History
Since 1996
The Student Technology Fee (STF) was created in 1996 to expand student access to technology across UW. Funded and governed by students, STF generates over $4 million annually to support more than 100 projects and departments. We fund everything from one-time equipment requests—like Smart Boards and lab tech—to major ongoing programs such as UW Libraries, The Daily, STLP, and UW-IT. Our committee, made up of ASUW and GPSS representatives and supported by student and professional staff, reviews proposals and ensures funds are used responsibly to enhance the student experience.
Committee
Representing you
The Student Technology Fee Committee provides general oversight of the STF and is responsible for hearing, debating, and voting on proposals. The Committee is composed of student representatives appointed by UW’s two student governments: ASUW and GPSS. The Committee also includes non-voting members from various departments across campus who provide the Committee with context, advice, and support.
Ex-Officio Members
- Carrie Moore, HUB Executive Director
- Karthik Jaideep, Operations Coordinator
- Josephine Welin, Creative Manager
- Joanne Rich, UW Libraries
- Fiona Evans, Communications Specialist
- Shane Mccartney, UW-IT
- Aya Psichos, Data Analyst
- Zoey Friedman, Director of Operations
ASUW Representatives
- Navya Chugh, ASUW At-Large Representative
- Kira F McKey, ASUW Senate Liaison
- Eva Fang , ASUW At-Large Representative
- Sonal Virk , ASUW Vice President
- Sara Yi , ASUW At-Large Representative
GPSS Representatives
- Riley Talamantes, GPSS VP of Finance
- Ctanli Gomane, GPSS Representative
- Mary Nguyen, GPSS Representative
- Sowmya Dadheech, GPSS Representative
Attend a meeting
Committee meetings are open to the public as required by the Open Public Meetings Act. Members of the public are welcome to attend in-person or virtually and provide public comment.
Staff
Get to know us
Kira is a Junior double majoring in Financial Economics and Environmental Science & Terrestrial Resource Management. Outside of STF, she competes on the Husky Ski Team.
Kira McKey
Chair
Kimberly is a rising Senior at the Foster School of Business, majoring in Finance and Information Systems. She is also involved with ASUW Finance & Budgeting and UWiB (Undergraduate Women in Business).
Kimberly Chu
Award Manager
Josephine is a Senior double majoring in Applied Computational Math Science and Interaction Design, now in her second year with STF. She is a member of the UW Cross Country and Track teams.
Josephine Welin
Creative Director
Karthik is junior studying Electrical and Computer Engineering at UW. He is a part of UW Formula Motorsports. Outside of school and work, you can usually find him on the soccer field – it’s my go-to way to unwind and stay active.
Karthik Jaideep
Director of Operations
Stella is an incoming Junior (3rd year) double majoring in Economics and International Studies. Beyond her role with STF, she serves as Co-President of the First-Generation Business Leaders RSO.
Stella Nguyen
Operations Coordinator
