Our Executive Board

Executive Board
  • Maximus Mendez
    President
    Maximus Mendez
  • Lihuen Muñoz
    Vice President
    Lihuen Muñoz
  • Valeria Slotter
    Secretary
    Valeria Slotter
  • Aeson Coen
    Historian
    Aeson Coen
  • Giovanni Zayas
    Treasurer
    Giovanni Zayas
  • Anthony Fuentes
    Public Relations Officer
    Anthony Fuentes
  • Ana Alvarez
    Social Chair
    Ana Alvarez
  • Daniel Williams
    Fundraising Chair
    Daniel Williams
  • Alexa Duarte
    Community Service Chair
    Alexa Duarte
  • Andrei Cuenca Demidova
    Academic Chair
    Andrei Cuenca Demidova
  • Nicola “Bella” Ruiz
    MentorSHPE Chair
    Nicola “Bella” Ruiz
  • Anthony Fuentes
    IT Chair
    Anthony Fuentes
  • Maximus Mendez

    Maximus Mendez

    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
    Aerospace Engineering

    Year
    3rd Year ERAU Student
                                                     
    Ethnicity
    Mexican

    Hometown
    Oro Valley, Arizona

    Career Goals
    Be at a satisfying job that allows me to grow and apply what I know and like.

    SHPE Chapter Goals
    Maintain a healthy growth, spread our outreach, establish corporate and high school contacts, be able to financially support more of our members for nationals, create an amazing familia. 

    Contact Me!

    mendem10@my.erau.edu

    Lihuen Muñoz

    Lihuen Muñoz

    Vice President
    Responsibilities as Vice President
    Managing internal affairs along with the development and growth of the chapter. Representing the chapter by promoting professional development and leadership from the college level to a corporate level.


    About Me

    Major
    Aerospace Engineering

    Minor
    Space Studies

    Year
    4th Year ERAU Student

    Ethnicity
    Brazilian

    Hometown
    São Paulo, Brazil

    Career Goals
    My career goal is to become an Aerospace Engineer to further aid in space exploration by working closely with companies such as SpaceX, Boeing, Blue Origin, ULA, and NASA. I envision myself specializing in structural design and systems to further improve spacecraft structures being used today and in the future. I also plan on being an advocate for the Latino STEM community in the workforce and at the University.

    Valeria Slotter

    Valeria Slotter

    Secretary
    Responsibilities as Secretary
    Keep a record of all events that happen within the chapter


    About Me

    Major
    Aerospace Engineering

    Year
    2nd Year ERAU Student

    Ethnicity
    Hispanic

    Career Goals
    I aspire to create new and sustainable technologies that push the boundaries of aerospace engineering and pave the way for a cleaner, more efficient future of flight.

    SHPE Chapter Goals
    My goal as the secretary of SHPE is to promote diversity, inclusivity, and collaboration within the organization to help more students succeed in STEM fields.

    Aeson Coen

    Aeson Coen

    Historian
    Responsibilities as Historian
    Ensure that the chapter is operating within the bylaws, keeping records of everything.


    About Me

    Major
    Aerospace Engineering

    Minor
    Applied Mathematics

    Year
    4th Year ERAU Student

    Ethnicity
    Caucasian

    Hometown
    Stacy, Minnesota

    Career Goals

    Live the good life somewhere quiet.


    SHPE Chapter Goals
    Ensure a smooth transition of power in SHPE and make sure everything proceeds with succinct legality.

    Contact Me
    Giovanni Zayas

    Giovanni Zayas

    Treasurer
    Responsibilities as Treasurer
    Responsible for effective management of chapter resources, overseeing all financial transactions of the organizations, and leading in corporate outreach team.


    About Me

    Major
    Aerospace Engineering/Astronautics

    Year
    2nd Year ERAU Student

    Ethnicity
    Puerto Rican

    Hometown
    Augusta, Georgia

    Career Goals
    Work for NASA (or just build rockets in general).

    SHPE Chapter Goals

    Make SHPE Paga and make the club grow and thrive.

