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 and tours.
SABs represent the interest and needs of engineering student body, and has the opportunity to develop significant relationships with industry leads. Further, they represent the college with pride by leading tours and assisting with the college's premier events.
Applications periodically open in the spring and fall semester by the virtue of board members graduating. Call for applications will be sent to all engineering students via email.
Co-Chairs
Lauren Mao
Lauren is a member of both the Rose Float team and the Rocket Powered Lander Project. She joined the SAB to strengthen her public-speaking skills and to share student concerns directly with the dean. Lauren hopes to work in the field of robotics and automation after graduation.
Nick Monaghan
Nick was previously president of the Engineering Student Council. Now as a SAB member, he hopes to contribute to the betterment of the college while taking part in opportunities for personal development. Nick is open working in any engineering field as long as his work helps people.
SAB Members
Stephanie Arenas
Stephanie is involved in the hydraulics section of Rose Flot and is an associate project manager of the Rocket Powered Lander project. She joined the SAB because she is passionate about helping students in the same way her peers have supported to her throughout her academic career. She hopes to eventually work in both civilian and military engineering applications.
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. His long-term goals include contributing to large-scale operations, process optimization, and advanced technical applications.
David Boyadjian
David is a member of the Engineers Without Borders club. He joined the SAB to be a part of like-minded peers, and be part of a team to better the college and himself. His ultimate goal is to be involved in AI and hopes to represent his home country, Armenia.
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 join the aerospace industry and contribute to flight-related technologies.
Christopher Co Jr.
Christopher is a part of the MEP program as a mentor for first-year students and is part of the IEEE CPP chapter. He joined the SAB to have a more active voice in the college and improve the college experience for his peers. After graduation, he hopes to transition from an intern to a full-time engineer at JPL to continue working in the communications field and space-related applications.
Maya Elsamad
Maya joined the SAB in 2024 to advocate for better access to academic resources and to help enhance the engineering learning environment. Her goal is to continue learning as much as possible about chemical engineering so she can contribute meaningfully to industry.
Ashley Garcia
Ashley is a transfer student and is passionate about supporting transfer students and strengthening community within the College of Engineering. She joined the SAB to advocate for student success and help ensure better support systems for new transfers, and women in engineering. After graduation, she hopes to work in industry before earning an MBA and pursuing roles in engineering planning and administration.