Madelyn Hotaling
President
Mechanical Engineering, 4EG
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.
Gia Bhatla
VP of Internal Affairs
Biomedical Engineering, 3EG
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.
Keira Woodhead
VP of External Affairs
Mechanical Engineering, 4EG
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 Mechanical Engineering. I hope to pursue a PhD in Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering with a focus in biomechanics!
Giovanna Monteiro
Corresponding Secretary
Biomedical Engineering, 3EG
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!
Nitika Chakraborty
Recording Secretary
Aerospace Engineering, 3EG
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.
Angela Mai
Treasurer
Industrial and Systems Engineering, 3EG
Interests: I love to travel (plus collect magnets), cook/bake new recipes, and listen to reddit stories. In my free time, I like to volunteer, play video games, and have recently started archery!
Career Goals: I am pursuing a Bachelor’s in Industrial and Systems Engineering. After graduation, I want start a career in logistics, supply chain, or manufacturing, helping companies improve efficiency and operations.
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!
Savannah Kautz
Public Policy Chair
Electrical Engineering, 1EG
Interests: I love to sail, surf and skate! 9/10 if I’m not out on the water I can be found binge-watching horror movies, blasting music or reading comic books!
Career Goals: My dream job is to work in the theme park industry, with a focus on special effects both on rides and in the themed areas! I also plan on being involved in my local government, specifically in non-profit advocacy!!
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!
Kassandra Macchia
Community Involvement
Environmental Engineering, 4EG
Interests: I love to read, hang out with my roomies, try new restaurants and coffee shops, and binge tv shows!
Career Goals: I’m planning on going into industry to work on an environmental team! I want to work on air quality projects and with hazardous waste to ensure we are doing what’s best for our environment.
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.
Harlow Kramer-Drew
Sustainability Chair
Environmental Engineering, 3EG
Interests: In my free time, I love to thrift, spend beach days with friends and listen to music. I also enjoy being active by going to the gym or swimming.
Career Goals: After graduating with my Bachelor’s in Environmental Engineering, I aim to work in industry or consulting and possibly pursue a Master’s degree in Civil Engineering. Currently, I’m interested in the fields of water resources and sustainable materials management!
Hannah Quintero
Diversity and Multicultural Affairs Chair
Environmental Engineering, 1EG
Interests: I love music and branching out to discover new artists! I dance in my free time, specifically hip hop. I also love to go out and discover nice spots both on and off campus to either hang out or study in!
Career Goals: I plan to graduate UF with a degree in Environmental Engineering and with the Sustainable and Resilient Energy Engineering Certificate.
Gabriella Hibberd
Community Involvement Chair
Biological Engineering, 2EG
Interests: In my free time, I like to read, make fun crafts, listen to music, and try new places with friends! I also love being outdoors — sailing, hiking, and just being in nature!
Career Goals: I’m pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Land and Water Resource Engineering with a minor in Sustainability in the Built Environment. After graduation, I’d love to use my skills to fight climate change and mitigate flood risks!
Skyler Comstock
Intramural Sports Team Chair
Mechanical Engineering, 3EG
Interests: I love going to the gym, playing any sport, traveling, exploring, spending time with family/friends and trying new things!
Career Goals: My goal is to graduate with my Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering, earn a certificate in Artificial Intelligence, and work in any industry that allows me to design and optimize systems.
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.
Emi Sanchez
Social Chair
Mechanical Engineering, 2EG
Interests: Crocheting, photography, reading, watching TV and I am down to try any DIY. I love crafting!)
Career Goals: I am hoping to get an internship this summer. I plan on graduating with my BS in Mechanical Engineering. I am considering going to grad school to get my PhD. I would love to work on projects that help develop society.
Elizabeth Potosnak
Social Chair
Environmental Engineering, 2EG
Interests: I love cooking and I’m trying to get better at baking! I also love any kind of outdoor activity, especially if it involves the water!
Career Goals: I am a first year student pursuing my Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, and I am hoping to pursue a hands on and research based career. I hope to be specifically involved in water research, engineering solutions for the sustainable and affordable filtration and movement of water, especially in low-income communities.
