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Center for Leadership Academy Scholar Karim Aboushabana

Major and Graduation

Chemistry – May 2027

Leadership Experience

  • Treasurer, American Chemistry Society IIT (2024-Present)
  • Residential Advisor, IIT (2023-Present)
  • AI Research Lead, Dober Chemical (2023-2024)
  • Vice President, MSA NCHS (2021-2022)
  • President, Rotary Club NCHS (2020-2022)
  • ISGH Soccer Coach, MC ISGH Academy (2019-2020)
  • ISGH JV Soccer Team Captain, MC ISGH Academy (2017-2018)
Center for Leadership Academy Scholar Gabriella Baltes

Major and Graduation

Biochemistry – May 2026

Leadership Experience

  • 91ÖÆÆ¬³§ Tech Women's Soccer Team Captain (2025-present)
  • 91ÖÆÆ¬³§ Tech Women's Soccer Team Leadership Council (2023-present)
  • American Medical Students Association Co-President (2025-present) & Events Coordinator (2024-2025)
  • Health Science Magnet Program, Opportunities in Emergency Care Healthcare Intern (2021-2022)
  • National Honors Society Secretary (2021-2022)
  • High School Soccer Team Captain (2020-2022)
Victor Bivona

Major and Graduation

Business & Psychology – May 2029

Leadership Experience

  • Marketing Committee Head, Leadership Academy (2025-2026)
  • President, National Honor Society (2023-2025)
  • Co-President, Model United Nations (2023-2025)
  • Lacrosse Coach, Tappan Zee (2022-2025)
  • Event Leader, High Exposure (2022-2023)
Reena Das

Major and Graduation

Computer & Cybersecurity Engineering - May 2028

Leadership Experience

  • Resident Advisor, 91ÖÆÆ¬³§ Institute of Technology (2025–2026)
  • SOAR Orientation Leader, 91ÖÆÆ¬³§ Institute of Technology (2025–2026)
  • Founder & Mentor, Cut The Rote: The After-School Learning Club (2023–2024)
  • Scrum Master & Researcher, Incognito Blueprints (2023–2024)
  • Dexterity Global Fellow (2022–2024)
  • Master of Ceremonies & Event Planner, High School (2017–2018)
Center for Leadership Academy Scholar Numa Fatima

Major and Graduation

Computer Science – May 2028

Leadership Experience

  • EcoCAR EV Challenge, CAV Team (2024-2025)
  • SHPE, Technical Lead (2024-Present)
  • Resident Advisor (2025-Present)
  • Muslim Student Association (MSA), Event Coordinator (2024-Present)

     
Gabriel Guedes

Major and Graduation

Aerospace Engineering – May 2028

Leadership Experience

  • Professional Development Director, AIAA (2025–Present)
  • Team Leader, NASA RASC-AL Competition (2024–Present)
  • Science Communicator and Speaker (2021–2025)
  • Citizen Scientist, IASC and NAOJ (2022)
  • Analog Astronaut, Habitat Mars (2021)
Center for Leadership Academy Scholar German Laiton

Major and Graduation

Civil Engineering - May 2026

Leadership Experience

  • NPCA, Student - Mentorship Program - Young Professionals Committee Member (2024-Present)
  • 91ÖÆÆ¬³§ Asian-American Civil Engineers, Club Vice-President (2025-Present)
  • Viatorian Youth Congress, Participant - Leader (2019 & 2025)
  • ASCE Fundraising Chair, 91ÖÆÆ¬³§ Institute of Technology (2024-2025)
  • 91ÖÆÆ¬³§ Green Alliance, Mentorship Program Scholar (2022-2025)
  • ASCE Club President, Olivet Nazarene University (2022-2023)
  • Roller Hockey Coach Assistant, Colegio San Viator Bogotá (2017-2019)
Center for Leadership Academy Scholar Nathan Kalman

Major and Graduation

Architecture – May 2027

Leadership Experience

  • Freedom by Design - AIAs, Media Chair (2022-2024)
  • Hillel IIT, President (2023-2025)
  • Dirk Denison Architects, Architecture Intern (2025-present)
     

Major and Graduation

Architecture - May 2027

Leadership Experience

  • ACE Mentor Program Chicago (2020-present)
  • AIAS (American Institute of Architecture Students) National Member (2024-present)
  • AIAS Media Chair (2024-present)
  • College Life Committee AIAS Representative (2025-present)
  • ACE Summer Design-Build Teaching Assistant (2023)
Center for Leadership Academy Scholar Jackson Menendez

