the same for you. Outside of school, I enjoy getting outside to explore, playing video games, and watching anime or cartoons. Feel free to reach out to me anytime! I'm always available to listen to rants, give advice, or just hang out. I can't wait to meet you all!

Deepanjali Chowdhury

Education

Howdy! My name is Deepanjali Chowdhury and I'm a sophomore electrical engineering major from Sugar Land, TX. I'm so excited to serve as one of the Education committee co-counselors! I was a part of the SWElites Education Committee, SWE High School Conference, and Big/Little Program. SWElites has given me so many professional opportunities, memories, friendships, and experiences that I couldn't have gotten elsewhere. In addition to SWElites, I'm also involved in Engineers for a Sustainable World and am a Posse Scholar! In my free time, I enjoy hiking, painting, watching/talking about anything Marvel, and baking! Please feel free to reach out to me, and I look forward to meeting you and being a part of your journey with SWE! 

Megan Pol

Education

Howdy! My name is Megan Pol and I am a junior industrial systems engineering major from Atlanta, GA. I have been involved in SWE since freshman year and had the opportunity to be in SWElites on the STEMfest committee. SWElites provided me with many opportunities to learn professional skills and allowed me to meet other like-minded, hard-working female engineers who I have formed friendships with. I am very excited to be serving as one of the Education committee co-counselors again this year. You can find me at Zachry and going on spontaneous late night food runs. I enjoy hiking, kayaking, reading, traveling and hanging out with friends. Feel free to reach out anytime, SWE was an important part of my college experience and I hope to make it yours as well. I look forward to meeting y'all and helping in your journey with SWE!!! 

Mikaela Fernando

Fundraising

Howdy! My name is Mikaela Fernando and I am a sophomore mechanical engineering major from Dallas, Texas! Last year, I was a part of SWElites, SWEOutreach, the SWE TREC team, and this year I’ve been given the opportunity to serve as the Fundraising counselor for SWElites! SWE was one of the highlights of my freshman year and I am so excited to continue being a part of SWElites and look forward to seeing what the Fundraising committee will bring this year. In my free time, I love working out, doing yoga, watching anime, listening to music, and playing video games.  

Brooke Tanner

Service

Howdy everyone! My name is Brooke Tanner and I am a sophomore chemical engineering major from Lake Jackson, Texas. Last year I was apart of the SWELites Service Committee and this year I am so excited to return as the Service Committee Co-Counselor. I can’t wait to get to know y’all and I’m always free to meet up for coffee! When I’m not drinking coffee or studying, you can find me watching anything Marvel related or working out. Freshman year is definitely a change from high school but by surrounding yourself with people like the counselors and co-chairs to support you, you can do it.