Executive Board
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Catharine TewPresident
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Joaquin Farias ZarateTreasurer
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Giselle DavilaSecretary
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Nicole MottaPublic Relations Officer
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Ann Jacobo DiazEvents Coordinator
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Tallulah LeónFundraising Chair
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Joshua HendersonCommunity Service Chair
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Ethan ChildsMentorSHPE Chair
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Samuel RojasIT Chair
Catharine Tew
President
Responsibilities as President
To be the primary contact between the chapter and any external organizations. Represent the chapter and uphold all core values. Make sure people feel included in the chapter and help anyone build themselves up professionally.
About Me
Major
Computer Engineering %
Year
Senior%
Ethnicity
Puerto Rican%
Hometown
Tallahassee, Florida%
Career Goals
I hope to work with avionics firmware in the future!
SHPE Chapter Goals
I want to make our SHPE chapter the best it can be this year! I hope to foster a closer familia that excels academically and professionally.
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Joaquin Farias Zarate
Treasurer
Responsibilities as Treasurer
Responsible for effective management of chapter resources, overseeing all financial transactions of the organizations, and leading the corporate outreach team.
About Me
Major
Aerospace Engineering%
Year
Sophomore%
Ethnicity
Paraguayan%
Hometown
Luque, Paraguay%
Career Goals
I seek to work in the space industry, representing my country for the wider world. This way, I seek to encourage others like me to follow their dream career, regardless of how difficult it might seem.
SHPE Chapter Goals
I seek to enable as many chapter events and activities as I can with the resources available and will do my best to ease the access to the 2025 National Convention to as many members as we can.
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Giselle Davila
Secretary
Responsibilities as Secretary
Keep a record of all events that happen within the chapter
About Me
Major
Aerospace Engineering (Astro) with Project Management minor%
Year
First Year%
Ethnicity
Mexican%
Hometown
Chicago, Illinois%
Career Goals
My goal is to be an aerospace engineer working in the space exploration sector at NASA. I am currently looking for a summer internship for 2026.
SHPE Chapter Goals
I hope to create a more unified SHPE family and support SHPE members’ successes professionally and academically.
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Nicole Motta
Public Relations Officer
Responsibilities as Public Relations Officer
Serve as the official recruiter for the organization in advertising and promoting our chapter through social media.
About Me
Major
Computer Science w/ minor in Systems Engineering%
Year
Junior%
Ethnicity
Colombian%
Hometown
Bogotá, Colombia%
Career Goals
I wish to reach the stars through my software, ensuring safety and success for those who adventure to space. I aim to work hard to use software in the aerospace and aeronautical industries, allowing humanity to go even further than before. Agencies like NASA and the European Space Agency are the goal, but working in the private industry would also be good.
SHPE Chapter Goals
Through visuals and videos, I aim to maintain our social media presence, bring information to our members, and connect with both students and professionals. Our Instagram will show the world what SHPE is all about: growing together and embracing familia.
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Ann Jacobo Diaz
Events Coordinator
Responsibilities as Events Coordinator
Plan, execute, and promote social events within the organization.
About Me
Major
Aerospace Engineering (Astro)%
Year
Sophomore%
Ethnicity
Dominican%
Hometown
Odessa, FL%
Career Goals
I aspire to work in the Space Industry, primarily dealing with Rockets or Mission Control and am actively seeking a summer 2026 internship.
SHPE Chapter Goals
My goal is to plan fun events that will bring everyone in our club together and help build our SHPE Familia!
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Tallulah León
Fundraising Chair
Responsibilities as Fundraising Chair
Organize, execute, and advertise SHPE fundraising events
About Me
Major
Mechanical Engineering with concentration in Robotics and Autonomous Systems%
Year
Senior%
Ethnicity
Colombian/Eastern European%
Hometown
New York,NY%
Career Goals
My dream is to work as a Disney Imagineer building animatronics!
I hope to raise as much money as possible to take a ton of people to nationals! I also hope to foster a sense of FAMILIA and make everyone feel welcome.
SHPE Chapter Goals
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Joshua Henderson
Community Service Chair
Responsibilities as Community Service Chair
Organizing and executing community service events as well as searching for community service opportunities for SHPE members. Additionally, inform SHPE members about the importance of Community Service.
About Me
Major
Aerospace & Occupational Safety%
Year
Senior%
Ethnicity
Mexican-Caucasian%
Hometown
Ormond Beach, Florida%
Career Goals
Going to grad school for my masters and doctoral degree related to either environmental health and safety, occupational management, or public health. Then gain experience in industry and afterwards use my experience to teach the next generation of students to be as successful as they can be.
SHPE Chapter Goals
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Ethan Childs
MentorSHPE Chair
Responsibilities as MentorSHPE Chair
Responsible for leading a MentorSHPE program for the students enrolled at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.
About Me
Major
Aerospace Engineering w/ minor in App. Math & Physics%
Year
Junior%
Ethnicity
White/Mexican%
Hometown
Katy, TX%
Career Goals
Since my concentration is Jet Propulsion, I would like to work in the field of jet propulsion, or a closely related field in aeronautical engineering. I’d love to work in the commercial field so that I can see my work every day when I look up in the sky.
SHPE Chapter Goals
I hope to grow this chapter while maintaing our small group dynamics. When a group gets really big, it can sometimes feel lonely since it gets so busy that sometimes people can feel disenfranchised. I hope to keep the community and familial bonds of our chapter as we grow and soar to the sky and stars above!
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Samuel Rojas
IT Chair
Responsibilities as IT Chair
Keep the website updated and assist with any technical issues within the organization.
About Me
Major
Aerospace Engineering (Rocket Prop)%
Year
Sophomore%
Ethnicity
White/Colombian%
Hometown
Pembroke Pines, FL%
Career Goals
I’m pursuing opportunities to grow my skills in astronautics and aerospace systems through hands-on projects and internships. My long-term goal is to lead innovations in space exploration, defense, and sustainability.
SHPE Chapter Goals
My goal is to maintain and improve our chapter’s website, boost engagement and retention through accessible tech resources, and elevate the IT Committee into a hub for innovation and leadership within SHPE.