    Anthony Fuentes

    Anthony Fuentes

    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 Engineering

    Year
    3rd Year ERAU Student

    Ethnicity
    Guatemalan/Cuban

    Hometown
    Miami, Florida

    Career Goals
    To obtain a position with a rising technology-focused company using the skills I learned throughout the years.

    SHPE Chapter Goals
    As the Public Relations Chair, I want to utilize our social media accounts to its fullest potential. I want to send the message that our club focuses on community, while also advertising what we do as a whole.

    Ana Alvarez

    Ana Alvarez

    Social Chair
    Responsibilities as Social Chair
    Plan, execute, and promote social events within the organization.


    About Me

    Major
    Mechanical Engineering

    Year
    4th Year ERAU Student

    Ethnicity
    Ecuadorian

    Career Goals
    To get a job within the autonomous industry and work towards getting an MBA degree.

    SHPE Chapter Goals
    As social chair, my SHPE goal is to organize fun and interactive events to reduce stress from classes while developing interpersonal skills.

    Daniel Williams

    Daniel Williams

    Fundraising Chair
    Responsibilities as Fundraising Chair
    Organize, execute, and advertise SHPE fundraising events


    About Me

    Major
    Mechanical Engineering

    Year
    3rd Year ERAU Student

    Ethnicity
    Mexican

    Hometown
    Ormond Beach, FL

    Career Goals
    To get a successful job in the aerospace industry soon after I graduate.

    SHPE Chapter Goals
    To have successful fundraising events to make SHPE a fun and inviting place for new and old members.

    Alexa Duarte

    Alexa Duarte

    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 Engineering

    Minor
    Computer-Aided Design and Manufacturing

    Year
    2nd Year ERAU Student

    Ethnicity
    Honduran

    Hometown
    San Pedro Sula, Honduras

    Career Goals

    My career goals include being able to confidently design spacecraft and satellites. Ultimately helping advance human curiosity to the next level.

    SHPE Chapter Goals
    For every member to have community service hours and experience so that they can become well-rounded professionals who value and cares for their community! Let’s become better professionals together!
    Andrei Cuenca Demidova

    Andrei Cuenca Demidova

    Academic Chair
    Responsibilities as Academic Chair
    Organize and host academically focused events throughout the semester. Commence projects, research, and tutoring sessions.


    About Me

    Major
    Aerospace Engineering

    Minor
    Music

    Year
    PhD ERAU Student

    Ethnicity
    Colombian

    Hometown
    Daytona Beach, FL

    Career Goals
    As Aerospace Engineering with an interest in Robotics, my career goal is to work on projects around the implementation of Robots and AI into space exploration.

    SHPE Chapter Goals
    As a graduate student, I would like to guide and engage students in Academic and research activities.

    ERAU.SHPE.Academic.Chair@outlook.com

    Nicola “Bella” Ruiz

    Nicola “Bella” Ruiz

    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
    Minor
    Applied Mathematics, Business Administration

    Year
    3rd Year ERAU Student

    Ethnicity
    Mexican

    Hometown
    Atlanta, GA

    Career Goals
    My career goals are to get involved in research throughout school and eventually work for a commercial space company where I can work on the front lines of space privatization!

    SHPE Chapter Goals
    The goals I have for the chapter are for us to become a “home away from home” for Hispanic students at Riddle. For these students to find a sense of belonging amongst us and for them to feel supported through our programs.

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    Anthony Fuentes

    Anthony Fuentes

    IT Chair
    Responsibilities as IT Chair
    Keep the website updated and assist with any technical issues within the organization.


    About Me

    Major
    Computer Engineering

    Year
    2nd Year ERAU Student
           
    Ethnicity
    Guatemalan/Cuban

    Hometown
    Miami, FL

    Career Goals
    To obtain a position with a rising technology-focused company using the skills I learned throughout the years.

    SHPE Chapter Goals
    Update our club’s website with events and opportunities for all of our members.

    Contact Me!