Hometown: Simi Valley, CA

Thesis Title: USCGC Lilac Renovation: Developing a Plan to Carry Passengers on a Historic Lighthouse Tender

Post Graduate Plans: Naval Architect at Elliott Bay Design Group

Favorite Quote.
“Never Give In.” – Winston Churchill

What was your favorite Winter Work internship?
Sea Term. The opportunity to really be out there, at the mercy of the sea, with only the engineering of your ship and the diligence of its crew keeping you alive is a formative experience for a young engineer.

Who was your favorite mentor at Webb and why?
Professor Gallagher. Every time he steps into the classroom (or machine shop) you can tell that he has loved his career. He’s incredible at what he does because he finds enjoyment in it, and that enthusiasm is contagious.

What have you learned from other students?
Humility. There’s always somebody smarter, faster, and harder working than you are, and being around those people is a constant reminder that every day presents a choice as to how we may live it.

What’s your favorite spot on campus and why?
The Long Island Sound on a warm summer day with a 15-knot breeze on the starboard bow. That’s when I feel the freest.