Members

Executives

Sam Thornton

Co-President

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Sam Thornton

Co-President

sthornt3@nd.edu
After serving as Vice President last year, Sam is thrilled to step into the role of ELC Co-President. Beyond ELC, his campus involvement includes the Enable prosthetics club, hosting a WVFI podcast, and playing guitar for a student band. In his free time, he enjoys baking and wood carving, and is training for his first Ironman.

Joseph Collins

Co-President

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Joseph Collins

Co-President

jcolli28@nd.edu
Joseph is a junior studying mechanical engineering currently living in Baumer Hall. Outside of his role as ELC Co-President, he enjoys working for the Notre Dame Rocketry Team, playing guitar, and taking advantage of the faith opportunities at Notre Dame. Joseph previously served as E-Week Co-Chair.

Kyle Brown

Vice President

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Kyle Brown

Vice President

kbrown37@nd.edu
Kyle is a junior Mechanical Engineering major living in O'Neill hall and is the Vice President for ELC. He has been on ELC/FYEC for the past two years, and it has been a ton of fun! Outside of the classroom, he loves to do any competitive event, from sports to games, and hang out with his friends.

Michael Settles

Vice President

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Michael Settles

Vice President

msettles@nd.edu
Michael is a junior Mechanical Engineering major in Stanford Hall with a minor in Engineering Corporate Practice, serving as Vice President for ELC this year. In addition to ELC, he is involved with NSBE, Baja SAE, and club lacrosse.

Kristine Delelis

Treasurer

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Kristine Delelis

Treasurer

kdelelis@nd.edu
Kristine is a sophomore Mechanical Engineering major in Cavanaugh Hall, serving as Treasurer for ELC this year. Having served as FYEC Treasurer her freshman year, she is also involved with IrishSAT, the GOAT Lab, NDBridge, and is a McNeill Fellow.

Emily Kim

Secretary

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Emily Kim

Secretary

gkim5@nd.edu
Emily is a sophomore Electrical Engineering major in Flaherty Hall with a minor in Finance, serving as Secretary for ELC this year. She also serves on the Biotech ND Board, is involved in the HEROIC and iGEM labs, and previously served as 25-26 FYEC Secretary.

Carmen Noe

Executive Advisor

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Carmen Noe

Executive Advisor

cnoe@nd.edu
Carmen is a senior Chemical Engineering and ACMS double major on the Pre-Med track in Grojean Hall with a minor in Bioengineering, serving as Executive Advisor for ELC this year. Having studied abroad in Berlin, she is also involved with SCNO.

Lauren Starr

Treasurer Advisor

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Lauren Starr

Treasurer Advisor

lstarr2@nd.edu
Lauren is a four-year member who has served as Treasurer and on FYEC. Originally from Pittsburgh, PA, she currently lives in Grojean Hall. For fun, Lauren enjoys watching football and spending too much time at the dining halls with friends.

Committee Heads

Daniela Pereda

Social Committee Head

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Daniela Pereda

Social Committee Head

dpereda@nd.edu
Daniela is a sophomore from Cincinnati, Ohio, majoring in Electrical Engineering with minors in both French and Engineering Corporate Practice. Apart from ELC, she is a Physics tutor with the LRC and is involved in her residence hall, Johnson Family Hall, where she serves as the Sports & Wellness Chair and works in the dorm restaurant. In her free time, she loves to run, cook or bake, spend time with family and friends, and volunteer.

Luke Fariborzian

Corporate Committee Head

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Luke Fariborzian

Corporate Committee Head

lfaribor@nd.edu
Luke is a junior Electrical Engineering major on the pre-med track in Graham Family Hall, serving as Corporate Committee Head for ELC this year. In addition to ELC he is involved with enableND and the ND swim club.

Augustina Restelli

Communications Committee Head

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Augustina Restelli

Communications Committee Head

arestell@nd.edu
Augustina (Tini) is a sophomore serving as the Communications Committee Head for ELC this year.

Directors

Michael Doyle

Director of Website Management

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Michael Doyle

Director of Website Management

mdoyle25@nd.edu
Michael is a sophomore Computer Engineering major in Knott Hall with a minor in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics, serving as Director of Website Management for ELC this year. He currently serves as Knott Hall's Senator and Secretary, in addition to Vice-President of NASAND and Treasurer of Model UN. Beyond conducting research within the Wireless Institute and the Data Security & Privacy Lab, Michael also plays the violin for NDSO and maintains an opinion column with the Observer.

