Bridget Germany
President
germany@mines.edu
Hello, my name is Bridget! I am from Erie, Colorado, and I am a senior in Chemical Engineering. Outside of SWE, I am a part of Circle K International, AMWA, and Alpha Phi. Outside of classes, I love snowboarding/skiing, reading, watching movies, and watching baseball (go Rockies). This year I am very excited to be President and getting to help contribute to the positive environment SWE creates for the amazing women at Mines and girls that are interested in STEM!
Gemma Ponce
VP of Finance
gemmagponce@mines.edu
Hello! I’m Gemma Ponce, this year’s Vice President of Finance. I’m a senior majoring in Ceramic Engineering with a minor in Chemistry. In addition to my involvement in SWE, I’m engaged in undergraduate research and am active in both Keramos and the Material Advantage professional societies. I’m excited to continue building connections within this incredible community of women at Mines and to support my fellow officers by providing financial guidance and oversight to help achieve our chapter’s goals. Outside of academics, I enjoy rock climbing, thrifting, and grabbing sweet treats with friends.
Makenna Straka
VP of Outreach
mstraka@mines.edu
Hi! My name is Makenna, and I’m a senior in Quantitative Biosciences and the VP of Outreach for SWE. I’m so excited to share STEM with young women and girls through all our outreach events this year! Other than SWE, I’m involved in McBride and FYH. I also love to hike, ski, and read!
Mae Oling
VP of Membership
moling@mines.edu
Hi! My name is Mae Oling, and I am a third-year Engineering Physics major. This year I am VP of Membership and am so excited to help continue all the amazing things SWE does. I am also a member of the sorority Pi Beta Phi and various other clubs like Society of Physics Students and K-pop Dance Club. In my free time I love crocheting and playing video games. I’m looking forward to a great year!
Brynn Scherrer
VP of Communications
brynn_scherrer@mines.edu
Hi! My name is Brynn, and I am a junior in Mechanical Engineering with a minor in Aerospace Engineering from Leesburg, Virginia. Outside of SWE, I am involved with the Mines Future Energy Scholars Program, as well as high school outreach on behalf of Mines. Outside of classes, I love going on sushi dates with friends, playing board games, watching movies, and driving around just for the fun of it. This year I am very excited to be the VP of Communications, and I can’t wait to help grow this branch alongside amazing leaders and women at Mines!
Lucy Travis
Treasury Director
lucy_travis@mines.edu
Hi! My name is Lucy and I am a Junior studying Mechanical Engineering with a minor in Applied Mathematics. This year I am the Treasury Director for SWE. I love the community that SWE creates and I am excited to help our section this year. Outside of SWE I am a Vanguard scholar and in the band at Mines. In my free time I enjoy spending time with friends, skiing, and listening to music. I am excited for another great year!
Elyse Wright
Donor Relations Director
elyse_wright@mines.edu
Hello! My name is Elyse and I am a Junior majoring in Applied Mathematics. I am this year’s Donor Relations Director, and I am excited to work with companies to secure funding for all the things we do at SWE! Outside of school, I am a part of Pi Beta Phi, and I love to climb, ski, hike, and run. I also love baking and reading!
Audrey Nail
Logistics Director
audreynail@mines.edu
Hi! My name is Audrey, and I’m a senior studying Mechanical Engineering. On campus, I’m also involved in Alpha Phi and work as a barista at Book & Brew. Outside of school, I love skiing, working out, reading, going to concerts, and trying new restaurants around Denver. I’m thrilled to be serving as SWE’s Logistics Director this year and can’t wait to support the organization and connect with all of our amazing members.
Lauren Pratt
Logistics Director
lauren_pratt@mines.edu
Hi! My name is Lauren Pratt, I am a first-year Design Engineer, and it is my first semester as a Logistics Director. I am excited to participate more actively in the SWE program here at Mines. I am looking forward to meeting new people and gaining professional and leadership experience from this position. Outside of SWE I am involved in the Ballroom Dance Club, Pickleball Club, and Creative Arts Club. I also enjoy spending time outside and reading books in my free time.
Madeline Ledall
Logistics Director
madeline_ledall@mines.edu
Hi! My name is Madeline Ledall and I am a first-year electrical engineering student. I am one of the Logistics Directors and can’t wait to connect more with this amazing community of women. On campus I am also involved in the Symphonic Orchestra, Mines Without Boarders, and SALT. Outside of school I love to read, spend time outside, baking, dogs, and traveling.
Rachel Garcia
Girls on the Rise Director
rachel_garcia@mines.edu
Hi! My name is Rachel Garcia and I am the Director of Girls on the Rise. I am a junior in Mechanical Engineering with a focus in Aerospace engineering. I enjoy watching Formula 1, listening to music, going to concerts, and spending time in the mountains. I am so excited to share my passion for STEM with other young women!
Vivian Aldinger
Girls Lead the Way Director
vivian_aldinger@mines.edu
Hi I’m Vivian Aldinger and I’m a junior in chemical engineering! I’m the Girls Lead the Way Director this year, and I’m so excited to help inspire high school girls to pursue STEM and feel supported and encouraged! On campus I’m also involved in AIChe and Oaks, and I really enjoy hiking and reading in my free time.
Jayden LeBlanc
Girls are S.M.A.R.T. Director
jayden_leblanc@mines.edu
My name is Jayden LeBlanc and I am a sophomore studying Mechanical Engineering. I am excited to be the Girls are SMART Director and inspire young girls to get involved in the STEM field. I am also involved with Mines Without Borders on campus. Outside of school, I enjoy art, listening to music, and hiking.
