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Kate Drab

President

Kate Drab

President

kdrab@nd.edu
Kate is a senior Chemical Engineering major with a minor in Irish Studies. She is originally from Columbus, Ohio. She is also a proud member of Howard Hall, although she is currently living off-campus. She is so excited to leverage her experience as Director of FYEC and E-Week to lead ELC to another successful year alongside Carmen! She has spent the past two summers interning for Procter & Gamble and cannot wait to return full-time next year. When Kate is not writing ELC emails or working in lab, she can be found hanging out with friends, baking, reading, or enjoying a Beat Biking class in Duncan.

Carmen Noe

President

Carmen Noe

President

cnoe@nd.edu
Carmen is a junior Chemical Engineering and Applied & Computational Mathematics & Statistics (ACMS) major from Cincinnati, Ohio. She interned for Roche Diagnostics this past summer and is very interested in the intersection of engineering, mathematics, and healthcare. Carmen is very excited to help lead ELC this year and serve alongside Kate, whose background in Howard Hall, ELC, and First-Year Engineering Council she shares. Outside of ELC, Carmen performs research in the ACMS department, works as a consultant for the Sisters of the Holy Cross’s Kyembogo Health Clinic in Uganda, and serves on Howard’s executive board. In her free time, she enjoys playing golf, spending time with friends, and volunteering.

Sam Thornton

Vice President

Sam Thornton

Vice President

sthornt3@nd.edu
am Thornton is a junior studying Mechanical Engineering with a minor in Chemistry on the Pre-Med track. He is very excited to support the Leadership Council and develop the next generation of Notre Dame engineers! Between classes, Sam works at the student climbing wall, hosts a radio show, and plays the guitar. He is developing a new method for securing trochanter fractures and is very passionate about orthopedic and regenerative medicine. Sam has five cats and loves the color blue

Lauren Starr

Treasurer

Lauren Starr

Treasurer

lstarr2@nd.edu
Lauren is a junior Mechanical Engineer with a minor in Engineering Corporate Practice. Originally from Pittsburgh, PA, she currently lives in Johnson Family Hall. Before becoming the Treasurer, she was the Junior Treasurer and also the Publicity Chair for FYEC. In addition to ELC, Lauren is involved in Design, Build, Fly (DBF), the Society of Women Engineers (SWE), and RareND.

Senior Directors

Olivia Zino

Director Website Operations

Olivia Zino

Director Website Operations

ozino@nd.edu
Olivia is a senior Computer Engineer with minors in Engineering Corporate Practice and Energy Studies from Long Island, New York. Having served on ELC for the last three years, she is excited to put her technical skills to use as Director of Web Operations! Olivia will be joining PwC as a Software Engineer in the NYC Products & Technology office after graduation. She has the privilege of working in Prof. Jiang's Large Language Model Training Research Lab, as a TA for Intro to AI, and she serves as an university tutor for the Galvin Scholars program. Outside of engineering, Olivia spends her time as presidents of PEMCo and SuperSibs and as a Cavanaugh Hall RA.

Mae-Lin Pinkstaff

Director of Community Outreach

Mae-Lin Pinkstaff

Director of Community Outreach

mpinksta@nd.edu
Mae-Lin is a sophomore Chemical Engineer with a pre-medicine focus from Walnut Creek, California. She is currently the Director of Community Outreach for ELC, continuing her skills from her previous position as Outreach Chair on FYEC. In addition to her leadership roles, Mae-Lin conducts research in the Wang Lab at Notre Dame, where she assists with projects on drug delivery via extracellular vesicles. She has also led STEM enrichment programs for middle school students, volunteered in healthcare and youth mentorship settings, and supported large-scale community events. Through these experiences, she combines her passions for STEM, service, and mentorship.

Bronwyn Lewis

Director of Communications

Bronwyn Lewis

Director of Communications

blewis8@nd.edu
Bronwyn is a senior Chemical Engineer with minors in Bioengineering and Theology from Powell, Ohio. She's previously served as Director of Communications and Director of E-Week for ELC and is excited to resume the role of Director of Communications this year! Bronwyn has spent the two summers working in litigation consulting in London, UK. She has served as Cavanaugh Hall Vice President, and currently serves as the Vice President of Tau Beta Pi.

Kristen Kelly

Director of Graphic Design

Kristen Kelly

Director of Graphic Design

kkelly28@nd.edu
Kristen is a senior Electrical Engineer with minors in Engineering Corporate Practice, Bioengineering, and Theology from New Jersey. Having previously served on FYEC and as Junior Director of Graphic Design, she is excited to put her leadership skills to use as Senior Director of Graphic Design. Kristen has the privilege of being a Grand Challenge Scholar and an undergraduate researcher in Professor Tom O'Sullivan's Biomedical Photonics Laboratory and frequently participates in 18-hour long, overnight engineering competitions on campus called Innovate-o-Thons. Outside of engineering, Kristen spends her time at club Ultimate Frisbee practice, various Campus Ministry events, in Lewis Hall working as a Resident Assistant.

