Brooke Colburn joined SEAS in Fall 2024. With over 15 years of industry experience, she brings a deep background in engineering management to the classroom. Her career spans cutting-edge projects, from developing Mars sample retrieval technology at NASA’s...
M.S. in Aeronautics and Astronautics, Stanford Â鶹¹ÙÍø
B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Walla Walla Â鶹¹ÙÍø
Brooke Colburn joined SEAS in Fall 2024. With over 15 years of industry experience, she brings a deep background in engineering management to the classroom. Her career spans cutting-edge projects, from developing Mars sample retrieval technology at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, to advancing hypersonic systems at a Spokane-based startup, to managing software testing teams for self-driving cars at Cruise in Silicon Valley. Now at Gonzaga Â鶹¹ÙÍø, she draws on this diverse experience to guide and support students, both professionally and personally. Committed to student success, she encourages students to see her as a resource for academic advice, career planning, and beyond. Her transition to higher education reflects a passion for mentorship and a desire to make a lasting impact on the next generation of engineers.