Project Lead
Major: Mechanical Engineering (BS)
Graduation Date: May 2022
Hometown: Phoenix, AZ
Reason for Joining WindJax: I am passionate about both engineering and sustainability, and working in the Collegiate Wind Competition is a great way to combine them in one project.
Hobbies: Traveling, Woodworking, Surfing, Surfboard Shaping, Skiing, Camping
Fun Fact: I met Harrison Ford while climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro.
Foundation Structure Design
Major: Mechanical Engineering (BS)
Graduation Date: May 2022
Hometown: Kodiak, AK
Reason for Joining WindJax: I have always been interested in renewable energy and joining WindJax seemed like a fun and interesting way to learn more about the subject.
Hobbies: Mountain Biking, Hiking, Snowboarding, Electronic Music, Video Games
Fun Fact: I've been at sea on a 30 ft. boat for a personal record of 35 days.
Brake and Shaft Design
Major: Mechanical Engineering (BS) & Mathematics (BS)
Graduation Date: May 2022
Hometown: Upland, CA
Reason for Joining WindJax: I've wanted to be involved with renewable energy since I was a senior in high school. I remember my first semester at NAU I saw the 2016 Collegiate Wind Competition Capstone Poster in the engineering building and thought to myself then, "That's the project I'm going to do." Five years later and here I am.
Hobbies: Camping, Video Games, Dungeons and Dragons
Fun Fact: I became an ordained minister because my roommate and I got bored one weekend.
Tower and Yaw Design
Major: Mechanical Engineering (BS)
Graduation Date: May 2022
Hometown: Mesa, AZ
Reason for Joining WindJax: The Collegiate Wind Competition seemed like a great project for getting familiar with power generation, specifically renewable power generation.
Hobbies: Hiking, Video Games, Hanging Out with Friends
Fun Fact: I built my own computer.
Pitching and Hub Design
Major: Mechanical Engineering (BS)
Graduation Date: May 2022
Hometown: Fort Collins, CO
Reason for Joining WindJax: I think that renewable energy is very interesting and I wanted to get some hands on experience before graduating. I have always thought about going into a renewable energy career and working with WindJax seemed like the best place to start.
Hobbies: Climbing, Snowboarding, Camping, Hiking
Fun Fact: I can parrallel park a 15-passenger van.
Blade Design
Major: Mechanical Engineering (BS)
Graduation Date: May 2022
Hometown: Tucson, AZ
Reason for Joining WindJax: I've always liked the idea of renewable energy, so being able to apply my skills to this project seemed like a great idea.
Hobbies: Hiking, Camping, Hanging Out with Friends
Fun Fact: I got to see the behind the scenes of Disneyland for a high school band trip.
Project Lead
Major: Mechanical Engineering (BS)
Graduation Date: May 2022
Hometown: Douglas, AZ
Reason for Joining WindJax: Renewable energy seems like a wonderful industry to work in, and is driven by a goal that I believe in. I gravitated towards the competitive environment, and am enthusiastic about representing Northern Arizona University in front of the United States Department of Energy.
Hobbies: Skateboarding, Biking, Hiking, Throwing Discs, Being with Friends
Fun Fact: My brother and I sustained a three-ball ping pong rally for 3 minutes and 15 seconds during quarantine.
Energy Market Research
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Major: University Studies (BUS)
Graduation Date: May 2022
Hometown: Walnut Creek, CA
Reason for Joining WindJax: The Project Development Team of the NAU's Collegiate Wind Competition Capstone team seemed the most interesting and applicable to my open-ended major.
Hobbies: Gaming, Skating, Hiking, Surfing, Scuba Diving, Watching TV, Flying
Fun Fact: I have very briefly flown two different propeller aircraft even though I have had zero pilot training.
Site and Environmental Analysis
Major: Mechanical Engineering (BS)
Graduation Date: May 2022
Hometown: Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire
Reason for Joining WindJax: The main reasons I became involved in the Collegiate Wind Competition is because my strongest interest is renewable energy and sustainability. Through the CWC, I will get experience and be better prepared going into the renewable energy industry after graduating.
Hobbies: Cooking, Traveling
Fun Fact: I did a traditional dance presentation in front of 500+ people.
Site Layout and Financial Analysis
Major: Mechanical Engineering (BS)
Graduation Date: May 2022
Hometown: Durango, CO
Reason for Joining WindJax: I am interested in going into renewable energy after graduation, specifically wind energy. WindJax is a great way to gain experience and get industry exposure through the Collegiate Wind Competition.
Hobbies: Skiing, Hinking, Camping, Hunting, Fishing, Anything Outdoors
Fun Fact: I bit the head off of a live salmon.
Plant Design
Major: Mechanical Engineering (BS)
Graduation Date: May 2022
Hometown: Mesa, AZ
Reason for Joining WindJax: I had prior experience working in the field of energy production and I wanted to apply what I learned to a renewable source while developing new skills.
Hobbies: Sports, Sunbathing, Fashion, Concerts, Spending Time with Friends
Fun Fact: I am taller than the average NBA Player.
Project Lead
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Marketing Specialist
Major: International Communications (BS)
Graduation Date: May 2023
Hometown: Oceanside, CA
Reason for Joining WindJax: I have always been passionate about renewable energy and sustainability! WindJax seems like a great opportunity to gain more experience and learn more about renewable energy.
Hobbies: Hiking, Camping, Making Music with my Band
Fun Fact: I can swallow Chef Boyardee Raviolis whole, but I cannot swallow pills