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Please enjoy our “Where Are They Now?” feature, highlighting IAFS alumni and the diverse paths they’ve taken since graduation. Each spotlight shares updates on career, accomplishments, and life after CU - offering our community a chance to celebrate and stay connected with fellow graduates. If you’d like to be featured in a future edition, we’d love to hear from you!

This month, we’re featuring who graduated in May 2025 with a B.A. in International Affairs, a B.A. in Computer Science, and a minor in Quantum Engineering. Sarah is now launching her career at —where global affairs meets aerospace engineering. Here’s what she had to say:

What are you up to now (role, organization, location)?����

I currently work as an Aerospace Software Apps Engineer for Blue Origin on their Engines team in the gorgeous city of Seattle, Washington!

How has your IAFS background shaped your path?

In the aerospace field, we are deeply connected with global issues. Political tensions shape our aerospace policies and international advances in aerospace and defense are always relevant to know. Our work as engineers and scientists touches not only the corners of space, but also the intersections of civil rights and war. My IAFS background greatly informed me of the greater global consequences of my work and always impressed my higherups with my knowledge and experience.

A recent accomplishment or moment you’re proud of?

Recently witnessed my entire company celebrate the launch of our reusable rocket engine aboard ! The biggest reusable Heavy Rocket to land successfully in human history!

One fun fact about life after CU?

After summitting the 14ers in Colorado, I'm setting my sights on climbing the tallest 14er here in Washington state next- Mt Rainier!