Officers
We are excited to announce our Spring 2026 cohort!
Our chapter is led by a dedicated team of student officers who drive our mission forward through collaboration, service, and technical excellence. Our leadership is organized into four boards; Executive, Fundraising, Project, and Outreach, each plays a vital role in supporting our members and advancing our work locally and globally.
Explore the profiles below to meet our current officers. Selecting any team member’s photo will take you to their LinkedIn, where you can learn more about their background, experience, and contributions to EWB‑UTSA.
Vice President External
Sophia Julianna
Dual Civil Engineering & Environmental Science major, class of 2027. EWB has allowed me to explore my passion for sustainable development, while making a positive impact on my community, and strengthening my leadership skills.
Vice President Internal
Mackenzie Vargas-LeBron
Hey y'all! I am a second year mechanical engineering major with passions of going into the aerospace industry, and building a sustainable future in space. I joined EWB because I wanted to put my in-class engineering skills toward helping our community!
Secretary
Belinda Montejano
I'm a Biomedical engineering major and computer science minor looking forward to a career in imaging and data science. I joined EWB to expand my scope in problem solving and make an impact to those in need.
Project Manager
Edgardo Ramirez
Civil engineering student, class of 2029. Passionate about helping others through engineering, hoping to become a land development engineer. EWB has given me the opportunity to pursue my passion by giving back to those in need.
Assistant Project Manager
Alejandro "Alex" Leon-Arguelles
At EWB I got the opportunity to learn about what it takes to make a real difference in others lives. With influence of my fellow engineers and the efforts we've made as a team, make every part of this learning experience worth it.
Financial Coordinator
Trevin Rowsell
Mechanical engineering student
Currently a freshman, class of 29, working to build a brighter future 😎
Financial Coordinator
Abdullah Al-Jumaili
An aspiring petroleum engineer with the goal of creating a cleaner future. UT Austin, class of 2029
Liaison
Sterling Flores
I love working with a team that’s focused on using engineering to make a positive impact and helping keep communication flowing across projects. Being part of EWB has been a great way to combine collaboration, problem-solving, and service.
Advisors
Our chapter is guided by an exceptional team of advisors whose dedication, expertise, and unwavering support make our work possible. We are deeply grateful for the time, wisdom, and care they invest in our students and our projects. Their mentorship strengthens our technical rigor, grounds our work in community partnership, and empowers us to create sustainable, meaningful impact. We are honored to learn from them and thankful for the leadership that shapes every step of our journey.
UTSA Faculty Advisor
John Joseph, Ph.D.
Dr. John Joseph is an esteemed professor of Civil Engineering at the Kleese College of Engineering. Dr. Joseph has been the Responsible Engineer In Charge (REIC) for all 3 of our international projects: Peru, Guatemala, and Cameroon.
EWB Project Advsior
Deacon Joshua Knight, Ph.D.
Deacon Joshua is a Civil PE with decades of experience in the field, and with EWB-USA. He is an excellent advisor and is simultaneously working on another water source development project with Mr. Eugene in a different region of Cameroon.
Non-Government Organizer
Lendezemo Eugene
Mr. Eugene is our NGO advisor, working under the Association of Sustainable Development. Mr. Eugene is an expert geologist with extensive experience in water source development projects with EWB, including EWB-Yale University.
Health Center Director
Julius Tanayen Kihdze
Mr. Julius is the Director of the Health Center in the village of Biagnimi, where our solar powered water well is located. Mr. Julius is a fierce advocate for his people and works hard to help us bridge the gaps that come with remote design work.