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Advising

ECE Advising Team

Undergraduate Advising

  • Current ECE students can schedule an appointment with an adviser or find drop-in hours online.

Graduate Advising

Professional Master’s Program Advising 

ecepmp@uw.edu

  • Current PMP students can schedule an appointment with an adviser online.
  • Prospective students, please email ecepmp@uw.edu

Meet Your Academic Advising Team!

Undergraduate Advising

Lauren Van Fossen (she/her)

Assistant Director of Undergraduate Student Services

undergradece@uw.edu

I’m originally from California, where I attended college in Southern California, but moved up to Seattle in 2015 for graduate school to pursue student development and academic advising. My favorite thing about advising is learning from you all – share with me what you’re learning about in your classes, or what you’re exploring in an internship or job.

Whitney Thomas (she/her)

Senior Undergraduate Academic Adviser

undergradece@uw.edu

Specializes in: Combined BS-MS program, IEEE RSO staff adviser, academic support programming

I love working as an academic adviser and being able to help students on their academic journeys. As an undergraduate, I double majored in English and Biology at the University of Wisconsin – Madison. Afterwards, I earned my Master of Education in Student Affairs in Higher Education at Marquette University. I relocated to Seattle in 2019, which was when I first started working at UW ECE. 

Madeline Miller (she/her)

Undergraduate Academic Adviser

undegradece@uw.edu

Specializes in: ENGINE Capstone, prospective student advising

I have been working at UW since 2020 in an advising capacity, and love working with ECE students. I also pursued my undergraduate degree at UW, where I got my B.S. in Biology and minored in Spanish. I love learning about your interests and specialties in ECE- it is so fascinating to hear all about the breadth of study that exists within the department!

Clayton Yost (he/him)

Undergraduate Academic Adviser

undergradece@uw.edu

Specializes in: study abroad

I joined the ECE Advising Team in May 2023 and have really enjoyed being a part of the ECE community! I earned my B.S. in Psychology from the University of Florida in 2020. I have a passion for helping people, especially students. I look forward to meeting you all and learning more about your unique journeys and interests!

Jackson Shepard (he/him)

Undergraduate Peer Adviser

undegradece@uw.edu

Hi folks! I’m a fourth year BSECE student and continuing ECE peer advisor. I have chosen to focus on the computing and embedded systems pathways of ECE. With this being my second year of peer advising, I’m looking forward to meeting with you all even more through advising and events! I hope that Me, Ivah, and everyone else in the advising team can help make your time in ECE a positive experience.

Ivah Kaushansky

Undergraduate Peer Adviser

undergradece@uw.edu

Hi everyone! I’m Ivah (pronounced Ee-va), and I’m excited to be one of your ECE peer advisors! My goal is to use my own academic journey, professional experiences, and life as a student to help you navigate your time in ECE at UW. I’m currently a senior in Electrical and Computer Engineering with a focus on control systems and sustainable energy systems. Within the College of Engineering, I also work as an Engineering Peer Educator.

Graduate Advising

Jennifer Huberman (she/her)

Lead Graduate Academic Counselor

grad@ece.uw.edu

I am originally from Miami, Florida, and lived in San Francisco for 12 years before happily settling in Seattle with my husband and 12-year-old daughter in 2016. I have my BS degree in Psychology and an M.Ed, Ed.S degree in Mental Health Counseling from the University of Florida. I have more than 17 years of experience in academic affairs and student services.

Mack Carter (he/him)

Graduate Program Coordinator

grad@ece.uw.edu

Mack has 30 years of campus experience, having worked in the range from office assistant to program manager, and he has been with ECE’s graduate advising for three years. UW Alum, Longtime UW Staff, and Lifetime Resident of Washington State, he has a great deal of insight into helping students through their graduate studies.

Professional Master’s Program Advising

Hyerim Park

Hyerim Park (she/her)

Professional Programs Manager

 ecepmp@uw.edu

Driven by a strong commitment to fostering inclusive and supportive environments, I strive to guide students through their educational journeys by offering personalized support, helping them navigate campus, and empowering them to achieve their goals both academically and personally. Previously, I worked at CIRCLE to help ensure a smooth transition for international students to UW. I am also a proud UW alum. 

 

Rebecca Carlson

Rebecca Carlson (she/her)

Career and Industry Programs Manager

 ecepmp@uw.edu

I’m a graduate of UW, getting a double degree in Business and Psychology. I also have a Master’s in Higher Education degree from the University of Pennsylvania. Prior to getting into Higher Education, I had extensive careers in both Human Resources and Residential Real Estate. Fun fact: my first job after graduation in the 1990’s was at a Paul Allen start-up called Starwave. I have a passion for working with students and helping them realize their career aspirations.

Academic Services Team

Stephanie Swanson (she/her)

Director of Academic Services

I grew up in Eastern Washington and received both my undergrad and graduate degrees from the University of Washington. After working in various roles (insurance, barista, medical, Boys and Girls Club) I found my passion in higher ed. I started my career in the community college system working for North and Central Colleges. I have now been in ECE for 13 years and love it. 

 

Chris Overly (he/him)

Curriculum Manager

 

Adrian Dela Cruz

Academic Services Program Coordinator

 

 

May Lim

May Lim (she/her)

Director of Industry and Professional Programs