Andres Marquez Santacruz

I am a proud graduate of Boston University’s College of Engineering, where I earned a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering with a concentration in Technology Innovation and a minor in Entrepreneurship and Innovation. Though early in my professional journey, I’ve already been described as “an impressive young man” and a highly accomplished individual. I’m honored to be a former NASA engineer, a published author, a polyglot, a startup enthusiast, and a model. I’ve developed cutting-edge prototypes—including brain-computer interface technology and sustainable product designs—and have future plans to pursue graduate degrees in business, engineering, anthropology, and design. My journey has not been easy. Once considered an “illegal alien,” I’ve faced obstacles that could have stopped me—but instead, they’ve become my fuel. I’m driven by an insatiable curiosity and a deep sense of purpose: to create a better world through innovation, empathy, and design. With every skill I’ve gained and every challenge I’ve overcome, I move closer to fulfilling that mission.