STUDENT LEADERSHIP

Alberto Lintao

President

Alberto Lintao, a proud Sidizen, is a junior studying Mechanical Engineering and Art. He previously served as Eclipse’s Structures Lead and Public Affairs Officer during the 2025–26 school year. He is excited to lead Eclipse as President, work alongside an incredible officer board, and help take the team to new heights. This past summer, Alberto interned with Unified Industries Incorporated - now a proud Eclipse sponsor - where he gained experience in test engineering and quality assurance. Outside of Eclipse, he can usually be found turning his bedroom into a makeshift art studio, biking around Houston, or losing at board games.

Drew Chichester

Chief Engineer

Drew Chichester is a junior studying Mechanical Engineering from Montclair, New Jersey, and a member of Duncan College. Before becoming Chief Engineer, he served as Engine Support Co-Lead, primarily working on the ground systems used to test and operate Eclipse’s hybrid and liquid engines. This past summer, he interned at Top Grain Technologies in Houston, where he gained experience in design engineering and thermal analysis. This year, Drew is excited to lead Eclipse’s technical efforts, strengthen collaboration across subteams, and help bring the team’s ambitious projects to life. Outside of Eclipse, he enjoys hiking, mountain biking, and is an avid surfer.

Tasia Sedunova

Aerodynamics Lead

Tasia is a junior from Boston studying Mechanical Engineering and minoring in Engineering Design and English. She’s excited to be working as the Aerodynamics Lead this year, furthering the spaceshot rocket through implementation of a subminimum diameter. In her free time, Tasia likes biking, swimming, chairing RMUN, and beating her friends in board games!

Hanyang Chen

Avionics Lead

Hanyang Chen is a junior from Macau studying Electrical and Computer Engineering. He was previously the Flight Computer team lead in the 2025-2026 school year and was a member of the Payload Electronics and Flight Control subteams. This year, he is excited to serve Eclipse as the Avionics Division lead, working with a great group of sub team leads to continue designing and improving our Flight Computer, Active Fin Stabilization, and Mission Control systems. This past summer, he interned at ASML in Equipment Data Analysis/AI, gaining insight into cutting-edge systems requiring high reliability. In his free time Hanyang enjoys windsurfing, hiking, and watching movies.

Peyton Bowers

Propulsion Lead

Peyton Bowers is a junior studying Mechanical engineering. He previously served as lead of Proxima, Eclipse's retired hybrid test engine. He is very excited to lead the propulsion division into a new era of liquid rocketry! Outside of Eclipse you can find Peyton go karting or playing basketball.

Annie Villa

Chief Financial Officer

Annie Villa, a native Houstonian, is a sophomore studying Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering and Finance. She is the CFO of Eclipse and was previously a member of the chemicals sub team. She is looking forward to supporting Eclipse’s technical sub teams and helping launch Eclipse into another successful year. Outside of Eclipse, Annie enjoys running, biking, and spending time with her dog, Chap.

Edward Zheng

Co Chief Safety Officer

Edward, originally from Honolulu, Hawaii, is a junior at Baker College studying Mechanical Engineering. He co-led the composites subteam during the 2025–26 academic year, working on composite airframes for Aurora and Helios. This past summer, he interned at the Hawaii Space Flight Laboratory Lab, gaining experience with small satellite and ground station design. Edward looks forward to supporting the Eclipse's upcoming projects as joint Chief Safety Officer. Outside of Eclipse, Edward enjoys basketball, the beach, and books.

Maria Elahi

Co Chief Safety Officer

Gayla Gao

Co Public Affairs Officer

Megan Mertz

Co Public Affairs Officer

Megan is originally from North Dakota and is currently a sophomore majoring in Mechanical engineering and minoring in engineering design. She is excited to serve as one of the co-public affairs officers this year as well as the Airframe and Simulations sub team lead. Outside of Eclipse, Megan enjoys outdoor activities like running, tennis, and pickleball and exploring the Houston food scene.

Owen Button

Co Public Affairs Officer

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