Chandler Heintz was born and raised in Bellingham, Washington. He went to Sehome High School and graduated in 2017 with honors. A strong interest in automobiles and robotics paired with high school electives like Manufacturing Technology and AP Computer Science sparked an enthusiasm for engineering.
He then enrolled at the University of Washington and was admitted into the Mechanical Engineering department his Sophomore year. He participated in a study abroad program in Santiago, Chile, which inspired an interest in the Spanish language.
In June 2022, he will graduate with a Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering and a Spanish minor. In September 2022, he will begin a Master of Science in mechanical engineering, also at the University of Washington.