“I plan to lead by taking initiative in the structural engineering community to help make it an inclusive, welcoming environment. Further in the future, I hope to lead in the humanitarian design sector.”

— Jenna Williams, M.S. Architectural Engineering

Earthquake Engineering Research Institute Student Chapter president, Society of Women Engineers officer

“Make an impact in the construction industry as a young professional and lead by empowering project teams in any way that I can.”

— Andres Nasr-Church, Construction Management

Construction Management competition team captain: Integrated Project Delivery

“I hope to volunteer to teach a ‘building your dream house’ elective in school again and to meet all those young architects who are at the age of 9.”

— Crystal Yongyin Chen, Architecture

Alpha Rho Chi president

“I plan to lead by dedicating my time toward sociopolitical reform. This can be through drafting bills, organizing support for a movement, using design as a medium for awareness, and designing with and for historically repressed communities. I may sometimes end up a leader, but I will always be a listener first.”

— Tim Gobel, Landscape Architecture

Student Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects treasurer

“I plan on gaining experience through my career and eventually starting my own firm as a licensed structural engineer.”

— David Colman, Architectural Engineering

Creator of award-winning CAED Support Shop centerpieces

“I will lead in the future by putting sustainability and functionality at the forefront of design.”

— Zoe Kuli, Landscape Architecture

Sigma Lambda Alpha Honor Society – Theta Chapter treasurer

“I plan to lead by bringing lessons learned during my time at Cal Poly to the job site to create a better flowing and more integrated workspace.”

— Patrick Shami, Construction Management

Sigma Lambda Chi president

"Somewhere in the future, I'd love to teach and mentor other design students. Architecture has the immense power and responsibility to enact long-lasting and positive change in our society and the built environment. I intend to not only continuously work to be part of this change but also encourage, empower, and help others lead our profession’s effort to make our world a more just and equitable one."

— Violeta Smart, Architecture

Creator of award-winning CAED Support Shop centerpieces

“I plan to lead by thinking critically about important issues in my community and by building strong coalitions to address them.”

— Henry McKay, City and Regional Planning

CAED Chat student correspondent

“I will lead by example. And I will treat people the way I want to be treated.”

— Reagan Milligan, Construction Management

Cal Poly Women in Construction president, CAED Chat student correspondent

“I think that my time at Cal Poly has really shaped my leadership style in a profound way by our university’s motto: Learn by Doing. I plan to lead in the future by this motto, learn what the future needs, and do good in the world to uplift those around me.”

— Sophia Looney, Architectural Engineering

Former Cal Poly Structural Engineering Association of California Student Chapter President; Poly Rep Alumna; Outstanding Senior University Contribution Award - CAED

“I plan on leading in the future by one day running my own construction company.”

— Collin Martin, Construction Management

Lawmaker Recognition, Construction Management competition team captain: Project Management

“In the future I plan on being a design principal. As a design principal I can lead projects to create diverse, equitable and beautiful landscapes.”

— Jeremy Dvorak, Landscape Architecture

Sigma Lambda Alpha Honor Society – Theta Chapter president, Mentor Program, Distance Club

“I plan to lead by sharing my passion for learning with others just as my role models did for me.”

— Molly Pryde, Construction Management

Cal Poly Women in Construction treasurer

“I will lead by achieving the unexpected. Hopefully I'll do it with some pizzazz too!”

— Sam Dreyfus, Architecture

Creator of award-winning CAED Support Shop centerpieces

“I plan to lead by providing assistance to my peers and by keeping an open mind.”

— Jordan Chiang, Landscape Architecture

Sigma Lambda Alpha Honor Society – Theta Chapter vice president

“After graduation, I plan on staying involved with the Women in Construction Club here at Cal Poly. I want to be a mentor who offers encouragement, advice and opportunities to women who want to pursue a career in a male-dominated industry.”

— Sydnee Greer, Construction Management

Cal Poly Women in Construction representative

“I will lead by being unafraid to voice the concerns of the minority to push for an equitable education for all.”

— Alexander Ameri, Architectural Engineering

Associated Students Incorporated Board of Directors CAED representative

“I hope to be a successful contractor leading inclusive and exciting project teams while remaining involved in my community.”

— Ryan Nielsen, Construction Management

Associated Students of Construction Management Open House chair