MECH Exec Board
Established in Fall 2018, the MECH Exec Board strives to cultivate a sense of community among fellow mechanical engineering undergraduate students. They host open-invite events for their peers to connect with one another as well as mechanical engineering staff and faculty.
The team upholds the practice of CSU’s Principles of Community within the Department of Mechanical Engineering. These values provide the framework for community engagement and align with the MECH Executive Board’s vision of an inclusive learning environment for all students.
MECH Executive Board members advocate for maintaining a positive and dynamic work environment. They work collaboratively with other engineering student organizations to promote initiatives that enhance the department community and encourage student engagement by creating opportunities for students to share their voices and liaise with the department’s leadership team.
Mission
Foster a positive and dynamic community, in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, where our students feel supported and connected, and where an inclusive environment is supported.
Promote opportunities where MECH students can gain an enhanced knowledge and experience of the MECH profession, in part through service.
Liaise between the MECH student body and department leadership to help facilitate other student organizations’ events that support the college’s goals of community, retention, recruitment and diversity, as well as the University’s Principles of Community: Inclusion, Integrity, Respect, Service and Social Justice.
Learn about the Mech Exec Board and CSU's Principles of Community
Abbie Maben
Alumna, Previous Chair
Hunter McClung
Alumnus, Financial Committee Lead
CSU's Principles of Community
The Principles of Community support the Colorado State University mission and vision of access, research, teaching, service and engagement. A collaborative and vibrant community is a foundation for learning, critical inquiry, and discovery. Therefore, each member of the CSU community has a responsibility to uphold these principles when engaging with one another and acting on behalf of the University.
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MECH Exec Board Events
MECH Meet & Greet
Partnering with our mechanical engineering advisors, our board was able to welcome our new students at our MECH Meet & Greet with donuts! During this event, students were encouraged to meet with their advisors and ask any questions they may have had about classes or CSU in general. The board engaged and befriended these new students while also offering emotional and educational support during the start of the semester at CSU.
Tailgates
Dedicated to promoting community and connection, the MECH Executive Board put on a departmental tailgate for CSU’s first football game. This event created a space for all students to socialize with our board members as well as some of the mechanical engineering staff and faculty. This allowed students to get connected to potential friends, mentors, and meet their professors outside of the classroom. The tailgate also allowed students to enjoy a safe celebration before attending their first football game.
Town Hall
A very important event the board puts on every semester is a Town Hall with the Mechanical Engineering Department Head. Our Department Head takes the time to listen carefully and respond to concerns. This allowed our students’ voices to be heard and considered for beneficial change to be implemented in the department.
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Join the MECH Exec Board
New member selection occurs in the spring for the following academic year. However, we’re always accepting applications – apply today!
MECH Exec Board Members
Time of Service: Fall '19 - Present
Hometown: Born in El Paso, TX and grew up in Colorado Springs, CO
Favorite Quote: “Whatever you do, always give 100%. Unless you’re donating blood.” - Bill Murray
Hobbies: Fly fishing, working out, camping, hiking, and snowboarding
Hometown: Born in El Paso, TX and grew up in Colorado Springs, CO
Favorite Quote: “Whatever you do, always give 100%. Unless you’re donating blood.” - Bill Murray
Hobbies: Fly fishing, working out, camping, hiking, and snowboarding
Mike Perez
Time of Service: Spring '20 - Present
Hometown: Albuquerque, NM
Favorite Professor: Dr. Bechara
Hobbies: Intramurals, hiking, pickleball, hanging with friends and family, and Mexican food!
Hometown: Albuquerque, NM
Favorite Professor: Dr. Bechara
Hobbies: Intramurals, hiking, pickleball, hanging with friends and family, and Mexican food!
Maren Baur
Financial Committee
Time of Service: Fall '21 - Present
Hometown: Fort Collins, CO
Favorite Quote: "All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given to us." - Gandalf
Hobbies: Skiing, hiking, running, backpacking
Hometown: Fort Collins, CO
Favorite Quote: "All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given to us." - Gandalf
Hobbies: Skiing, hiking, running, backpacking
Aidan Bruno
Financial Committee
Time of Service: Spring '20 - Present
Hometown: Santa Cruz, CA
Favorite Professor: Dr. Bechara
Hobbies: Working on his truck, video games, and making beats
Hometown: Santa Cruz, CA
Favorite Professor: Dr. Bechara
Hobbies: Working on his truck, video games, and making beats
Collin Elmer
Engagement Committee
Time of Service: Fall '21 - Present
Hometown: Kentucky
Favorite Professor: Dr. Bechara
Hobbies: Trail running, weight lifting, fly fishing, and snowboarding!
