Peer Coaches

First-year students will select their peer coach when they register for their Advising & Orientation session. Peer Coaches support students based on their meta-major.

How to schedule a meeting

E-mail your peer coach and they’ll send you a personal link to book with them! Choose the date and time that work best for you.

Meet your Peer Coach

Read about the peer coaches who work in UW Bothell’s Coaching Program. They are here to help you succeed! Find one you connect with, schedule a time to chat, and work together to achieve goals throughout your college career and beyond.

Allison

Pronouns: she/they 

Year: Sophomore

Hometown: Lynnwood, Washington 

Major: Business Administration

Intended Minor: Ecological Restoration

About me:

Hello! My name is Allison (she/they) and I’m a second year pursuing strategic management. Just a year ago, I was a Running Start student at Edmonds College! 

Interests and Organizations

I hold passion for photography and anything involving enjoying the world around us! You’ll likely catch me staring at bees by the Truly House or sitting at the campus farm. 

Arsh  

Pronouns: She/her  

Year: Sophomore

Hometown: Everett, WA 

Intended Major: Computer Science and Software Engineering (CSSE) 

 

About Me:  

Hi! My name is Arsh (she/her) pronouns. I am currently a junior majoring in Computer Science and Software Engineering with a concentration in cybersecurity.  

Interests and Organizations

I am currently in the South Asian Student Association (SASA) at UWB. I like spending time with my friends, studying in Innovation Hall, and playing pool in the Commons on campus. 

Amina

Pronouns: She/her 

Year: Sophomore 

Hometown: Lynnwood, Washington 

Intended Major: Global Studies

About Me:

Hello! My name is Amina (she/her). I am in my second year and am interested in international relations and global affairs. 

Interests and Organizations:

I am currently part of the 2024-2025 Global Scholars cohort here at UWB. Outside of school, I like going to different restaurants and trying out new cuisines. 

Atticus

Pronouns: He/Him 

Year: Sophomore

Hometown: Austin, Texas

Intended Major: Biology

About Me:

Hello! My name is Atticus (He/Him) and I am a sophomore here at UWB. I am currently pursuing a career in radiology through a major in biology. 

Interests and Organizations

I enjoy using the Collaboratory. Some days you can find me their 3D printing or in the library studying. Outside of school I like to fish and attend my Bible study group.

Dish

Pronouns: She/Her 

Year: Senior

Hometown: Redmond, Washington 

Intended Major: Psychology 

Intended Minor: Neuroscience

About Me:

Hi! My name is Dish, and I am a senior majoring in psychology with an intended minor in neuroscience. I am also an officer of the Psychology Club here on campus! 

Interests and Organizations:

Lately, I’ve been really into taking care of my plants and love relaxing with shows like Avatar the Last Airbender. Drawing is another hobby of mine, so you might find me on campus sketching on the UW1 study nook whiteboards!

Bella  

Pronouns: she/they 

Year: Sophomore 

Hometown: Bellevue, WA 

Intended Major: Psychology

About Me:

Hi! I’m Bella (she/they) and I am a sophomore pursuing a career in criminal psychology! I was born here in Washinton but lived in Wisconsin for eight years before moving back for college. 

Interests and Organizations:

Outside of school, I love exploring the outdoors, going to concerts, watching new movies, and baking! On campus, you can usually find me grabbing a coffee at Gold Brew Cafe or studying in the library. 

Brenda

Pronouns: She/Her

Year: Senior

Hometown: Hubei, China 

Intended Major: Media and Communications 

 

About Me:

Hi, my name is Brenda (she/her), and I am a senior at UWB.  

Interests and Organizations:

Outside of campus I like to go on road trips, take pictures, and try out new restaurants. On campus I like to hang out in the Diversity center to meet and get to know other international students. Also, during my free time between classes I like to go to the 3rd floor of the library because it is a great place where I can fully focus on studying.

Ciarán 

Pronouns: He/Him

Year: Senior 

Hometown: Shoreline, WA 

Intended Major: Science, Technology, & Society (STS)

About Me:

I am Ciarán [Cure-On], and this is my 5th year here at UWB. I formerly studied for a Mechanical Engineering degree, but since then switched to STS as it delves more into the ethical side of technology. 

Interests and Organizations:

On campus I like to create study groups for myself and classmates via Discord groups. You’ll also find me studying on the 2nd/3rd floor of the library. Off campus, I enjoy photography, chilling with my dogs, and playing video games!

Edan

Pronouns: she/her 

Year: Sophomore 

Hometown: Kent, WA 

Major: Mechanical Engineering  

About Me:

Hi! I’m Edan (she/her) and I am currently pursuing a degree in mechanical engineering focused on the aviation industry.  

Interests and Organizations:  

Outside of school I volunteer in my community by organizing events, especially in the summer. I also play the piano, I love to go out and explore events and cities around me, and I love to play volleyball. On campus, you can usually find me in the library or hanging out at the Gold Brew.  

