Alumni

Christine Roberts graduated from Michigan Tech in 1991 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering. She holds a Masters Certificate in Project Management from George Washington University, and earned her MBA in International Business from Kellstadt Graduate School of Business at DePaul University. Christine has also acquired certificates in Advanced Statistical Process Control and Six Sigma methodologies. . . .

Juan Dalla Rizza is President, Owner, and Principal Engineer of Dalla Rizza amp; Associates Consulting Engineers, Inc.  Juan started Dalla Rizza amp; Associates in 1982. The company is involved in large and small engineering projects including commercial, grounds-up construction, and tenant build-outs for many of the large office buildings in the area. They also offer fire protection, plumbing, mechanical and electrical . . .

Leslie Kilgore came to Michigan Tech in 1991 and earned a bachelor's in mechanical engineering in 1995. While a student, she received the Percy Julian Leadership Award. "Michigan Tech prepared me very well both technically and socially to manage through variable relationships and challenges," she said. Leslie went on to gain a master's in mechanical engineering from Purdue in 1996 and a master's of public administration . . .

Wendy received a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Michigan Tech in 1991. She is currently the President of Edgestone Consulting Inc., a firm she founded in 2002. Wendy is also a graduate of the FastTrac II Entrepreneurial Program from the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minnesota, and a business coach who completed the co-active coaching program through the Coaches Training Institute. Wendy . . .