Javon Hickmon

Student Advisor: COM²

May 2024 - May 2025

Seattle Public Schools Outreach
In this role, I developed and hosted outreach initiatives in collaboration with Seattle Public Schools. Through these efforts, 12 volunteers from UW presented to 577 SPS students in 22 classes for 11 teachers at 10 schools! This was the first collaboration between COM² and SPS, and I am excited to see where this partnership goes in the future.

Seattle Public Libraries Outreach
In addition, I created the UW's first outreach program between the Allen School and Seattle Public Libraries. This program aimed to provide introductory computer science workshops to learners of all ages within the Seattle area. We recruited 10 volunteers and hosted 4 workshops at library branches within the North, East, Central, and South regions of Seattle.

Husky100

May 2024

Each year, the Husky 100 recognizes 100 undergraduate, graduate and professional students from the UW Bothell, Seattle and Tacoma campuses in all areas of study who are making the most of their time at the University of Washington.

Education Director: COM²

May 2023 - Present

Objective
Lead workshops and academic-related programming for the Allen School students (e.g. Intro to React Workshop). This is the first time this role is being offered and there is room for flexibility in responsibilities in coordination with the Chair.

Responsibilities

Facilitate at least one workshop or academic-related event per quarter
Collaborate with other RSOs and campus entities (Professors, Staff, etc.)
Research student wants and needs to create relevant programming and materials Expected Time

Social Events Coordinator: COM²

May 2022 - May 2023

Objective
Co-lead the planning and execution of the Allen School’s quarterly department-wide social events (Fall Fest, Winter Ball, and Spring Barbecue).

Responsibilities

Manage event planning committees for event decorations and entertainment Reach out to external vendors for food, decorations, and entertainment as necessary
Work with the Chair to provide periodic event updates and request support as necessary
Delegate responsibilities and tasks among Associate Officers Work with the Vice Chair to plan Big/Little events
Work with the Treasurer to ensure that COM² is not exceeding its allotted event budget Work with the Graphics and Communications Directors to coordinate event advertising

Remarks
COM² has been an integral part of my undergraduate experience at UW. Our RSO has played a critical role in my life by facilitating friendships and helping me discover my passion for research and academia.

Despite this, I’ve noticed a serious lack of academic and skill-building-focused events hosted by most RSOs within the Allen School. Upon further exploring the history of this issue, I found that the last skill-building workshop we held was in 2013. In an effort to amend this issue, I made it my mission as Social Event Coordinator to host at least one workshop. I met this milestone by leading the planning, content development, and teaching of COM²'s React JS and Git Development Workshops.

Both of these events meant a lot to me because I always wished I could have attended similar workshops while learning these technologies. This is was the reason why I ran for the position of Education Director. The role truly aligned with my personal goals and values, so I wanted to use my passion to create as many educational opportunities as possible for all CSE students.

Leadership