Helen Tan '14

Helen Tan
  • Hometown: Fresno, CA
  • Chemical Engineering

Leadership: SWE Co-President, SWE Public Relations Podcast Chair, SWE Corporate Relations Publicity Manager, SWE Corporate Relations Liaison Director, Cornell Ukelele Club President, Academic Excellence Workshop (AEW) Faciilitator

Professional Life: Helen plans to enter industry, hopefully in a rotational program that will help her decide the best role for her. She has an interest in business, and will pursue and MBA in the future. 

Leadership Accomplishments: "Teaching my own class as an AEW facilitator was out of my comfort zone, but I definitely learned a lot and developed my personal skills. I was not only able to understand the material even more, but I also developed my public speaking and communication skills. The feeling of being able to help others and seeing them succeed was indescribable and make me feel valued."

Advice to Student Leaders: "Don't overwhelm yourself with so many activities. If you are looking to becoming the President of a large organization, you should be passionate and committed." 

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