Zoe Szczesniak
Formal Chair
Mechanical Engineering, 3EG
Interests: I love to hike, snowboard, paddle board, play beach volleyball, and read.
Career Goals: I hope to get into the 4+1 program to pursue my masters after I graduate with my B.S. in Mechanical Engineering. After that, I would like to work in industry as a technical leader in some sort of research and development position. I aspire to work at a company that brings about positive change in our society.
Judy Felt
Formal Chair
Mechanical Engineering, 2EG
Interests: I love making art(all kinds!), reading, listening to music, theatre, and wandering.
Career Goals: I’m currently pursuing a Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering with a minor in theatre production on the scenic design track. After graduation I hope to work in the live entertainment industry designing stage machinery.
Lindsey Pena
Formal Chair
Industrial and Systems Engineering, 2EG
Interests: I like painting, singing, playing the guitar, dancing, and pretty much anything to do with creativity and expression!!
Career Goals: I am currently working towards getting my Bachelor’s in Aerospace Engineering, and am considering pursuing a Dual Degree in Mechanical Engineering. After graduation, I hope to work on the manufacturing side of the space industry.
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!
Mira Kraev
Outreach Chair
Materials Science and Engineering, 1EG
Interests: Reading, watching sitcoms and 2010 romcoms, spending time with friends
Career Goals: Currently, I’m majoring in MSE with a minor in Computer Science. After graduation, I hope to work in sustainable energy!
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.
Hannah Cho
Career Development Chair
Computer Engineering, 2EG
Interests: I love making jewelry, drawing, and taking pictures (don’t ask about my phone storage). In my free time, I watch and play indoor volleyball!
Career Goals: I plan to graduate with my Bachelors in CpE and minor in Economics, and work in the industry as a hardware engineer.
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.
Sonia Garkova
Academic Opportunities
Chemical Engineering , 1EG
Interests: I love sewing, crocheting, painting my nails, and baking! I also love going to cafes and am currently on the hunt to find the best one in Gainesville!
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.
Erika Poirier
Creative Designer
Computer Engineering, 1EG
Interests: I love making fanart and art of my own characters! I’ve been dabbling into other arts too, such as learning guitar covers of my favorite The Crane Wives songs and learning to sculpt—both 3D and real life. I enjoy collecting and playing various TCGs and I’m currently obsessed with Terraria as well. Ask me about my rabbit!
Career Goals: While working on my BS in Computer Engineering, I’m planning to minor in DAS to explore other storytelling avenues (particularly 3D modeling and game development). Through the 4+1 program, I also intend on getting my Master’s in Computer Engineering focusing on VLSI and computer architecture.
Michaela Messina
Public Relations Chair
Mechanical Engineering, 2EG
Interests: Some of my hobbies include reading, martial arts, listening to music, and watching anime (currently Apothecary Diaries and Kaiju No. 8). I love hanging out with friends and family, going to church, and collecting fun socks!
Career Goals: I am currently pursuing a dual B.S. in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, as well as a minor in Great Books & Ideas. After I graduate, I hope to go into the space industry!
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.
Liliana Lusvardi
Historian
Computer Engineering, 3EG
Interests: Hiking, trying new donut/coffee places, going to depot park, baking
Career Goals: I am considering getting a PhD in the embedded systems area or hardware security.
Amaris Alverio-Serrano
Historian Chair
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.
Joyce Chen
Social Media Graphic Designer
Mechanical Engineering, 1EG
Interests: Graphic design, scrapbooking, trying new flavors of ramen
Career Goals: Product Designer/Product Engineer
Treasurer’s Committee
Angela Mai
Assistant Treasurer
Industrial and Systems Engineering, 2EG
Interests: I love to travel (plus collect magnets), cook/bake new recipes, and listen to reddit stories. In my free time, I like to volunteer, play video games, and have recently started archery!
Career Goals: I am pursuing a Bachelor’s in Industrial and Systems Engineering. After graduation, I want start a career in logistics, supply chain, or manufacturing, helping companies improve efficiency and operations.
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.