Our Team
Bridging Education & Innovation
Angela Wang
Currently in her final year of high school in Bethesda, Maryland, Angela is excited to join the Bridges-Strong team this winter! Passionate about science and research, she plans to major in neuroscience or biology and hopes to pursue a future in neurology. Angela looks forward to applying her interests in science to help design thoughtful educational programs for underserved students. She also aims to strengthen her engineering foundation through creative and collaborative problem-solving.
Through her weekly volunteering and shadowing work at Sibley Memorial
Winter 2025 InternshipHospital, Angela has experience working with diverse populations and helping community members in need. These roles have also helped her build important communication skills and enabled her to work with individuals from many backgrounds.
In her free time, Angela enjoys reading, baking, and playing the flute, especially for performances at Sibley Hospital. She also currently works part-time at a bubble tea shop.
JOSÉ ORTIZ-FUENTES
Winter 2025 InternshipIs a senior at Tabb High School interested in pursuing a career in mechanical engineering. From a young age Jose has always been fascinated by mechanics. In school, Jose builds his foundation necessary to master mechanics by taking rigorous courses in mathematics and physics. Jose is passionate about designing efficient solutions, especially in sustainable technology and engineering innovation.
Outside of school, Jose serves as the Senior Patrol Leader at Troop 54 in Boy
Scouts. Through the BSA program, Jose has learned valuable leadership skills and has had the opportunity to work with people from diverse backgrounds. He is currently working toward earning the rank of Eagle Scout.
On weekends Jose can be found volunteering at his church, St. Kateri Tekakwitha, contributing to both the service ministry and youth program..