Executive Board
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Maximus MendezPresident
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Lihuen MuñozVice President
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Valeria SlotterSecretary
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Aeson CoenHistorian
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Giovanni ZayasTreasurer
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Anthony FuentesPublic Relations Officer
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Amanda SchultzSocial Chair
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Victoria GaiborFundraising Chair
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Gabriel RodriguezAcademic Chair
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Alexa DuarteMentorSHPE Chair
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Catharine TewIT Chair
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Adrian MoragaGraduate Ambassador
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Amanda Schultz
Social Chair
Responsibilities as Social Chair
Plan, execute, and promote social events within the organization.
About Me
Major
Meteorology%
Geographic Information Studies/Space Studies%
Year
2nd Year ERAU Student%
Ethnicity
German/Irish%
Hometown
Tampa, Florida%
Career Goals
To be involved in government for atmospheric sciences and spaceflight operations as well as get my Master’s degree.
SHPE Chapter Goals
My SHPE goal is to bring fun events, ideas, and memories to all of our SHPE members this year.
Victoria Gaibor
Fundraising Chair
Responsibilities as Fundraising Chair
Organize, execute, and advertise SHPE fundraising events
About Me
Major
Astronomy & Astrophysics%
Minor
Computational Mathematics%
Year
2nd Year ERAU Student%
Ethnicity
Colombian%
Hometown
New York City, New York%
Career Goals
Getting to work with anything space or flight related and gain a lot of connections and experience!
SHPE Chapter Goals
Planning and executing the best fundraising events this group has ever seen so SHPE paga. And giving members the opportunity to help out and give back to the club and make new friends along the way!
Gabriel Rodriguez
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/Engineering Physics%
Minor
Applied Mathematics %
Year
4th Year ERAU Student%
Ethnicity
Cuban-American%
Hometown
Miami, Florida%
Career Goals
Become an engineering leader in defense industry.
SHPE Chapter Goals
Increase the academic success and opportunities for the chapter.
Alexa Duarte
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
Computer Aided Design and Manufacturing%
Year
3rd Year ERAU Student%
Ethnicity
Hispanic%
Hometown
San Pedro Sula, Honduras%
Career Goals
Aid in human space exploration with the design of spacecrafts and space systems.
SHPE Chapter Goals
Continue and improve the current MentorSHPE program and encourage members to acquire a national mentor within the SHPE national community.
Catharine Tew
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
Hispanic%
Hometown
Tallahassee, Florida%
Career Goals
To work with AI and machine learning in relation to robotics.
SHPE Chapter Goals
Improve the website and keep it updated, and to create new pages as necessary for the chapter.
Contact Me!
tewc1@my.erau.edu
Adrian Moraga
Graduate Ambassador
Responsibilities as Graduate Ambassador
Serve as the official ambassador and recruiter of graduate students to our SHPE chapter.
About Me
Major
Aerospace Engineering%
Minor
Astrophysics%
Year
5th Year ERAU Graduate Student%
Ethnicity
Costa Rican%
Hometown
Alajuela, Costa Rica%
Career Goals
Work in the space industry, develop satellites and telescopes for scientific observation.
SHPE Chapter Goals
Be able to pay for more of our members to go to nationals in Salt Lake, work with new companies, and start an alumni network.