SWElites
About SWElites
SWElites, pronounced like 'swe-elites,' 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 twelfth 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.
SWElites Application
Applications open at the beginning of every Fall semester. This is a year-long program available to any freshman!
Contact swelites@swetamu .org for questions/concerns.
SWElites Committees
Professional Development
The Professional Development committee encourages the development of essential professional and networking skills needed in industry through a major career fair, company tours, resume building activities, and LinkedIn workshops.
Fundraising
The Fundraising committee coordinates fundraising events, encourages fiscal responsibility and fosters the development of essential business skills that enable members to be comfortable in a sales environment.
Service
The Service committee encourages active community involvement and compassionate leadership through several service and volunteer events such as Big Event, STEM 5K, and the Physics and Engineering festival.
Socials
The Socials committee focuses on public relations, marketing SWElites through social media, encouraging relationship development by planning various social events, and recording events through photography.
Education
The Education committee fosters the development of essential engineering skills needed in industry through hands-on workshops and informs members of opportunities such as internships, workshops, research opportunities, hackathons, and scholarships, especially those geared towards freshmen.
Officers
Siddhi Mittal
Howdy! I'm Siddhi Mittal, a sophomore majoring in Computer Science from Austin, Texas. My journey in SWE began during my freshman year when I joined SWElites. Since then, I've been deeply involved in the community, progressing from a member to serving as a Co-Counselor for SWElites PD Committee, and now, I'm thrilled to be one of the Co-Chairs for SWElites this year! In my leisure time, you'll often find me immersed in my creative pursuits, whether it's sketching, enjoying music, or delving into the captivating worlds of mystery and fantasy novels. I'm eagerly looking forward to connecting with all the future SWElites this year!
Lehana Ramkumar
Howdy! My name is Lehana Ramkumar, and I am a junior Electrical Engineering major from Plano, TX! My time in SWE started in my freshman year as a SWElite in the service committee. As a sophomore, I was a service counselor for SWElites 2027. I am so excited to serve as a SWElites Co-Chair for the class of 2028 this year! In my free time, I love binging tv shows, iced coffee, and late night drives.
2024-2025 Counselors
Ameya Khond
Socials
Howdy everyone! My name is Ameya, and I am a sophomore Industrial Engineering major from Plano, Texas. I started my SWE journey as a member of the Service Committee, and this year I am serving as a co-counselor for the Socials Committee. I love matcha, music (Tyler the Creator and Mac Demarco), spending time with friends and family, and being outside! I can't wait to meet all of y'all!!
Gabriela Maldonado
Socials
Howdy! My name is Gabriela Maldonado (or Gaby), and I’m a sophomore Aerospace Major from Fort Worth, Texas. I was a SWElite last year in the Socials committee, I was part of the HSC committee, and I am excited to now be a SWElites Socials Co-Counselor. Some of my hobbies include crafts, music, and reading. I am so happy to be back with SWElites this year and can’t wait to meet y’all!!
Anaya Bawiskar
Finance
Howdy! My name is Anaya Bawiskar, and I am a sophomore Biomedical Engineering major from Sugar Land, TX. I am excited to be a Finance Committee co-counselor this year! Last year, I enjoyed being part of the SWElites Fundraising committee, and I can’t wait to make more great memories! In my free time, I like listening to music (kpop), doing arts and crafts, and traveling.
Mikayla Sexton
Finance
Howdy! My name is Mikayla Sexton, and I am a sophomore (hopefully) Chemical Engineering major from Prosper, TX. I was the co-chair for peer mentorship last year in SWE and was also involved in the FLO, MSC_fish! I love music, coffee dates, reading, traveling, and being with friends. I’m excited to meet y’all!
Kathleen Gurning
Education
Howdy! My name is Kathleen Gurning, and I am a sophomore Civil Engineering major from Los Angeles, CA. I was a member of the SWElites Professional Development committee last year. I am excited to return as a co-counselor for the education committee! In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my dogs, traveling, listening to music, country dancing, and learning new instruments.
Arju Kafle
Education
Howdy! My name is Arju Kafle and I am a sophomore Engineering major from The Woodlands, Texas. Last year I had the pleasure to be on the SWElites Service Committee! This year I will be co-counselor for the SWElites Education Committee. I love painting, Formula One, reading, music, and more! I can't wait for this year!
Reese Lunkwitz
Service
Howdy! My name is Reese Lunkwitz, and I'm a General Engineering Major from Spring, Texas. I am hoping to major in Architectural Engineering with a focus on mechanical systems in buildings. Last year, I was a member of the Service Committee and am now one of the co-counselors. I love spending time with my family and friends, listening to music, and painting.
Lola Shmeis
Service
Howdy! I'm Lola Shmeis and I'm a sophomore General Engineering Major form Austin, Texas. I was part of the Service Committee for SWElites last year and now I get to be a co-counselor for it!! I'm also part of BUILD and in my free time I like to cook, eat, find new music, run, boulder, and workout!
Sarah Jacob
PD
Howdy! My name is Sarah Jacob, and I'm a sophomore general engineering major from Southlake, TX. I was a proud member of the Professional Development Committee as a freshman, and I am super excited to be a PD Co-counselor this year! I have a crippling boba addiction, love thrifting and dancing, and would love to share my favorite music with y'all. I can't wait to meet everyone!
Advaita Tikoti
PD
Howdy! My name is Advaita Tikoti, and I am from Dallas, Texas. I was a member of the SWElites PD committee last year, and am excited to be a PD counselor this year! I love listening to music, hanging out with friends, and coffee shop exploring!