Amelia Martinez joined the STEMarts Ambassador and Apprenticeship Program in 2022 as a freshman, diving headfirst into the STEAM youth Leadership Program with passion and commitment. In 2025, she was named a LANL Scholar—one of the most prestigious STEM awards in New Mexico—and graduated as her high school’s Valedictorian.
Amelia is now pursuing a future in civil engineering, inspired by her hands-on internship at a local engineering firm, where she taught herself AutoCAD Civil 3D. Her leadership extends beyond academics: she served as president of the National Honor Society, participated in the Social Justice and Diversity Club, and volunteers with the NM Acequia Association to deepen her understanding of water issues in Northern New Mexico.
Amelia’s story is a powerful testament to how early mentorship, hands-on learning, and interdisciplinary exploration through STEAM initiatives can empower youth to become leaders and change makers. Her success inspires us—and future alumni—to imagine what’s possible when art, science, and technology come together to shape the future.