ACE Mentor Program of Greater Philadelphia

Congratulations to Tucker Ruch, a 2026 ACE Scholarship recipient!

Tucker, a senior at Upper Perkiomen High School, will attend Lebanon Valley College to study Business while continuing his football career. Through ACE, he gained valuable insight into real-world engineering and career pathways.

“ACE Mentorship has helped me learn what it is like to understand real life concepts, especially within the lines of what career I plan to pursue in the future.”

We are proud to celebrate Tucker and all that lies ahead for him.

Congratulations to Julia Ross, recipient of the GBCA Scholarship!

Julia, a senior at Pottsgrove High School, will attend Drexel University to study Architecture. Through ACE and additional design experiences, she discovered a passion for creating thoughtful spaces that connect design, structure, and community.

“Through ACE, I learned how many different roles are involved in the design and construction process and how those roles work together.”

We are proud to celebrate Julia and all that lies ahead for her future in architecture.

Congratulations to Isaiah McCall, a 2026 ACE Scholarship recipient!

Isaiah, a student at George Washington Carver High School of Engineering & Science, will attend Temple University to study Mechanical Engineering. His dream is to one day work in aerospace engineering for NASA or the Jet Propulsion Laboratory.

“ACE has inspired me to continue to pursue my Engineering education in the hopes I can make the world a better place.”

We are incredibly proud of Isaiah and excited to see where his future leads.

Congratulations to Nicholas Cressman, a 2026 ACE Scholarship recipient!

Nicholas, a student at Upper Perkiomen High School, will attend Drexel University to study Mechanical Engineering. Through ACE and his co-op experiences, he has continued building a strong foundation for his future career in engineering.

“ACE reinforced my choice in being an engineer with exploring how many disciplines you can be in and what you can do.”

We are proud to celebrate Nicholas and all that lies ahead for him.

Congratulations to Albin Saliaj, recipient of the Michael & Marybeth Beck Scholarship!

Albin, a student at G.W. Carver High School of Engineering and Science, will attend Drexel University to study Architectural Engineering. Through ACE, he discovered the impact engineering and design can have on the way people live and connect.

“ACE didn’t just show me what engineering is, it showed me the kind of impact I want to have.”

We are proud to celebrate Albin and cannot wait to see the incredible projects and ideas he brings to life in the future.

Congratulations to Amaya Henderson, recipient of the Lorraine & Bernon Chamberlin Scholarship!

Amaya, a graduating senior from String Theory School of Performing Arts, will attend Kean University to study Architecture. She hopes to one day inspire future generations of young women to pursue careers in design.

“Architecture, a field of wonder and freedom. Not only have my mentors helped nurture this fascination, but have also helped me see the beauty in so many other careers in the design industry.”

We are proud to celebrate Amaya and all that lies ahead for her future.

Congratulations to Kadidja Traore, a 2026 ACE Scholarship recipient!

Kadidja, a graduating senior from Philadelphia Electrical Technology Charter School, will attend Thomas Jefferson University to study Construction Management. As a first-generation college student, she is already paving the way toward an inspiring future in the construction industry.

“ACE gave me hands-on experience that brought me closer to understanding my future in construction and motivated me to keep pushing toward my goals.”

We are so proud of Kadidja and cannot wait to see all she accomplishes.
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Congratulations to Maya Boyer Mayes, recipient of the $10,000 Gilbane Scholarship!

A senior at West Catholic Preparatory High School, Maya plans to pursue architecture and hopes to one day start her own business in the field. Through ACE, she discovered a passion for hands-on learning, collaboration, and mentorship while gaining valuable insight into the design and construction industry.

“ACE Mentor program is a lot of fun. I enjoyed our group projects, getting hands-on experience and learning from the best.”

We are so proud of Maya and excited to see where her future in architecture takes her!
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Congratulations to Jael Alicea, recipient of the $10,000 O’Donnell & Naccarato Scholarship!

Jael, a student at Upper Perkiomen High School, will attend Susquehanna University to study Agricultural and Environmental Engineering. His passion for sustainability, innovation, and community impact reflects the spirit of ACE and the future of the A/E/C industry.

“The ACE Program has expanded my understanding of engineering by giving real-world exposure to how ideas are applied to solve practical challenges.”

We are incredibly proud of Jael and look forward to seeing the impact he will make in the future.