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Kate Irons

President

Kate Irons

President

kirons@nd.edu
Kate is a senior studying Chemical a engineering originally from Massachusetts. On ELC, Kate has previously held roles of FYEC President, First-Year Director, and Vice President. Her favorite parts of ELC are the community, the great people on the council, and the awesome partners we work with on campus and beyond! On campus, Kate enjoys being a part of the Women’s Club Ice Hockey team, was formerly involved in dorm life in Flaherty Hall, playing intramural sports such as flag football and hockey, working for the Sara Bea Accessibility Center, and being an Admissions Tour Guide. Kate is thankful for her experience on ELC thus far and is looking forward to concluding her college career with another successful year.

Ashley Yeung

Fall Vice President

Ashley Yeung

Fall Vice President

ayeung@nd.edu
Ashley is a junior pursuing a Computer Science major and Business Corporate Practice minor. After serving as the NAESC Midwest Information Management Coordinator last year, Ashley is excited to serve as ELC's Vice President for the Fall semester! She is looking forward to helping out the President, Kate, and learning more about how to run the Council and pull off successful events! Outside of ELC, Ashley is a Welcome Weekend Ambassador of Cavanaugh Hall, Co-President of ND Women's Club Volleyball, and the Publicity Strategist for Decode the Interview. If you can't find her coding in Hes, playing volleyball in North Dome, or somewhere in Cav, check out the rock wall in Duncan ;)

Liz Jarocki

Spring Vice President

Liz Jarocki

Spring Vice President

ejarocki@nd.edu
Liz is a Junior Environmental Engineer with a minor in Engineering Corporate Practice. While she is still living in the glory of being president of FYEC, she is acting as Spring Vice President of ELC this year after her Fall Semester abroad in Dublin, Ireland. She is proudly from Duluth, Minnesota and resides in Farley Hall on campus. When not exchanging memes with ELC President Kate Irons, she is probably running, curating tasteful Spotify playlists, playing Ultimate Frisbee on the club team, or planning her campaign to bring Star Ginger back to ND. She is also a Compass Leader for Campus Ministry as well as an A/V worker in OIT.

Matthew Schoessling

Treasurer

Matthew Schoessling

Treasurer

mschoess@nd.edu
Matt is a junior studying computer science. He is originally from Arlington Heights IL, but currently resides in O'Neill Family Hall. On campus he is involved in hall government as well as doing research in the department of Computer Science. In his free time, you'll probably catch Matt running, playing basketball or euchre with friends, or being disappointed by the Bears on Sundays...

Senior Directors

Sarah Kopfer

Director of Sponsorship

Sarah Kopfer

Director of Sponsorship

skopfer@nd.edu
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Luke Lagunowich

Director of Corporate Relations

Luke Lagunowich

Director of Corporate Relations

llagunow@nd.edu
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Rachel Shankland

Director of Community Outreach

Rachel Shankland

Director of Community Outreach

rshankla@nd.edu
Rachel is a junior from Batavia, IL studying Chemical Engineering and Energy Studies. On campus, she lives in Farley Hall and is involved with NDEnergy.

Olivia Zino

Director Website Operations

Olivia Zino

Director Website Operations

ozino@nd.edu
Olivia is a junior Computer Engineer with minors in Engineering Corporate Practice and Energy Studies from Long Island, New York. Having previously served on FYEC and as supporting chair, she is excited to put her technical skills to use as Director of Website Management. This summer, Olivia will be joining PwC as a Software Engineering Intern in the NYC Products & Technology office. She has the privilege of working in Prof. Jiang's Large Language Model Training Research Lab and serves as an university tutor for the Galvin Scholars program. Outside of engineering, Olivia spends her time at SuperSibs, SUB, PEMCo, and as Chair of Cavanaugh Hall's Social Committee.

Andrew Sovinski

Director of Communications

Andrew Sovinski

Director of Communications

asovinsk.edu
Andrew is a senior Electrical Engineering student minoring in Engineering Corporate Practice. Originally from Buffalo, NY, Andrew was a proud resident of Fisher Hall for the past three years prior to moving off-campus this year. He served as Social Committee Chair on First Year Engineering Council and as both Junior Treasurer and Treasurer on ELC in previous years. This year, he will be the Director of Communications. Upon graduation, Andrew will commission as an officer in the U.S. Navy and hopes to service-select submarines. In his free time, Andrew loves running, working out, watching hockey, and having the time of his life with friends and family.

