Spring 2025 Chapter Officers
ANDREA ARMSTRONG (THEY/THEM)
President
Email: armstrong@mines.edu
Hey y’all! My name is Andrea (they/them) and I’m currently a senior studying mechanical engineering with a minor in engineering physics. I’ve been involved with MEP and oSTEM at Mines since my first year here and fell in love with the community and the mission. I am so excited to serve as oSTEM’s president during my last year on campus and can’t wait to continue building up the queer community at Mines!
BELLA LEIS (SHE/HER)
Treasurer
Email: leis@mines.edu
Hi! My name is Bella (she/her), I’m a junior studying mechanical engineering. I’ve been oSTEM’s treasurer since 2023 and have loved having the opportunity to support our queer community here at Mines. If you see me around campus feel free to say hi!
INEZ LANHAM (SHE/HER)
VP of Campus Events
Email: lanham@mines.edu
Howdy! I’m Inez (she/her), a third year student studying Computational and Applied Math!
JACKSON POW (HE/THEY)
Social Chair
Email: pow@mines.edu
Hi, my name is Jackson, and I use he/him or they/them pronouns. I’m a senior in Computer Science and this is my second year being heavily involved with oSTEM. I hope to help foster a stronger community with oSTEM, and make sure students have a place they feel like they belong to on campus.
JOSH TUOMINEN-COLLINS (ANY/ALL)
VP of Advocacy
Email: jtuominencollins@mines.edu
Heyo! I’m Josh (Any/All), I am a Finnish American Dual Citizen who is studying Computer Science. I’m a huge music nerd and play 7 instruments. I’ve been heavily involved in oSTEM since the beginning of my freshman year and have found great fulfillment in the service of supporting oSTEM@MInes and its mission.
ANI HUANG (SHE/THEY)
Co-VP of Commnity Outreach
Email: anniehuang@mines.edu
Hey everyone! I’m Ani (she/they), and a senior in computer science with a minor in computational and applied math. I’ve been on and off involved with MEP since my freshman year, but I love the people and love helping where I’m needed. Outside of oSTEM, I’m part of Mines’ MIRRORLab (Interactive Robotics Lab), and I enjoy drawing and video games!
GABI/NADIA HADI (SHE/THEY)
Co-VP of Community Outreach
Email: ghadi@mines.edu
Hi, I’m Gabi/Nadia (she/they), and I am a senior in computer science with a focus in Data Science and Cyber Defense, along with a minor in Music Audio Engineering and Recording Arts. Within oSTEM I am the Co-VP of Community Outreach and love all the professional development. Outside of oSTEM I am also the VP of External Relation for SASE, am a member of the guitar ensemble, and I participate with Mines Little Theatre.
David (ANY/THEY)
Secretary
Email: david_burnham@mines.edu
Hey! My name is David (he/him). I’m a freshman studying Chemical Engineering!
Chapter Advisors
MEGAN ROSE (SHE/HER/HERS)
oSTEM Chapter Advisor
Email: meganrose@mines.edu
I am from Colorado and have spent most of my life in this beautiful state. I have spent over twenty years working in Colorado State Higher Ed and have been at Mines since 2016. I currently work in Budget & Financial Planning after spending over five years in the Chemistry Department as their Department Manager. I joined oSTEM as an advisor in the summer of 2023 after coveting the role for six years! I am thrilled to get to work with this group of amazing humans who are continually striving to make everyone on campus feel informed, supported and safe.
DEPAUL STRAUB (HE/HIM/HIS)
oSTEM Chapter Advisor
Email: fdstraub@mines.edu
I was born and raised in Richmond, VA, and after spending time on the east coast earning my B.S. in Interdisciplinary Liberal Studies from James Madison University and my M.Ed. in Student Affairs Administration in Higher Education from UNC Greensboro, I found my way to Golden, CO! I have been at Mines since 2021 and currently serve as the Assistant Director for New Student & Transition Services. I stepped into the advisor role with oSTEM in the summer of 2023 and have loved every minute of it! I am so thankful to get to work with such an incredible group of students who show up authentically and advocate for change on campus!