Nicole is a junior majoring in civil engineering and Portuguese who feels strongly about promoting equity through design. Outside of the classroom, Nicole enjoys reading, crocheting, and spending time with friends and family!

Fun Fact: Her favorite dessert is cheesecake. If you need a good cheesecake recipe, hit her up!

Email: naredes@umass.edu    

Trevor is a senior Biomedical Engineering/Pre-Medical student. He is currently a research assistant in a biomechanics lab on campus. When not attending classes he can be found playing, recording and producing music or reading sci-fi/mystery novels.

Fun Fact: He has independently released two full length albums during his time in college.

Email: tacollins@umass.edu 

Hannah is a sophmore Biomedical Engineer/ Pre Medical student who is passionate about gene editing and chemistry. When school isn't in session, you can catch Hannah hanging out with her friends, drawing, crocheting, and playing the Sims 4!

Fun Fact: Her #1 Spotify artist has been Taylor Swift for 5 years in a row.

Email: hhamoy@umass.edu 

Laura is a junior Biomedical Engineering Major from Spain. Outside of school, she enjoys activities such as  gymnastics and cooking.

Fun Fact: English is her third language!

Email: lmartinmende@umass.edu 

María is a Puertorican-Portuguese sophmore computer engineering student involved in Robotics and community service. She enjoys playing guitar, reading, and rock climbing.

Fun Fact: Her favorite place on Earth is El Yunque!

Email: mvazquezgodo@umass.edu 

Daniela is a senior pursuing a major of her own design, which combines Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, and Entrepreneurship. She's interested in researching air pollution, environmental technologies, and engineering advancements. And she's eager to join a research lab! 

Fun Fact:  She likes painting and reading to de-stress. She's also taken up doing palates with her friends 

Email: dpaulino@umass.edu  

Jimmy is a sophomore civil engineering major. Outside of class you can find Jimmy in the gym or maybe even playing the piano. 

Fun Fact: Jimmy can replicate a water droplet noise. 

Email: jcantarero@umass.edu 

Camila is a second-year Biomedical Engineering student on the pre-med track, who has found an interest in biomechanics and tissue engineering. When she’s not in class or doing homework, you’ll be able to find her at the gym, playing volleyball, and hanging out with friends!

Fun Fact: She played 4 instruments as a kid!

Email: csebastianri@umass.edu 

Alvin is a senior double major in Electrical Engineering and Computer Informatics (Data Science Track). He is currently interested in the Radio Frequencies and Electronics concentration of Electrical Engineering so you may find him at Makerspace M5 in the Marcus building throughout the semester.

Fun Fact: His favorite sport is soccer and he used to play back in high school.

Email: adislaaceved@umass.edu  

Adriana is a senior Biomedical Engineer major who is passionate about orthopedic prosthetics. She loves reading and spending time hanging out with friends. She is an international student from El Salvador and enjoys the beach a lot. 

Fun Fact: Her favorite song is Cosmic Love 

Email: adrianalopez@umass.edu  

JSES Liaison

Sergio Garcia 

Sergio is a Costa Rican, Guatemalan, and Portuguese sophomore studying civil engineering. He is interested in structural and transportation engineering.  When he isn't grinding on AutoCAD, he enjoys soccer (Arsenal FC), fashion, and family time.

Fun Fact: Sergio has been to over 20 countries and 30 states.

Email: sergiogarcia@umass.edu 

Media & Branding Events Updater

Chris Costa

Chris is a second-year Computer Engineering student from Brazil. In particular, he is interested in engineering computer chips and systems. When he isn't in the M5 Makerspace, Chris loves lifting, studying astronomy, and talking walks in nature with his dog ChiChi.

Fun Fact: Chris has a collection of 20+ colognes

Email: ccosta@umass.edu 

Social Communications Associate 

Jomar Torres 

Jomar is a freshmen Chemical Engineer major. His goals in the field are to make an impactful difference for others as well as to promote sustainability. He loves coffee, listening to Laufey, and Snoopy.

Fun Fact: Jomar's favorite drink is an iced chai latte. 

Email: jomartorres@umass.edu

Community Outreach Representative  

David Murillo

Hi! I’m David, a sophomore Mechanical Engineering major and a member of the Outreach Team. I’m passionate about using engineering to make an impact and helping inspire others through SHPE’s community work.

Consultant

Joshua Tackie

Josh is a UMass Senior, dedicated to expanding access and representation in technology through mentorship, leadership, and innovation that uplifts his community.

Academic Excellence Coordinator 

Damien Pearl

Dr. Guzman is an Assistant Professor in the UMass Civil and Environmental Engineering Department. His research is focused on watershed hydrology. 

Fun Fact: He's from Florida and is super competitive when it comes to video games. He's really good at Wii Sports and Mario Kart!

Raul is an Environmental Engineering MS/PhD student working under Dr. Christian Guzman. He  works on understanding Stable Water Isotope and PFAS transport models in streams.

Fun Fact: Raul was born on Christmas and was the president of UMass SHPE in the past!

Email: rvera@umass.edu  

Andrew is a graduate student in Biomedical Engineering who has an interest in bioelectronics and neuroscience. Outside of class, Andrew plays the trumpet in concert band, goes to the gym, play basketball, and play video games in his downtime.

Fun Fact: Andrew is also referee for intramural sports at UMass!

Email: andrewhines@umass.edu