Paola Romero is a Mechanical Engineering student at MIT, slated to graduate in 2027, and a Gates Scholar from Cohort VI. Her academic and professional interests are centered on product design and medical devices, with a goal to apply her skills to improve people's safety, comfort, and quality of life.
Romero has gained practical experience through several internships, including a role as a Mechanical Engineer Intern at Lexington Medical, Inc.