Hamza

Pronouns: He/Him 

Year: Senior

Hometown: Interests and Organizations

Major: Computer Science and Software Engineering (CSSE) 

Minor: Business Administration: Accounting 

Minor: Data Science   

About Me:

Hi! My name is Hamza (he/him). I’m a senior pursuing business with a focus in accounting and data science, hoping to own my own business. I am an international student who transferred from Bellevue College.

Interests and Organizations:  

In my free time, I love learning about businesses, their strategies, and what makes them successful. I enjoy trying out new business ideas when I can, meeting new people, traveling, and spending time with family and friends.

Isaac 

Pronouns: He/Him  

Year: Sophomore

Hometown: Kirkland, WA 

Major: Computer Engineering 

About Me:

Hi! My name is Isaac (he/him), I’m a sophomore going into computer engineering. 

Interests and Organizations:

I love solving problems, working on my motorcycle, playing video games, and learning about people and what they’re interested in! 

Jaden   

Pronouns: He/Him 

Year: Junior 

Hometown: Kent, WA 

Major: Mechanical Engineering 

About Me:

Hi! My name is Jaden (he/him), I’m a sophomore hoping to pursue a career in engineering. 

Interests and Organizations:

I love working on personal projects and am an active member of robotics. I enjoy meeting new people and sharing my interests with others!

Joyce 

Pronouns: She/HEr

Year: Senior 

Hometown: Kent, WA  

Major: Mechanical Engineering 

About Me:

Hi! My name is Jaden (he/him), I’m a sophomore hoping to pursue a career in engineering.

Interests and Organizations:

Hi! My name is Jaden (he/him), I’m a sophomore hoping to pursue a career in engineering.

Seth Van Hee 

Pronouns: He/Him 

Year: Senior 

Hometown: Gold Bar, WA 

Transferred from: Anglo-American University & Cascadia College 

Major: Global Studies & Business 

Email: peercoach32@uw.edu

About Me:

Staying close to home meant being able to live at home and comute to campus. However, the smaller class sizes and availability of resources to students really meant that I was picking the best option for me, not just the closest one. 

What do you enjoy most about being a peer coach?  

Peer coaching gives me the opportunity to help students explore their passions. I love getting to know about my students’ dream jobs and how I can help them get there by starting off their first year at UWB right. 

Clubs/Orgs: Bothell Consulting Association, Electric Motorsports Club & Car Club 

Subhash 

Pronouns: he/him 

Year: Sophomore 

Hometown: Bellevue, WA 

Major: Computer Science and Software Engineering (CSSE) 

Minor: Business Management 

Email: peercoach34@uw.edu

About Me:

The close-knit community at UWB and the wealth of accessible resources available to people from diverse backgrounds made UWB a very easy choice. 

What do you enjoy most about being a peer coach?

I find great pleasure in engaging in one-on-one sessions with my peers, getting to know them personally, and providing assistance with challenges that I’ve encountered and overcome myself. 

Trey Hansen  

Pronouns: he/him 

Year: Sophomore 

Hometown: Las Vegas, Nevada

Intended major: Computer Science and Software Engineering (CSSE) 

About Me:

Hi everyone! My name is Kenneth (he/him) and I am a sophomore intending to major in Computer Science and Software Engineering. I am also a former Running Start student at Bellevue College.

Interests and Organizations:

During my free time, I enjoy utilizing the campus basketball court (check out intramurals if you’re interested in joining a team). You can also find me in the library studying!  

Kesh

Pronouns: He/Him 

Year: Junior 

Hometown: Maple Valley, WA 

Major: Computer Science and Software Engineering (CSSE) 

About Me:

Hey! My name is Kesh (he/him) and I am a sophomore pursuing a degree in CSSE along with a minor in cybersecurity. 

Interests and Organizations:

Outside of school, I like to swim, and cliff jump in the summer. I also love to drive at night. On campus, you can find me usually studying in the library or using the gym at the ARC.

Maja

Pronouns: She/Her

Year: Sophomore

Hometown: Warsaw, Poland 

Intended Major: Biology 

About Me:

Hello! My name is Maja (She/Her), a sophomore and former international student. I am currently in search of my dream job, one that will help me improve peoples’ lives and wellbeing.  

Interests and Organizations:

Outside of school, I like to draw while listening to music or travel with my family. I also volunteer at a local hospital!

Maleah

Pronouns: She/Her

Year: Sophomore

Hometown: Snohomish, WA

Major: Psychology

About Me:

Hi there! My name is Maleah (she/her), and I’m a transfer student who is extremely passionate about psychology and the mental health field. I’m an aspiring mental health professional and I look forward to eventually becoming a licensed therapist.  

Interests and Organizations:

I’m currently the vice president of a club called Disability and Neurodiversity Advocacy and Awareness Alliance here at UW Bothell. Outside of school, I enjoy singing, dancing, acting, gardening, and spending time in nature. 

