WIAA

Amelia "Mia" Skeers, Co-Chair    

Mia is a senior aerospace engineering major from Southern California. She spent the past summer interning at the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Lab working on asteroid detection research. She is continuing this work at UMD in the Strategic Space Sensing Lab and is advised by Dr. Nguyen. She has valued her membership in WIAA since her freshman year and has been on the board as the Communications Officer for the past two years. Outside of WIAA, Mia is the secretary of the engineering honor society Tau Beta Pi and a member of the aerospace honor society Sigma Gamma Tau. In her free time, Mia enjoys knitting, spending time with her family and friends (and cats), and watching football and baseball.

Marissa Potts, Co-Chair    

Marissa is a senior aerospace engineering major from Bel Air, Maryland. She has been a member of WIAA since her first year and has previously held the position of Financial Officer. Marissa strives to bring inclusivity in the aerospace engineering field, and is concurrently involved in many other campus organizations. She is involved in the UMD chapter of American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, a member of the Sorority of Women Engineers, and in the professional sorority Alpha Omega Epsilon. Some of her other interests include hanging out with friends and going on adventures.

Sofia Asuncion, Advertising Officer   

Sofia is a fourth-year Aerospace Engineering student on the Astronautical track, originally from the Greater Philadelphia area. On campus, I'm involved with UMD Club Swim, Terrapin Rocket Team (Treasurer), Filipino Cultural Association, and Spring Color Guard. Outside of academics, I love exploring the arts (both creating and enjoying), watching Formula 1, and traveling with friends.

Kirti Rangaraj, Communications Officer   

Kirti is a junior aerospace engineering major on the space track at the University of Maryland. She has been a member of WIAA since her freshmen year, and is currently in her second term as part of the executive board. Kirti plans to help contribute to WIAA by sharing information about opportunities available across campus as the Communications Officer this year! Besides WIAA, she is also a part of the Terrapin Rocket Team, Terrapin Trails Club, AIAA and SWE. In her free time, she enjoys reading mystery novels, listening to RnB, and hiking outdoors!

Olivia Struble, Records Officer   

Olivia is a junior, Aerospace Engineering major and Planetary Science minor, and serves as WIAA's 2025-26 Records Officer. On campus, she is also involved in a Professional Environmental Fraternity, Greek Life, and the Society of Women Engineers. In her free time, she enjoys hanging out with her friends, going thrifting, reading, working out, and listening to music!

Alyssa Rubenstein, Financial Officer   

Alyssa is a junior aerospace engineering major with a minor in data science. This is her first year on the WIAA board, and she’s excited to help build a strong community of women in STEM. She also serves as secretary of Sigma Gamma Tau and as communications captain for club swimming. In her free time, Alyssa enjoys spending time with friends, baking and trying new recipes in the kitchen.

Isabella Schroeder, Undergraduate Liaison   

Isabella is a junior aerospace engineering major with a minor in robotics from Connecticut. She has been a part of WIAA since her freshman year, and enjoys planning events for the community. Outside of WIAA, Isabella is involved in the airbrake subteam on the Terrapin Rocket Team, and she is conducting research on advanced propulsion systems in APRL. In her free time, she enjoys riding horses and taking care of the herd at the campus farm.

Dolev Blander, Outreach Events Officer and Community Development Officer     

Dolev is a junior aerospace engineering major from Lexington, MA on the air track. She currently works at the Army Research Lab in Adelphi, MD, focusing on additive manufacturing for defense and sensor deployment. Dolev is passionate about aerospace materials and structural applications. She also is a member of Sigma Gamma Tau, the aerospace engineering honor society. In her free time, she enjoys crafting, reading, and spending time with family and friends.

Rachel Dorn, Mentorship Officer   

Rachel is a senior aerospace engineering student from Huntingtown, Maryland. She is involved in WIAA, AIAA, and the Maryland Equestrian Club. Some of Rachel’s interests include listening to music, going to concerts, stargazing, and spending time outside. Rachel is super excited to be your Mentorship Officer this year!