Rahul Kathard – President
Junior – Biomedical Engineering, minor in Spanish
president@ewbncsu.org

Hey there! I’ve been a part of EWB local projects since my freshman year because it allows one to get immediate hands on experience with engineering matters within the local community. I have also served as President since my sophomore year. I look forward to being able to practice some basic yet crucial skills through all of our easily accessible projects and workshops!

 

Michelle Lishner – Vice President of Chapter Development
Junior- Materials Science and Engineering: Nanomaterials concentration
vp_development@ewbncsu.org

Hello! My name is Michelle Lishner and I am the Vice President of NCSU’s Engineers Without Borders chapter. I am truly passionate about taking care of our planet and the people on it. Engineers Without Borders and I’s goal for future is parallel: to ensure that all people have their basic human needs met using sustainable technology. To me, the marriage between creating direct engineering solutions and helping people around the globe is quite romantic and thanks to Engineers Without Borders I am able to do just that. I am looking forward to collaborating with bright minds to expand our chapter and mission!

Matt Benbow –  Vice President of Projects
Senior – Materials Science & Engineering
vp_projects@ewbncsu.org

Hello! My name is Matt Benbow, I am the Vice President of Projects for our chapter in charge of overseeing our international and local projects in Sierra Leone, Guatemala, and Raleigh. I first joined Engineers Without Borders the Fall of 2015. I am currently a Senior in Materials Science and Engineering and will be starting a Masters of Science in Power Systems Engineering in the Spring of 2018. I am on the Guatemala Water Systems team and traveled to Guatemala over spring break of 2017! Engineers Without Borders has been an amazing experience, so if you are considering joining, it’s a blast!

John Merrill – Sierra Leone Water Systems Lead
Junior – Environmental Engineering, Outdoor Leadership
slw@ewbncsu.org

Hello! My name is John Merrill and am the project lead for our Sierra Leone Water Systems project. I have been involved with EWB since I first stepped foot on campus, and have loved every minute. This organization is an excellent way for engineers to obtain hands-on experience while making our world a better and more sustainable place. We are always looking for students across all disciplines of study, within engineering or not, please reach out if you are interested! I can’t wait to see what progress we make this year, continuing to make a positive impact within our community.

Tabitha Benbow – Guatemala Water Systems Co-Lead
Senior – Chemical Engineering
bws@ewbncsu.org

Hi, my name is Tabitha Benbow and I am one of the project leads for the Guatemala Water Systems project. I have been a part of EWB for 2 years and I absolutely love the work we do as a club to improve the quality of life for the communities in Caserio Panhux and Lower Allentown. Being a part of EWB is such a fulfilling experience where we get to apply our engineering knowledge to impact the lives of so many people! I am so excited to see the progress our project team will make this year. Feel free to ask me any questions via email!

Dustin Soutendijk – Sierra Leone Renewable Energy Co-Lead

Junior – Water Resource Engineering
slre@ewbncsu.org

 Zane Warriner – Sierra Leone Renewable Energy Co-Lead
slre@ewbncsu.org

Hey, my name is Zane Warriner and I am currently a PhD student in Electrical Engineering! I joined EWB three years ago and am currently the SLRE project lead. I have learned so much about solar energy and the impact Engineers Without Borders can have around the world. We hope to travel to Sierra Leone by the end of 2017 for our next implementation trip!

David Hursey – Local Projects Lead
Senior – Environmental Engineering
local_projects@ewbncsu.org

Our local projects format is little different than it has been in the past. It is now a part of our general body meetings and we will have a Local Focal week on the 4th week of every month. Come out to our weekly meetings to learn more and get involved!

Julia O’Brien – Financial Director
Freshman – Chemical Engineering: Biomolecular concentration, Spanish
finance@ewbncsu.org
Hi! My name is Julia O’Brien and I am a freshman majoring in Chemical Engineering with a Biomolecular Concentration and Spanish. I just joined the Guatemala Water Systems Project last semester, and am ecstatic to see this project grow and develop throughout my 4 years at State. I love how EWB gives students the opportunity to apply what they learn in class to help international communities, and I can’t wait to serve as an officer for the upcoming year. Don’t hesitate to email me with any questions!

Sarah McConnell – Fundraising Director
Freshman – Industrial Systems Engineering, minor in Spanish
fundraising@ewbncsu.org
Hi everyone! My name is Sarah McConnell and I joined EWB my first semester at State and am now the Fundraising Director for the club. EWB is a great way to interact with all types of engineers and other majors, young and old. We learn how to work effectively on teams to solve real world problems and have fun in the process. I am involved with the Guatemala Water Systems Project and have used my Spanish skills to help in real situations. Please feel free to contact me with any questions about the club and I will do my best to answer!

Jash Gulabrai – Webmaster and Technical Director
Freshman – Computer Science, minor in Spanish
webmaster@ewbncsu.org
Hey, my name is Jash and I am the webmaster and media specialist for our chapter, as well as a member of the Sierra Leone Renewable Energy project team. I joined EWB during my first semester here at NC State and am eager to help the club grow and make a positive, tangible impact!