Juno Padilla is a Denver native and a 2020 magna cum laude graduate of the Colorado School of Mines, where he studied Mechanical Engineering with a minor in Public Affairs. As the first in his family to graduate college, he chose to give back by spending two years in Momostenango, Guatemala with First Things Foundation, partnering with local leaders to support community-driven projects and build lasting relationships.
He now works as a Systems Engineer at Lockheed Martin, contributing to NASA’s Orion mission to return humans to the moon. He is committed to continued growth and using his skills to create meaningful impact in his community and beyond.