UConn Outing

Yuri Jimenez

Bridgeport, CT

BFA (Web/Interactive Media Design)

Advisor: John Murphy

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The Outing Club (UCOC) at UConn does 'anything and everything outdoors!' They host weekly outdoor trips with activities that can be as simple as hiking and yoga to as adventurous as owl spotting and rock climbing. As one of the largest no-commitment clubs at the University with over 1,500 total and 400 active members, UCOC has to ensure that every participant has transportation, the right equipment, and the right skill/training level to participate in their activities. The first time I went to their club meeting, after it ended, I remember the room was packed with lines of students trying to arrange their ride situation, asking for register links they had missed from buried emails, and asking basic questions such as gear availability. This is when I saw an opportunity to streamline those processes for the club so that members can spend less time worrying about things like rides and gear availability, and instead focus on trip planning itself.

Artist Bio

Yuri Jimenez enjoys hearing about what motivates people to create change within themselves and their surroundings. She finds that although many people have aspirations, it is not always easy for them to articulate exactly what they are. Yuri, as a problem solver with UX design skills, assists in bringing their visions to life so they can share, inspire, and spark action within others to pursue their passions as well. Her most cherished collaboration thus far is with InnerView, rebranding and redesigning their website to support their vision to 'bring more humanity, connection, and student-empowerment to our system of education.' Yuri also has experience working with larger organizations such as Spectrum where she contributed to developing their Chatbot for improved communication methods and customer service. Moving forward, Yuri is excited for future opportunities to empower individuals and organizations, making a positive impact on people's lives.

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