Dean's Student Advisory Board (SAB)

Ashley Garcia

Co-Chair
Chemical Engineering

A transfer student from Fullerton College, Ashley was a part of the Student Dean’s Council in the Natural Sciences Division. As a council member, she advocated for the student body by providing feedback to the dean. Now in the same role in all but name for the College of Engineering, Ashley aims to bring the same advocacy and positive change she helped bring into Fullerton College.

Tim Badum

Co-Chair
Mechanical Engineering

Tim took it upon himself to get involved in the college by working as the project manager at the Rocket Powered Lander project, and digital analyst at the Liquid Rocket Lab. Tim is an outgoing and motivated student ready to tackle challenging problems. Grateful for the opportunities given to him, Tim is eager to return the favor and present the best experiences the college has to offer to both current and prospective students.

Brianna Argueta

Electromechanical Systems Engineering Technology

Brianna is outspoken about advocating for herself and her peers. Her experience as the vice president of Corporate Relations for the Society of Women Engineers, a program associate for Maximizing Engineering Potential-Women in Science and Engineering, and her affiliations with the National Society of Leadership and Success and Sigma Lambda Gamma has enabled her to develop a vast network across students in the college. She's passionate about resolving the issues that college's student body faces is ready to provide solutions for both current and future engineering students.

Stephanie Arenas

Aerospace Engineering

Coming from a military family, Stephanie is focused on her goals after graduation to become an officer in the Air Force and eventually the Space Force. To help her on her path, she has taken a leadership role in the Rocket Powered Lander project and the Cal Poly Rose Float.

Alex Boghossian

Mechanical Engineering

Alex is a passionate and experienced engineering enthusiast. In high school, he led his school’s FIRST Robotics team as captain, competing at the world championship for two consecutive years. He has also served as a Career Technical Education (CTE) advisor and is currently conducting research on autonomous electric aircraft at Cal Poly Pomona. Alex aspires to be a leader in the fields of autonomous systems, vehicles, and robotics.

Valerie Castillo

Mechanical Engineering

Working as a student assistant in Cal Poly Pomona’s Government and External Affairs office, Valerie has acted as a liaison between the office and the College of Engineering. She has extensive experience in gathering feedback and presenting it as actionable information to university leaders. Valerie aims to leverage that same expertise as a board member and is also keen on outreach activities to garner interest from prospective students to enroll in the college.

Cindy Chiu

Computer Engineering 

As an active leader at Cal Poly Pomona, Cindy has previously contributed to the SAE BAJA team and the Alpha Phi Omega community service fraternity. Her passion for innovation and hands-on experience drives her commitment to advancing engineering solutions in aerospace and has landed her internships with JPL working on rover vision and SpaceX working on avionics and flight testing. 

Christopher Co Jr.

Electrical Engineering

Serving as a Maximizing Engineering Potential mentor for freshmen students, Christopher has good knowledge of their experiences and concerns as they transition to college. Further, he’s been involved in the Formula SAE Electric team and IEEE and is currently in an year-round internship. Christopher aims to gather insight on the decision-making processes of the college’s leadership to provide useful feedback on how to improve student experiences.

Maya Elsamad

Chemical Engineering 

Maya values mental and emotional wellness for all engineering students and seeks to help create a comfortable transition for incoming students. When leading General Engineering Tours, she hopes to be a welcoming presence for potential new students.

Sean Kennedy

Mechanical Engineering 

Sean is a member of IEEE and hopes to inspire prospective students by leading tours for the college, the same way he was inspired when he attended a tour before enrolling at Cal Poly Pomona. In high school Sean took four years of engineering courses through Project Lead the Way and is eager to make a positive impact on our engineering community.

Krishna Manoj

Industrial Engineering 

As a first-generation college student, Krishna was involved in Project Lead the Way and Science Olympiad in high school. At CPP, she is the treasurer of the Careers in Business Club and an Engineering Liaison for the Women in Tech Club. As a board member, Krishna is excited to represent women in STEM!

Geline Manuel

Mechanical Engineering 

Geline is a transfer student from Victor Valley College and a three-time NASA intern. She is currently an energy engineering intern at Southland Industries. At Cal Poly Pomona, Geline is committed to fostering peer mentoring and STEM outreach opportunities, while actively promoting research and sustainability within the college.

Lauren Mao

Mechanical Engineering

Lauren has helped build a CubeSat with the Bronco Space club, acts as an ambassador for the Maximizing Engineering Potential-Women in Science and Engineering Program and is a Rose Float participant. As a busy commuter, she brings her unique perspective to the board.

Joel Mwathi

Civil Engineering

Joel is dedicated to advocating for student needs, leveraging his experience as an orientation leader at the Office of New Student Programs & Family Engagement. In this role, he gained insight into the university's dynamics and provided active feedback to President Coley on both strengths and areas for improvement. As a Black man, Joel is passionate about identifying and addressing areas for enhancement, especially for underrepresented minority students, to foster a more supportive environment.

Cole Noelte

Electrical Engineering 

A transfer student with an energetic personality, Cole is ready to welcome and inspire prospective students to Cal Poly Pomona by leading General Engineering Tours. New to the college, he also hopes to become a member of IEEE and eventually pursue a master’s degree. 

Citlalli Ochoa

Civil Engineering

Citlalli leads the GeoWall team and presides over the CalGeo student chapter. Her internship at a geotechnical firm and enthusiasm for educational outreach define her drive to bring engineering knowledge to underserved communities.

Christian Solis

Chemical Engineering 

As a NAVY veteran and a transfer student, Christian is passionate about the opportunity to use his own voice for the betterment of the engineering community. As a board member, he hopes to advocate for engineering students and have new ideas be heard.