ISRAEL TORRES

Israel Torres was born and raised in Wichita, Kansas, and grew up alongside his older brother, Jassiel, under the guidance of their parents, Jose Luis and Esmeralda.

Israel is currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering at Wichita State University, where he is an active member of the Student Ambassador Society. As an ambassador, he represents the university with leadership, integrity, and a passion for connecting with prospective students. Israel currently serves as the Treasurer for Engineers Without Borders at Wichita State, who are planning the construction of a water management system in Bolivia. Finally, he founded the Omega Delta Phi Colony at Wichita State and now serves as President.

Israel has been honing his skills and gaining valuable industry experience at Textron Aviation as a College Co-Op in Aftermarket Modifications, and as a summer intern at GE Aerospace.

Beyond academics and work, Israel is deeply committed to giving back to his community. He volunteers as a literacy and mathematics tutor for elementary and middle school students through the League 42 Foundation and co-leads the Read Like a Royal Program at Pleasant Valley Middle School. Additionally, he has presented lessons in Financial Literacy to students at Ortiz Elementary School through Junior Achievement. These efforts allow him to inspire students to strive for academic excellence and unlock their full potential.

In his free time, Israel enjoys rebuilding trucks with his father and brother, a hobby that strengthens their bond and fuels his passion for engineering.

Israel’s ultimate goal is to inspire others to seize opportunities and contribute to advancing the next generation of leaders. Being part of the foundation has solidified his commitment to lifelong learning—a principle he embodies as he balances academics, work, and community service.