Sarah Sargent

Director of Engineering Your Future

Sarah Sargent

Director of Engineering Your Future

ssargent@nd.edu
Sarah is a sophomore double majoring in Mechanical Engineering and Spanish from San Francisco, California, and currently lives in Welsh Family Hall. She works with the Advanced Materials and Manufacturing for Energy and Health (AMMEH) Lab, focusing on 3D printing research. An active member of the Notre Dame Founder's Club, she enjoys exploring and sharing innovative ideas. Outside of academics, Sarah loves climbing, running, and yoga classes with Steve, as well as boogie boarding at the beach and backpacking.

Michael Settles

Director of First-Year Engineering Council

Michael Settles

Director of First-Year Engineering Council

msettles@nd.edu
I’m Michael Settles, a sophomore majoring in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Notre Dame. I serve as the Director of the First Year Engineering Council, where I represent the first-year class and work to strengthen communication between students and faculty. Through this role, I help organize initiatives that build community, encourage leadership development, and enhance the first-year engineering experience.

Calahan Rojas

Director of First-Year Engineering Council

Calahan Rojas

Director of First-Year Engineering Council

crojas2@nd.edu
I'm Cal Rojas! I'm a sophomore Aerospace Engineering minoring in Engineering Corporate Practice. I'm serving as the Co-Director of the First Year Engineering Council where I intend to represent the first year engineering students and help grow the engineering and overall community on campus. I am a proud resident of Stanford Hall. Outside of ELC, I am a member of the Notre Dame Rocketry team and I love everything football and am a diehard Chicago Bears fan.

Kura Njie

Director of Corporate Relations

Kura Njie

Director of Corporate Relations

knjie@nd.edu
Kura is a senior Electrical Engineering student with a minor in Energy Studies. She is a proud Atlantan but her home away from home is Pasquerilla East Hall! Throughout her time at Notre Dame, she's been actively involved in a variety of extracurriculars and hopes to leverage her skills in being an effective Director for ELC. Outside of engineering, Kura works as a senior fellow for GreeNDot, watches movies, and loves trying new foods.

Kyle Brown

Director of Engineering Club Outreach

Kyle Brown

Director of Engineering Club Outreach

kbrown37@nd.edu
Hi, I’m Kyle Brown! I’m the Director of Club Outreach for the Engineering Leadership Council, where I work to connect students with opportunities across campus. I’m also the Outreach Officer for Baja SAE and the Treasurer for the Pickleball Club. Outside of engineering, I love playing any sport and spending time with friends.

Junior Directors

Evaristo Campos

Junior Director of Corporate Relations

Evaristo Campos

Junior Director of Corporate Relations

ecamposd@nd.edu
Evaristo is an Electrical Engineering and Innovation & Entrepreneurship student from Belo Horizonte, Brazil. He is excited to put his networking and data analysis skills to use as this year’s Director of Corporate Relations. Evaristo interned at Wabtec Corporation in the past and is actively looking for future experience opportunities. He works in Dr. Hall’s optoelectronics lab with holography and is a TA for the First-Year Engineering Program. Furthermore, Evaristo is the Vice-President of the ND IEEE Student Chapter and enjoys Football Saturdays more than anyone else.

Madeline Mitchell

Junior Director of Communications

Madeline Mitchell

Junior Director of Communications

mmitch32@nd.edu
Madeline is a sophomore Mechanical Engineer with an intended minor in Business Corporate Practice or Industrial Design. She is from Fort Mitchell, KY, but she lives in Johnson Family Hall with her freshman-year random roommate and best friends! Around campus, she also serves as a Resident Hall Clerk, Student Worker at the Sara Bea Testing Center, and is this year's Business Manager for NDSEED (an engineering club that fundraises, plans, and constructs a pedestrian footbridge for rural communities in South America). Madeline cannot wait to use her marketing and social media knowledge to help grow ELC's platforms and emphasize outreach to future, current, and past Notre Dame Engineers!

Jessica Perez

Junior Director of Graphic Design

Jessica Perez

Junior Director of Graphic Design

jperez25@nd.edu
Jessica Perez is a Junior Environmental Engineering major with minors in ILS and Earth Sciences from Columbus, Ohio. Jessica Perez is a junior from Columbus, Ohio, majoring in Environmental Engineering with minors in ILS and Earth Sciences. Her interests lie at the intersection of science and environmental policy, which she explores as a research assistant for the Kellogg Institute and McGillis Lab, focusing on water quality in the St. Joseph River. Through SPN, she is also working on a policy project analyzing the environmental effects of large data centers. Jessica tutors for the Galvin Scholars Program and volunteers at Casa de Amistad. In her free time she works as the sustainability commissioner and dorm ambassador for Welsh Family Hall.

