Nicholas VanZelst

Nicholas VanZelst is a senior aerospace engineering student at the University of Maryland, College Park, currently pursuing a Master of Science in Space Systems Engineering at Johns Hopkins Whiting School of Engineering. They have accumulated diverse experience as a Satellite Systems Engineer Senior at Lockheed Martin and have held roles at various organizations, including the Naval Surface Warfare Center and the Federal Aviation Administration. Throughout their career, Nicholas has developed strong technical, teamwork, leadership, and communication skills, demonstrating an ability to thrive in high-stress environments and meet deadlines.