Meet the Team
We have an amazing team of engineers from all different disciplines and grade levels. Together, we bring all types of skills and experiences to the table and have the ability to make a real difference through the projects we work on. Our different backgrounds allow for a unique advantage, and we cannot wait to see the outcomes we produce!
Kalina Scarbrough
President and Founder
Junior, Industrial Engineering
I am also minoring in Maintainability and Reliability. I am passionate about giving back to my community, and that is what this organization is all about. I have also been the Community Service Chair for Rotaract International, Secretary for IISE, Mentor and Ambassador in Society of Women Engineers, and Undergraduate Research Assistant. In my free time I love hang out with friends, going to the dog park with my rescue puppy, eating lots of food, and playing golf.
Michelle Claxton
Vice President
Junior, Biomedical Engineering
I chose my major because I like creating and witnessing innovations, especially in the medical field. I am the vice president of EWB this year, and I want to help grow this club along with the other cabinet members. Personally, I enjoy small get-togethers with friends where we hike, watch movies, or enjoy any other random activity we can think of. Professionally, I wish to pursue a Ph.D. focusing on pathology, biology, and biomedical engineering, so I can join the research community and create innovations of my own.
Darlene Filomena
Secretary
Junior, Biosystems Engineering
Outside of classes I am an undergrad researcher here at UTK, I am researching woody biomass logistics in the southeast United States. Some of my favorite things to do is organize things like my room or my computer, watching documentaries in Netflix especially about the royal families, and spending time with my dog.
Zach Medley
Treasurer
Junior, Chemical Engineering
I have a minor in Environmental Engineering. In my professional career, I would like to either go into the energy sector or work with renewable energy resources. I joined Engineers Without Borders because I want to use my professional skills to give back to the community. I also enjoy swimming and hiking.
Peter Cooper
Community Committee Chair
Junior, Chemical Engineering
I have a bio-molecular concentration and a minor in reliability and maintainability. I like to spend my free time outside hiking and kayaking in the Smokey Mountains. My favorite part of the fall is cheering on the VOLs in football and basketball. Also, check out my great dog (MO) pictured with me.
Arden Davis
Personal Committee Chair
Sophomore, Computer Science
Most of my time these days is spent trying to wrap my head around computer programming. I am hoping to study Neuroscience to learn more about the connection between computers and the mind. In my free time I like to crochet, sail, and grub with my friends.
Anh Nguyen
Community Committee Vice Chair
Junior, Chemical Engineering
I have bio-molecular concentration within chemical engineering. I have done a great amount of volunteer work at UT so with my current role, I’m willing to get more students involved with our fun community project as this is a great way for us to practice certain engineering skills to give back to the community. In addition, I’m passionate about cooking, especially with Vietnamese cuisine. I love sharing my Vietnamese food with my friends as part of showing them my culture
Jake Armiger
Personal Committee Vice Chair
Freshman, Computer Science
I am minoring in business administration. I like coding, but my passion is to make a meaningful change in the lives of others. In my free time I enjoy running, reading, and spending time with my friends!
Justin Willis
Membership Director
Junior, Biological Sciences
As a bio major, I have a concentration in Ecological and Evolutionary Biology. I am excited to bring new members into the the world of engineering to work with the community and fellow students. I love new adventures, travel, and the great outdoors.
Keegan Murray
Public Relations Director
Junior, Nuclear Engineering
I am from Richmond, VA, and am currently a junior majoring in Nuclear Engineering. I love to cook, hang out with friends (not during a pandemic), pet dogs, and cheer on the Vols!
Reagan Toll
Media Director
Junior, Mechanical Engineering
I am also minoring in Maintainability and Reliability. My professional goals is to aid others through my knowledge if engineering. I am also very involved with SWE as a mentor and Mechanical Engineering Ambassador. Some of my hobbies include cooking, baking, biking, being active, and cheering on VOLs basketball.
Jamie Pouncey
Fundraising Director
Junior, Biomedical Engineering
I am minoring in French and Francophone Studies. In addition to EWB, I am actively involved with the Society of Women Engineers and Pi Delta Phi French honor society. I am so excited to help grow EWB as an organization and give back to the community through our projects!
