Our Team
Paige Sanders, President
Sophomore, Environmental Engineering
“Getting involved in EWB right away was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made, as it provided me with peer and professional mentors that have guided me through my college career. This organization has helped me to grow as an NDSU student by pushing me to constantly develop my leadership abilities and help build a stronger Bison community. I’m thankful for the opportunities EWB provides to constantly learn more about the engineering process and new cultures while serving alongside my best friends.“
Evelyn Castillo, Vice President
Sophomore, Mechanical Engineering
“EWB has enabled me to apply my engineering abilities to help those in need. Holding a leadership position on this team has taught me to be adaptable, and has given me the opportunity to collaborate with people who have different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives than I do.“
Rachel Anderson, Treasurer
Super Senior, Environmental Engineering
“I am starting my 6th year of school, as well as my 6th year with EWB. So, I can say with a lot of confidence that this organization has given me exponentially more knowledge and experience than I would ever be able to obtain in the classroom alone. EWB has given me endless opportunities to develop my technical knowledge, design skills, problem solving, communication, time management, and most importantly, my leadership skills - all while making real impacts to better the lives of people all over the world.”
Ben Hubbard, Secretary
Sophomore, Civil Engineering
“Joining EWB has given me real-world experience that is hard to reproduce in a classroom setting. I’ve learned to work with a team to accomplish a specific goal throughout the design process. I feel that being a part of this group gives me an advantage going forward in my career and I’m excited to keep learning.“
Mak Schilling, Structures Lead
Senior, Mechanical Engineering
“EWB has given me the opportunity to collaborate with my peers and get hands-on design experience. I enjoy the sense of community each meeting gives; it’s a great way to take a break from classes. Overall, EWB is a great way to get involved and learn more about the engineering world in a really rewarding way.“
Ryan Patterson, Outreach Lead
Sophomore, Civil Engineering
“Being involved in EWB has provided me with so many rewarding experiences. The unwavering support and mentorship of our experienced members and industry professionals provides invaluable guidance as we prepare ourselves to be future engineers. It’s inspiring to witness everyone’s shared passion for creating positive change in the world.“