WICS EXECUTIVE BOARD
Our dedicated team is committed to empowering and supporting women pursuing computer science. We strive to create a welcoming environment that fosters professional and personal growth for all WiCS members.
HELENA LOWE
Co-President
Helena is a junior at Tufts from the Bay Area, CA. She has always been curious about solving scientific problems with technology which has led her to double major in computer science and cognitive brain science. Helena is involved in research in Tufts' Multisensory perception lab and has interned 2 summers at Microsoft. In her free time, she enjoys spending quality time with friends, building mechanical keyboards, origami, baking, stargazing, and going to concerts.
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Contact Information:
Email: helena.lowe@tufts.edu
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/helena-lowe
EVELYN VU
Co-President
Evelyn is a Senior at Tufts from Needham, Massachusetts. She is a Computer science major in the school of Arts and Sciences. Evelyn is interested in learning more about cybersecurity, machine learning, software engineering, and embedded systems. In her free time, she enjoys watching movies, searching for good food, volunteering, looking at pretty plants, and petting dogs!
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Contact Information:
Email: evelyn.vu@tufts.edu
EMILY YE
Vice President
Emily is a sophomore from Manhasset, New York. Majoring in computer science and minoring in economics, she is interested in financial technology and software development. In her free time she enjoys weightlifting, thrifting, listening to music and going to concerts.
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Contact Information:
Email: emily.ye@tufts.edu
LEISHA BHANDARI
Social Chair
Leisha is a sophomore studying computer science with a minor in Entrepreneurship. She is particularly interested in exploring the intersection between artificial intelligence and different fields such as art, visual studies etc. She is currently working at the Tufts HCI lab as a research assistant. In her free time, she enjoys watching tv shows, thrifting, and dancing!
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Contact Information:
Email: leisha.bhandari@tufts.edu
SYDNEY THOMPSON
Mentorship Program Coordinator
Sydney is a sophomore at Tufts from Devon, PA. She is a computer science major with a math minor in the school of Arts and Sciences. Sydney is interested in learning about web programming, software development and data science. Outside of WiCS, Sydney is a member of the Tufts Equestrian Team. Outside of Tufts, she enjoys reading, watching movies and going on long walks.
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Contact Information:
Email: sydney.thompson@tufts.edu
LEAH KERRY
Clusters Coordinator
Leah is a current sophomore from Philadelphia, PA. She is a combined degree studying Computer science and art and is interested in finding new ways to combine art with technology. On campus, she is involved with SIGGRAPH (the computer graphics club), Eco Arts, and the Women in Tech conference. Outside of school, she likes to bake, make jewelry out of fun objects, and spend time outside in nature.
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Contact Information:
Email: leah.kerry@tufts.edu
HELENA FU
Underclassmen Representative
Helena is a freshman at Tufts from the Bay Area, CA. She has been involved with robotics since middle school, and wants to continue studying Computer Science with a concentration in Human-Robotics Interaction. In her free time, she enjoys figure skating, painting with friends, and drinking boba.
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Contact Information:
Email: helena.fu@tufts.edu
RUBY MORA
Logistics Chair
Ruby is a sophomore from Long Beach, California. She is majoring in computer science and minoring in engineering management. Ruby is interested in software engineering, machine learning, and is passionate about increasing access to STEM education. In her free time, she enjoys exploring new places, going to concerts, and spending quality time with family and friends.
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Contact Information:
Email: ruby.mora@tufts.edu
ADA WU
Secretary
Ada is a freshman from Boston, Massachusetts, studying Computer Science with a double major in Cognitive & Brain Science or Engineering Psychology. She’s passionate about social impact within technological innovations and creating genuine connections with her community members. At Tufts, Ada is a web developer under JumboCode for The Legacy Project and the co-chair for Women in Technology Conference 2024. In her free time, you can find hervolunteering, furiously training for the yoga crow pose, making charms/bracelets, finding cute cats on Pinterest.
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Contact Information:
Email: ada.wu@tufts.edu