Tichada is a third-year undergraduate pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering. She serves as the Undergraduate Representative for the Engineering Student Design Center. In addition, she works as a research assistant at D-Lab & PIET, focusing on exploring and documenting design centers around the globe. Her current professional interests include interdisciplinary research in studio engineering and industrial design with a focus on hardware surfacing. In her spare time, she enjoys playing the drumset and cooking.