2023-24 Presidential Ambassadors
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2023-24 Presidential Ambassadors

Zachary Kaiser

Zachary Kaiser

Zachary Kaiser

Honors and Scholarships:
• Florida Polytechnic Provost List

Activities and Clubs:
• Florida poly ultimate
• ASME

Community Service:
• Give a Saturday

Internships:
• Nuquatic advanced water technologies, May 2022 - Present

Career Plans:

My career path is focused on Mechanical Engineering within the water treatment sector. I aim to use my engineering expertise to design and develop efficient systems that contribute to the effective management and conservation of water resources. I'm committed to making a positive impact by improving the sustainability and efficiency of water treatment processes.

 
David Zambrano

David Zambrano

David Zambrano

Honors/scholarships:
• Florida Polytecnhnic Scholarship
• Florida Polytechnic Merit Scholarship
• Presidents List
• Florida Bright Futures Academic Scholars
• Saddle Creek Logistics Scholarship

Activities/Clubs:
• Ultimate Frisbee 
• Choir
• Barbershop Quartet
• Phoenix Racing

Community Service:
• Bethesda East Hospital Volunteen

Career Goals:
I aim to own and manage a business. I'm passionate about entrepreneurship and want to create a successful company, contributing to the local economy and my community.

Carson Ham

Carson Ham

Carson Ham

Honors/Scholarships:
• Bright Futures
• Provosts List 2020
• Florida Polytechnic Scholarship

Activities/Clubs:
• American Society of Mechanical Engineers

Career Plans:
While I am enthusiastic about the idea of working as an R&D engineer for a 3D printer company, I am equally open to exploring various other mechanical engineering roles that align with my skills and aspirations. My overarching career objective is to leverage my expertise and contribute meaningfully to the field.

  
Anthony Parrinello

Anthony Parrinello

Anthony Parrinello

Honors & Scholarships:
• Florida Polytechnic Scholarship
• President’s List

Activities/Clubs:
• IEEE- Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineering
• Volleyball Club

Internships:
• Ultisat Systems Engineering Intern

Career Plans:
I plan to build my career in Radiofrequency Engineering, focusing on designing and improving wireless communication systems. My aim is to apply my technical skills to contribute to the development of RF technologies, ensuring reliable wireless connectivity. I'll stay updated on industry advancements to enhance my expertise and become a valuable professional in this field.

 
Ethan Hanish

Ethan Hanish

Ethan Hanish

Honors/Scholarships:
• Provost List Spring 2022

Activities/Clubs:
• Nerf Tech Club President
• instrumental volleyball champs
• dodgeball
• orientation leader

Career Plans:
I have a strong passion for aerospace engineering and aspire to make a significant contribution to the field. My goal is to pursue a career with organizations like NASA, Lockheed Martin, Boeing, and others in the aerospace industry. I am dedicated to continually improving my skills and knowledge to contribute significantly to the advancement of aerospace technology and exploration.

 
Kara Ashby

Kara Ashby

Kara Ashby

Honors & Scholarships:
• Florida Bright Futures Scholarship
• Kids Chance of Florida Scholarship
• Provost List

Activities/Clubs:
• Swim Captain

Career Plans:
My career goal is to work as an engineer in the theme park industry. I aspire to contribute my engineering skills and creativity to design and develop captivating attractions and experiences that bring joy and excitement to visitors.

 
Brennan Halsey

Brennan Halsey

Brennan Halsey

Honors & Scholarships:
• Provost List 2023

Activities/Clubs:
• Astro Club
• Sigma Pi Sigma
• Physics Club
• Undergraduate Research

Internship(s):
• Florida Polytechnic Research

Career Plans:
My goals are to get a master in nuclear astrophysics and a master in high energy particle physics to work on high energy rocketry systems.

 
Joseph (joe) Felderhoff

Joseph (joe) Felderhoff

Joseph (joe) Felderhoff

Honors & Scholarships:
Florida Polytechnic Scholarship
• Bright Futures Academic Scholarship

Community Service:
• Junior Orange Bowl
• Feed My Starving Children
• Touching Miami with Love

Career Plans:
My career aspiration is to see my hardware designs in orbit, whether through involvement in private spaceflight endeavors or contributing to orbital architecture projects. I'm driven by the goal of applying my expertise to make a tangible impact in space technology and exploration.

 
Connor Hardee

Connor Hardee

Connor Hardee

Honors/Scholarships:
• Bright futures FMS
• Florida Polytechnic Scholarship for cloud computing certificate
• Presidents list in fall of 2021

Activities/Clubs:
• In my free time I work as a tutor for k-12 students. 

Career Plans:
As a computer science student, I'm dedicated to specializing in AI and machine learning. My goal is to secure a position in this field, where I can apply my expertise to contribute to cutting-edge advancements and real-world applications of artificial intelligence.

 
Raul Lopez

Raul Lopez

Raul Lopez

Honors/Scholarships:
• FLPoly Provost Scholarship
• Florida Bright Futures Academic Scholar
• Florida Gold Seal of Biliteracy

Activities/Clubs:
• Resident Assistant
• Presidential Ambassador
• Volleyball Club Vice President
• Esports Overwatch Captain

Career Plans:
After completing my BS in Computer Science, I intend to pursue a master's degree to further establish my expertise in the field. Following my education, I aspire to work as a Software Engineer or Quantum Software Developer in the corporate sector, merging my skills and knowledge with a strong desire for success. I look forward to joining a company where I can make a meaningful impact and thrive in my chosen career path.

