Meet the Leaders
About Us
Sara Brown '24
CO-PRESIDENT
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Engineering Major
Entrepreneurship Minor
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Why am I in ECD?
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"to get to know other engineering majors at W&L and to gain experience through working on projects"
Michael Mercer '24
CO-PRESIDENT
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Engineering Major
Classics Minor
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Thomas Leggett '25
LOCAL PROJECTS CHAIR
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Engineering Major
Chinese Minor
Why ECD?
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"ECD introduces the skills, instincts, and tools required for real-world problem solving. It's pretty much like being part of a capstone project team, every year!"
Jack Sorenson '25
TREASURER
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Business and Computer Science Double Major
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Juyoung (JY) Kim '26
MEDIA CHAIR
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Economics Major
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Favorite part about ECD?
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"Applying our in-class knowledge to real world projects!"
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Callie Garst '21
FUNDRAISING CHAIR
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Mathematics Major
Computer Science Minor
Why am I in ECD?
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"My first project with the ECD was our annual trip to Belize to build a bio sand water filter for a local church. The week was amazing and I began to appreciate the way t
Jon Erickson (Associate Professor)
FACULTY ADVISOR
What do I enjoy most about working with the ECD club?
"I am so fortunate to work with such an energetic, creative, and dedicated group of students! Like them, I am passionate about utilizing our knowledge and resources to make a positive and sustainable impact locally and internationally."