FLIGHT PATH

Leslie Nava

Aerospace Engineering student and Dean’s Scholar at Georgia Tech, driven by a mission to reimagine how we explore, fly, and connect. From leading communications for Southeast Analog’s space mission simulation to supporting flight and finance operations in the Georgia Tech Supersonics Club, I thrive at the intersection of engineering, leadership, and community impact. I’m passionate about building bold ideas, from rockets to outreach, that inspire others to dream beyond boundaries.

Core Systems

I’ve reached new heights, but I’m still climbing. With discipline and a growth mindset, I’m constantly redefining what success means to me. This journey is shaped by curiosity, innovation, and the impact I aim to leave behind.

Aerospace Engineering

Project Management

Entrepreneurship

Aviation

Community Outreach

Ongoing Engagements

Southeast Analog

Head of communications, leading strategic outreach and digital engagement to amplify and promote experiential learning in analog space missions.

GT Supersonics

Flight & Finance Ops Member: Supporting mission operations, analyzing flight documentation, and optimizing aerospace budgets

VIP M.A.R.S

Member for the Energy Team, researching triboelectric systems for scalable power generation and assist in systems integration for future Mars surface operations.

Horizons @ GT

Group Leader & STEM Tutor at Georgia Tech, mentoring K–12 students in STEM through hands-on learning while supporting program logistics to ensure operational excellence and outreach impact.

Bio-based Aircraft Research

Redefining aerosapce sustainability by engineering a drone using mycelium to replace synthetic components. In partnership with NASA Ames.

Mentor

Actively mentor students across various programs and backgrounds, supporting incoming Georgia Tech freshmen, guiding UNCF scholars, and fostering growth through outreach and leadership (Grand Challenges, AIAA, etc.)

You dare resist. Transform aspirations into realities by inspiring limitless possibilities, embrace growth over comparison, and choose to exist with purpose, not resistance.