Kristen Kelly

Director of Graphic Design

Kristen Kelly

Director of Graphic Design

kkelly28@nd.edu
Kristen is a junior Electrical Engineer with minors in Engineering Corporate Practice 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 Retreat Commissioner.

Danielle Alhuay

Director of Engineering Your Future

Danielle Alhuay

Director of Engineering Your Future

dalhuay@nd.edu
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Annie Dineen

Director of Transfer Student Program

Annie Dineen

Director of Transfer Student Program

dineen2@nd.edu
Annie is a senior from Sleepy Hollow, NY and is majoring in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering. She transferred to Notre Dame her sophomore year, originally attending SUNY Binghamton in New York state. She is currently serving her second year on the Engineering Leadership Council as the Director of Transfer Students. This year will be her second year as the Culture Editor for the Scholastic, Notre Dame's Student-Run Magazine. Outside of campus she is a volunteer firefighter at her home department in New York.

Bianca Batista

Director of Engineering Club Outrach

Bianca Batista

Director of Engineering Club Outrach

bbatista@nd.edu
Bianca is a senior studying Chemical Engineering with a minor in Bioengineering from El Paso, TX. She is a previous (and proud) resident of Cavanaugh Hall and now lives off-campus. During her time at Notre Dame she has been afforded the opportunity to lead other engineering clubs like SWE and SOLES, participate in undergraduate research, and be a tutor in the University's Writing Center. This year Bianca will serve a third year on ELC as the Director of Engineering Club Outreach. Outside of school Bianca enjoys reading, is a frequent concert-goer, and loves hanging out in coffee shops.

Ryan Patterson

Director of FYEC

Ryan Patterson

Director of FYEC

rpatter5@nd.edu
Ryan is a sophomore Aerospace Engineer on track to add the Minor in Engineering Corporate Practice. After serving in FYEC for a year, he feels he can provide invaluable knowledge to the next generation of engineers. Ryan is an extremely vibrant and social engineer, and often finds himself taking mentoring roles to encourage others to grow in their own light. In addition to his directorship position in ELC, Ryan also serves as the Safety Officer in Baja SAE and as an SA in the First-Year Engineering program.

Junior Directors

Amanda Kaczorowski

Graphic Design

Amanda Kaczorowski

Graphic Design

akaczoro@nd.edu
Amanda Kaczorowski is a junior studying Mechanical Engineering and minoring in Corporate Practice. She is from Northern New Jersey originally, but lives in Welsh Family Hall on campus. Outside of ELC, Amanda enjoys working as a tour guide for Undergraduate Admissions, being president of her residence hall, and participating in the Society of Women Engineers and Enable ND. When Amanda is not studying, she can be found painting, reading, designing graphics for ELC and other organizations on campus, or waiting on the stir-fry line in South Dining Hall.

Anna Haigh

Corporate Relations

Anna Haigh

Corporate Relations

ahaigh@nd.edu
Anna is a junior studying Chemical Engineering on the Pre-Medicine track. She is originally from Altoona, Pennsylvania and lives in Howard Hall on campus. This is her first year serving as the Junior Director of Corporate Relations for ELC after holding the Winter Career Fair Chair position last year. Outside of ELC, she is very involved in the sports programs here at Notre Dame as a member of the Sports Nutrition team, First Aid student team for football, and a supervisor for Rec Sports programs. She is also a task lead for Engineers Without Borders' Ecuador project, conducts research under Dr. Merlin Bruening, and is the commissioner for her dorm's signature event, Totter for Water. Outside of class, you can find her running around the lakes, playing any interhall sport, or spending all her flex points on iced oat milk lattes and pints of ice cream.

Elle Akerman

Engineering Industry Day

Elle Akerman

Engineering Industry Day

eakerman@nd.edu
Elle is a sophomore Civil Engineer minoring in Engineering Corporate practice. She lives in Farley Hall and is from Warren, New Jersey. In addition to her involvement with ELC, Elle is a part of Sophomore Class Council, Society of Women Engineers, Notre Dame Investment Club, and the Notre Dame Sailing Team.

