Klesse Student Advisory Council (KSAC)

Sophia Nilssen

VP of Events

Hometown: Galveston, TX

What are you excited about this year? Being more involved with Klesse College & UTSA this year!

Fun fact: I spent 5 days camping from Houston to Las Vegas, NV, and another 5 days camping from Las Vegas to Houston. I stayed in Abilene State Park, TX; Bottomless Lakes State Park, NM; City of Rocks State Park, NM; Lyman Lake State Park, AZ; Valley of Fire State Park, NV; Watson Lake Park, AZ; Elephant Butte Lake State Park, NM; Big Bend National Park, TX, Guadalupe River State Park, TX; McKinney Falls State Park, TX.

Marabelle Danticat

VP of RSO

Hometown: Richmond, Tx

What are you excited about this year? I'm very excited to connect and engage with the KLESSE community this year! I'm looking forward to meeting everyone at the different events, getting more involved, and being able to support and connect with my fellow engineers.
I can't wait to see what we can accomplish together!

Fun fact: One of my random talents is that I'm weirdly good at rock climbing.

Kayla Sillas-Trevino

VP of Marketing and Communications

Hometown: Austin, TX

What are you excited about this year? This year I'm excited to move into my upper-level courses and take part in community engagement events to make more connections within KCEID.

Fun fact: I love staying active, so this summer I decided to take up bouldering!

VP of Community Engagement

VP of Community Engagement

Anthony Roller

VP of Finances

Hometown: San Antonio, Tx

What are you excited about this year? I’m really excited to grow as a leader and be part of making a positive impact in the Klesse community. In my role as Director of Finance, I’m looking forward to helping make sure we have the resources to bring our ideas to life, while also learning more about budgeting, teamwork, and leadership. Most of all, I’m excited to work with the KSAC team and create experiences that students will remember.

Fun fact: I have 3 sets of parents 

VP of Downtown Affairs

VP of Downtown Affairs

Freshman Representative

Freshman Representative

Sophomore Representative

Sophomore Representative

Laura Escobar

Junior Representative

Hometown: Del Rio, Tx

What are you excited about this year? To meet more people outside my own major and hopefully make an impact on my community!

Fun fact: I did Colorguard and was a highschool Colorguard instructor for 2 years.

Senior Representative

Senior Representative

Kendal Trevino

Transfer Representative

Hometown: San Antonio, TX

Major: Mechanical Engineering

What are you excited about this year? I’m most excited about growing as a leader, and taking on new challenges that help me get closer to my goals this year.

Fun fact: I tutor college students at a state prison.

Liliana Reza Marquez

Architecture Representative

Hometown: El Paso, Tx

What are you excited about this year? I’m excited to meet new people, connect with more students, and spread the word about Klesse so more students can get involved. I’m also really excited for my semester studying abroad in Urbino, Italy! 

Fun fact: I studied abroad in South Korea!

Jessica Malakhova

BME Representative

Hometown: San Antonio, TX

What are you excited about this year? I am excited to connect more with the Klesse Engineering community and help foster a strong, supportive community for everyone!

Fun fact: I can speak, read, and write in Russian fluently!

Edgar Mandujano

Chemical Engineering Representative

Hometown: Schulenburg, TX

What are you excited about this year? I’m very excited to meet a bunch of new people, and trying my best to help around whenever possible!

Fun fact: I play drum set as a hobby and I am an RA as well!

Civil Engineering Representative

Civil Engineering Representative

Emily Solis

Industrial and Systems Engineering Representative

Hometown: Bay City, TX

What are you excited about this year? Having the best year possible as a part of KSAC and meeting new people!

Fun fact: I like to crochet!

Micah Ingram

Construction Science and Management Representative

Hometown: San Antonio, Tx

What are you excited about this year? I am excited to help turn student ideas into meaningful opportunities this year. I look forward to strengthening connections among KCEID students, faculty, alumni, and industry professionals while creating more opportunities for collaboration, professional development, service, and hands-on experience.

Fun fact: I am originally from Indianapolis, and outside of construction, I enjoy researching history and turning what I learn into videos.

Patrick Ozorio-Brace

Electrical Engineering Representative

Hometown: Katy, Tx

What are you excited about this year? I'm excited to meet everyone and have a rowdy year!

Fun fact: I have been to Antarctica.

Pooja Kulkarni

Mechanical Engineering Representative

Hometown: New Braunfels, Texas

Major: Mechanical Engineering

What are you excited about this year? As a senior, I’m excited to graduate and see what the future holds for my career!

Fun fact: I was part of the first engineering cohort from the Klesse College to study abroad in Japan!

Interior Design Representative

Interior Design Representative