Co-Presidents
Suann Kim
Suann is a second-year CHBE major from Suwanee, GA. Aside from being in SAB, Suann is a part of the Alpha Omega Epsilon sorority and CHBE Student Ambassadors. She also works as an undergraduate research assistant in the Jones Lab. Suann recently studied abroad in Metz, France, through the Georgia Tech-Europe program (ask for recommendations!). During her free time, Suann loves cooking (usually Korean food), visiting local cafes (ALSO ask for recommendations, especially in Suwanee/Johns Creek/Duluth area!), and learning instruments (violin, piano, and now guitar!!).
Michael Silas
Michael is a third-year ChBE major from Salt Lake City, Utah, pursuing the ChBE biotechnology track. In addition to being on SAB, he is a ChBE Peer Mentor, a ChBE Student Ambassador, and a part of Peer-Led Help Desk. He pursues undergraduate research in the Blazeck Lab, has studied abroad in Lyon, France, and has completed an extended internship with Moderna in the Boston area. Michael is a lifelong classical pianist and an avid ultimate frisbee fan. He loves to hike and ski, and he has sunk countless hours into his favorite video games, including the Zelda series and Hollow Knight. On campus, Michael is actively involved in CCF and intramural sports, and you can find him cheering on the Yellow Jackets at athletic events of all kinds.
Board Members
Regina Cuellar Lelo de Larrea
Regina (she/her) is a fifth-year ChBE major from Ashburn, Virginia pursuing the biotechnology track. On campus, she is a member of the ChBE Student Ambassadors (Vice President), Phi Mu Fraternity, GT1000 Team Leader, and does undergraduate research in the Styczynski Lab. She has had three internships throughout her time at Georgia Tech. She has also studied abroad at GT Europe! In her free time, she enjoys practicing yoga, traveling, drinking coffee, and exploring Atlanta with friends.
Isabel Yang
Isabel is a third-year ChBE student from Bedminster, New Jersey. She is a Senior Client Relations Specialist and Business Analyst for Consult Your Community (CYC), a ChBE Ambassador, and has pursued research in the Singh Lab where she developed a nanowire platform to improve T-cell biomanufacturing. Having completed internships in R&D at a pharmaceutical start-up and in Product Supply at Procter and Gamble, Isabel’s main interests lie at the intersection of Data Analytics, AI-driven Biotechnology, and Advanced Manufacturing. Beyond academia, she is an avid photographer, classically trained pianist, and loves all types of sports and outdoor activities. On any given weekend, you can probably find her in the CRC playing badminton, skateboarding on a parking deck, hiking in nature, or at a GT sporting event.
Leonardo Santamarina
Leo is a third year CHBE major from Loveland, Ohio pursuing the standard track! He has interned for Procter & Gamble twice, once in the summer and once in the spring! He also has been working in the Lively Research Lab at GT and studied abroad in Metz, France! Around campus Leo is happily involved in lots of clubs and activities around campus as well! He is the Club Soccer Treasurer and enjoys playing all sorts of intramurals! As for the ChBE community he is an ambassador, Team leader, and obviously SAB! He also enjoys playing video games, hanging out with friends, learning guitar, and going to all the sporting events!
Jack Fulton
Jack is second-year ChBE major from Norcross, GA. He is a member of the Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity. He enjoys being outdoors and staying active through intramural sports and hiking. He intends to get a job in oil and gas after graduation.
Madison Tat
Madison is a second-year ChBE major from Greensboro, North Carolina. Apart from SAB, she is a GT1000 Team Leader for freshmen ChBE students, a part of the running club team, and a tour guide for undergraduate admissions. She has studied abroad in Lyon, France and is an active member of CCF. When she’s not in the classroom, you can find her in the CRC, challenging her friends to a Catan game, or adding to her coffee shop tier list.
Katie Swanson
Katie is a second-year ChBE major and Spanish minor from Marietta, GA. She is a member of AIChE, a ChBE ambassador, vice president of the club gymnastics team, a cellist, math TA, and ChBE team leader. She is a part of the Peralta-Yahya GT research group, has studied abroad as a part of GTE in Metz, France, and plans on pursuing an internship in future semesters. In her free time, she enjoys coaching gymnastics, traveling, and spending time with friends and family.
Kabir Maindarkar
Kabir Maindarkar (he/him) is a second-year ChBE major from Marietta, Georgia, pursuing a minor in Scientific and Engineering Computing. Kabir is an active member in Greek Life and has studied abroad at the GTE Campus at Metz, France. His hobbies include hiking and traveling, and he has been to numerous treks around the world including Parks including Angel’s Landing at Zion National Park, the Hoodoos at Bryce Canyon National Park, and Harder Kulm in Switzerland. In his free time, he loves to play basketball, ultimate frisbee, and volleyball, and watch classic movies (his favorites are The Prestige and Interstellar!).
Maria Martinez
Maria is a second-year ChBE major from McMinnville, Oregon, pursuing the biotechnology track! She is a part of Engineers Without Borders, a Team Coach for the Grand Challenges LLC, and a member of AlChE, Astronomy Club, Figure Skating Club, and GT Birdwatchers. She is also involved in undergraduate research in the Bhamla Lab. In her free time, she loves to bake, read, and hang out with her friends.
Pelin Gurmen
Pelin is a first-year ChBE major from Houston, TX. Alongside being on SAB, she is a member of the Nepal Project in Engineers Without Borders, the GT Rowing Club, and the Turkish Student Organization. She also plays in the GT Symphonic Band (you’ll often have a hard time prying her flute from her hands) and is a massive fan of all things music. In her free time, she loves spending time with friends/family, reading (don’t bring up books unless you’re braced for a rant on her most recent read), and traveling to new places!
Fiona Feng
Fiona is from Brooklyn, New York and is currently a third-year ChBE major. She’s the assistant director of marketing for SMILE, a member on ChemE Car Club, and is now on SAB. She did research with CASFER focused on decarbonizing the manufacturing of fertilizers for two semesters. Outside of ChemE, Fiona is an artist who enjoys working with traditional mediums like gouache and watercolor paint, and likes to go on runs. She also enjoys playing video games, spending MANY many hours playing her favorite game, Red Dead Redemption 2. Sometimes, you can spot her in the HIVE Makerspace printing stickers while listening to Broadway musical soundtracks.
Sasha Bronovitskiy
Sasha is a fourth-year ChBE major from Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, on the ChBE biotechnology track. She also participates in undergraduate research in the Styczynski Lab and a member of the Undergraduate Research Ambassadors, and recently completed a Research & Development internship at Amgen. Her favorite hobbies are reading, baking, and listening to music!
Jess Lerke
Jess is a first-year ChBE major from Northern Virginia. On campus, she is involved in the Ramblin’ Rocket Club, RoboNav, Society for Women Engineers, AIChE, and swim club, and she plans to pursue undergraduate research. She has also completed an internship at the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division, working on low-observable materials and polymer development. She is excited to explore the many possibilities of chemical engineering, and she is most interested in pursuing a career in the pharmaceutical industry! Beyond school, Jess is a classically-trained pianist and loves to read, swim, and explore Atlanta with friends in her free time.