Tristan Cortes

Educator + Exhibit Specialist

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Tristan's family moved from Mexico to Washington because they wanted better opportunities for him and his siblings. Tristan developed a passion for math early in his education, which he says changed his life for the better. The interest and success he found in math motivated him to pursue a BS in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Washington.

"I experienced a lot of success in my math classes, and this made learning enjoyable, but I never realized the true potential of what I was learning. I wish I had more exposure to the fascinating applications of what I was learning."

When Tristan found out about SUMM, he wanted to join their mission of bringing exposure to math and cultivating a love for math. As an educator, Tristan brings his passion for math to help plan and facilitate enthusiastic and engaging lessons.