About Us
Director
Anabel G Blankenship
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Anabel Blankenship is a double degree student in Business Administration and Industrial Design with a passion for making the campus more accessible for students! She is a CODA (Child of Deaf Adults) who has enjoyed growing her knowledge of ASL and Deaf culture throughout her time at UW, incorporating this perspective on accessibility throughout all of her work at OID. As director, Anabel seeks to work with student organizations and ASUW entities to connect them with educational materials and funding opportunities to ensure events and promotional materials are made to be as accessible as possible!
Beyond her on-campus work, she loves traveling, baking, and learning as much as possible about design! Stop by HUB Office 131J during her office hours or send an email to asuwoid@uw.edu to contact Anabel about any questions or concerns you may have!
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Assistant Director
Reshma Lokanathan
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Reshma Lokanathan is a graduate student at the Human Centered Design & Engineering program who cares deeply about building more inclusive and welcoming spaces. Having moved across countries and cultures, she values empathy, curiosity, and the importance of listening to different perspectives. At the Office of Inclusive Design, Reshma hopes to contribute to conversations and initiatives that center equity, belonging, and thoughtful change.
Outside of work and school, she enjoys exploring new places, learning from different cultures, and reflecting on how small design choices can shape everyday experiences.. Come chat with Reshma on how to make your events inclusive in HUB 131J or send an email to asuwoid1@uw.edu!
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