Marina Vonhof

Director of EYF

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Marina Vonhof

Director of EYF

mvonhof@nd.edu
Marina is a sophomore Chemical Engineering major with an Energy Studies minor from Minneapolis, Minnesota. Marina previously served as a Social Media Chair for FYEC, and on campus she enjoys conducting research in the Grubert Lab focusing on decarbonization and propane deployment across the United States, working in Walsh Hall as a Mail Clerk, and promoting environmentally friendly policies on campus as a Sustainability Commissioner. Outside of the classroom, Marina enjoys cooking with friends, being outdoors, and saying hi to dogs on campus.

Ava Sorrentino

Director of Transfer Students

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Ava Sorrentino

Director of Transfer Students

asorren2@nd.edu
Ava is a Senior Civil Engineer with a minor in Engineering Corporate Practice from Manalapan, New Jersey. She is excited to continue to welcome transfer students and help them with the transition to Notre Dame. Outside of engineering, Ava is an RA in Breen-Phillips Hall, a player for the ND Women's Rugby Team, and part of the production team for PEMCo, the student musicals.

Victoria Rough

Director of FYEC

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Victoria Rough

Director of FYEC

vrough@nd.edu
Victoria is a sophomore majoring in Electrical Engineering, currently serving as chair of the Wellness Committee for the Sophomore Class, Vice President of Feminist ND, and a manager for Notre Dame Women's Volleyball. Last year, she served as Vice President of FYEC, where she enjoyed organizing events that brought first-years together, gave students opportunities to connect with upperclassmen, and made the engineering community feel more welcoming and supportive. Outside of engineering, Victoria enjoys traveling, hitting the gym, baking, and keeping up with college football.

John Augustyn

Director of Sponsorship

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John Augustyn

Director of Sponsorship

jaugusty@nd.edu
John is a sophomore and Sorin Fellow from the western suburbs of Chicago double-majoring in Mechanical Engineering and ACMS with a minor in the Glynn Family Honors Program. Outside of his time with ELC (and FYEC), John has served as President of the Class of 2029, Tournament Director for Notre Dame’s Quizbowl team, and an Academic Commissioner within Baumer Hall. John enjoys reading non-fiction books, particularly history and geography, watches game shows, and is an avid fan of college football.

James Tumney

Director of Corporate Relations

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James Tumney

Director of Corporate Relations

jtumney@nd.edu
James is an Aerospace Engineering major residing in Knott Hall from Lakewood, Ohio. Besides previously serving on the Outreach Committee of FYEC, he is involved in IrishSAT and SIBC on campus. He really likes to golf and is working as a cart attendant at the Warren Golf Course.

Evan Greer

Director of Fundraising

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Evan Greer

Director of Fundraising

egreer2@nd.edu
Evan is a sophomore Mechanical Engineer and was a member of FYEC last year. In addition to ELC, he is involved in his dorm, St. Edward's Hall, where he is the service commissioner and manager of the hall eatery, Ed's. In his free time, he loves to play soccer and golf with his friends.

Jack Farrell

Director of Fundraising

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Jack Farrell

Director of Fundraising

jfarre24@nd.edu
Jack is a sophomore in Knott Hall, majoring in Mechanical Engineering with a minor in Engineering Corporate Practice. He was previously an active member of FYEC, Engineers Without Borders, and Welcome Week, and is currently the Co-Director of Fundraising for ELC. In his free time, he loves to golf, watch Philadelphia sports, and play cards with friends.

Evaristo Campos

Director of ES&T Night

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Evaristo Campos

Director of ES&T Night

ecamposd@nd.edu
Evaristo is a junior Electrical Engineering major and proud resident of Keenan Hall. He currently serves as this year's ELC Director for the Notre Dame Career Fair ES&T Night, building on his role from last year, alongside his work as a First Year Engineering TA, IEEE Student Club Vice-President, and SIBC Project Leader. Outside of academics, he is involved on campus with Club Snowboard and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, while also interested in Formula Racing, Experimental Aviation, and Virtual Reality.

Jessica Perez

Director of Graphic Design

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Jessica Perez

Director of Graphic Design

jperez25@nd.edu
Jessica is a senior, serving as Director of Graphic Design for ELC this year.

Ciara McCloskey

Director of Social Media

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Ciara McCloskey

Director of Social Media

cmcclos2@nd.edu
Ciara is a sophomore Environmental Engineering major whose campus involvement includes serving as Vice President of the Renewable Energy Club, managing social media for the ELC, and holding leadership positions within Grojean Hall. Alongside her roles as a research assistant, ND FuelFirst member, and club lacrosse player, she joined ELC this year after enjoying their networking events last year. Outside the classroom, she stays active by running and playing pickup sports with friends on the quad.

Alfred Otuonye

Director of Community Outreach

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Alfred Otuonye

Director of Community Outreach

aotuonye@nd.edu
Alfred is a junior Chemical Engineering major in Morrissey Hall, serving as Director of Community Outreach for ELC this year. Other involvements and minors include SIBC, Marching/University Band, AIChE, NSBE, Minor in ECP, Interhall Soccer/Basketball.

