Rebekah Cristobol
President
Aerospace Engineering, 4EG
Interests: Drawing, DJing, organizing my room <3
Career Goals: I’m a fourth-year Aerospace Engineering student with a minor in Astronomy, planning to pursue a master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering. I’m excited to secure a fulfilling and engaging role in Central Florida—ideally in test engineering or continuing my work in materials engineering, where I work with hands-on problem-solving!
Clarissa Cheung
VP of Internal Affairs
Computer Science, 4EG
Interests: I especially love my—as my friends and family put it—“grandma hobbies,” like thrifting, crocheting, knitting, tatting, embroidery, and watching true crime videos. :)
Career Goals: I’m pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science with a minor in Economics, and I plan to graduate soon. After graduation, I hope to work as a software engineer on projects or at a company that contributes to the betterment of society.
Madelyn Hotaling
VP of External Affairs
Mechanical Engineering, 3EG
Interests: In my free time, I love doing martial arts, and I am currently practicing Kickboxing and Cuong Nhu (a Vietnamese style). I love to stay active, but I also enjoy reading, knitting, and listening to music!
Career Goals: I plan to graduate with a Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering and a Minor in Wildlife Ecology and Conservation. After graduation, I hope to pursue a PhD in engineering, with the goal of engineering climate change mitigation technologies in the future.
Isabella Pasquale
Corresponding Secretary
Industrial and Systems Engineering, 3EG
Interests: In my free time, I’ve recently taken up reading, enjoy hanging out with friends, going to UF basketball games, and visiting Disney whenever I can!
Career Goals: After getting my Bachelor’s in Industrial/Systems Engineering, I want to work in the industry focusing on process improvement, operations, and/or project management!
Keira Woodhead
Recording Secretary
Aerospace Engineering, 3EG
Interests: I love to spend my free time running, playing guitar, baking SWEet treats, and going on walks with my friends. I also enjoy watching the squirrels on campus.
Career Goals: I plan to graduate from UF with a Bachelor’s Degree in Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering. I am extremely interested in project management, and would love to be able to purse an MBA while also getting some industry experience (hopefully either biomechanics or controls focused!).
Josie Pitzen
Treasurer
Mechanical Engineering, 3EG
Interests: In my free time I love to crochet, make jewerly, and really anything hands on. I also really enjoy going on hikes, going out in nature, going camping, and just relaxing in the quiet of the outdoors!
Career Goals: My goal is to graduate with my Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering, and work in the biomechanics industry.
Meet the Chairs
President’s Committee
Sarah Morrissey
eSwamp Director
Mechanical Engineering, 2EG
Interests: I love reading (mostly fantasy), crocheting, and running. I enjoy spending time at the beach and love to hike when I visit the mountains. I also have a bit of a sweet tooth.
Career Goals: I plan to graduate in 2028 with a mechanical engineering degree and go into the aviation or automobile industries.
Alyssa Griesman
eSwamp Director
Computer Science, 2EG
Interests: Cybersecurity, creative writing, and music!!
Career Goals: I would love to become a Security Engineer in the future!!
Tanvi Garg
eSwamp Director
Computer Science, 2EG
Interests: In my free time, I like to read, dance, bike, listen to music, watch TV and hang out with friends and family!
Career Goals: I will be graduating with a computer science major and business administration minor. I aim to work in a software engineering or AI/ML related role and use tech to help people!
Josie Pitzen
Public Policy Chair
Mechanical Engineering, 2EG
Interests: In my free time I love to crochet, make jewerly, and really anything hands on. I also really enjoy going on hikes, going out in nature, going camping, and just relaxing in the quiet of the outdoors!
Career Goals: I plan to graduate with my bachelors in Mechanical Engineering, and minor in biomechanics. I hope to work in biomechanics and prosthetics after graduation.
