Nolan Gallo has been a member of the 49er STEM Leadership Institute for the past six years. He is an aspiring Aeronautical Engineer with a strong passion for aircraft, flight, and aerospace technology. Nolan enjoys building things with his hands and exploring how systems and machines work.
Beyond academics, Nolan is dedicated to serving his community. He has volunteered in a variety of youth programs, including teaching sustainability concepts to elementary school students and mentoring younger athletes through youth sports.

Nolan is also a committed three-sport athlete, participating in football, soccer, and baseball throughout all four years at Santa Clara High School, while also playing competitive club soccer for the past eight years. In addition to athletics and engineering, he has a strong interest in history and the United States military. One of Nolan’s long-term goals is to attend the United States Air Force Academy.

In his free time, Nolan enjoys playing video games and going on side quests with his friends.