Meet UT-SHPE's 2023-2024 Leadership Team!

These are the amazing, determined individuals who make up our leaderSHPE (get it?) team! Each of them are tasked with vital responsibilities that not only sustain our chapter’s vision and mission, but also lead by example with their perseverance and dedication.

Executive Board

Rogelio J Mendoza
Rogelio J Mendoza
He/Him
President
Mechanical Engineering
Why I joined SHPE:
I joined SHPE for the familia I was able to find on my first day. I have met great friends and mentors which allowed me to find a strong sense of belonging. Now it's my turn to give back to the bright cohorts of SHPE members coming after me!
Favorite SHPE Memory:
My favorite SHPE memory has been E-Week 2023 when my friends and I went to Houston for e-week challenges. It was a super fun weekend with lots of great memories that I will cherish forever for years to come.
Zaida Flores
Zaida Flores
She/Her
Vice President External
Electrical & Computer Engineering
Why I joined SHPE:
I joined SHPE because I missed being around Hispanic culture. Growing up in a border town, I was in a bubble. Once I got to UT, it was both intimidating and amazing being around so many different people and cultures. Although I was learning and experiencing so much, I quickly realized I missed the feeling of community.
Favorite SHPE Memory:
My favorite SHPE memory is the fall LeaderSHPE retreat. Not only was it great getting to know my fellow LeaderSHPE members, but I made friends out of all of them. Playing games, joking around, and making family meals brought us all really close together. Having a moment to slow down and bond with everyone outside of school was really special.
Jaime Salas
Jaime Salas
He/Him
Vice President Internal
Mechanical Engineering
Why I joined SHPE:
I joined SHPE because everyone was so nice and welcoming to me. I would see the leadership team greet everyone with open arms and build a community where you could feel at home. That's when I knew this was an org I wanted to be a part of.
Favorite SHPE Memory:
WINNING THE 2022 SHPE LONESTAR SOCCER TOURNAMENT!!
Nataly Mata
Nataly Mata
She/Her
Secretary
Health Promotion & Behavioral Science
Why I joined SHPE:
I joined SHPE because of the community the organization brings me. I am surrounded by people like me who are driven, determined, and hard working. It’s amazing to be around a familia that supports each other to achieve our dreams and accomplish our goals!!
Favorite SHPE Memory:
Going to our SHPE Jr. chapter at Del Valle High School to teach the students about Professional Development!
Gabriel Banda
Gabriel Banda
He/Him
Treasurer
Electrical & Computer Engineering
Why I joined SHPE:
I joined SHPE because of its diverse and supportive community of driven Hispanic students. Through SHPE, I have built some of my strongest friendships, received valuable mentorship, and gained access to amazing opportunities!
Favorite SHPE Memory:
Attending National Convention in Charlotte, North Caroline last year.

Board of Directors

Cesar Ayala-Mendoza
Cesar Ayala-Mendoza
He/Him
Academic Director
Mechanical Engineering
Why I joined SHPE:
I was looking for a community in a huge campus like UT is, so when I heard about SHPE through EOE I knew I had to join so that I could have a community that shared my Hispanic culture.
Favorite SHPE Memory:
My favorite SHPE memory is getting to the IM Softball championship, the people on the team were great and very fun. I enjoyed all of our practices and games.
Tania Segovia Arias
Tania Segovia Arias
She/Her
Chapter Director
Chemical Engineering
Why I joined SHPE:
I joined SHPE because of the amazing community and opportunities that it provides to its members. As a freshman, I was welcomed into this organization with open arms, and I've not only grown as a person because of it, but also as a leader.
Favorite SHPE Memory:
My favorite SHPE memory would have to be the 2022 National Convention. I got to experience that with many other SHPE members, and I got closer to all of them.
Fabian Maldonado
Fabian Maldonado
He/Him
Outreach Director
Mechanical Engineering
Why I joined SHPE:
I joined SHPE because I heard it was the best org on campus.
Favorite SHPE Memory:
Participating in M&M week with my big and co-littles.
Jasmine Tran
Jasmine Tran
She/Her
Leadership Director
Mechanical Engineering
Why I joined SHPE:
I joined SHPE initially for the IM sports but once I met the members and discovered the professional and academic enrichment the rest was history!
Favorite SHPE Memory:
Winning our softball playoff game after being down two points majority of the game!
Jaime Sanchez
Jaime Sanchez
He/Him
Professional Director
Electrical & Computer Engineering
Why I joined SHPE:
I joined SHPE because I wanted to be part of a community that embraces the Hispanic engineering culture at UT.
Favorite SHPE Memory:
Going to Lonestar in 2021
Benjamin Aguayo
Benjamin Aguayo
He/Him
Technical Director
Mechanical Engineering
Why I joined SHPE:
When I first came to UT, I struggled to find my community and felt lost. SHPE helped me find a home here at UT.
Favorite SHPE Memory:
Rogelio jumping on a table during a GM