Reese Burke
Girl Scout Engineering Day Director
reese_burke@mines.edu
Hello! My name is Reese, I’m a third-year in Quantitative Biosciences and Engineering with a minor in Public Affairs. This year I’m GSED director and I couldn’t be more excited about helping young girls get involved and excited about STEM! I’m also involved in Undergraduate Research, Creative Arts Club, and the McBride Honors Program. Outside of school I love to hike, read, and spend time with my friends and family. So excited for another great year of SWE!
Sabrina Kazi
Service to Succeed Director
sabrina_kazi@mines.edu
Hello! My name is Sabrina Kazi. I’m a junior majoring in Mechanical Engineering with a track in biomechanics. I’m serving as the Service-to-Succeed Director this year, and I’m really excited to help increase SWE’s engagement in volunteering. Outside of SWE, I’m involved in Mines Without Borders, Peer Education, and MURF. In my free time, I enjoy reading, embroidery, and spending time with family and friends.
Sophie Reynolds
Recruitment Director
sreynolds@mines.edu
Hi! My name is Sophie Reynolds, and I’m a senior majoring in Biochemistry. As this year’s Recruitment Director for SWE, I’m thrilled to welcome new members and showcase everything our chapter has to offer. I also serve as the President of ISPE (International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering). In my free time, I love to cook and play video games. I can’t wait for an exciting year ahead!
McKenna Tulloss
Shadows Director
mtulloss@mines.edu
Hi! My name is McKenna and I am a Junior Undergrad studying Mechanical Engineering with a focus in Aerospace. I will be the SWE Shadows Director this year, and I am super excited to take on this role in helping inspire girls in STEM. Being a former SWE Shadow in high school myself, I am eager to give more girls the ability to get a first-hand view of Mines classes, school atmosphere, and weekly SWE meetings as I had. I also participate as an AIAA member, work part-time teaching horseback-riding lessons, and enjoy being outdoors and being active and exploring, whether it be hiking, biking, kayaking or more! I look forward to the school year and being more involved in SWE!
Jessica Lewandowski
Networking Director
jlewandowski@mines.edu
My name is Jessica Lewandowski and I am a senior at Mines studying Quantitative Biosciences and Engineering. Outside of SWE I am involved with Sigma Kappa Sorority, Mines Foundation Dignitaries and Order of Omega Honor Society. I’m super excited to be the Networking Director this year and lead the planning and execution of this year’s Evening with Industry and Networking Reception events!
Sabrina Saidy
Mentorship Director
ssaidy@mines.edu
Hello! My name is Sabrina Saidy and I am a junior majoring in Mechanical Engineering with a minor in Aerospace Engineering. As Mentorship Director for the second year in a row, I am so excited to continue helping form meaningful connections in SWE and planning fun events! Outside of SWE, I am a RA (Resident Advisor) and captain of Mines Ballroom Country Swing. Some of my hobbies include reading, dancing, and climbing. I am looking forward to a great year in SWE!
Sazel Pokharel
Special Events Director
sazel_pokharel@mines.edu
Hi! My name is Sazel and I’m a junior in Electrical Engineering. This year I’m the Special Events Director for SWE! I’m super excited about creating new and long-lasting memories within our SWE chapter, and getting to know other women in engineering better. I’m also involved in SASE and SASA on campus, and I love our MEP orgs. I enjoy going on walks, thrifting, and traveling! I’m looking forward to being a part of the SWE leadership this year!!
Silje Ostrem
External Relations Director
siljeostrem@mines.edu
Hi! I’m Silje Ostrem, a MSc student in Electrical Engineering and External Relations Director. I’m super excited to coordinate travel and fun events for our SWE section this year. I am a researcher in the Antennas, RFID, and Computational EM Lab, writing a thesis on a conformal circularly polarized patch antenna array. Outside of class and lab I’m WGS president, WEE Events Director, and a SEED Lab TA! You can find me outside, cooking/baking, or seeing Broadway shows at the DCPA.
Olivia Moran
Social Media Director
omoran@mines.edu
Hi! I’m Olivia! I am a senior QBE and I am the SWE Social Media Director for this year! I am so excited to be in position because I get the opportunity to share all of the amazing aspects of SWE with others! I am so excited to spread the word about SWE to others to help increase support and participation! Outside of SWE I am also the Vice President of Communications for Women’s Club Volleyball and a member of the Panhellenic community. Outside of school I love to read and do random crafts!
Veronica Sherman
University Relations Director
veronica_sherman@mines.edu
Hi! My name is Veronica Sherman and I am a Junior majoring in Environmental Engineering. This year I am the University Relations Director and am looking forward to planning the SWEeknd workshops and updating the SWE bulletin board. Outside of SWE I am the Vice President for Mines Green Team, a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers, and a Peer Mentor. In my free time I like to listen to music, hike, and cook.
Raistlynn Baros
Graduate Relations Director
raistlynnabaros@mines.edu
Hello! My name is Raistlynn Baros, and I’m this year’s SWE Graduate Relations Director. I’m a Mechanical Engineering student with a focus on Aerospace Engineering, and have previously served as SWE Networking Director, Girls Lead the Way Director, and President. For fall 2025, I’ll work as a CSM202 TA here on campus, but I’ll also spend my evenings working as a Visual Instructor and Prop Engineer for a local marching band. Throughout the school year, I’ll continue my role as a Systems Engineering Intern for Gogo Business Aviation in Broomfield, Colorado, after celebrating my one-year work anniversary this summer.
In my free time, I love to explore the local mountains in every way I can by things like hiking, camping, climbing, and skiing. I also love to read, attempting to learn watercolor painting, and playing D&D with my friends.