Officers
Meet the team.
BME Connect is run by its three founders and our treasurer, with guidance from our faculty advisor.
Faculty Advisor
Professor Fadi Fathallah
Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering
Research: Exposure assessment and development of interventions for the prevention of musculoskeletal disorders among agricultural workers; basic understanding of the effects of stooped postures and stooped work on the spine; biomechanics of ladders in agriculture.
Officers
Faris Issa
Founder & President
- Sets overall direction and leads the board
- Oversees all programs and team building
- Builds the Speaker Series, Lab Shadowing, and the Innovation Cohort
- Manages faculty relationships and sponsorships
Maria Shchekanova
Founder & Co-Vice President
- Designs and directs club programs
- Leads Lab Shadowing, the Innovation Cohort, and workshops
- Manages social media outreach
Amy Maricruz Alaniz
Founder & Co-Vice President
- Runs event logistics and tabling
- Leads marketing and member recruitment
- Manages faculty engagement
Abdullah Aljoudi
Treasurer
- Manages budgets and financial reporting
- Handles payments and reimbursements
- Partners on sponsorships and funding
Officer applications open every spring
Want to help run one of these programs next year? Officer recruitment opens each spring quarter.