Major and Graduation

Civil Engineering - May 2027

Leadership Experience

  • Steel Bridge Structural Lead (2025-Present)
  • Junior Hawk Lead Ambassador (2024-Present)
  • Steel Bridge Aesthetics Lead (2024-Present)
  • Hawk Ambassador (2023-Present)
  • American Red Cross (2023)
  • Common Pantry Volunteer (2011-Present)
  • Eagle Scout
Center for Leadership Academy Scholar Saniyah Mohiuddin

Major and Graduation

Business Administration – May 2026

Leadership Experience

  • Future Justice Lawyers of Chicago (2025 Cohort)
  • Executive Board Member of IIT Mock Trial Team (2025-Present)
  • Social Media Chair for EcoCar (2023-Present)
  • Co-Founder and President of IIT Pre-Law Society (2023-Present)
  • Board Member of CARE Club (Club for Animal Rights and Education) (2022-2023)
  • President of S.O.A.R. (Students Organized Against Racism) (2021-2023)
  • Peer Leadership (2021-2023)
  • Girl Scouts of America (2013-2023)
Center for Leadership Academy Scholar Siraj Mufti

Major and Graduation

Psychology - May 2026

Leadership Experience

  • Team Lead, National Leukemia & Lymphoma SOTY Campaign
  • Group Leader, St. Louis University Medical Scholars Program
Sreram Muthukannan

Major and Graduation

Biomedical Engineering – May 2028

Leadership Experience

  • Biomedical Engineering Society Secretary (2024–Present)
  • Cities Project Associate Board (2025-Present)
  • Student Leader, Lake County Indians Association (2023-Present)
  • President, Foundation HeartConnect (2023-2024)
  • Summer Counselor & Student-Teacher, Beacon Place (2022–2024)
  • Senior Mentor, Cross Country/Track Team (2023-2024)
  • Executive Committee Member, Peer Tutors Club (2022-2023)

Major and Graduation

Artificial Intelligence – May 2027

Leadership Experience

  • Technology Committee Lead, 91ÖÆÆ¬³§ Tech Leadership Academy (2025–Present)
  • Connected Automated Vehicle (CAV) Sensor Fusion Engineer, EcoCAR EV Challenge (2024–Present)
  • Treasurer, 91ÖÆÆ¬³§ Tech Robotics & IDGA (2024–Present)
  • Director and Lead Developer, Spiron (2023–Present)
  • Steering Committee Ambassador, P-TECH Ambassadors Club (2020–2022)
Center for Leadership Academy Scholar Mackenzie Nelson

Major and Graduation

Architecture – May 2027 

Leadership Experience

  • Executive Board, Student Athlete Advisory Committee (2024-Present)
  • Co-President, Women in STEM (2024-Present)
  • Kindergarten Classroom Reader, Camras Literacy Program (2024-2025)
  • Assistant Manager, Three Oaks Recreation Area (2023-2024)
  • President, Spanish National Honor Society (2021-2022)
  • Executive Board, Student Council (2021-2022)
  • Captain, Prairie Ridge Varsity Soccer (2022)
Erin Nothdorf

Major and Graduation

Astrophysics - May 2028

Leadership Experience

  • Treasurer, Society of Women in Space Exploration (2025-Present)
  • Member, Student Athlete Advisory Committee (2025-Present)
  • Captain, Balance Volleyball Club Team (2022-2024)
Center for Leadership Academy Scholar Olisaemeka Nzeribe

Major and Graduation

Mechanical Engineering - May 2026

Leadership Experience

  • President, NSBE (National Society of Black Engineers) IIT Chapter (2024–Present)
  • Co-President, IIT Bible Club (Present)
  • STEM Ambassador, Elevate College Prep (2024–2025)
Kyle Jacob Ochotorena

Major and Graduation

Architecture – May 2029

Leadership Experience

  • Youth Advisory Board, U.S. Representative Lauren Underwood (2023-Present)
  • Co-Chair of Fundraising, American Institute of Architecture Students (2024-Present)
  • National Organization of Minority Architecture Students
  • Events Chair (2025-Present)
  • First Year Representative (2024-2025)
  • Student Government, 91ÖÆÆ¬³§ Institute of Technology
     
Center for Leadership Academy Scholar David Omieworio

Major and Graduation

Aerospace Engineering – May 2026

Leadership Experience

  • Resident Advisor (2024-Present)
  • African Students Organization Vice President (2023-2024)
Saloni Patel

