Leadership

Meet our officer team for the 2021-2022 school year! You can reach any of the officers at cseamb@umn.edu

Kellie Urman

President

I am a senior from Blaine, Minnesota! I'm also involved in ASCE (American Society of Civil Engineers) and the Outdoors club. I love camping, hiking, hammocking, and being outside in general. I also really enjoy reading! I joined CSEA my freshman year because I wanted a mentor who could guild me through my college career.

Fun fact: I lived in Virginia this past summer and fostered a cat. I love cats and would love to own one in the future!

Leta Albrecht

Vice President

I am a senior from Maplewood, Minnesota! I am passionate about cats, macaroni and cheese, and sustainability and engineering solutions. My favorite part of the UMN is the amazing group of people I've met, so I love that CSEA helps connect students to each other and new opportunities.

Fun fact: I recently downloaded TikTok and I think that was a mistake for the school year.

Maya Albright

Secretary

I am a junior from Midland, Michigan. I am apart of the American Institute for Chemical Engineers and SWE. My favorite place to be is outside backpacking and camping in the Boundary Waters and that is why I am most passionate about the environment. I am always looking for the next fun adventure. I am most excited about welcoming freshmen into college after a year of distanced schooling.

Fun fact: I went backpacking alone in the Smokey Mountains.

Abby Donaldson

Treasurer

I am a sophomore from Mt. Horeb, Wisconsin. I love hanging out with friends, meeting new people, snowboarding, and spending time outside among other things. I joined CSEA because I haven’t really done anything like it before and wanted to try something new!

Fun fact: I have gone skydiving!


Breanne Pundsack

Mentorship Co-Coordinator

I am a sophomore from Cottage Grove, Minnesota. I joined CSEA because I am passionate about helping freshman students become acquainted with CSE and meet fellow students with similar interests. I am also a member in the Society of Women Engineers and am actively involved in Team Tech with SWE where we work on an annual project with a local industrial partner. When I am not working or doing homework, I enjoy coding and playing with my cats.

Fun Fact: I make parody music videos with my sisters every year.

Salomeh Rostami

Membership Co-Coordinator

I am a senior from New Brighton, Minnesota. from Plymouth, MN.I love going on picnics, plant shopping, and playing the piano or cello. I'm also a research assistant in a lab focused on environmental microbiology. I joined CSEA because it's a great way to get involved on campus and meet a ton of super cool people.

Fun fact: I want to own a kayak someday

Sophia Clark

Outreach Co-Coordinator

I am a junior from Blaine, Minnesota. I am studying mechanical engineering at the University of Minnesota. I am passionate about collaborating with others to get young people excited about STEM careers. I joined CSEA to be a mentor and am excited to work with you all.

Fun fact: I have ran the turkey day 5k every year since 2016!

Patrick Dysart

Outreach Co-Coordinator

I am a senior from Richfield, Minnesota. I am one of the leaders of the Baritone section in our marching band this year and I very much enjoy music in general. I joined CSEA because I wanted a mentor Freshman year to help give feedback and advice. After that, I wanted to give back to the program as a mentor.

Fun fact: I marched in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.

Michael Smith

Recruitment Coordinator

I am a senior from Plymouth, Minnesota. I enjoy supporting the U of M sports teams, so I go to a lot of football, basketball, and volleyball games throughout the year. I joined CSEA to work on showcasing CSE to potential students, and it’s a fulfilling experience to be a resource for those students and their families. Outside of CSEA, I’m in the American Society of Civil Engineers.

Fun fact: I recently went on a trip to Colorado and Utah to go hiking with my family.

Claire Schmidt

Mentorship Advisor

I'm an Academic Advisor in CSE and serve as one of three advisors for CSEA. I enjoy being able to connect with students outside of my role as an Academic Advisor! I am originally from Washington state, but have made Minnesota my home. I am an obsessive dog-mom, and am mom to a human kiddo, too.

Jillian Moldestead

Recruitment Advisor

I grew up in Golden Valley and attended the University of Minnesota-Morris where I studied psychology and statistics with a minor in mathematics. I work in both Admissions as well as the Office of Collegiate Life in CSE.

Fun fact: I recently did an international volunteering coastal cleanup project in New Zealand, while I was there I was very fortunate and able to see an All Blacks vs Wallabies rugby game!

Kelsi Klaers

Outreach Advisor

As CSE's Assistant Director of Outreach, I am passionate about inspiring and equipping the next generation of diverse scientists, engineers, and mathematicians. I was born and raised in Minneapolis and currently live in St. Paul with my husband, daughter, and son. Our family enjoys spending time outdoors, and my personal hobbies are reading and dancing.