About Us
Since 2006, Cal Poly Amusement Park Engineers and Designers (CAPED) has been a multidisciplinary club dedicated to helping students appreciate, learn about, and connect with the themed entertainment industry. We host industry speaker events, attend professional conferences, and organize a multitude of hands-on projects. Our club is open to students of all disciplines to share their passion, knowledge, and experiences with one another.
2025-26 Officer Board
President
Jake Schuman
Vice President
Erin Maxwell
Secretary
Fredy Herrarte
Treasurer
Saksham Giri
Marketing & Media Director
Dalia Muqaddam
Project Manager
Cody Warren
Community Engagement Director
Madelyn Kelly
Club Advisor
Professor Melinda Keller
2025-26 Project Leadership
REC Project Lead
Raegan Fordemwalt
REC Controls Lead
Oliver Wallace
REC Mechanical Lead
Taylor Smith
REC Mechanical Lead
Chase Stafford
REC Design Assurance Lead
Fredy Herrarte
REC Theming Lead
Dre Ramos
Parkitecture Lead
Emma Briceño
Dreamscape Lead
Kaelyn Metcalf
Dreamscape Lead
James Wifall
INNOVENTIONS Committee
Veronica Baralt