Shravani Kulkarni
Diversity and Multicultural Affairs
Biomedical Engineering, 3EG
Interests: I love going on long walks while listening to music! I mostly listen to Bollywood music and I like to rewatch my favorite comfort Bollywood rom-com movies. I also love trying out new food places with friends, especially cute coffee or boba places!
Career Goals: After graduating with a bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Engineering, I aspire to work in medical design and instrumentation for a medical technology industry to help better patients’ quality of life!
Angelina Wu
Diversity and Multicultural Affairs Director
Computer Science, 2EG
Interests: I love listening to music, doing my nails, and watching makeup/skincare videos! I also like to read and go on walks.
Career Goals: Currently, I am interested in the intersection of health and computer science, so I hope to pursue a career bridging these professions together. I am also interested in languages and geography, so I would like to learn more about those subjects, too. Overall, I hope to apply my love for computer science to another field and create good in the world :)
Cara Connolly
Intramural Sports Chair
Mechanical Engineering, 3EG
Interests: I enjoy staying active by working out, hiking, and spending time outdoors! I also like reading, cooking (I love trying new recipes!), country music and spending time with friends and family!
Career Goals: I plan to graduate UF with a Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering and I am considering a minor in Materials Science. My dream job is to work on the design/manufacturing process of sportscars, but I hope to work somewhere in the automotive industry one day!
Wisper Reynolds
SWEcret Message Chair
Chemical Engineering, 2EG
Interests: In my free time, I love reading and going hiking/backpacking (Cumberland Island & Kissimmee Prairie have been two of my favorite trips). I also enjoy making stained glass pieces and studying classical mythology – and making stained glass pieces of classical mythology figures.
Career Goals: I plan to graduate from UF with a degree in Chemical Engineering. After graduation, I want to go on to work in the space industry.
Internal Committee
Helena Kiernan
Social Chair
Civil Engineering, 2EG
Interests: I love photography and jewelry-making. In my free time, I like to thrift and go to cafes. I love all types of music; I’m really into Polish rock music right now. I have an extensive CD collection as proof for my musical passion.
Career Goals: I plan to graduate with my bachelors in Civil Engineering. Before then, I hope to secure an internship in order to explore a possible career path.
Alma Dominguez
Social Chair
Chemical Engineering, 2EG
Interests: In my free time, I love to play volleyball and pickleball with my friends, read, paint, watch movies, and try new coffee shops! I am always looking for another skill or hobby to pick up. My current rotation of new hobbies include playing the piano, painting my nails, and running.
Career Goals: I plan to graduate from UF with my Chemical Engineering degree with a minor in Computer Science to apply in the renewable energy and sustainability industry.
Alyssa Collier
Social Chair
Materials Science and Engineering, 2EG
Interests: Crocheting, painting, drawing, working out
Career Goals: To design animal prosthetics!
Giselle Leon
Formal Chair
Biomedical Engineering, 1EG
Interests:In my free time, I love hanging out with my friends, trying new food places, going to the gym, and reading. I also love music and going to concerts. I’ve seen Tyler the Creator, Noah Kahan, and Hozier live, and some of my favorite artists right now are Malcolm Todd and Frank Ocean.
Career Goals: After graduating from UF, I hope to attend medical school anywhere in the country and eventually become a cardiothoracic surgeon.
Kaylie Martling
Formal Chair
Environmental Engineering, 3EG
Interests: Reading, playing piano, going to the gym, coffee
Career Goals: Graduate with my environmental engineering degree and get a job in industry!
Stella Getsy
Formal Chair
Industrial and Systems Engineering, 2EG
Interests: I love to explore by going on hikes and taking spontaneous trips. When I am home, I paint, write, play lots of video games, and spend time with friends. Recently, I have been enjoying learning to cook for myself!
Career Goals: I plan to graduate with a degree in Industrial and Systems Engineering and I am considering going to law school for intellectual property and patent law. I am super interested in product design!
