I’m a December 2018 graduate of the Human-Centered Design and Engineering program at the University of Washington in Seattle, with a concentration in Human-Computer Interaction. I’ve worked with Microsoft’s Human Factors Lab & Accessories Team as a User Researcher, as a Political Tech Consultant with PowerThePolls.org through Trestle, and am currently a Lecturer at the University of Washington teaching Intro to Technical Communication.

I aim to use my diverse experience in robotics, user research, user experience design, teaching, and programming to build great products that bring a positive impact to peoples lives. My goal is to bring together my research skills, designer eye, and hardware superpower to build amazing things. I’m always looking to grow my research, design & engineering skills to build engaging products!

If you want to learn more, read My Story, check out my resume and projects on the site, or contact me with any comments or questions at jillanerishah@gmail.com !

In my free time, I enjoy dancing, photography, stories, and really bad puns. My favorite flowers are daffojills and I always add jillipeppers to my food :)

EDUCATION
University of Washington- Seattle
B.S. Human-Centered Design and Engineering (Dec 2018)

Concentration in Human-Computer Interaction

Olympia High School 
Graduate with Honors (2014) ​

AWARDS 
Dean’s List (Dec 2018)

NCWIT Aspirations Award (2014) 
YWCA Young Woman of Achievement (2013)

1st place Intel Regional Science Fair in Mechanical and Electrical Engineering (2011)