Our board is structured around five core pillars that ensure the smooth and effective functioning of our association: The Coordination Team, the Events Team, the Marketing Team, the Politics Team as well as all Active Members.
Our Coordination Team ensures that every project and initiative is seamlessly integrated into our overall strategy and direction.
Our Events Team organizes and manages a myriad of activities, bringing our members together and fostering community engagement.
Our Marketing Team handles our branding, promotions, and communications across various platforms.
Our Politics Team works to address issues and represent our association at different forums.
As an essentiall component of WiNS, our Active Members play a role in organizing and helping out with events.
Association Meetings:
The WiNS Board gathers every two months, providing a platform for discussion, strategy formation, and addressing current projects. It’s where the magic happens and our goals are forged! Are you passionate about what WiNS stands for and eager to make a difference? We welcome anyone interested to be a part of our board meetings. Whether you’re looking to actively contribute or just understand our workings, you’re always welcome. If you’d like to learn more, have questions, or want to get involved, please reach out to us at wins@ethz.ch.
Coordination Team
Umay Yildirim
I'm a PhD student in the Copéret Group at LAC, D-CHAB. Originally from Istanbul, I enjoy discovering new restaurants and cafes. Outside of research, I like dancing, bouldering, traveling, and unwinding with friends. I especially appreciate the easy access to nature here, skiing in winter and swimming in the Limmat during the summer.
Carla Trapp
Carla is a Chemistry MSc student, specializing in Computational Chemistry. In her free time, she enjoys coding for personal projects, reading books, and dancing. She is dedicated to maintaining, updating, and continuously improving our website. If you have any suggestions on how to enhance the website, please feel free to reach out to her.
External Relations Team
Tara Lukic
Hi, my name is Tara and I am studying Biology at ETH. I spent many years as a competitive swimmer and still enjoy staying active through sports in my free time. I joined WiNS because I believe in growing, learning, and supporting each other, and I’m really excited to meet and connect with everyone. I love spending quality time with family and friends, especially when we cook and share meals together. I’m also a big coffee lover and always happy to chat over a cup!
Ana Kitanovic
Ana is an Interdisciplinary Sciences MSc student working in the Kleele Group at the Institute of Biochemistry (IBC), with a passion for molecular health science and cellular biology. In her free time, she enjoys pilates, dancing, and exploring culture and art with friends. Feel free to reach out to her with any ideas for the WiNS team.
Patricia Brandl
I am a 3rd-year PhD student in Computational Chemistry and have joined WiNS right from the start, as I really appreciate this engaged and exciting community of fellow women scientists. Outside of ETH, I spend most of my freetime outdoors, be it biking, hiking, rowing or going for a swim + ice cream!
Events Team
Patricia Brandl
I am a 3rd-year PhD student in Computational Chemistry and have joined WiNS right from the start, as I really appreciate this engaged and exciting community of fellow women scientists. Outside of ETH, I spend most of my freetime outdoors, be it biking, hiking, rowing or going for a swim + ice cream!
Ana Kitanovic
Ana is an Interdisciplinary Sciences MSc student working in the Kleele Group at the Institute of Biochemistry (IBC), with a passion for molecular health science and cellular biology. In her free time, she enjoys pilates, dancing, and exploring culture and art with friends. Feel free to reach out to her with any ideas for the WiNS team.
Carla Ferradini
I am a PhD student in the Quantum Information Theory group of the Institute of Theoretical Physics, working on quantum cryptography and foundations of quantum mechanics. After work, I am mostly climbing, dancing or into some crafting project, like pottery, painting or crochet. In the weekends, you will find me in the mountains hiking or alpine climbing.
Laura Poller
Laura is a PhD student in the Wennemers Group at the Laboratory of Organic Chemistry (LOC) and has a keen interest in collagen and enzymes associated with diseases. She loves to spend her free time in the nature and enjoys mountain-biking, hiking, ski-touring, and swimming in different lakes. Moreover, she likes doing experiments in the kitchen and is responsible for the catering at WiNS events.
Marketing Team
Yiyao Hu
I am currently a PhD student in D-MATL trying to know more about soft materials. In my free time, I enjoy exploring the kitchen, whether cooking or baking. When not there, you can find me at the swimming pool, in the gym or in ASVZ dancing courses.
Priyanka Baliga
Tatiana Akhmetshina
Tatiana is a PhD candidate in the Metal Physics and Technology (LMPT) group at D-MATL and creates beautiful posters for our events. She enjoys hiking, reading books and learning languages!
Politics Team
Mercede Azizbaig Mohajer
I am a PhD student in the Signorell Group in the Laboratory of Physical Chemistry (LPC), working optical trapping of atmospherically-relevant aerosol particles. In my free time I love to go hiking in the mountains and play the cello.
Clara Galante
Active Members
Gloria Sancho Andrés