 
Brendan Geary

Brendan Geary

Brendan Geary

Honors & Scholarships:
• FPU Poly Scholarship
• Drs. Rashid Chess Scholarship
• President List (Spring 2020, Spring 2021, Spring 2022, Fall 2022, and Spring 2023)
• Provost List (Fall 2020, and Fall 2021)
• Outstanding Senior Leadership (2023)
• Outstanding Junior Student Leadership (2022)

Activities/Clubs:
• Chess Club Founding President
• Florida Poly Game Expos
• Florida Poly Game Jams
• HvZ

Internships:
• Undergraduate Research Assistant at the University of North Texas

Career Plans:
My career goal is to become a skilled professional in the field of software engineering with a specific focus on video game development. I aim to use my technical expertise to create immersive and engaging gaming experiences, contributing to the evolving landscape of interactive entertainment.

Maks Kruc

Maks Kruc

Maks Kruc

Honors & Scholarships:
• Florida Poly Scholarship “Out of State”
 
Internships:
• During Summer 2023 I completed an internship at an Interior Design studio

Career Plans:
In the future, I aspire to work as an environmental engineer, focusing on addressing critical environmental challenges. Concurrently, I plan to further my education by pursuing a master's degree, with a likely emphasis in chemical engineering. This combination of practical experience and advanced education will equip me to make a substantial impact in the field.

James Laferriere

James Laferriere

James Laferriere

Honors & Scholarships:
• Bright Futures Medallion Scholarship
• FPU Scholarship
 
Clubs/Activities:
• Men's Weightlifting Treasurer

Community Service:
• Spring 2022 Commencement
• Fall 2023 Freshmen Move-in

Career Plans:
My career plan is to focus on Developmental Engineering within the U.S. Air Force or Space Force. I aim to contribute my engineering skills to support the advancement of technology in the aerospace and space sectors. Over time, I hope to take on increasing responsibilities, apply my expertise to practical challenges, and eventually, assume a leadership role in this field.

Hannah Tubridy

Hannah Tubridy

Hannah Tubridy

Honors & Scholarships:
• FPU Academic Scholarship
• President’s List Fall 2021- Spring 2022
 
Clubs/Activities:
• Student Research Assistant (SRA)
• Mechanical Engineering Teacher’s Assistant (TA)

Community Service:
• Before coming to Florida Poly I volunteered at Hospice homes playing the cello for patients during covid, both virtually and in person. This is something I would love to continue in Lakeland eventually.

Internships:
• Summer 2022: Admiral Insurance A&E (Architecture and Engineering) Underwriting Assistant Internship
• Summer 2023: Florida International University Undergraduate researcher (“Plasma 3D Printing and Metallic Nanoparticle Sintering”)

Career Plans:
I am enthusiastic about working at organizations like Redwire Space, Varda Space, or Los Alamos ISR, or any other space research or industry-focused company. This opportunity would allow me to merge my passions for Mechanical Engineering with my interest in astrophysics and astronomy, contributing to advancements in the field.

Erica Kozak

Erica Kozak

Erica Kozak

Honors & Scholarships:
• President’s List Fall 2022/Spring 2023
• Florida Poly Scholarship
• Florida Bright Futures Medallion Scholarship
 
Clubs/Activities:
• American Society of Mechanical Engineers 
• Calculus tutor in the Tutoring and Learning Center 

Career Plans:
I am currently exploring my career options, and my passion lies in the world of manufacturing and machinery. I am actively seeking opportunities to deepen my knowledge and skills in this field, with the goal of eventually contributing to innovative solutions and advancements in manufacturing technology.

Maria Valencia

Maria Valencia

Maria Valencia

Honors & Scholarships:
• William A. Gregory Jr. Foundation
• NUPOC
• Hillsborough Education Foundation
• Women in Stem
• Bright Futures
 
Clubs/Activities:
• Womens Soccer
• Nuclear Propulsion Program

Community Service:
Glazer Children's Museum
• Feed the Hungry

Internships:
• Saddle Creek Logistics

Career Plans:
My career aspirations revolve around becoming a proficient data scientist, leveraging my analytical skills to extract valuable insights from data. In addition to that, I'm actively working towards becoming a certified data scientist. I aspire to excel in project management combining my technical expertise with leadership capabilities to effectively guide teams and projects. Ultimately, my goal is to assume a senior individual contributor role, contributing significantly to my organization's growth and success while continuously expanding my knowledge and skills in the field.

Gaspar Chayer

Gaspar Chayer

Gaspar Chayer

Honors & Scholarships:
• Fall 22 & Spring 23 President’s list
• Latin American & Caribbean Scholarship
 
Clubs/Activities:
• Rotaract Club
• SHPE (Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers)
• Soccer & Volleyball Intramurals

Career Plans:
My career aspiration is to become a Computer Engineer specializing in autonomous driving technology. I aim to drive innovation in safety and efficiency within the transportation industry through the development of cutting-edge software and hardware solutions.

Ivelisse Rodriguez

Ivelisse Rodriguez

Ivelisse Rodriguez

Honors & Scholarships:
• Florida Bright Futures Medallion Scholarship
• Arthur H. Henderson Memorial Scholarship
• PopWarner Scholarship
• J. Walker Field Scholarship
• Florida Poly Scholarship
• Florida Polytechnic University Provost List
• Student Leadership Undergraduate Scholar Award
 
Clubs/Activities:
• Peer Health Educators
• Women's Soccer Team
• Society of Women Engineers
• Student Worker for the Financial Aid Office
• Sustainability Committee

Community Service:
• The Linus Project
• Specially Fit Foundation
• Redefiners World Languages
• Clean the World

Internships:
• Cybersecurity Reverse Engineer Intern at ICR Defense

Career Plans:
My career goal is to use my computer engineering degree to specialize in cybersecurity. I aim to work on securing digital systems and protecting individuals' data from cyber threats, contributing to a safer and more resilient digital world. I'm dedicated to using my skills to help people by enhancing their online security and privacy.