Meet The Team
EWB-SFP EXECUTIVE COUNCIL
"I spent 5 years with the Cal Poly SLO EWB Student chapter. The project community and student community kept me wanting to continue to be involved in EWB. In my free time I play/watch a lot of soccer and enjoy hiking, gardening, cooking, and beer."
patrick lewis | President | Volunteer Coordinator
Member Since: 2017 Project Team: Kenya
Background: BS in Mechanical Engineering from SFSU. Currently a licensed mechanical PE designing infrastructure for San Francisco Public Works.
Lee Faraca | Vice President
Member Since: 2020 Project Team: Ethiopia
Background: Water/Wastewater Engineer at Lee + Ro, MS in Civil & Environmental Engineering from Cal Poly SLO, BS in Civil Engineering from Cal Poly SLO.
I enjoy sailing ( Berkeley yacht club member ), kayaking, travel road trip with my family.
I join EWB bc we can make a difference in this organization help others and thrive in the process
“In my spare time, I enjoy sailing, biking and working on my 125 year old house.”
Adriana de Urquiza | Secretary
Member Since: 2020 Project Team: Nicaragua / mentor of Kansas State University
Background: M.A. in Agribusiness/ PE Agricultural Engineer with 14+ years of experience in the Agribusiness industry and 5+ experience as an entrepreneur. Skilled in credit risk and environmental analysis, and adept at full-cycle business development and relationship management with diverse stakeholders. Volunteer +3 years with NCB_CLUSA and USAID with F2F (Farmer to farmer Project)
Bob Mathews | Treasurer
Member Since: 2019 Project Team: Fiji
Background: Retired Mechanical Engineer with over 35 years’ experience in Electric and Gas Utility Engineering and Operations Bob enjoys sailing, biking and working on his 125 year old house.
EWB was my first foray working with engineers 10 years ago, and I've loved it from day 1! Excited for another year with EWB-SFP.
Giving back to benefit people in need.
Larry Fan | Marketing
Member Since: 2011 Project Team: None (previously Haiti)
Background: BS in Economics at University of Pennsylvania; former EWB President at Penn and led water projects in Cameroon. Currently an investor/strategist at Google.
GREG WEISENFELD | Fundraising
Member Since: 2023 Project Team: Panama
Background: 35 years of experience in managing and engineering electronic and mechanical systems for wide variety of industries ranging from agriculture, automotive, aerospace, military, and consumer products. Greg enjoys sailing, motorcycle adventure riding and raising three amazing kids.
I am passionate about anything related to water. EWB is a great place to use my passion and improve the lives of the less privileged.
Roya Yousefelahiyeh | FundRaising
Member Since: 2018
Project Team: TBD
Background: Registered Civil Engineer in the state of CA. Water Resources Engineer at Black & Veatch.
MS in Civil/Environmental Engineering from North Carolina State University. BS in Chemical Engineering from Sharif University of Technology.
Diana Rodriguez| Student Outreach
Member Since: 2022 Project Team: TBD
Background: Chemical engineer working as a water and wastewater engineer for municipal clients.
Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from University of Puerto Mayagüez - 2009
Master of Science from University of California at Berkeley - 2012
EWB means giving my time and experience to the communities of need to help improve their quality of life!
Thanks for the opportunity to be part of this Great Organization!
Barbara Roberts | Events Coordinator
Member Since: 2006
Project Team: None
Background: As the owner and CEO of a local manufacturing company, I was an active mentor for engineering and business students at both Cal and Stanford. I am a past Treasurer, Project Manager, and Regional Lead for EWB-SFP. I have a BS in Business Administration from UC Berkeley.
Mike Cooper | CECorps
Member Since: 2009
Project Team: Nicaragua
Background: I received my BSCE from Stanford University in 1975became a PE in 1978. I have been employed by a number of firms in the Bay Area doing Land Development, Transportation and Flood Control design and providing Staff Augmentation to public agencies.
I became involved with EWB-SF CECorps projects in Butte County, Vallejo as QC Officer and Richmond Land as REIC.
Though I have no engineering experience, I hope to serve this chapter in what ways I can as tech coordinator. I look forward to using and developing my current skill sets in conjunction with the EWB team!
Willow Alber-Martin | Tech Coordinator
Member Since: 2022 Project Team: TBD
Background: BA in Molecular and Cellular Dev Bio from the University of Colorado, Boulder; attending University of Illinois, Chicago Fall 2022 for an MPH/MBA.
Project Team Managers
“In my leisure time, I enjoy reading, going to concerts, and trivia!”
“In my spare time, I enjoy sailing, biking and working on my 125 year old house.”
Victor Silva | Ecuador
Member Since: 2015
Background: B.S. Mechanical Engineering from USC, M.S. Mechanical Engineering - Energy Systems from Columbia University, ~3 years at Tesla. Going on 4 years at Bloom Energy as a Product Development Engineer.
Bob Mathews | Fiji
Member Since: 2019
Background: Retired Mechanical Engineer with over 35 years’ experience in Electric and Gas Utility Engineering and Operations Bob enjoys sailing, biking and working on his 125 year old house.
“I'm passionate about renewable energy and infrastructure development. EWB is a great outlet to make an impact and meet amazing volunteers!”
Patrick Lewis | Kenya
Member Since: 2017
Background: BS in Mechanical Engineering from SFSU. Currently a licensed mechanical PE designing infrastructure for San Francisco Public Works.
Pat Coyle | El Llanito
Member Since: 2005
Background: Registered Mechanical Professional Engineer. Retired from 32 year career as project engineer and program manager at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. Past Co-President of the West Coast Region; served on West Coast and Domestic TAC; and as ARC Team Leader. Co-Project Manager for Nicaragua Composting Toilets and El Llanito Water Supply Teams, International Community Programs (ICP) Reviewer (formerly TAC reviewer).
Elizabeth Dahlen| El Llanito
Member Since: 2011
Background: Doctoral Degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering; Licensed Professional Engineer.
Lee Faraca | Ethiopia
Member Since: 2020
Background: A former Cal Poly SLO EWB Nicaragua project member. The essence of civil engineering is to help society via infrastructure, and EWB offers the opportunity to do so
VICTOR J. VALERIO | PANAMA
Member Since: 2013
Background: B.S. in Civil Engineering & B.A. Political Science from SFSU. Currently an EIT performing inConstruction Management for San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency Engineer for 3 years.