Executive Board
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Giovanni ZayasPresident
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Anthony FuentesVice President
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Joshua ShermanTreasurer
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Alexa DuarteSecretary
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Giovanni GyorodyCorporate Relations Chair
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Luisa ManchinelliPublic Relations Officer
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Gabriella Marie BallockEvents Coordinator
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Malena SpencerFundraising Chair
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Catharine TewCommunity Service Chair
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Victoria GaiborMentorSHPE Chair
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Kristen Sanchez-RamirezIT Chair
Giovanni Zayas
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
Puerto Rican%
Hometown
Augusta, Georgia%
Career Goals
I would love to work in the aerospace industry, primarily dealing with rocketry. Or, any place involved in cars and/or motorsport!
SHPE Chapter Goals
I aspire to make our SHPE chapter grow bigger and better than ever before, to bring many wonderful opportunities to our members, and make our Familia grow even bigger!
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Anthony Fuentes
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
Computer Engineering%
Year
4th Year ERAU Student%
Ethnicity
Guatemalan and 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 Vice President, I will try my best to work closely with other Executive Board members and respond to their needs. I wish to continue promoting our SHPE Chapter as a welcoming community to all!
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Joshua Sherman
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
3rd Year ERAU Student%
Ethnicity
French and German%
Hometown
West Palm Beach, Florida%
Career Goals
Work on satellites, controls, or any propulsion system.
SHPE Chapter Goals
Provide our members with all the opportunities we can. I also want to grow the chapter and foster long-term relationships among members.
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Alexa Duarte
Secretary
Responsibilities as Secretary
Keep a record of all events that happen within the chapter
About Me
Major
Aerospace Engineering%
Year
4th Year ERAU Student%
Ethnicity
Honduran%
Hometown
San Pedro Sula, Honduras%
Career Goals
Support space projects within the industry.
SHPE Chapter Goals
Support SHPE whenever I can! Be able to encourage SHPE members to grow professionally and find their home away from home within SHPE 🙂
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Giovanni Gyorody
Corporate Relations Chair
Responsibilities as Corporate Relations Chair
Serve as the face of the organization to company partners and sponsors and create professional opportunities and events for members.
About Me
Major
Systems Engineering, Aerospace%
Year
1st Year ERAU Student%
Ethnicity
Cuban/Nicaraguan%
Hometown
Charlotte, NC%
Career Goals
I aspire to work in the defense industry as a systems test engineer and am actively seeking a summer 2025 internship.
SHPE Chapter Goals
My goal is to connect with more companies to secure sponsorships that will support our chapter. I am committed to offering more opportunities to our members and ensuring that as many as possible can attend the national convention through corporate relations.
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Luisa Manchinelli
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
Astronomy/Astrophysics, minoring in Applied Mathematics%
Year
1st Year ERAU Student %
Ethnicity
Mexican%
Hometown
Mexico City/Miami%
Career Goals
I want to become a researcher on Stars by getting a Master in Solar Sciences and a PhD in Binary Systems.
SHPE Chapter Goals
In this semester, I want to show SHPE to the world by posting more of their members and their accomplishments!
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Gabriella Marie Ballock
Events Coordinator
Responsibilities as Events Coordinator
Plan, execute, and promote social events within the organization.
About Me
Major
Civil Engineering%
Year
1st Year ERAU Student%
Ethnicity
Italian-Slovak%
Hometown
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania%
Career Goals
My goal is to secure summer internships that expand my engineering and construction management experience, making me a well-rounded civil engineer. Then, I plan to pass the FE exam and obtain my Professional Engineering (PE) certification, enabling me to pursue project management roles. Finally, after gaining industry experience, I aim to earn an MBA, leveraging both credentials to advance as a project manager and grow into leadership positions.
SHPE Chapter Goals
To create a fun and supportive environment that encourages growth of both our current members and hopefully the new members that will be joining us.
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Malena Spencer
Fundraising Chair
Responsibilities as Fundraising Chair
Organize, execute, and advertise SHPE fundraising events
About Me
Major
Aeronautical Science%
Year
3rd Year ERAU Student%
Ethnicity
Colombian%
Hometown
Miramar, FL%
Career Goals
I plan to be an Astronaut for the Artemis project as a flight controller.
I plan to explore all avenues to earn ERAU SHPE as much revenue as possible. With the money earned I hope to help offer more opportunities to students to earn job experience before graduation.
SHPE Chapter Goals
Contact Me
Spencem2@my.erau.edu
Catharine Tew
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
Computer Engineering%
Year
3rd Year ERAU Student%
Ethnicity
Spanish/Puerto Rican, White%
Hometown
Tallahassee, Florida%
Career Goals
I hope to work with robotics one day in a meaningful way that relates to space exploration using a combination of software and hardware.
SHPE Chapter Goals
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Victoria Gaibor
MentorSHPE Chair
Responsibilities as MentorSHPE Chair
Responsible for leading a MentorSHPE program for the students enrolled at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.
About Me
Major
Astronomy & Astrophysics%
Year
3rd Year ERAU Student%
Ethnicity
Colombian%
Hometown
Queens, New York City%
Career Goals
Supporting space exploration or the defense industry as a systems or industrial engineer.
SHPE Chapter Goals
To make the MentorSHPE program better than ever, encourage people to join our SHPE community and make friends along the way!
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Kristen Sanchez-Ramirez
IT Chair
Responsibilities as IT Chair
Keep the website updated and assist with any technical issues within the organization.
About Me
Major
Mechanical Engineering, High-Performance Vehicles %
Year
4th Year ERAU Student%
Ethnicity
Mexican%
Hometown
Philadelphia, PA%
Career Goals
Working for Disney as an Imagineer developing new rides and attractions.
SHPE Chapter Goals
I want to continue improving our site and adding more resources for our members to have access to. I would also like to take IT beyond our site, and host events for members to learn how to develop themselves professionally through the use of technology!