Gilberto Esquer

About Gilberto Esquer

I’m a third-year Mechanical Engineering student at the University of San Diego with a strong interest in automotive design, materials science, and manufacturing systems. My experience spans CAD modeling, thermodynamics, and mechanical design, supported by hands-on work in a High-Performance Off-Road Engineering Project focused on optimizing vehicle performance through engine tuning, suspension calibration, and vehicle dynamics.Outside the machine shop, I serve as the Founding President of La Unidad Latina, Lambda Upsilon Lambda Fraternity, Inc. at USD, leading initiatives that promote Latino leadership and representation in STEM.I’m passionate about building a career in the automotive industry, where I can apply my technical skills, creativity, and leadership to drive innovation, performance, and sustainability.

Experience

1. President & Founder

   La Unidad Latina, Lambda Upsilon Lambda Fraternity, Inc

   Jan 2024 — Present · San Diego, CA, US

   As the Founding President of La Unidad Latina, Lambda Upsilon Lambda Fraternity, Inc. at the University of San Diego, I spearheaded the establishment of the university’s first Latino fraternity, transforming a vision into a recognized organization that empowers Latinx students through leadership, brotherhood, and community engagement. This journey required strategic planning, resilience, and collaboration with both campus administrators and student leaders to build a sustainable foundation for growth and impact.Key Contributions-Founded and led the chapter’s establishment, overseeing recognition through USD’s Associated Student Government and drafting the constitution and bylaws-Led recruitment efforts by organizing interest meetings, managing outreach, and promoting events through strategic social media campaigns and digital content to strengthen visibility and engagement-Developed and maintained operational systems, including Google Calendar invites, structured meeting agendas, attendance tracking, and project management tools to streamline communication and accountability-Moderated and facilitated weekly chapter meetings, ensuring effective discussion, clear decision-making, and active member participation-Coordinated with university administrators to align chapter operations with USD’s Fraternity & Sorority Life policies, event protocols, and risk management guidelines-Directed chapter initiatives focused on leadership development, professional growth, and academic support among members-Organized and led fundraising campaigns, securing financial support to sustain events, community service projects, and future programming-Established a foundation of mentorship and inclusion, ensuring that La Unidad Latina remains a lasting, empowering space for Latinx students and future leaders at USD.

Education

• Shiley-Marcos School of Engineering

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Mechanical Engineering

• Cathedral Catholic High School

  High School Diploma