Hailey Brennan (Mechanical Engineering Student at University of Maryland)

Hailey Brennan

Mechanical Engineering Student at University of Maryland

2020-2021 Student Chapter President
2019-2020 Competition Team Member
2018-2019 Competition Team Member

Hailey Brennan '22 is a Mechanical Engineering Student in the A. James Clark School of Engineering. She joined the chapter in 2018 and participated in the MCAA Student Chapter Competition in the 2018-2019 and 2019-2020 competitions. She stepped into a leadership position when the UMD chapter advanced to the Final Four in the 2019-2020 MCAA Student Chapter Competition. Hailey interned with the Poole & Kent Corporation this past summer. She is interested in Project Management.

Sam Gigioli (Mechanical Engineering Student at University of Maryland)

Sam Gigioli

Mechanical Engineering Student at University of Maryland

2020-2021 Student Chapter Vice President
2019-2020 Competition Team Member

Sam Gigioli '21 is a Mechanical Engineering Student in the A. James Clark School of Engineering. He joined the chapter in 2019 and participated in the 2019-2020 MCAA Student Chapter Competition, where the UMD chapter advanced to the Final Four. Sam participated in the Air Force Premier College Internship Program in 2019 and 2020. His internship responsibilities were focused on mechanical systems and engineering.

Zach Hood (Mechanical Engineering Student at University of Maryland)

Zach Hood

Mechanical Engineering Student at University of Maryland

2020-2021 Student Chapter Secretary
2019-2020 Competition Team Member

Zach Hood '20 is a Mechanical Engineering Student in the A. James Clark School of Engineering. He joined the chapter in 2019 and participated in the 2019-2020 MCAA Student Chapter Competition, where the UMD chapter advanced to the Final Four. Zach has participated in multiple internships with Clark Construction and plans to join the team as a Project Engineer following his graduation in December 2020.

Ahmed Seck (Mechanical Engineering Student at University of Maryland)

Ahmed Seck

Mechanical Engineering Student at University of Maryland

2020-2021 Student Chapter Treasurer
2019-2020 Competition Team Member

Ahmed Seck '21 is a Mechanical Engineering Student with a minor in Construction Management in the A. James Clark School of Engineering. He joined the chapter in 2019 and participated in the 2019-2020 MCAA Student Chapter Competition, where the UMD chapter advanced to the Final Four. Ahmed is interested in Construction and Project Management.

Talha Dasti (Mechanical Engineering Student at University of Maryland)

Talha Dasti

Mechanical Engineering Student at University of Maryland

2020-2021 Student Chapter Member
2019-2020 Competition Team Member

Talha Dasti '20 is a Mechanical Engineering Student in the A. James Clark School of Engineering. He joined the chapter in 2019 and participated in the 2019-2020 MCAA Student Chapter Competition, where the UMD chapter advanced to the Final Four. Following his graduation in December 2020, Talha hopes to secure a full-time position in a role focused on Project Management or Quality Control.

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Ke'Aja "KJ" Jefferson

Building Construction Student at Virginia Tech

2020-2021 Student Chapter President
2019-2020 Competition Team Member

KJ Kefferson '21 is a Building Construction Student in the Myers-Lawson School of Construction. She joined the chapter in 2019 and led the team in the 2019-2020 MCAA Student Chapter Competition. KJ participated in an internship with Kjellstrom & Lee, Inc. this past summer and plans to join the team following her graduation in May 2021. She hopes to apply and expand her MEP knowledge in her future role.

Garrett Gund (Building Construction Student at Virginia Tech)

Garrett Gund

Building Construction Student at Virginia Tech

2020-2021 Student Chapter Vice President
2019-2020 Competition Team Member

Garrett Gund '22 is a Building Construction Student in the Myers-Lawson School of Construction. He has been involved with the chapter since 2019 and participated in the 2019-2020 MCAA Student Chapter Competition. Garrett interned with Gizzard Homes & Buildings, LLC this past summer. He assisted in interior and exterior finish carpentry and aided in the coordination of opening a supply store.

Andrew Nguyen (Building Construction Student at Virginia Tech)

Andrew Nguyen

Building Construction Student at Virginia Tech

2020-2021 Student Chapter Secretary & Treasurer
2019-2020 Competition Team Member

Andrew Nguyen '21 is a Building Construction Student in the Myers-Lawson School of Construction. He joined the chapter in 2019 and helped lead the team in the 2019-2020 MCAA Student Chapter Competition. Andrew participated in an internship with W.E. Bowers this past summer. His internship focused on integrating Stratus technology to the W.E. Bowers' platform.