WINFO Hackathon

What is WINFO?

Women in Informatics (WINFO) is a diversity organization at the Information School at the University of Washington, Seattle, dedicated to empowering women and non-binary individuals to thrive as producers of technology.

The purpose of our hackathon is to provide participants with a fun, safe, beginner-friendly, and collaborative environment in which they can develop new skills, network with industry professionals, and learn more about the tech industry.

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Our Team

Our team of 12 organizers are brought together by a shared passion for building spaces where everyone feels welcome to create, connect, and learn. Meet the 2025-2026 Hackathon Committee!

Renee Singh

Hackathon Director

Rithika Madey

OUTREACH Director

Joy Li

Design

Kaitlyn Ellington

Design

Cleo Williams

Design

Chloe Mau

Logistics

Dawn Nguyen

Finance director

Maryory Ajpop

HACKATHON ADVISOR

Katrina Lu

Outreach

Sara Duan

Technology

Yashita Tanwar

Technology

Jasnoor Chimni

First Year Rep

Last Year's Winners

Best Design — "Furever"

How can young prospective pet owners easily find lifestyle compatible dogs and cats in a fun and familiar way to increase the adoption rate of local pet shelters?

Names: Vera Guber, Sophia Mangrubang, Kelly Horak

Figma

"furever" logo

prototyped screens

Best Impact — “Memory Bloom”

Our app helps caregivers bond with Alzheimer’s patients by recommending personalized activities based on preferences. This promotes emotional connection, reduces caregiver stress, and enhances the quality of life for both caregivers and patients.

Names: Crystal Shen, Sawani Deshmukh, Jenna Moon-Earle, Katherine Zhang

Figma

“Memory Bloom” logo

prototyped screens

Best Coding — “Connecting Communities”

We are seeking to bridge the gap between clubs, organizations, and small businesses by creating a dedicated space where clubs and organizations can post details about their upcoming events and specify the sponsorships, products, or food they are seeking.

Names: Asad Jaffery, Joshua Williams, Vaibava Venkatesan, Amrith Gandham

GitHub

“connecting communities: lynk” logo

Best Overall — “Beacon”

Inspired by stories of resilience, we created Beacon, your ultimate disaster preparedness and response app, designed to provide critical, localized support when you need it most.

Names: Ayush G., Mihika J., Swetha P., Roshan M.

Figma

“beacon” logo

prototyped screens