Congratulations to the 2025 Class of 40 Under 40

Four College of Sciences alumni have been selected as members of the 2025 class of 40 Under 40. Launched by the Georgia Tech Alumni Association in 2020, this program highlights the work of Yellow Jackets who are “reshaping industries, solving big challenges, and leaving a lasting mark on the world as they elevate excellence.“

“We are incredibly proud to see four outstanding alumni from the College of Sciences recognized in this year’s 40 Under 40,” says Leslie Roberts, director of Alumni Relations for the College of Sciences. “Their achievements are a testament to the power of scientific curiosity and innovation to shape a better future.”

Meet the inspirational honorees from the College of Sciences:

Brandi Brown, BIO 2013

Founder/CEO | Gulf Spore 

Brandi Brown is making waves in the mushroom industry. Upon graduating from Georgia Tech, she commissioned as an officer in the United States Air Force. After serving her country, she earned a Ph.D. in bioengineering, focusing on the development of bioplastics from microbes. Recognizing the beauty and potential of fungi, she founded Gulf Spore, a mushroom biotech company dedicated to solving many of humanity’s greatest challenges, such as food waste. Gulf Spore was awarded a Small Business Innovation Research grant by the National Science Foundation. 

Favorite Tech Memory: One of my favorite memories was getting to perform Honor Guard at the GT football game as a rifle bearer!

Victoria Fritz, BIO 2017

Founder/CEO | BabyBumps 

Dr. Victoria Fritz is a physician turned entrepreneur. After graduating from Georgia Tech, Fritz went to medical school at the University of North Carolina–Chapel Hill and matched into cardiothoracic surgery (heart and lung surgery) for residency. After a major medical diagnosis forced her to leave her career in heart surgery, she launched BabyBumps, a company focused on the fertility space with a mission to elevate the value of women in surrogacy.  

Favorite Tech Memory: I met my husband when we were students at Tech! He is now my most important business partner.

Mitchell Hanson, NEURO 2020 

MD/MPH Student | Medical College of Georgia 

Mitchell Hanson is a Doctor of Medicine and Master of Public Health candidate at the Medical College of Georgia with interests in public health, dermatology, and fitness. He has presented at national and international conferences, published in high-impact journals including the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology and the Alzheimer’s Association, and appeared on TEDx and AMA national platforms. He has managed nearly $50,000 in grant funding for community health initiatives and completed his MPH internship in Vietnam researching vascular anomalies and laser technologies. As the current president of his institution’s Gold Humanism Honor Society chapter, Hanson aims to reshape medicine through medical media, artistic expression, and a reimagined identity of physicianship. He was inducted into the AMA Leadership Development Institute 2025-26 Health Administration and Management Cohort. 

Favorite Tech Memory: The Biomolecular Engineering, Science, and Technology (BEST) Study Abroad Program in Lyon. I made lifelong friends there, including one whose wedding I just officiated for!

Anthony Rojas, CHEM 2014 

Senior Academic Professional | Georgia Tech 

Anthony J. Rojas is a senior academic professional in chemistry at Georgia Tech. He earned his Ph.D. from MIT and his bachelor’s from Georgia Tech, both in chemistry. His research spans peptide therapeutics, transition metal catalysis, and inclusive chemistry education, with over a dozen peer-reviewed publications. A passionate educator, he has received multiple teaching awards and led funded projects from NIH, NSF, and ACS. Rojas is committed to mentorship and outreach. He integrates light-board technology and active learning to enhance student engagement and success in the chemistry classroom. 

Favorite Tech Memory: Meeting my people, including my future wife!

Learn more about the 2025 class on the Georgia Tech Alumni Association’s website or by exploring the interactive honoree dashboard.