Meet the Committees

Meet the members that make Los Ingenieros possible! Thank you for all your hard work and dedication to empowering the next generation of STEM leaders.

Academic

Member

Ignacio Ruiz

I am a second-year Electrical Engineering major and first-generation student. I am interested in semiconductors, and am planning to work on some personal projects and get an internship this summer.

Fun Fact: I have the same birthday as Lionel Messi

Marketing

Member

Athena Chen

I am a first-year Computer Science major interested in machine learning, artificial intelligence, and robotics and I am hoping to get into industry after graduation

Fun Fact: I saw a sea lion while kayaking at UCSB this past summer

Finance

Member

Steven De Jesus

I am a fourth-year Electrical Engineer. I am interested in circuit design, photonics, infrared sensing, and technology management.

Fun Fact: I've met Charlie Duncan (from Good Luck Charlie)

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Member

Alex McKee

I am a third-year transfer student majoring in Economics and Accounting. I aim to earn my CPA license before eventually attending law school.

Fun Fact: I was originally pursuing a JD, but chose to attend UCSB to focus on accounting

Member

Brandon Peña

I am a second-year Electrical Engineer. I want to pursue a career in semiconductor and integrated circuit design after graduation.

Fun Fact: I can juggle

Internal Affairs

Member

Deserae Mendoza

I am a 2nd-year Computer Science major currently doing research in computer science education. After graduating, my goal is to work in the industry, especially in cybersecurity, with the hope of becoming a network engineer.

Fun Fact: I know how to dance salsa and bachata

Member

Joe Salceda

I am a 2nd-year Chemical Engineering major currently interested in biotechnology, and planning on pursuing graduate school and then an R&D career.

Fun Fact: I had Taco Bell for the first time this October

Events

Member

Eloisa Vargas

I am a fourth-year Biology major with aspirations to pursue the Pre-Med route after graduation

Fun Fact: I have a bunny named Adam

Science Night

Member

Kenneth Mejia Herrera

I am a 1st-year (and first-generation!) Statistics and Data Science major. I love learning and have a passion for electrical engineering, namely solar panels.

Fun Fact: I've been a karate practitioner for the past 13 years.

Member

Cristobal Diaz del Castillo

I am a first-year Financial Mathematics and Statistics major currently trying to switch into Statistics and Data Science. I plan to get a job as a Data or Financial Analyst after graduation }

Fun Fact: I have a green belt in Kenpo karate