Staff & Interns
The KS WELI staff’s goal is to be intentional, innovative, and creative to grow and support the number of women-led and women-owned businesses.
KS WELI Internships provide UT Austin students hands-on experience at the professional level, from running events, leading working boards, to running and marketing programs. These students are the drivers of the KS WELI's direction and impact.
Staff
Student Interns
![Abigail Dewhirst](https://kswelinstitute.utexas.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Abigail-Dewhirst.png)
Abigail Dewhirst '25
Senior Creative Design Associate
Design
![Emma Dixon](https://kswelinstitute.utexas.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Emma-Dixon.png)
Emma Dixon '24
Creative Design Intern
Design
![Grace Zhou ‘26](https://kswelinstitute.utexas.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Grace.png)
Grace Zhou ‘26
Partnerships Support Associate
Business
![Image](https://kswelinstitute.utexas.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Jasmin-King.png)
Jasmin King '26
Videography & Editing Assistant
Radio, Television, Film
![Image](https://kswelinstitute.utexas.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Kena-Desai-1-1.png)
Kena Desai '25
FoundHER Program Associate
Public Health
![Kayla Akly](https://kswelinstitute.utexas.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Kayla-Akly-Headshot.png)
Kayla Akly ’25
Digital Strategist Associate
Marketing
![Kelsey Knigin](https://kswelinstitute.utexas.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Kelsey-Knign.png)
Kelsey Knigin ’25
Senior FoundHER Program Associate
Finance
![Priscilla Olivarez](https://kswelinstitute.utexas.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Priscilla-Olivarez.png)
Priscilla Olivarez ’25
Senior Events Program Associate & Student Board President Elect
Textiles & Apparel
![Image](https://kswelinstitute.utexas.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Untitled-design-14.png)
Varsha Shashidhar '27
Events Program Assistant
Informatics
![Sydney Key](https://kswelinstitute.utexas.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Sydney-Key.png)
Sydney Key ’25
Senior LeadHERship Associate & Student Board President
Business