About

I am a junior Mechanical Engineering student at NCA&T originally from Atlanta, GA. I am always volunteering and trying to find ways to invoke change amongst the community through my service. Which is why I tackle new opportunities like there is no tomorrow for example my current co-op with Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation. This experience alone has enabled me to professionally and personally develop, and gain knowledge on my career, aspirations, and self. I use this experience because even though I was away from campus I didn't let that shy me away from service, which is why I dedicated my weekends... [more]

Experience

Co-Membership Chair
National Society of Black Engineers - (Board Member)
May 2023 to May 2024
My role purpose is to inspire current students through our activities and events to increase membership and membership retention.

Fellowships

BRAVEN - 2022
Fellow
A fellowship that helped guide students towards their career goals. It was essentially a class that taught us how to specify our career goals and perfect our pitch in every aspect.

GivePulse Stats

Groups

  • Black Child Development Institute of Greensboro

  • NC A&T National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE)

  • Alpha Mu Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated

  • NCAT Society of Women Engineers

  • NC A&T American Society of Mechanical Engineers

  • North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University

    • Impacts

    YMCA Teen Achievers- Volunteer
    Backpack Beginnings Warehouse Volunteering
    Backpack Beginnings Warehouse Volunteering
    Backpack Beginnings Warehouse Volunteering

    This Impact is private

    This Impact is private

    This Impact is private

    Torriah Burns

    Torriah @ Your Health Our Hope

    I made a mistake with the title last time this is my correct submission. Outside of that I really enjoyed writing cards it gave me a sense of hope for myself!

    Gave 9.00 hours on 10/21/2022

    This Impact is private

    Torriah Burns

    Torriah @ Fall Career Fair

    Had such a great time setting up the gym and making sure the companies were catered to. I also had such a learning experience being able to speak with everyone before the event opened.

    Gave 3.00 hours on 09/14/2022