Elise Lacey
Team Tech Chair
Mechanical Engineering, 2EG
Interests: I love reading, playing soccer on the UF club team, going to the gym, and baking! My favorite thing to bake is my famous brown buttered brownies.
Career Goals: I plan on double majoring in mechanical and aerospace engineering while also pursuing my mathematics minor. After graduating with my bachelor’s degree, I want to work in the industry. I’m not 100% set on what I want to do, but I’m very drawn to being a rocket scientist and working on asteroid deflection.
Cara Kulhanjian
Team Tech Chair
Computer Science, 3EG
Interests: I love life! I love to sing (especially with Venus A Cappella) and play guitar! But I also love to explore and enjoy nature, watch/play basketball, read, take pictures and just enjoy everyday!
Career Goals: I am interested in the intersection between human behavior and technology with the intent to help others and make a difference! I am especially interested in improving accessibility and health care!
Gia Bhatla
STEAM Team Chair
Biomedical Engineering, 2EG
Interests: During my downtime, I enjoy painting, reading fantasy books, baking, and listening to music. I also love to explore nature trails with my dogs and love finding cute coffee shops with friends!
Career Goals: After graduating, I hope to work in industry to help develop medical devices. In the future, I might pursue a master’s degree in biomedical engineering or go to medical school to further my education and broaden my scope within the profession.
Kassidy Larson
STEAM TEAM Chair
Electrical Engineering, 5EG
Interests: I enjoy reading and painting in my free time. I also like to spend time gardening and collecting plants. I spend time cooking and baking as well- homemade pasta is the best!
Career Goals: I plan to graduate in 2026 with a major in Electrical Engineering and an Innovation certificate. I hope to work in the aerospace industry after graduation.
External Committee
Sara Povlick
Volunteering Chair
Civil Engineering, 2EG
Interests: Some of my favorite things to do in my free time are running, spending time with my friends, listening to music while walking around campus, and watching documentaries.
Career Goals: I plan in becoming a PE in civil engineering and eventually taking on leadership within whatever company I work for. I would love to have my own firm someday.
Shadia Helal
Talk and Tour Chair
Chemical Engineering, 3EG
Interests: In my free time I love to thrift for records and art pieces. I also love being outdoors, kayaking and swimming. Recently, I’ve gotten into making jewelry out of recycled beads!
Career Goals:I plan to graduate with my Bachelor’s in chemical engineering and minor in biomolecular engineering at UF, and continue to pursue higher education through a Master’s and PhD in biotechnology or therapeutic research. I would like to continue into academia and research areas in where chemical engineering and the medical field intersect.
Kaylie Martling
Evening with Industry Chair
Environmental Engineering, 4EG
Interests: In my free time, I love to read, play piano, go to the gym, run (currently training for a half marathon!), and try out new coffee shops!
Career Goals: Graduate with my environmental engineering degree and get a job in industry!
Alexa Boksiner
Evening with Industry Chair
Biomedical Engineering, 3EG
Interests: In my free time I love reading, making coffee and matcha concoctions, and exploring new places with friends! I enjoy arts and crafts with calligraphy being one of my hidden talents. I’ve recently got into cooking and playing pickleball!
Career Goals: I plan to graduate in BME with a minor in biomechanics. My goal is to go into industry to design prosthetics!
Aurora Mendenhall
Outreach Chair
Mechanical Engineering, 2EG
Interests: In my free time, I love reading, crocheting, and watching competitive reality TV (Survivor fan forever)! I am obsessed with playing the clarinet and enjoy all things music! I’m also always looking to learn random facts about sea animals and improve my geography skills.
Career Goals: After graduation, I plan to pursue a Masters in either Mechanical Engineering or Ocean Engineering. I hope to work on deep sea exploration technology and use my skills to change the world!
Ithishree Pittala
Outreach Chair
Mechanical Engineering, 1EG
Interests: In my free time, I love being outdoors with my friends. I love tubing, biking, and going to beaches. I also love listening to music and have recently taken up crocheting!
