Professional Development Director

Mariana Meza

Major: Chemical Engineering

Hometown: Katy, TX

Fun Fact: I have an irrational fear of cactus

FESTimonial: "FEST has given me the opportunity to meet incredible people and make the most amazing friendships. Going into a big school like A&M felt so overwhelming because I didn't know how or when I was going to 'find my people', but thanks to FEST I had no problem doing so."

Student Development Director

Koda Campbell

Major: Industrial Engineering

Hometown: Austin, TX

Fun Fact: I have pink hair

FESTimonial: "Through FEST I was able to meet some of my closest friends. Not just college friends, but friends I can visit in the summer, winter break, etc, and guarantee a good time. Joining FEST has allowed me the opportunity to not only meet great friends, but also great colleagues."​​​​​​

Engagement Director

Diego Aguirre

Major: General Engineering

Hometown: San Antonio, TX

Fun Fact: I can sleep for 16 hours a day

FESTimonial: "FEST opened so many doors for me coming to a big school. It helped me find my people at such a big university, and it taught me so many good things about myself as well. All of the experiences I had from FEST mean the world to me and I wouldn’t want it any other way."

Engagement Director

Xiayan FU

Major: Electrical Engineering

Hometown: Frisco, TX

Fun Fact: I wore a suit to prom.

FESTimonial: " Many things about being a first year STEM student at A&M can be nerve-wracking, but everyone in FEST will make the tough times easier and the good times a lot better."

External Director

Ashlee Peden

Major: Molecular and Cell Biology

Hometown: Katy, TX

Fun Fact: I avoid stepping on circles during exam seasons.

FESTimonial: "FEST was the perfect way for me to meet people within the STEM realm as well as assisting in the integration into college. FEST creates a supportive community that made the stressful college transition a much easier and more fun one!!!"

External Director

Jack grigg

Major: Mechanical Engineering

Hometown: Deer Park, TX

Fun Fact: I've had 7 surgeries.

FESTimonial: "I met some of my best friends in FEST last year. It was great to not only have fun and make memories with them, but also study and lock in when necessary. being able to be in the same classes as others was an amazing opportunity."

Internal Director

Connor malloy

Major: Electrical Engineering 

Hometown: Frisco, TX

Fun Fact: I'm the best karaoke singer

FESTimonial: "FEST is the best choice I could've made coming into college. The relationships I have built had been the highlight of my freshman year and I don't know where I would be without them."

Internal Director

abbie dayries

Major: General Engineering

Hometown: Lake Jackson, TX

Fun Fact: I can play the banjo

FESTimonial: "FEST was what really helped me find my community starting college. It gave me so many opportunities to meet new people and even gain professional skills. It was definitely the highlight of my freshman year and I am so grateful for the friends I made through it!"

Service Director

greta petri

Major: Mechanical Engineering 

Hometown: Rome, Italy

Fun Fact: I can speak 5 languages!

FESTimonial: "FEST was the best way to start off college! As someone who moved schools a lot, finding this group friends who I now consider a family was the best way to feel at home at college.."

Retreat Director

aiden mlynek

Major: Biochemistry

Hometown: San Antonio, TX

Fun Fact: I can solve a rubiks cube in 30 seconds.

FESTimonial: "FEST gave me the perfect environment to make all of my best friends at college. I came in looking for a social/service org and left with so much more. I genuinely believe joining FEST was the best decision for me during college."

Marketing Director

Addison mccurdy

Major: Public Health

Hometown: Katy, TX

Fun Fact: I've never eaten a burger before

FESTimonial: "FEST has given me SO many fun memories and some of my best friends. It really helped me break out of my shell and made it so easy to find my people. There's genuinely never been a dull moment and I can't imagine my college experience without it."

Fundraising Director

lucas nguyen

Major: Chemical Engineering

Hometown: Cypress, TX

Fun Fact: Best line dancer in fest

FESTimonial: "FEST was such a great way to meet people and make friends! All of the different events gave me so many opportunities to meet and connect with other freshmen, and introduced me to some of my best friends!"