The Team
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Inspired by our own college dining experiences, the Eat Together team is made up of a group of students passionate about changing the university dining scene to strengthen the bonds and experiences that form. Here’s a little bit about us!
Inspired by our own college dining experiences, the Eat Together team is made up of a group of students passionate about changing the university dining scene to strengthen the bonds and experiences that form. Here’s a little bit about us!
Co-Founder + Advisor
Eric Xiao
As a freshman new to Seattle, it was difficult for me to make new friends on campus. This is why I started Eat Together: to help others make new friends with ease and experience the joy of bonding over food! Don't hesitate to reach out if you want to learn about my experiences leading Eat Together or if you actually want to "eat together" (bah dum-tse ;) )!
Favorite food:
Sichuan hot pot!
Director
Navneeth Dhamotharan
Hey! I'm Navneeth, a junior majoring in Informatics: Data Science + Economics . I joined the Eat Together team as I wanted to make a difference in mitigating the loneliness some students feel as they enter university. In my free time, I love to code, play football (soccer) and practice music on my keyboard.
Favorite food + restaurant rec:
Ghee Roast Dosa and Coconut Chutney- Saravana Bhavan, Chennai
UX/UI Designer
Sebastian Hriscu
Hi! I'm Sebastian, currently a first year studying Computer Science. I joined Eat Together because I wanted to get more involved on campus and also build up my skills in UX/UI and collaborative design. I also really love the culture that this app creates on campus especially because it can be really difficult at first to find your people, and I hope that through my contributions to this project I can help further that mission of giving students that easy opportunity to connect and find friends.
Fun Fact: I have pet chickens 🐔
Developer
Daniel Bejar
I joined Eat Together because I love the idea of bringing people closer through shared meals and meaningful connections. It’s exciting to work on something that can make a positive impact in people’s lives.
Fun fact:
I can cook minute rice in 59 seconds
Developer
Spencer Gardner
Hello! I'm Spencer, a junior studying Informatics. I joined Eat Together because I believe food is a powerful connector, and it gives me the opportunity to help foster student connections through shared meals. Outside of school, I enjoy playing sports like basketball and soccer, as well as playing the piano.
Favorite food + restaurant rec:
Hot Pot, Dolar Shop
UX/UI Designer
Valentina Filizola
I joined Eat Together because the cohort program had a positive impact on me and made me feel more connected to others. I wanted to get more involved and help create that same sense of community for more students at UW.
Fun fact: I have moved 12 times!