• Patti Grace Smith Fellow, Class of 2024

• Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Aerospace Engineering, ‘26

• Host Institution: Redwire

My name is Nichole Fajardo Orozco. This year, I am a sophomore studying Aerospace Engineering at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach. I consider myself to be an active member of the campus community. This year, I have taken on the roles of being an RA (Resident Advisor) and a TA (Teaching Assistant). I am grateful to have the opportunity to work both of these jobs as they have allowed me to immerse myself within the campus community. From hosting events for residents as an RA and helping out in the lab as a TA, I have been exposed to working alongside fellow students and contributing to collaborative team environments. I am passionate about STEM and innovative technologies that will advance the aerospace industry. I am thrilled to be a part of the Patti Grace Smith Fellowship Class of 2024 and I am looking forward to doing my internship with Redwire this summer!