The officers of AIAA-UH are elected by the members of the organization and are committed to increasing the presence of aerospace engineering on UH campus. Below are the officers elected for the 2026-2027 term.
Emma Pitrof
President
Emma (she/her) is a senior in mechanical engineering with a minor in leadership studies. She is interested in pursuing a career in health and human performance in space. Emma joined AIAA-UH in 2024 as a Space City – Aeronautics subteam lead for Automation and Controls, but then shifted to be a structures lead in 2025.
Nathan Muschinske
Vice President
Nathan (he/him) is currently a junior in electrical engineering, concentrating in embedded systems and is enrolled in the Accelerated Masters Program. He started off in Space City Aeronautics avionics subteam.
Shane Abbott
Treasurer
Shane (he/him) is a Junior in Mechanical Engineering and joined AIAA-UH in 2024. He has interests in hobby rocketry and amateur radio, among other subjects. He now commits his time to running the finances of the organization and looks forward to furthering his own passions in radio and rocketry in his free time.
Renee Rodriguez
Professional Development Coordinator
Renee (she/her) is a mechanical engineering student who brings +10 years of professional experience to her engineering education. Her interests center around space exploration and the development of hardware for extreme environments. As Professional Development Coordinator, Renee enjoys connecting students with engineers, opportunities, and resources that help us prepare for careers in aerospace.
Víctor Jimenez
PR Coordinator
Victor (he/him)
Rafiah Tajudeen
Webmaster
Rafiah (she/they) is a junior Electrical Engineering student concentrating in Signals, Communications, and Controls. They’ve been a member of AIAA SCA Avionics and HAM Radio since 2024.
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