Jane Ryan

Director of Club Outreach

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Jane Ryan

Director of Club Outreach

jryan25@nd.edu
Jane is a sophomore in Grojean Hall majoring in Chemical Engineering with a minor in Energy Studies. She is involved in Engineers Without Borders and Renewable Energy Club, and last year she enjoyed organizing social events with the First Year Engineering Committee. She loves to run, bike, cook, and be outdoors in her free time!

Chairs

Brendan Capshaw

E-Week Chair

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Brendan Capshaw

E-Week Chair

bcapshaw@nd.edu
Brendan is a sophomore in Coyle Hall from Massachusetts studying Civil Engineering. Last year he was involved in FYEC, where he curated events, service opportunities, and other fun engagement for first-year engineers. Brendan is also a member of the Club Baseball team here at Notre Dame, where he plays the infield.

Luca Franceschini

E-Week Chair

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Luca Franceschini

E-Week Chair

Lfrances@nd.edu
Luca is a sophomore Electrical Engineering major on the pre-med track in Coyle Hall, serving as E-Week Chair for ELC this year.

Eric Reinhart

Spring Semester Expo Chair

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Eric Reinhart

Spring Semester Expo Chair

ereinha2@nd.edu
Eric is a sophomore Mechanical Engineering major in Sorin Hall, serving as Spring Semester Expo Chair for ELC this year.

Connor Orr

Spring Semester Expo Chair

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Connor Orr

Spring Semester Expo Chair

corr2@nd.edu
Connor is serving as a Spring Semester Expo Chair for the 2026-2027 school year. On campus, he is involved with research, the Design Build Fly team, the Engineers Without Borders, and with his dorm, Sorin Hall. Outside of the classroom, he is really into baseball, The Office, and anything related to space and flying machines.

Mae-Lin Pinkstaff

E-Formal Chair

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Mae-Lin Pinkstaff

E-Formal Chair

mpinksta@nd.edu
During her freshman and sophomore years, Mae-Lin served as the Outreach Committee Chair for FYEC and the Senior Director of Community Outreach for ELC. Beyond ELC, she is involved in research in the Wang Lab, participates in the Ski and Snowboard Club, and volunteers in her spare time. She also enjoys outdoor activities and trying new foods.

Sharon Cho

E-Formal Chair

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Sharon Cho

E-Formal Chair

ycho7@nd.edu
Sharon is a junior at the University of Notre Dame studying Computer Science with minors in Constitutional Studies and Engineering Corporate Practice. She has been involved with the Engineering Leadership Council since freshman year with the First Year Engineering Council and is excited to continue to serve as the E-Formal Chair this year. She is also involved in the Pickleball Club, Women in CS (WiCS), and her home Grojean Hall.

Ella Crumbley

Social Chair

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Ella Crumbley

Social Chair

ecrumble@nd.edu
Ella is new this year to the ELC Social Committee, and she is extremely excited to help plan social events for ELC and the College of Engineering. She is currently involved in the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) and the Society of Women Engineers (SWE), and she is also a part of the structures team for IrishSat. Her hobbies outside of the classroom include learning the guitar, working out, and exploring new places.

Malina Zolna

Social Chair

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Malina Zolna

Social Chair

mzolna@nd.edu
After serving as Fundraising Chair last year, Malina is excited to step into the Social Chair role this year. On campus, she is involved in Enable ND, SWE, and JFAM intramural sports. In her free time she enjoys listening to music, baking, and going on walks with friends.

Committee Members

Giulia Viggiano

Social Committee Member

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Giulia Viggiano

Social Committee Member

gviggian@nd.edu
Giulia is a sophomore studying Chemical Engineering with a minor in Bioengineering and plans to pursue the Engineering Corporate Practice minor. Originally from New York City, she studied abroad in Rome, Italy through the ND Engineering summer program. On campus, Giulia is a Hypatia Scholar who lives in Grojean Hall, where she serves as a commissioner, and she is also involved with SWE. She previously served as the social media co-chair for the First-Year Engineering Council (FYEC) and is currently serving on ELC's social committee.

Riley Carlin

Corporate Committee Member

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Riley Carlin

Corporate Committee Member

rcarlin2@nd.edu
Riley is a senior Electrical Engineering major serving as Corporate Committee Member for ELC this year.

Ariana Castro

Communications Committee Member

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Ariana Castro

Communications Committee Member

acastro8@nd.edu
Ariana is a sophomore in Lewis Hall, serving as Communications Committee Member for ELC this year.

First Year Engineering Council

This year's First Year Engineering Council is still being formed — check back soon for member bios!