Marco Ibarra
Welby
Summary
Undergraduate student with experience in peer mentoring, STEM education, and community leadership. Skilled in supporting underrepresented students, facilitating academic and enrichment programs, and working across diverse communities. Strong interests in STEM, civic engagement, and education-focused equity initiatives.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Calculus Instructor Assistant
Student Academic Success Center
Boulder
08.2025 - Current
- I work for the Student Academic Success Center at the University of Colorado Boulder, where we support underrepresented students in higher education.
- Working with an instructor has taught me the value of giving back to my community and how to lead in a STEM-related field.
- University of Colorado Boulder
Peer Mentor
Student Academic Success Center
Boulder
08.2025 - Current
- Supported underrepresented first-generation students in their transition to college through mentoring and group programming.
- Worked with others to facilitate academic and social sessions.
- Led and supported elementary STEM education programs with math mentoring and hands-on STEM activities.
- Worked closely with students from bilingual communities to build confidence, communication skills, and interest in STEM.
- University of Colorado Boulder
Student Coordinator
Center for Inclusion and Social Change
Boulder
01.2024 - Current
- Develop and facilitate workshops on equity, inclusion, and engagement. For departments and organizations.
- Design and manage social media content focused on outreach, education, and visibility for the department and team initiatives.
Civic Influencer Fellow
Rocky Mountain Partnership Cradle to Career
Denver
10.2024 - 07.2025
- Participated in a 9-month civic leadership fellowship focused on education and youth policy.
- Conducted community research through interviews and surveys to inform advocacy efforts.
- Collaborated with civic leaders and peers on local education funding and housing initiatives.
Co-Chair
La Raza Youth Leadership Program
Denver
09.2023 - 05.2024
- Led initiatives supporting communities in need, including organizing a basic needs drive benefiting 500 families.
- Coordinated fundraising events and built partnerships with local businesses.
- Worked closely with program supervisors to develop and learn community support systems.
Research
Frontiers of Science Institute
Greeley
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Conducted research on the use of electrocardiograms (ECGs) in emergency medical settings.
- Investigated patient positioning and filtering methods to improve ECG signal accuracy.
- Collaborated with graduate students and faculty mentors to present findings.
Education
Aerospace Engineering & Ethic Studies -
CU Boulder University
Boulder05-2028
General Studies -
Denver North High School
Denver05.2024
Skills
- Leadership development
- Community engagement
- Research methodology
- STEM education programming
- Workshop facilitation
- Data analysis
Awards
- Laguardia Scholarship, 2024-2025
- National Honor Society, 2020-2024
- Denver Scholar Foundation Finalist, 2024-Present
Languages
- English, Fluent
- Spanish, Basic
- C++, Computer programming
Projects Clubs
- Lations in STEM, Founder (High School), Passion for developing support systems for students of color who want to pursue STEM careers.
- Tau Psi Omega Inc., Boulder Multicultural Greek Council Fraternity, Spring 2025, Present
Timeline
Calculus Instructor Assistant
Student Academic Success Center
08.2025 - Current
Peer Mentor
Student Academic Success Center
08.2025 - Current
Civic Influencer Fellow
Rocky Mountain Partnership Cradle to Career
10.2024 - 07.2025
Student Coordinator
Center for Inclusion and Social Change
01.2024 - Current
Co-Chair
La Raza Youth Leadership Program
09.2023 - 05.2024
Research
Frontiers of Science Institute
05.2023 - 08.2023
Aerospace Engineering & Ethic Studies -
CU Boulder University
General Studies -
Denver North High School