Meet the MS in Technology Innovation Student Ambassadors

Get an Inside Look at the MS in Technology Innovation

Each year, the MSTI program selects a group of students from diverse backgrounds to represent the student experience to external audiences.

Our Ambassador Fellows represent our program to prospective students, as well as visiting groups from industry, government, and academia from around the world.

Connect with a Student Ambassador

One of the best ways to understand the student experience is to hear from those who lived it! Connect with an MSTI to hear about this exciting program from a student level. Let us know if you want to connect with a current student or alumni ambassador.

You can view the profiles of our current student ambassadors below. Want to connect with someone specifically? Let us know on the form.

Class of 2026 Ambassadors

Yu-Chen Chen

Hazel Chen

Bachelor's Degree: Information Management

I’m passionate about connecting people through technology, design, and business. After earning my degree from National Taiwan University, I worked as a product manager at a social networking platform, driving growth and user experience.

Outside of work, I enjoy climbing, theater, and travel.

Shareef Jasim

Shareef Jasim

Bachelor's Degree: Architecture

With a background in Architecture, I work as a Computational Designer and Software Developer in the AEC industry, bridging design, engineering, and technology. For four years, I’ve supported clients in design and construction.

Outside work, I enjoy paragliding, hiking, and the outdoors.

Chang Li

Chang Li

Bachelor's Degree: Communications

I’m a product designer passionate about leveraging design and technology to create intuitive, value-driven product experiences that spark the ‘aha’ moment users deserve. With a background in Communication Design from Parsons School of Design and experience in the health-tech industry, I aspire to bridge the gap between healthcare and technology to make life easier for everyone, especially in the AI era.

Within and beyond my career, I get energy from connecting with people, trying new things, boxing, and soaking up the energy of Seattle.

Anshul Prakash

Anshul Prakash

Bachelor's Degree: Computer Science

I grew up in Mumbai before moving to the U.S. and Seattle in 2017. I studied Computer Engineering at WSU, where I was active in BattleBots. With software engineering internships in web and embedded systems, I’m now focused on robotics automation at MSTI.

Outside work, I enjoy basketball and hiking, with favorites like Snow Lake and Mailbox Peak.

Connect with a Student Ambassador

One of the best ways to understand the student experience is to hear from those who lived it! Connect with an MSTI to hear about this exciting program from a student level. Let us know if you want to connect with a current student or alumni ambassador.

You can view the profiles of our current student ambassadors below. Want to connect with someone specifically? Let us know on the form.