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Diana Hernandez
Education:
Eagle Ridge Academy|Brighton, CO|Graduation 2023

● Relevant Coursework: Physics, Algebra 2, Robotics, College Environmental Science: Natural Disasters,
College Science to Society, College American Government, Economics
University of Colorado Boulder|Boulder, CO| Graduation May 2027
● Major: Aerospace Engineering with a minor in Space
● Relevant Coursework: Physics, Calculus 1, Introduction to Rocket Engineering, Pathway to Space,
Materials Science, Aerospace Coding and Applications, Introduction to Astronomy and Exploration, Air
Force ROTC Heritage and Values I, Intro to Humans in Aviation
EXPERIENCE:
Public Works Intern|June 2022-August 2022
● Learn what goes into civil engineering and build skills in communication, problem solving, maintain file
space, convert forms, receipts, and reports into electronic format.
● Remain open to learning new technologies and using specialized equipment and software for research on
two grant applications.
● Got the opportunity to write a TIP grant application for a street expanding project and build skills on grant
writing.
● Created a visual punch list for new development that did not conform to contract specifications.
● Research means and methods, market products, and industry initiatives.
Leadership & Activities:
United States Air Force ROTC|Detachment 105, Boulder|August 2023-Present|
● Cadet in Air Force ROTC
● Officer in training
● Led and directed a group of 16 cadets in a group leadership preparatory with minimal planning time.

HeroX NASA Lunar Loo Challenge Challenge|Summer-Fall 2020

● Participated with other students across the world to design a toilet that can function on the Moon
● Gain knowledge and skills on Function in both microgravity and lunar gravity
● Design a way to transfer collected waste to storage and/or provide for external vehicle disposal in space

Brighton Youth Commission| Brighton, CO|June 2019-July 2023

● Serve as a commissioner and chair for the organization, collect/make documents, write down notes, plan
events for youth within the city and manage bi weekly meetings every month
● Volunteer at city events and organizations to record over 120 hours of community service
● Work closely with City Council members to study and investigate matters impacting youth in the City of
Brighton
 ● Work on projects such as SPEAK WEEK to spread Sucidide Prevention Education awareness and mental
health to schools and public
● Have knowledge of how grants are provided and what is needed to receive one
Historic Preservation Commission|Brighton, CO|January 2021-May 2023
● Sit on the board as a youth representative; designate, preserve, protect, enhance, and perpetuate sites,
structures, objects, and districts of the City; foster civic pride in the beauty of the past
● Promote the commission by presenting to the Brighton Youth Commission events that are held
● Study land sites and maps of Brighton, CO
● Attend meetings once a month
Skills and Interest:
● Languages: Bilingual Spanish and English
● Technical Skills: Google Sheets Docs, Microsoft Excel, Google Drive
● Interest: Aerospace engineering, NASA challenges, space exploration, Air Force, City of Brighton Council
team, helping the community
● Thoughtful to those around the workplace
● Easily adapts to new and changing duties