Career Goals: I hope to graduate with a degree in mechanical engineering, and I’m thinking of a finance minor. After graduation, I hope to work in an industry that allows me to explore more engineering disciplines through my mechanical engineering degree. I would also like to work someplace where I can make a positive impact on my community!
Corresponding Committee
Caroline Deacon
Career Development Chair
Mechanical Engineering, 3EG
Interests: Crocheting, reading, and listening to music! I also love getting active and going outside for “lizard time” (laying outside in the sun)! You can also catch me at Gators sports events like football or basketball games :)
Career Goals: After graduation, I intend to pursue a career in either the defense or military sector with an aerospace focus, or in the automotive sector, particularly with NASCAR.
Gloria Mai
Career Development Chair
Biological Engineering, 4EG
Interests: I love to get a good workout or climbing session in, or simply a stroll through the park. In my free time I am either online shopping, cooking, or watching my comfort shows Garfield and Spongebob.
Career Goals: Within BE, my specialization is Packaging Engineering. I love working with consumer products and want to stay in the food and beverage industry! I am also interested in developing sustainable biomaterials or repurposable/reusable materials to ultimately create a more circular economy and reduce packaging pollution.
Anna Simmons
SWE Council Chair
Environmental Engineering, 2EG
Interests: In my free time, I enjoy listening to music (Taylor Swift, beabadoobee, and 5 Seconds of Summer are some of my favorites), reading, watching football or hockey, and hanging out with friends.
Career Goals: I plan to graduate with a Bachelor’s in Environmental Engineering in 2028. After graduation, I want to work in the industry and hope to use my degree to help the environment!
Giovanna Monteiro
SWE Council Chair
Biomedical Engineering, 2EG
Interests: In my free time, I love hanging out with friends, reading, listening to music and going to concerts. I also love being outdoors, going to the beach, and trying out new sports!
Career Goals: After graduating with my bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Engineering, I plan on working in the industry with research and development, focusing on biomaterials or tissue engineering!
Paige Vanover
Mentoring Chair
Computer Science, 3EG
Interests: When I’m studying, I like to try out different Gainesville coffee shops to find the best matcha or chai lattes. In my free time, I like going to the gym, spending time with friends (usually catching up with visits to Coldstone), or going on spontaneous day trips to different places in Florida.
Career Goals: When I graduate with a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and a minor in Statistics, I hope to work with training AI models, data science, or become a product manager because I am interested in the intersection of business and technology.
Claire Burnsides
Mentoring Chair
Industrial and Systems Engineering, 2EG
Interests: In my free time, I like to read and have recently gotten into crochet. I love to watch TV and am always down for a New Girl rewatch. At home I have four cats and a dog who I love dearly, and I am always down for an adventure with my friends whether that’s exploring a new spot in Gainesville or visiting somewhere else in Florida.
Career Goals: I plan to graduate with my Bachelor’s in Industrial and Systems Engineering. I am interested in pursuing a career working in health systems.
Samhita Popuri
GradSWE Liaison
Mechanical Engineering Masters
Interests: I love riding my bike, reading and crocheting/embroidery! I have recently been exploring more parts of Gainesville and love going on adventures with friends! I love watching new tv shows, and my all time favorites have been Schitts Creek, Modern Family and The Office, and I am open to new suggestions as well! :)
Career Goals: I am currently pursuing my Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering and I would like to get a job in industry working in the manufacturing or quality engineering sector.
Recording Committee
MiaBella Colmenero
Social Media Graphic Designer
Chemical Engineering, 2EG
Interests: I’m an avid explorer with a passion for beautiful scenery and hiking, especially in relation to the supernatural discoveries. I love ghost tours, exploring historical sites, and frequenting museums. When I’m not adventuring, you can find me binge-watching the History Channel or rewatching the Indiana Jones franchise, all while enjoying a sweet treat fresh from my kitchen.
