Dean's Student Advisory Board (SAB)
About the SAB
The SAB provides direct feedback to the dean of the College of Engineering, and represents the college in its premier events.
Members represent the interest and needs of engineering student body, and have the opportunity to develop significant relationships with industry leads.
Applications periodically open in the spring and fall semesters by the virtue of board members graduating.
Co-Chairs
Justin Gov
Justin is currently part of the Northrop Grumman Collaboration Project and is part of AKPSI, a business fraternity. He joined the SAB to help younger generations of engineers by helping developing their communication and presentation skills. His goal is to build a career in the manufacturing industry.
Geline Manuel
Geline is president of the Resident Student Association, and part of the Kellogg Honors College and PolyTransfer programs. She joined the SAB to ensure every student feels empowered to succeed and to foster community and diversity in the engineering community. She aims to continue working in renewable-energy fields after graduation.
SAB Members
Jason Anyakpor
First-generation Nigerian American, Jason serves as president of the National Society of Black Engineers, helping build community through events and activities for Black students on campus. He joined the SAB to expand his service within the College of Engineering and represent students in his field. His goal is to work in the semiconductor industry and contribute to innovations that make an impact, particularly in healthcare.
Sibin John Babu
Sibin is an engineering management graduate student dedicated to advancing efficient engineering systems and strengthening the student experience at CPP. Actively involved in industrial and manufacturing engineering initiatives and campus clubs, he brings a practical, systems-focused approach to every project. He joined the SAB to advocate for students, improve communication, and turn feedback into real improvements.
Susan Bai
Susan is involved in Dr. Ravi’s research and serves as an MEP-WiSE peer mentor. She joined the SAB to help improve the student learning experience by expanding awareness of academic resources, classes and opportunities available through the college. Her career interests center on environmentally conscious work, including regulation and energy.
David Boyadjian
David is involved in the Northrop Grumman Collaboration Project and the Southern California Engineering Technology Association, where he is building skills in embedded systems while pursuing minors in statistics and data science. He joined the SAB to collaborate with students across engineering disciplines and help strengthen the college community. Proud of his Armenian heritage, David hopes to carry his culture with him throughout his academic and professional journey.
Wesley Bulthuis
Wesley serves as payload team lead for CPP Design Build Fly and combustion devices team lead for the CPP Liquid Rocket Lab’s ZEUS project, and is also involved with Rose Float. He joined the SAB to give back to the College of Engineering and contribute his perspective to issues affecting students. He aspires to build a career in the aerospace industry focused on space and flight.
Winson Chen
Winson is involved in the Northrop Grumman Collaboration Project, AKPsi and TEA@CPP. He joined the SAB to meet new people, better understand the needs of the College of Engineering and help others grow. One of his most memorable accomplishments was landing an internship during his sophomore year—with professional Fortnite experience on his résumé.
Jimmy Chen
Jimmy is the program manager of the Rocket Powered Lander club. He joined the SAB to ensure student voices are represented and to work on improving the engineering student experience. His goal is to contribute to the development of lunar infrastructure.
Maya Elsamad
Returning for her third year on the SAB, Maya is passionate about helping the College of Engineering continue to grow. She hopes to increase student awareness of opportunities to get involved and make the most of the resources available through the college. Having persevered through challenges in her major, Maya is proud of how far she has come as a chemical engineering student.
Ayumi Endres
Ayumi is a lead systems engineer in the Liquid Rocket Laboratory, an MEP-WiSE mentor, a member of the Kellogg Honors College, and First Girls’ Flag Football Club. She joined the SAB to connect with students across engineering disciplines, advocate for aerospace engineering students and help build a supportive community within the college. After graduation, she hopes to pursue a career in rocketry and aerospace research.
Jesse Hofer
Jesse is an electrical engineering student who serves as vice president of IEEE PES and as an MEP peer mentor. He joined the SAB to help drive meaningful, student-centered improvements in the College of Engineering for both current and future Broncos. His long-term goal is to build an industry career focused on power systems, ultimately leading to his own engineering consultancy where he can tackle complex, real-world challenges with practical and innovative solutions.
Joselen Juárez
Joselen is active in several campus communities and enjoys building connections across student groups. She joined the SAB to get more involved at CPP and to help bridge communications between students and the college. After graduation, she hopes to design outdoor equipment for hiking and rock climbing.
Sean Kennedy
Sean is an active member in IEEE and a prospective member of Formula SAE. As a SAB member, he aims to inform and inspire new students to the college and improve the college by collecting and providing feedback for the dean. His long-term goal is to work in advanced computing and machine learning.
Krishna Manoj
Krishna is part of two student clubs, the CPP chapters of IISE and AMS. As a SAB member, she is dedicated to speaking up for students and doing her best to resolve their issues and complaints. As a woman in engineering, she aims to support and uplift other women in the field. After graduation, she hopes to explore careers in research, manufacturing and eventually, working on all manner of spacecrafts.
Lauren Mao
Through her experience on Rose Float Construction Crew and the Cal Poly Rocket Powered Lander Project, Lauren has explored engineering through hands-on projects and is currently gaining industry experience as a part-time intern with Layton Construction. She joined the SAB to give students a voice, share their feedback with the dean and help others reach their goals. Lauren hopes to continue working in construction with a focus on healthcare facilities.
Joel Mwathi
Joel serves as secretary for the CPP chapter of the National Society of Black Engineers and works as an orientation assistant for New Student Programs and Family Engagement. He joined the SAB to represent civil engineering students, connect with like-minded peers and build relationships across the college. His goal is to become a licensed civil engineer and earn both his FE and PE credentials.
Johnny Qiu
Johnny serves as the mechanical design lead and scheduler for the Autonomous Vehicle Lab, trains with the Bronco Running Club and is also part of the Vietnamese Student Association and Nikkei Student Union. He joined the SAB to foster a stronger sense of community within the college by leveraging his diverse student experiences. After graduation, Johnny plans to work in the space industry by developing autonomous vehicles and designing systems capable of advancing the frontiers of space exploration.
Sean Reynoso
Driven by a strong work ethic in and outside the classroom, Sean enjoys staying involved and taking on new challenges. He joined the SAB to become more connected with the College of Engineering and help students benefit from the programs and experiences available to them.
David Schneider
David thrives on self-directed technical projects and enjoys building things outside formal groups. He joined the SAB to grow as a leader and work with peers who share his drive for engineering. He aims to begin his career in fast-paced industry roles and later channel that experience into independent engineering ventures.
Francesca Smith
Francesca serves as president of the CPP chapter of the Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers and is a member of MEP-WiSE. She joined the SAB to help improve the student experience, represent student perspectives and strengthen connections across the college community. As an industrial engineer, she hopes to help organizations improve their systems and make strong processes even better.
Nathan Truong
Nathan is involved in AKPsi and the Northrop Grumman Collaboration Project. He joined the SAB to further develop his professional skills and help other students discover their interests and goals within engineering. His career interests include IT, cybersecurity, cloud computing and networking.
Jackson Wu
As avionics lead for the Pegasus Disaster Response eVTOL Drone, Jackson has gained hands-on experience designing and building electronics, including successfully designing, manufacturing, assembling and testing his first printed circuit board. He also works as a Maker Studio student assistant supporting the soldering station. Jackson joined the SAB to represent student voices, improve the engineering experience and strengthen connections within the engineering community.