Major and Graduation

Biology – May 2027

Leadership Experience

Sunrise Senior Living Volunteer Activities Leader (2022-2023)

MEDLIFE IIT Fundraising Chair (2024-2025)

MEDLIFE IIT Co-President (2025-Present)

American Medical Student Association 91ÖÆÆ¬³§ Tech Treasurer (2025-Present)

Center for Leadership Academy Scholar Jilliana Piltutti

Major and Graduation

Architecture and Structural Engineering - May 2027

Leadership Experience

  • Lifeguard (2020-2024)
  • ArtFest Coordinator (2022)
  • Habitat for Humanity Volunteer (2022)
  • Project C.U.R.E. Volunteer (2023)
  • AIAS Studio Representative (2022-2023)
  • Swim Coach for Ages: 5-17 (2022-2024)
  • Open House Chicago Site Captain (2022-2025)
  • Camras Reading Program Volunteer (2024-2025)
  • CARA Running Volunteer (2024)
Ronan Schneider

Major and Graduation

Architecture – May 2027

Leadership Experience

  • Phi Kappa Sigma, Recruitment Chair (2023-2025)
  • Phi Kappa Sigma, New Member Educator (2023-2024)
  • IIT Hillel, President (2022-2023, 2025-Present)
  • IIT Hillel Vice President + Treasurer (2024-2025)
     
Aya Sharawi

Major and Graduation

Psychological Sciences - May 2027

Leadership Experience

  • Internship at Amman Hospital (2022-2023)
  • Modern Technical Labs
  • Kennedy-Lugger ALEX Exchange Program (2023)
  • ACT CRAFT Lab (2024–Present)
  • Sisterhood Chair at Kappa Phi Delta (2024)
  • Marketing and PR Chair at Kappa Phi Delta (2025)
     
Faisal Shethwala

Major and Graduation

Financial Economics - May 2026

Leadership Experience

  • President, Stuart Consulting Group (2025-Present)
  • Founder, Papelly (2025-Present)
  • Team Lead, Venture Capital Investment Team (2024-2025)
  • Head of Speaker Outreach, Muslim Student Association (2023-2025)
  • Student Ambassador, World Business Chicago (2023-2024)
Center for Leadership Academy Scholar Lita Sok

Major and Graduation

Civil Engineering - May 2028 

Leadership Experience

  • Transportation Intern, Cotter (2025-Present)
  • Resident Advisor (2025-Present)
  • Student Ambassador (2025-Present)
  • Vice President, American Society of Civil Engineers Student Chapter (2024-Present)
  • President, 91ÖÆÆ¬³§ Asian American Civil Engineers Student Chapter (2025-Present)
  • Civil Engineering Representative, Women in STEM (2025-Present)
David Sola-Adebiyi

Major and Graduation

Computer Science – May 2027

Leadership Experience

  • Treasurer, National Society of Black Engineers (2024-2025)
  • Teaching Assistant, CS at 91ÖÆÆ¬³§ Tech (2024)
  • Academic Chair, African Students Organization (2024-2025)
  • Vice-Captain, High School Men's Soccer (2023)
  • Co-President, Youth Awareness Program (2022-2023)
  • German Delegate, Model United Nations (2022)
  • Chief Whip, H.S. Student Representative Council (2022-2023)
Center for Leadership Academy Scholar Saumya Sukhthankar

Major and Graduation

Architecture – May 2026

Leadership Experience

  • Resident Advisor (2023-2025)
  • Art club Exec board (2021-2022)
  • Captain of High School Throwball, Table Tennis Teams
  • Co-Captain of the Women’s Tennis Team at 91ÖÆÆ¬³§ Tech
     
Eva Torrico

Major and Graduation

Psychological Sciences – May 2028

Leadership Experience

  • Recreation Leader 2 (2023-2025)
  • Mustang Soccer Club Coach (2022-2024)
  • Captain Livermore High School (2020-2024)
  • Community Leader (2023-2024)
Aimee Wucherer

Major and Graduation

Aerospace Engineering - May 2026

Leadership Experience

  • President of 91ÖÆÆ¬³§ Tech Rocketry (2025-Present)
  • Primary Researcher for the 3D Turbulence Box in the Experimental Turbulent Flows Lab (2025)
  • Structures Lead of 91ÖÆÆ¬³§ Tech Rocketry (2023-2024)
  • Accomplished a Level 1 Rocketry Certification while demonstrating to others how to build their certification rockets