Hometown: Kentucky
Favorite Professor: Dr. Bechara
Hobbies: Trail running, weight lifting, fly fishing, and snowboarding!
Jacqueline Gedney
Engagement Committee
Time of Service: 1 year
Hometown: Castle Pines, CO
Favorite Professor: Dr. Quinn
Hobbies: Drums, fishing, and cooking
Hometown: Castle Pines, CO
Favorite Professor: Dr. Quinn
Hobbies: Drums, fishing, and cooking
Cody Hyman
Engagement Committee
Time of Service: Fall '21 - Present
Hometown: Pueblo, CO
Favorite Professor: Dr. Bechara
Hobbies: Hiking, spikeball, soccer, basketball, andp laying with dogs
Hometown: Pueblo, CO
Favorite Professor: Dr. Bechara
Hobbies: Hiking, spikeball, soccer, basketball, andp laying with dogs
Tanara Morrell
Financial Committee
Time of Service: Fall '20 - Present
Hometown: Jaipur, India
Favorite Quote: "Science is simply the word we use to describe a method of organizing our curiosity." -Tim Minchin
Hobbies: Playing instruments, reading Scientific American, and listening to music
Hometown: Jaipur, India
Favorite Quote: "Science is simply the word we use to describe a method of organizing our curiosity." -Tim Minchin
Hobbies: Playing instruments, reading Scientific American, and listening to music
Manav Sharma
Engagement Committee
Time of Service: Spring '20 - Present
Hometown: Lakewood, CO
Favorite Professors: Dr. Bechara and Dr. Quinn
Favorite Quote: "Just do it." - Nike
Hobbies: Ultimate frisbee, being outside, dogs, food, and hanging out with people!
Hometown: Lakewood, CO
Favorite Professors: Dr. Bechara and Dr. Quinn
Favorite Quote: "Just do it." - Nike
Hobbies: Ultimate frisbee, being outside, dogs, food, and hanging out with people!
Katie Sheridan
Engagement Committee
Time of Service: Spring '20 - Present
Hometown: Seattle, WA
Favorite Quote: “Knowing how to think empowers you far beyond those who know only what to think.” – Neil deGrasse Tyson
Hobbies: Time outdoors, boxing, powerlifting, slacklining, traveling, time with friends and family, game nights, and movies
Hometown: Seattle, WA
Favorite Quote: “Knowing how to think empowers you far beyond those who know only what to think.” – Neil deGrasse Tyson
Hobbies: Time outdoors, boxing, powerlifting, slacklining, traveling, time with friends and family, game nights, and movies
Kalaina Stroyan
Financial Committee
Time of Service: New this year!
Hometown: Chicago, IL
Favorite Professor: Dr. KTH
Hobbies: Hiking, camping, NFL, and NHL
Hometown: Chicago, IL
Favorite Professor: Dr. KTH
Hobbies: Hiking, camping, NFL, and NHL
Alex Yohe
Financial Committee
MECH Exec Board Alumni
Time of Service: Fall '18 - Spring '21
Hometown: Longmont, CO
Hobbies: Basketball, pickleball, and reading
Plans post-graduation: A sourcing agent between American businesses and Indian factories in Delhi, India
Hometown: Longmont, CO
Hobbies: Basketball, pickleball, and reading
Plans post-graduation: A sourcing agent between American businesses and Indian factories in Delhi, India
Hunter Becvar
Time of service: 2 years
Hometown: San Diego, CA
Hobbies: Surfing, hiking, playing soccer (or any sport), being outdoors, and exploring!
Plans post-graduation: San Diego to be a quality engineer!
Hometown: San Diego, CA
Hobbies: Surfing, hiking, playing soccer (or any sport), being outdoors, and exploring!
Plans post-graduation: San Diego to be a quality engineer!
Colin Diehl
Time of Service: 2018 - 2021
Hometown: Elbert, CO
Hobbies: Pickleball, biking, coffee, reading, and riding her moped
Plans post-graduation: Working for The Navigators at CSU
Hometown: Elbert, CO
Hobbies: Pickleball, biking, coffee, reading, and riding her moped
Plans post-graduation: Working for The Navigators at CSU
Abbie Maben
Time of Service: 3 Years
Hometown: Colorado Springs, CO
Hobbies: Hiking, reading, running, and playing guitar
Plans post-graduation: Working at PTA Plastics as a project engineer
Hometown: Colorado Springs, CO
Hobbies: Hiking, reading, running, and playing guitar
Plans post-graduation: Working at PTA Plastics as a project engineer
Hunter McClung
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