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

Gabriela Guerrero

VP of Downtown Affairs

Hometown: Port Isabel, TX

Major: Interior Design

What are you excited about this year? I’m really excited to dive deeper into the design community! Learning new things, connecting with creative minds, and growing both personally and professionally. I can’t wait to share what I learn with my classmates, build new memories, and create meaningful experiences that push me to become a better designer.

Fun fact: I recently bought a camera and have been obsessed with exploring photography! Playing with light, color, and movement feels like designing through a different lens. When I’m not designing, you’ll find me behind my camera experimenting with creative shots!

Robert Everts

VP of Finances

Hometown: San Antonio, TX

Major: Civil Engineering

What are you excited about this year? I am excited about being able to serve on the Executive board with this wonderful council.

Fun fact: I have stood face to face with a wild bear.

Joshua Bastida

Freshman Representative

Hometown: Zacatecas, Mexico

Major: Mechanical Engineering

What are you excited about this year? I'm excited to engage with students and contribute to the excellence of the Klesse College community.

Fun fact: I love collecting vinyl records!

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!

Jayden Correa

Junior Representative

Hometown: San Antonio, TX

Major: Civil Engineering

What are you excited about this year? I’m excited to get involved and make the most of my position by voicing student concerns and helping create positive changes for our class.

Fun fact: I have almost every farm animal you can think of besides a dog.

Julian Arrieta

Senior Representative

Hometown: Houston, TX

Major: Mechanical Engineering

What are you excited about this year? I'm really excited to take everything I've learned in college to become the best version of myself! I'm doing this in my role as senior representative, in my senior project with Sandia National Labs, in my independent study, in extracurriculars like Latin Dance Society, in my personal life with fitness, cooking, music. It feels like everything is really coming together!

Fun fact: 我目前正在学习中文—谢谢陆老师! (I am currently learning Chinese—thank you, Professor Lu!)

Jesus Mendoza-Castruita

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.

Evelyn Ortega

Architecture Representative

Hometown: Dallas, TX

Major: Architecture

What are you excited about this year? I look forward to connecting with students to be able to offer opportunities that will help them excel throughout their college journey and their career. I also want to grow as leader and build skills I will be able to carry throughout my professional life.

Fun fact: I have played flute, guitar and piano throughout my life yet I prefer dancing or activities that will keep me active and outside!

Leah Alvarado

BME Representative

Hometown: San Antonio, TX

Major: Biomedical Engineering

What are you excited about this year? I am excited to listen to everyone and help host events to show how amazing Klesse is!

Fun fact: I love to crochet and play animal crossing.

Jorge Vanegas

Chemical Engineering Representative

Hometown: Barranquilla, Colombia

Major: Chemical Engineering

What are you excited about this year? I am looking forward to hosting incredible events for all engineering students!

Fun fact: I spent this past summer studying abroad in Germany and travelling across Europe!

Daniela Gaytan

President

Hometown: Laredo, TX

What are you excited about this year? I'm really excited to continue growing in KSAC this year, while also helping the council members and kleese students grow!

Fun fact: I love shoes

Anthony Roller

Industrial and Systems Representative

Hometown: Schterz, TX

Major: Industrial and Systems Engineering

What are you excited about this year? I'm most excited for the events with this new major.

Fun fact: I fly FPV drones.

Francisco Ibarra Gutierrez

Construction Science and Management Representative

Hometown: McAllen, TX

Major: Construction Science Management

What are you excited about this year? To increase student engagement in events, classes, and jobs for students.

Fun fact: A fun fact about me is that I have started getting into skydiving!

Benicio Gonzales

Electrical Engineering Representative

Hometown: Melissa, TX

Major: Electrical Engineering

What are you excited about this year? I'm excited about growing my technical skills with my friends and meeting new people!

Fun fact: I love to document things. I have a collection of photo albums and journals I've been keeping up with for a while now.

Dustin Montanez

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!

Arelene Ubiles

Interior Design Representative

Hometown: Yelm, Washington

Major: Interior Design

What are you excited about this year? My semester abroad in Urbino, Italy and graduating!

Fun fact: I used to live in Hawaii!