Marisa

Pronouns: She/Her

Year: Senior

Hometown: Ensenada, Mexico

Major: Psychology

Minor: Human Rights and Diversity 

About Me:

Hello! My name is Marisa (she/her), and I am a first-generation student entering my final year at UWB. I am aiming for a career in social work, where I hope to serve undocumented students.  

Interests and Organizations:

I am interested in a variety of things including hanging out with friends, trying new things, meeting new people, puzzles, cultures, disability justice, cute things (Pikmin!), art, and exploring new music.  

Sanaa

Pronouns: She/Her

Year: Senior

Hometown: Chennai, India

Major: Computer science and software engineering

About Me:

I’m Nithisha, currently a fourth year at UWB who is majoring in computer science and software engineering.  

Interests and Organizations:

I really enjoy working on building Mobile APP and like to spend time with my family and friends. I also enjoy watching K-Dramas and playing badminton on campus!

Reann

Pronouns: She/Her

Year: Sophomore

Hometown: Eagle River, Alaska

Major: Computer science and software engineering

About Me:

Hi, I’m Reann! I’m a current out-of-state 2nd year student who wants to study all about the development of technology and its impact on users.    

Interests and Organizations:

I love learning about game development and exploring creative activities! I frequently go to the Husky Game Development Club and enjoy doing Game Jams with my friends. On campus, you will either see me getting a drink at the cafe or studying in the library.

Ricah

Pronouns: She/Her

Year: Senior

Hometown: Renton, WA

Major: Educational Studies and American Ethnic Studies 

About Me:

Hi there! I’m Ricah and use she/her pronouns. I’m a sophomore interested in pursuing a career in teaching!  

Interests and Organizations:

Hi there! I’m Ricah and use she/her pronouns. I’m a sophomore interested in pursuing a career in teaching!  

Sanaa

Pronouns: She/Her

Year: Senior

Hometown: Bihar, India 

Major: Computer science and software engineering

About Me:

My name is Sanaa (she/her) and I’m a sophomore, international student interested in pursuing a career in technology in the future. 

Interests and Organizations:

I like to read, bake, listen to music, watch movies, and binge shows in my free time. On campus, you can usually find me studying in the library or hanging out with my friends at Gold Brew Cafe.

Teju

Pronouns: She/Her

Year: Sophomore

Hometown: Hyderabad, India

Major: Computer Science and Software Engineering (CSSE) and Business 

About Me:

My name is Teju (she/her) and I’m a sophomore who did Running Start. I intend to double major in CSSE and business administration. 

Interests and Organizations:

I’m an outgoing person who enjoys dancing, listening to music, being outside with family and friends, playing sports, and attending UWB campus clubs and activities where I may meet new people!

Tiffany

Pronouns: She/Her

Year: Sophomore

Hometown: Lynnwood, Washington

Intended Major: Mechanical Engineering  

Intended Minor: Data analytics

About Me:

Hello! My name is Tiffany, I go by she/her pronouns. I am a sophomore who is interested in the designs behind power-producing machines. I aim to pursue a career in design within the aerospace or automotive industry.  

Interests and Organizations:

My interests outside of an academic environment are cooking, tennis, gaming, listening to music, and reading a good book. I enjoy participating in group activities- you can catch me hanging around on the more active locations on campus like the Activities and Recreation Center.

Vanessa

Pronouns: He/She

Year: Sophomore

Hometown: Lynnwood, Washington

Intended Major: Chemistry 

Intended Minor: Gender, Women and Sexuality Studies 

About Me:

Hi! I’m Vanessa (he/she), a sophomore with a passion for scientific and historical research, hoping to pursue a career in biotechnology.

Interests and Organizations:

Outside of school, I’m an artist and creative writer! I’m either doodling or writing my own stories, so I’m always looking out for new writing prompts or art styles to try! 

Yu

Pronouns: He/Him

Year: Senior

Hometown: Long An, Vietnam

Major: Computer Science and Software Engineering

 

About Me:

Xin Chao! My name is Yu (he/him), a senior with a passion for technology and a dream of working in the United States.

Interests and Organizations:

Besides studying, I’m a streamer for PAG Center YouTube channel. I love playing Pokémon, soccer, tennis, and basketball. We have courts for all three sports on campus if you like to play. love coffee and usually have one before any class throughout the week. Gold Brew is our cafe here at UWB.

Zahraa

Pronouns: She/Her

Year: Senior

Hometown: Everett, WA  

Major: Psychology

 

About Me:

Salaam! My name is Zahraa (she/her), a sophomore pursuing a career in child and adolescent mental health therapy.  

Interests and Organizations:

I love anything outdoors or nature-esque, including gardening as a plant mom. I love exploring whether it is for a beautiful view or as foodie. I also love anything crafty or artistic – if that’s you, you might want to check out our Hooks and Needles club on campus!