Areas of Impact
- Industrial, Urban & Environmental Sustainability
Global Challenge: Urban and Sustainability
Although being a global leader often comes with recognition for one's actions, it is the ability to understand that the intention of such actions is for the better of oneself, for others, for the world, rather than fame. A global leader must be content with the ability to do the important actions that become the steppingstones to other’s recognizable achievements without recognition.
Bio:
I am a Mechanical Engineering undergraduate at NYU Tandon School of Engineering, pursuing a minor in Mathematics and serving as a member of the Global Leader and Scholar in STEMM Honors Program. Through GLASS, I focus on advancing solutions that align with sustainable development goals, particularly in the areas of sustainable cities, infrastructure, and climate conscious innovation.
My academic and professional experiences have allowed me to explore how engineering principles can be applied beyond traditional technical fields. I have served as a General Engineering Teaching Assistant and AAP Mentor, supporting first year students as they transition into the rigor of engineering coursework. I have also gained infrastructure experience through my internship with BNSF Railway in Track, Engineering Systems, and Signals, where I observed how large scale systems require both technical precision and long term planning. These experiences strengthened my interest in building systems that are efficient, resilient, and community centered.
Alongside engineering, I have developed a strong interest in real estate development as a tool for social and economic impact. After working closely within the real estate investment space, I formed my own LLC with the long term mission of addressing housing inequities through financially sustainable development. My goal is to create pathways that increase access to affordable housing for lower income communities while integrating environmentally responsible building practices. I believe that affordability and sustainability should not be treated as separate goals, but as complementary pillars of responsible development.
As a second generation Dominican college student from New Jersey, I am deeply motivated by the idea of expanding opportunity through both education and ownership. Outside of academics and entrepreneurship, I compete as a catcher on the NYU NCAA Division III Baseball Team and remain active in organizations such as SHPE and Gentlemen of Quality. Through engineering and real estate, my mission is to help build communities that are economically accessible, environmentally responsible, and structurally designed to support long term growth.