Annabeth Parker is a second semester junior in Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISE) from Kingsport, TN. She loves how ISE combines engineering, business, and logistics to make systems, throughout all aspects of life, more efficient. Annabeth is the secretary for IISE, which consists of social outreach; she also works closely with the department on first-year engagement due to ISE being one of the smaller departments on UTK’s campus. In spring 2023, Annabeth worked at a co-op with general contractors Brasfield & Gorrie as a project manager on a commercial project in Raleigh, NC. During the summer of 2024, Annabeth worked in the hospitality industry applying IE techniques to a small luxury resort in Moab, UT. During the school year, Annabeth works as an ISE ambassador and a student worker in the Tickle College of Engineering Dean’s Office. In her free time, Annabeth enjoys all outdoor related things and trying new restaurants throughout the beautiful city of Knoxville.
Brooklyn Finarty is a junior in Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISE) and has lived in 6 different states. She has a minor in Engineering Management and is in the 2026 Cohort of the Heath Integrated Business and Engineering Program (Heath IBEP). Brooklyn loves how ISE allows her to continually learn and improve the way anything can be done. In the spring of 2024, Brooklyn completed a 6-month co-op with Altec Industries as a quality engineer. During the school year, Brooklyn is involved in the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) as the SWEeties Communications Chair and SWEetie’s mentor. She is also part of Heath IBEP’s recruitment committee, the Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers (IISE), and works as an ISE ambassador. In her free time, she enjoys concerts, baking, and being with friends and family.
Faith Keating is a sophomore in Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISE) from Charlotte, NC. She has minors in Heath Integrated Business and Engineering (as a participant in the 2027 cohort for Heath IBEP), Engineering Management, and Engineering Entrepreneurship. Faith loves that ISE is such a welcoming and
encouraging community that thrives on systems thinking and collaboration. She also
appreciates that ISE principles are very transferable among industries! Her first internship is during the summer of 2025 as an Industrial Engineer at the Kao
Innovation and Collaboration Studio developing online training material based on refreshed work instructions and SOPs. During the school year, she works at the Kao Innovation and Collaboration Studio as a student consultant and as an ISE Ambassador for Tickle. She serves as a co-chair on the Heath IBEP Service Committee, as well as the Treasurer for IISE. In her free time, she enjoys baking, reading, 3D printing and exploring the Knoxville area!
Elisha Brabson-Hughes is a junior in Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISE) from Knoxville. He is minoring in Business and Leadership and is a member of the Heath Integrated Business and Engineering Program (Heath IBEP). Elisha loves that ISE allows him to optimize systems, solve complex problems, and bridge the gap between engineering and business. In spring 2024, Elisha worked as a distribution engineering co-op at Georgia Power, where he designed system improvements and collaborated with cross-functional teams. He has also studied abroad in London gaining global perspectives on engineering and business. Elisha is passionate about mentorship and leadership, serving as an ISE Ambassador and working with underrepresented students through academic tutoring and mentorship programs. He is also involved in networking and consulting-focused organizations, aiming to apply his problem-solving mindset to business strategy. In his free time, Elisha enjoys working out, connecting with new people, and exploring innovative business solutions.
Frank Moser is a junior from Brentwood, TN studying Industrial and Systems Engineering and minoring in German and Project Management. Additionally, Frank is part of the Heath Integrated Business and Engineering Program. Frank chose ISE for the field’s flexibility, transferable skills from industry to industry, and emphasis on project management, leadership, and professional development. On campus, Frank represents the Tickle College of Engineering in the Undergraduate Student Senate, serves as a Teaching Assistant for the Engineering Fundamentals program, and is actively involved in Engineers Without Borders and Tau Beta Pi Engineering Honors Society. He has gained industry experience by interning with Volkswagen and Mercedes-Benz and hopes to combine his industrial engineering degree and German language experience post-graduation. Outside of school and extracurriculars, Frank enjoys travelling, reading, and listening to live music.