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“EWB-USA builds a better world through engineering projects that empower communities to meet their basic human needs and equip leaders to solve the world’s most pressing challenges.”<\/em><\/span>\u00a0<\/h3>\n\n\n

SPRING 2026 OFFICERS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Hi! My name is Chloe Sharp (she\/her), I am the President of EWB, and I am from Oxford, MS. I am currently a senior Environmental Engineering major, and I joined EWB in the fall of 2022 because I wanted to apply the skills I learned in my major to helping communities gain access to basic necessities. I am currently working on the solar and sanitation projects in Isla Popa II, Panama, and even got the opportunity to travel to Panama with EWB in the summer of 2025!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Hi, I\u2019m Amelia Shamble (she\/her), and I\u2019m EWB’s Vice President of Project Management! I\u2019m from Philadelphia, PA, and I’m a senior civil engineering major here at RPI. I am a part of the Panama project, and I traveled to the community last May. I joined EWB because I wanted to use my major to help real-life communities. I love the community that EWB brings and all the friends I found here.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Hi, I\u2019m Daniel (he\/him) and I\u2019m the VP of Internal Operations for EWB for the 2025-2026 year. I\u2019m from Levittown, NY and currently a junior studying civil engineering. I joined EWB because I wanted to apply the engineering skills I\u2019m learning at RPI while also making a difference for communities all over the world. I\u2019m so proud of all the work we\u2019ve gotten done and still plan to do! Outside of EWB, I\u2019m also an Engineering Ambassador and undergraduate chemistry mentor. When I\u2019m not studying or watching movies with my friends, I\u2019m probably playing music\u2014I play three instruments. I\u2019m so excited to see what we accomplish this semester and beyond!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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My name is Nick (he\/him) and I\u2019m from Enfield, NH. A fun fact about me would be that I have three adopted siblings. Currently I am serving as the VP of Finance for EWB as well as working on the local project. I joined EWB because it was a great way to meet new people and work with those people on projects that make a real change in the world. My goal for my role is to make sure all our trips are well budgeted this Spring.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Hey everyone! My name is Tyler (he\/him), and I’m the current local project lead for EWB! A fun fact about me is that 2 of my friends share my birthday. I’m from Massachusetts in the Worcester area. I joined EWB because I wanted to make a positive impact in my local community. Additionally, I wanted to develop hands on engineering skills that would be useful for my future career. I hope to aspire to be an endocrinologist in the future, and help tackle endocrine based disorders. For now, my goal in EWB is to help lay the groundwork for local project’s new project and make sure my team is building new and valuable skills for their future jobs!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Hi my name is Laura (she\/her), and I am from Toms River, New Jersey! I am currently the Uganda Project Lead for EWB. My hobbies include all things music related, traveling, and spending quality time with friends and family. I joined EWB because I am passionate about humanitarian work and philanthropy. I believe that as engineers, we have the power and responsibility to use our expertise to better our world. EWB truly encompasses my values and future goals.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Hello! My name is Matthew Toscano (he\/him), I\u2019m from NYC and I am currently serving as this year\u2019s Panama Project Lead. My favorite part about working with EWB is how we apply our engineering practices from college into the real world. This year we\u2019re starting a new sanitation project with the community of Sandubidi!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Hello my name is Christopher Alvarez (he\/him) and I am the Club Experience Director at EWB. I am a computer & systems major with a dual in electrical engineering and minor in economics.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Hi ! My name is Chris Barakat (he\/him), I am a junior Chem-E from Brookeville MD and I am honored to be your current Director of Fundraising! I joined EWB because I want to make an impact as well as gain valuable engineering experience. And of course meet amazing people! I am currently involved in the design and implementation of a sustainable irrigation system for the community of Buyanga Primary School in Uganda. Some of my favorite hobbies include working out, running, traveling and hiking.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Hey! I\u2019m Kira (she\/her) and I\u2019m the professional liaison for EWB. I\u2019m from Doylestown, PA, and I have been a part of the Panama project since my freshman year. I joined EWB to get involved in a service centered organization, while building up engineering skills. Some things about me are that I\u2019m currently part of the BME Co-Term program and I love drawing and crocheting in my free time!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Hello, my name is Grace (she\/her) and I’m the Community Liaison. I am from New York City, NY and I enjoy reading and watching anime. I am part of the Uganda project. I joined EWB because I want to meet new people and participate in projects that help people around the world. I can’t wait to help coordinate events for the club in my new role on the eboard.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Hi my name is Ava Mills (she\/her), I currently serve as the Membership Coordinator! I am from central Massachusetts. I joined EWB to get involved in the community and have loved my time so far with the club! I am so excited to see what we can get done in this upcoming semester!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Hi! I’m Roniel Peralta (he\/him), and I am currently the Webmaster for Engineers Without Borders. I am from Nanuet, New York. I joined EWB because I am always interested in utilizing my engineering skills to help others.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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