Our Team
Founder & Managing Director
Hi everyone! My name is Patrick and I'm the founder of EcoAero! I have a big passion for aerospace engineering, which I’m looking forward to pursuing in college and my career. Why am I interested in this field? Well, that’s because I love planes and rockets - anything that flies! I also love sci-fi movies like Interstellar, Star Wars, and Dune. Ultimately, I believe that aerospace technologies will change the world and make Earth a better place for us. I have other interests as well, including photography/videography, traveling (fun fact: I’ve visited 43 nations around the world!), and artificial intelligence. I hope you enjoy your visit here at EcoAero, thank you!
Allie Smith
Editor
Hello! My name is Allie and everything that’s beyond the atmosphere has always been a great fascination of mine. I am overwhelmed to be a part of this team, helping to launch our ideas and produce a more sustainable future. However, while on earth, I have many other passions. I am a musician and competitive runner who loves writing and inventing. I cannot wait to use my skills to create a better world for the upcoming generation of America.
Taheem Johnson
Director of IT and Systems
Hi I'm Taheem!
Mateo Kelley
Writer
Hi I'm Mateo!
Amira Marcellus
Writer
Hello! I’m Amira, a writer for EcoAero. My passion lies in anything that moves – from cars and planes to spacecrafts. The idea of venturing beyond our Solar System and exploring the universe has always captivated me, and I firmly believe that the technologies we develop to explore the universe can also revolutionize and enhance life on Earth. In addition, I’m also enthusiastic about using technology to democratize access to education and learning, and this fits in nicely with EcoAero’s mission to share more about the aerospace industry with all, through our online platforms!
Sophie Hirabe
Writer
Hey all, I'm Sophie and I'm an avid fan of all things space travel and design-building, which is why I am aspiring a future in aerospace engineering - more specifically, I hope to one day pioneer the use of plasma propulsion in deep space missions! Other than space, I love to watch, play and live football. I also love the beach, having lived in Australia for most of my life. I hope that one day our work here at EcoAero will help pave a path for a better and sustainable future far beyond Earth!
Chehak Aggarwal
Partnership Manager
Hey Everyone! I’m Chehak, an Indian science student aiming to pursue aerospace engineering. My love for aerospace started in childhood, inspired by stories that talked about stars as places for the afterlife. As a kid, I promised myself that I would reach those stars one day. Now, this dream has grown into a true passion, even if the path is different than I first imagined. Apart from my academics, I have various interests! I love trying out new hobbies. I love sports (I am, in fact, a national level boxer), music, reading, and philanthropy. Also, I find AI incredibly fascinating, especially given its potential to shape our future.