About Us
Noah Valverde - Co-President
Year: Junior
Hometown: Overland Park, KS
About me: I am currently working towards a chemical engineering degree with an emphasis in environmental engineering. I volunteer in research here at KU in the Shiflett group. I enjoy collecting vinyl records and cassette tapes. I am also involved in Theta Tau
Conner McClelland - Co-President
Year: Junior
Hometown: Normal, IL
About me: I’m currently pursuing a minor in BME and am planning on earning my PhD and focusing on regenerative medicine in the future. Outside of school, I love to play piano, cook, bike, and play pickleball. I’m incredibly excited to serve as Co-President for the upcoming school year and am looking forward to all we have planned!
Other orgs: Gehrke Research Group, KU Jazz, Dole Student Advisory Board, Pickleball Club
Maryann Melendrez - Social Media Chair
Year: Sophomore
Hometown: Arequipa, Peru
About me: I’m pursuing my chemical engineering degree with a minor in biomedical engineering. My academic interests include bioengineering, where I’m currently doing research at Berkland Lab. Some of my hobbies include hiking, baking, designing, watching musicals, and visiting new places!
Other orgs: ESC, Peruvian Student Association, Honors Ambassadors, Thrive KU
Vilan Vu - Secretary
Year: Junior
Hometown: Lenexa, KS
About me: I’m really involved in multicultural life at KU. I love boba, squishmallows, and stickers and I hope to work in my pharmaceutical or cosmetic development in the future!
Other orgs: SASE, VSA, Sigma Psi Zeta
Josef Roeder - Sophomore Class Rep
Year: 2nd year (Sophomore)
Hometown: Spring Hill, KS
About me: I'm a premedical student currently pursuing a dual major in biochemistry and chemical engineering with a minor in biomedical engineering. I'm part of the KU Fencing club, I enjoy longboarding around campus with my music on max, and I'm very interested by molecular gastronomy and enjoy cooking.
Other orgs: KU Fencing club, International Thespian Society, KU Biology club
Henry Bair - ESC/EXPO Rep
Year: Sophomore
Hometown: Prairie Village, KS
About me: I like to stay involved at KU by helping plan events and volunteering. I also enjoy being outdoors, listening to new music, and making cookies. My interests are in medicine and environment where I'd like to do R&D in the future.
Other orgs: Club Tennis, Disc Golf Club, ESC
Kaden Hubler - Treasurer
Year: Junior
Hometown: Andover, KS
About me: I’m pursuing my chemical engineering degree with no emphasis. I work in the Camarda Lab doing specialty chemical production and have interests in the energy sector after a summer internship. Outside of school, I play soccer, go hiking, and love to travel as much as possible.