• Patti Grace Smith Fellow, Class of 2026

• Georgia Institute of Technology, Aerospace Engineering, ‘28

• Host Institution: Trust Point

Trinity Hinton is a second-year Aerospace Engineering major at the Georgia Institute of Technology from Fairburn, Georgia, with a strong interest in safety and sustainability within aerospace systems. These interests were prompted by her high school aviation instructor, whose guidance taught her the importance of safety, discipline, and thinking critically about every decision in the air. Through her academic training, Trinity is building a foundation in systems thinking and responsible engineering with the goal of contributing to safer and more sustainable aerospace solutions.

Outside of the classroom, Trinity is actively involved in academic organizations on campus and is a member of Georgia Tech’s rowing team. She also enjoys spending her free time pursuing musical interests, which provide a creative outlet and encourage balance alongside her technical studies. In addition, Trinity remains engaged with her home community, valuing service and involvement beyond campus as an important part of her personal growth.

Trinity is a driven, determined, and adaptable individual who is open to learning new skills and taking on new challenges. Her experiences in team environments have strengthened her communication, leadership, and time-management skills, while her academics and extracurriculars reflect a strong work ethic and sense of accountability. She approaches both technical and interpersonal challenges with curiosity, resilience, and a willingness to grow.

Ultimately, Trinity’s goal is to use aerospace engineering as a tool to positively impact the communities and people around her by developing safe, sustainable, and responsible engineering solutions.