Santana

Padilla

An Assistive Technologist with a passion for accessibility, education, and community empowerment. As a dedicated advocate for inclusive learning environments, they specialize in training students in assistive technologies such as Genio, Kurzweil 3000, and HelperBird. Their interdisciplinary background spans engineering, biology, chemistry, physics, and mathematics, enriched by leadership roles in NASA Space Grant DemoSat, RockSat-X, Robotics, and Astrobiology research projects. With hands-on experience in both educational and clinical settings, they bring a unique blend of technical proficiency, creativity, and compassion to their work. Outside of ACC, they are deeply involved in community mutual aid and are committed to fostering equity through both grassroots action and institutional support.