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Meet the Team

Get to know your awesome officers that help Los Ingenieros run every day!

United by a shared passion for innovation and collaboration, our team is committed to empowering the next generation of engineers. Together, we're building a community where excellence thrives, and the possibilities in STEM are limitless. Join us on this exciting journey!

Executive Team
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Co-Chair

Jose Luis Villagomez

I am a 4th-year Electrical Engineering major. I do research in the quantum photonics lab, am currently working as a test engineer for Karl Storz, and I interned at Disney over the summer!

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Fun fact: I have backpacked in 24 degree weather (attempted)

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Co-Chair

Esmeralda Ortiz

I'm a 4th-year Chemical Engineering major pursuing a minor in Earth Science. I am passionate about biotech in regenerative medicine and environmental sustainability!  

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Fun fact: This past summer, I authored a systematic review exploring axolotl biology and its applications in tissue engineeering

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External Vice-Chair

Alex Zhang

I am a 3rd year Chemical Engineering major currently researching perovskite solar cell devices in the Materials Department. After graduation I plan to pursue a PhD.

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Fun fact: I can juggle

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Internal Vice-Chair

Yeshua Valdez Rodriguez

Hello, I’m a 3rd-year Statistics & Data Science major with a minor in Speech & Language Technologies. I’m currently an IT Intern at Toyon Research Corporation and a research assistant under UCSB’s Industrial Sustainability Analysis Laboratory.

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Fun fact: I was born on Mexican Mother’s Day

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Internal Vice-Chair

Brandon Peña

I am a 3rd-year Electrical Engineering major. I've worked in power distribution, and after graduation, I hope to either continue in that field or work in Signal Processing in NYC.

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Fun fact: I taught my roommate how to ride a bike last year

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Finance Director

Luis Ojendiz

Hello! I’m a 4th-year Electrical Engineering student with hands on experience developing hardware and software automotive projects. After graduating, I plan to pursue a career in automotive engineering, with a strong interest in embedded systems.

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Fun fact: I can run a 5k in less than 21 minutes

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Secretary

Paola Vargas

Hello! I am a 5th-year Environmental Studies major with a minor in Earth Science. Hoping to get my masters in Environmental Management to go into environmental consulting, conservation or become a Hydrologist.

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Fun fact: I went to Cuba during one of my breaks to distribute water filters to communities

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Events Director

Ariana Gomez

I’m a 4th-year geophysics and data science double major, pursuing research in earthquake relocation.

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Fun fact: I can put my leg over my head

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Marketing Director

Lor Azpeitia

Hello everyone! I am a 3rd-year Applied Math major. I enjoy anything artsy and am looking to explore careers that combine math and creativity.

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Fun fact: I am learning how to read tarot cards

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Academic Affairs Director

Isaac Perez-Aguineca

I’m a 2nd-year Physics & ME major w/ a minor in Applied Math. I’m currently doing chaos & applied dynamical systems research. After graduation, I hope to become an astronaut!

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Fun fact: I’ve survived 5 different types of poisonings

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Community Outreach Director

Jenisa Morales

I'm a 3rd-year Applied Math and Statistics Major with a minor in physics. I currently do research in the Hawkes Lab working with soft robotics and am also president of this year's robotics club. After graduation, I hope to go into the robotics field.

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Fun fact: I'm 3rd for the duck life 3 speedrunning world record

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SHPE Liaison

Leilani Phan

I’m a 3rd-year Applied Mathematics major. I have a few independent projects, like stock market modeling, and enjoy baking.

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Fun fact: I have 38 chickens

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Los Ingenieros Representative

Mahlet Getachew

I am a 2nd-year Mechanical Engineering major. I hope to get my master's and work in the robotics or biomedical field.

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Fun fact: I am missing my pinkie knuckles

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Transfer Representative

Bryan Hernandez

Hi, I'm a transfer student from De Anza College located in the Bay Area pursuing a B.S. in Psychological & Brain Sciences. My goal is to work in higher education in the future as a counselor or classified staff member.  

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Fun fact: I enjoy cars, going out hiking, fishing, running, watching movies, and eating out with close ones

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Freshman Representative

Jose Rocha

​My name is Jose Rocha, and I am currently a Biology major at UC Santa Barbara. I plan to pursue Mechanical Engineering in the future. My goals are to work on Mechanical Engineering-related projects, continue developing my technical skills, and give back to my community.

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Fun fact: I enjoy playing soccer with friends

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Advisors
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SHPE-LI Chapter Advisor

Melani Castellanos

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SHPE-LI Founder

Armando Veloz

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