Kayli Nordby

Hey there! My name is Kayli Nordby and I’ll be one of the Community Committee Co-Chairs for SWE this upcoming year. I will be a Junior in the Mechanical Engineering program starting this Fall. I am also involved in the Honors College Pathmaker Mentorship program. In my free time, I enjoy spending time outdoors, playing music, walking my dogs, and video editing! I am looking forward to becoming more involved in SWE as the Community Co-Chair and planning the monthly socials for both new and current members. While much of the activities may have to be online due to the pandemic, I am hoping that the events will still be a great way to bond with and meet fellow SWE members, especially with reduced social interaction we have had to adapt to over the past few months. One of my favorite memories was attending the Anaheim Conference, where I met and connected with many bright and creative women, especially the ones from our UNM charter. Although the conference focused primarily on professional development, networking, and the job fair, there were so many underrated aspects I particularly enjoyed, with one being, the chance to get to know my fellow members a lot better. A few have even become some of my closest friends at UNM. Almost every night, my roommates and I would go out for a walk, just explore Anaheim, and then find a restaurant for dinner. Usually, there was no specific destination, and we relied on spontaneity. It made for many photo-ops and unforgettable memories. That feeling of just pure happiness and adventure was something indescribable, and I cannot be more thankful for the opportunity that SWE provided for that tremendous experience of both professional development and strengthening of friendships.

Anaheim Adventures

Test Driving at the Anaheim Conference

​With all the uncertainty right now, this definitely has been a time where those type of special moments with friends/family feel even more so significant. So if you need someone to talk to at all during this time, please feel free to reach out directly to me via my email knordbysf@unm.edu
I am really excited for this upcoming school year and all that SWE has planned. Until then, stay safe and healthy out there :)