Name: Maya Lukalapu (she/her)
Contact Information: asuwbdsp@uw.edu, Link to Office Hours
Year: Senior
Hometown: Jacksonville, FL & Bellevue, WA
Major: Informatics
Favorite place on the ave: Leon’s Cafe
Favorite place on campus: Odegaard
What is your favorite part of UW? My favorite part of UW is the opportunities it offers and the amazing people that make up the community. There’s truly a space for everyone here, and I love how the campus provides such a strong sense of belonging. The beauty of the campus just adds to the overall experience, making it a place I’m really proud to be a part of.
How did you get involved with ASUW? I’ve always been involved in student government, so when I transferred to UW, I knew I wanted to continue that journey. I applied for a job as the Board of Directors Coordinator and was fortunate enough to get the position. Attending all the Board of Directors meetings helped me understand how the organization worked from a very close perspective. Through this role, I was able to work on initiatives that deepened my involvement in ASUW, particularly through the South Asian Student Commission Taskforce and efforts to get more transfer students involved.
What does your job entail? As Director of Campus Partnerships, my job entails the liaisoning to multiple on-campus as well as off-campus entities that regard well-being, campus safety (and it’s alternatives), and student improvement. This position also introduces the concept of interdisciplinarity that would allow me to practice collaborating with other members within our community to become more progressive and enact change. These motivating active actions were what inspired me to run for the position in the first place.
What are your goals for the future, beyond UW? I’m currently unsure about my specific goals for the future beyond UW, but I do know that I love working on projects that help people and build community. That’s something I’m passionate about and want to continue focusing on, wherever my path takes me.