Meet Our 2026 MC's!
Get to know the voices, personalities, and energy behind this year’s biggest moments
EMILY PAREDES
Emily Paredes is a fifth-year Electrical Engineering student with double minors in Green Engineering and Deaf Education. Currently an electrical engineering intern at M.O.R.E. Consulting Inc. focusing on power design. When she isn't analyzing power systems or collaborating with campus organizations like SOLES, IEEE, and SWE, she is connecting with students online as a digital content creator.
is a fourth-year Engineering Technology student specializing in Manufacturing Systems at San José State University, with a passion for research in manufacturability of medical devices and robotics. She is driven by curiosity and creativity, especially when engineering can improve people’s quality of life. She has previous research experience at Stanford University and industry experience as a Mechanical Engineer Intern at SirenOpt. As a McNair Scholar, she is on track to pursue graduate studies and continue exploring research in engineering. Beyond academics, she serves as President of SOLES and previously served on the CED team as Website Lead for Marketing. Through engineering and leadership, she is passionate about creating opportunities and empowering underrepresented students to see themselves as leaders and changemakers in STEM.
ARIADNA SANCHEZ HERNANDEZ