Career Goals: I aim to earn a bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering and pursue a career in the energy sector, ideally with companies such as ExxonMobil, SolarWorld, or NextEra Energy. Within these organizations, my goal is to contribute to the development of sustainable and efficient energy solutions.
Kaylee Bleeker
Creative Designer
Industrial and Systems Engineering, 2EG
Interests: In my free time I love thrifting, crafts, hiking, making art with repurposed materials, hanging with friends, and listening to music! (Especially Fleetwood Mac, Journey, and ABBA) Fun fact I student directed my school’s production of ‘Mamma Mia’ in high school (also obsessed with the movie) and I am currently pursuing a minor in studio art!
Career Goals: I plan on graduating UF with a Bachelor’s in Industrial and Systems engineering, and a minor in studio art. I hope to attend the university for graduate school one day.
Grace Koch
Public Relations Chair
Biomedical Engineering, 3EG
Interests: One of my favorite things to do is playing with my two cats, Kenobi and Anakin (Star Wars fan). I also really enjoy going to the beach and collecting seashells, so I can go home to make decorations with them. I like to read, fantasy preferred, and draw. I also really like to hike among most outdoor activities (mostly water related).
Career Goals: My career goals are to go into industry working as an R&D engineering in biomaterials and regenerative medicine. Hopefully I’ll be able to go back to school at some point to get a graduate degree.
Keira Woodhead
Public Relations Chair
Aerospace Engineering, 2EG
Interests: In my free time, I love baking with my friends, running, and playing guitar. I can often be found at a concert, talking about music, or making a new playlist. I also love to go on walks to Depot Park with my friend & fellow SWEetie, Lili!
Career Goals: After finishing my undergraduate degree in Aerospace engineering, I hope to either complete my Masters degree or go straight to industry. I am extremely interested in satellites and would love to work in aeronautics in the future.
Nitika Chakraborty
Public Relations Chair
Aerospace Engineering, 2EG
Interests: In my free time, I love trying out new makeup looks, playing the guitar, and watching movies! I also love listening to music and driving, with some of my favorite artists being The Marias, Billie Eilish and Kehlani.
Career Goals: I plan on graduating UF with a dual degree in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. I would also like to pursue my masters in aerospace and then work in the space systems and design industry.
Claire Fisher
Historian
Aerospace Engineering, 3EG
Interests: My interests include outdoor activities such as canoeing, backpacking, and camping. I enjoy watching many different sports such as baseball, soccer, and hockey. I am also at tap dancer! I enjoy flying with my dad and traveling.
Career Goals: I plan to graduate with a BS in Aerospace Engineering and a minor in Biomechanics. I hope to work in either aeronautics or sports biomechanics after I graduate.
Amaris Alverio-Serrano
Historian
Electrical Engineering, 2EG
Interests: I like thrifting and going to the beach with my friends.
Career Goals: I want to work as an Electrical Engineer in the Aerospace or Defense fields.
Treasurer’s Committee
Charlotte Jagar
Assistant Treasurer
Chemical Engineering, 1EG
Interests: In my free time I love to hike when I’m feeling outdoorsy and read when I’m not! While it’s not my major, I also love coding and have several independent projects I like to work on.
Career Goals: I plan to graduate from UF with my B.S. in chemical engineering and go on to work in the pharmaceutical industry to work on medication development.
Chloe Leander
Fundraising Chair
Mechanical Engineering, 2EG
Interests: I am a very active person who loves to be outdoors. I love all sorts of sports, the gym and running. Back home in Melbourne FL, I am always at the beach, whether I am surfing, tanning or simply going for a walk with my dog. I also love music, it has always been a big part of my life since I grew up playing the violin.
Career Goals: I plan to graduate with a bachelors in Mechanical Engineering with a minor in Computer and Information Science. I would like to end up in the aerospace industry and work at L3Harris. They have multiple offices in my home town, and it would be the dream to work there.