Bobby Devitt

Junior Director of EID

Bobby Devitt

Junior Director of EID

bdevitt@nd.edu
I am a sophomore engineering student at the University of Notre Dame and currently serve as Junior Director for the Engineering Leadership Council, after previously being part of the First Year Engineering Council. Beyond campus, I mentor high-achieving, low-income high school students through Matriculate, reflecting my commitment to service and mentorship. Guided by faith and driven by a passion for innovation, I strive to use my technical skills and leadership experiences to make a positive impact. Outside of academics, I enjoy lifting, which continues to teach me discipline, consistency, and personal growth.

Ava Sorrentino

Junior Director of Transfer Students

Ava Sorrentino

Junior Director of Transfer Students

asorren2@nd.edu
Ava is a Junior Civil Engineer with a minor in Engineering Corporate Practice from Manalapan, New Jersey. In her first year with ELC, she is excited to help welcome the new transfer students and help them with the transition to Notre Dame, especially as engineering students. Ava spent her summer studying abroad in Dublin, Ireland, through an ND Engineering Program for six weeks and interned for Stephenson & Roche, LLC., a private architecture firm in New York City. This summer, she will intern with Clark Construction in Washington, D.C. Outside of engineering, Ava is a resident of Breen-Phillips Hall, part of The Dome Yearbook, and a player for the ND Women's Rugby Team.

Chairs

Joseph Collins

E-Week Chair

Joseph Collins

E-Week Chair

jcolli28@nd.edu
Joseph is a sophomore Mechanical Engineering student with a minor in Computational Engineering. Joseph is new to the ELC, and he is excited to be coordinating Engineers Week this year as an E-Week Chair. He is also a Technical Editor for the Notre Dame Rocketry team and a Conversations of Purpose mentor for Anthony Pagliarini's Foundations of Theology class. Originally from Gallatin, Tennessee, Joseph now lives in Baumer Hall. In his free time, Joseph enjoys reading and playing the banjo with his band, the Admirals.

Andrew VanOverbeke

Social Chair

Andrew VanOverbeke

Social Chair

avanove4@nd.edu
Andrew is a Senior Mechanical Engineering and Peace Studies double-major from near Minneapolis, Minnesota. Andrew is motivated to learn how to engineer a more just world. Last summer, Andrew served the state of Minnesota in Senator Amy Klobuchar's DC office and hopes to return to DC in the future. In addition to being the ELC Social Chair, Andrew is the President of the Notre Dame Marching Band.

Sharon Cho

Engineering Formal Chair

Sharon Cho

Engineering Formal Chair

ycho7@nd.edu
Sharon is a sophomore Computer Science major with minors in Constitutional Studies and Engineering Corporate Practice. She is originally from Dallas, TX, and is in Howard Hall on campus. She serves as the Social Chair and Engineering Formal Chair for ELC. With prior experience in FYEC, Sharon is excited to help strengthen the community among engineering students! She is also involved in the Society of Women Engineers, Women in CS, and Pickleball Club, where she enjoys playing in her free time.

Malina Zolna

Fundraising Chair

Malina Zolna

Fundraising Chair

mzolna@nd.edu
Malina is a sophomore Chemical Engineering Major with a minor in Bioengineering. She is originally from Oak Lawn, Illinois, but now resides in Johnson Family Hall on campus. Around campus, she is involved in eNable ND and SWE. She is also involved with JFAM through interhall sports and serving as the Spirit Chair. This year, she is serving as the ELC Fundraising Chair and is very excited to put her ideas into action.

Catherine Healy

Supporting Chair

Catherine Healy

Supporting Chair

chealy5@nd.edu
Catherine is a senior Computer Science major with minors in Engineering Corporate Practice and Theology from Rochester, NY. She is also a Grand Challenges Scholar with a focus on bioinformatics. Now in her fourth year with ELC, Catherine is enthusiastic and excited to support events for the engineering student body. Catherine is a TA for Operating System Principles and an undergraduate researcher in the Tumor Immune Microenvironment and Mechanics laboratory. Outside of engineering, Catherine is a violinist in the ND Symphony Orchestra, a pianist at Mass, a member of ND Running Club, and an RA in Flaherty Hall.

Luke Fariborzian

Supporting Chair

Luke Fariborzian

Supporting Chair

lfaribor@nd.edu
Luke is a sophomore from Gainesville, Florida, studying Electrical Engineering on the Pre-Medical track. He is excited to channel his ambition beyond the classroom into outreach for students in his major. Alongside this work, he contributes to the Signature Events committee of the Student Union Board, where he helps plan and volunteer at campus events. Besides student outreach, he is also a member of the prosthesis team in the eNABLE ND club, which focuses on service projects that improve accessibility through prosthetic and assistive devices. In his free time, he enjoys swimming with the Notre Dame Swim Club and is currently learning to play the piano.