Krista Handler

Social Media

Krista Handler

Social Media

khandler@nd.edu
Krista is a sophomore majoring in mechanical engineering with a minor in engineering corporate practice. Although she is originally from Long Island, New York, she now calls Flaherty Hall her home. This will be her first year on ELC as the Junior Social Media Chair after being on FYEC freshman year. Krista is also a member of the Notre Dame Formula Racing Team and is the Athletic Commissioner of Flaherty. Her favorite things about Notre Dame include cheering on the Irish, desserts at NDH, and hanging out with friends on campus.

Brooke Mackey

Engineering Newsletter

Brooke Mackey

Engineering Newsletter

bmackey@nd.edu
Brooke Mackey is a sophomore majoring in Computer Science and minoring in the Hesburgh Program in Public Service. She currently resides in Farley Hall but is originally from Mequon, Wisconsin. Previously, she served as the Secretary for the First Year Engineering Council, but this is her first year working on the Engineering Leadership Council! Outside of ELC, Brooke is working on projects with the Student Policy Network and CS for Good. In her free time, she enjoys curating Spotify playlists and discovering new music, climbing at the campus rock wall, drinking absurd amounts of coffee, binge watching Game of Thrones, and playing cards!

Chiara Thrum

Treasurer

Chiara Thrum

Treasurer

cthrum@nd.edu
Chiara is a senior studying Environmental Engineering and pursuing a minor in Energy Studies. Chiara is from St. Joseph, Michigan, but lives in Pasquerilla West on Campus. Outside of ELC, she is treasurer of the Environmental Engineering Society and part of the Women's Boxing club, Society of Women Engineers, and the Grand Challenge Scholars Program. Chiara also really enjoys traveling, skiing, scuba diving, and playing tennis. After Notre Dame, she hopes to pursue a higher level degree and work in water technology consulting.

Gerard Rabulan

Community Outreach

Gerard Rabulan

Community Outreach

grabulan@nd.edu
Gerard is a sophomore mechanical engineer from Somerville, NJ. He currently lives in Baumer Hall and assists heavily in developing the traditions and culture of Notre Dame's newest men's hall. For ELC, Gerard has participated as the Director of Community Outreach in FYEC and is continuing on this path as the Junior Director of Community Outreach this year. Aside from ELC, Gerard is involved in FASO, Bengal Bouts, and in many music groups, including Liturgical Choir and the Echoes. He is very excited to serve in ELC this year and for the amazing projects that he will be working on!

Ella Burns

Sponsorship

Ella Burns

Sponsorship

eburns22@nd.edu
Ella is a sophomore Civil Engineering major with a minor in Engineering Corporate Practice. Now living in Cavanaugh Hall, Ella is originally from the Chicago suburb of Palatine, IL, and is an avid Chicago sports fan (Go Cubs!). She is passionate about running, hiking, and the outdoors in general, so she would like to focus her career on sustainability. Outside of ELC you can find Ella playing quarterback for Cavanaugh's flag football team, dominating Spikeball on South Quad, or participating in all things concrete with the American Society for Civil Engineers.

Andrea Turner

Transfer Student Program

Andrea Turner

Transfer Student Program

Engineers Week

msander7@nd.edu
Madeleine is a sophomore majoring in Mechanical Engineering. She is from Dayton, Ohio and is currently living in Pasquerilla East Hall. Madeleine has so far been the publicity chair for First Year Engineering Council and is looking forward to planning events for E-Week. Outside of ELC, Madeleine is a member of EnableND, a SWE officer, and on the women’s rugby team. She enjoys walking around the lakes and going to Noble Family Dining Hall at St. Mary’s College.

Sabrina Antonucci

Supporting

Sabrina Antonucci

Supporting

santonuc@nd.edu
Sabrina, a junior from Doylestown, PA, is a chemical engineering major with a biomolecular concentration. As a third year member of ELC, having formerly served as an FYEC member and the Junior Director of Publicity, Sabrina is excited to assume her role as supporting chair for the 2021-2022 academic year. Outside of ELC, Sabrina serves as the Society of Women Engineers Membership Enrichment Director and works as an undergraduate research assistant in Dr. Hsueh-Chia Chang's lab. In her spare time, Sabrina enjoys hanging out with her friends on West Quad, exercising, and binge watching Friends.