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Meet The Team
Emily Madray
Lead Organizer
Emily is a junior at the Macaulay Honors College at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, studying Political Science and Government, English, and Human Rights. She is passionate about cultivating positive change in every space she is in. In her free time, she enjoys reading novels, trying new cuisines, exploring New York City, dancing, and practicing her faith.
Maya Demchak-Gottlieb
Director of Speakers and Programing
Maya is a junior at the Macaulay Honors College at Baruch College. She is double majoring in English and Journalism/Creative Writing and minoring in Law & Business and NYC Studies. She is passionate about words, both using them and reading them. In her free time, she enjoys writing articles, poetry and fiction; drawing and debating.
Cindy Lin
Co-Director of Media and Marketing
Cindy is a junior majoring in political science on a pre-med track attending Brooklyn College. She loves to learn about the world and government through different lenses. Her favorite activities to do in her free time include cooking and watching movies.
Ryan Hybner
Director of Budgeting and Finance
Ryan is a Baruch Scholars Junior at Baruch College majoring in Finance with a minor in Sociology. He is passionate about giving back to his community and taking on new opportunities to grow professionally and personally. In his free time, Ryan likes to volunteer, read, watch horror films, and explore the city with his friends.
Rachel Houng
Speakers and Programming Curator
Rachel is a freshman at Hunter College hoping to major in English, minor in Computer Science, and obtain a certificate in Business. She is passionate about the power of language and the impact of words. In her free time, she enjoys reading, watching movies, and spending time with friends.
Selina Cheng
Speakers and Programming Curator
Selina is a freshman at the Macaulay Honors College at Hunter College, who is double majoring in Computer Science and Philosophy. She is passionate about personal development, impactful work that serves a deeper, meaningful purpose, and understanding the experiences of others. In her free time, she enjoys reading about psychology and ethics, listening to interviews and podcasts, and learning subjects that pique her curiosity.
Nakib Abedin
Speakers and Programming Curator
Nakib is a freshman majoring in Computer Science at the Macaulay Honors College (Hunter Campus). In his free time, he likes to play basketball, go to the gym, and learn different kinds of martial arts. He loves to try new things, and currently, he is in the process of learning how to cook.
Mamoona Hassan
Speakers and Programming Curator
Mamoona is majoring in Psychology and on a Pre-med Track at Macaulay Honors at Hunter College. She is passionate about social advocacy and public speaking. During her free time, she enjoys practicing makeup and Citi-bikes in Central Park.
Micki Zhang
Logistics and Audience Engagement Curator
Micki is a first-year student at the Macaulay Honors College at Baruch College. She is majoring in finance and double minoring in communication studies and honors in New York City. She is passionate about self-improvement and always looks for ways to enhance her skills and broaden her knowledge. She enjoys reading mangas and watching K-dramas, C-dramas, and anime in her free time.
Aliyah Jara
Media and Marketing Curator
Aliyah is a Macaulay Honors Senior at Baruch College majoring in Marketing and minoring in Graphic Arts. She is passionate about learning new creative software programs and researching innovative strategies to enhance brand visibility and market presence. During her free time you'll find her trying new coffee spots, baking, and visiting new places she found on TikTok with friends.
Noemi Polanco
Media and Marketing Curator
Noemi is a first-year student at John Jay College of Criminal Justice. She is currently majoring in Political Science and minoring in Law. She hopes to become an attorney in the future and also open her own non-profit in support of children with food insecurities, lack of necessities, and education. In her free time, she enjoys the gym and true crime documentaries.
Nidhi Shah
Budgeting and Finance Curator
Nidhi is pursuing a Computer Information Systems Major at Baruch College, and a Women and Gender Studies Minor. She is passionate about creating space for all to thrive and succeed. Nidhi enjoys watching Bollywood films and deep-diving the Architectural Digest YouTube.
Manya Sabu
Budgeting and Finance Curator
Manya is a freshman at the Macaulay Honors College at Baruch College. She is currently majoring in Industrial Organizational Psychology. She is very passionate about skincare and taking care of your skin. Manya enjoys doing little crafts in her free time, such as painting and crocheting.
Saanavi Goyal
Lead Organizer
Saanavi is a Macaulay Honors Student at City College of New York. She is majoring in Computer Science with a minor in Management and Business Administration. She has loved listening to TED talks for as long as she remembers, and is absolutely delighted to be a part of the team. During free time, Saanavi loves dancing, painting, reading non-fiction, and hanging out with friends!
Ioanna Savopoulos
Director of Logistics and Audience Engagement
Ioanna is a Macaulay Honors student at Hunter College pursuing Psychology and Studio Art as a double major. She is deeply interested in the human condition and loves fostering connections with people. Ioanna dabbles in mixed media, ceramics, and painting during her free time. She always ends the day by playing guitar or reading one of her nerdy non-fiction books.
Leimi Obata
Co-Director of Media and Marketing
Leimi is a senior at Macaulay Honors College at Hunter College. She is majoring in Biochemistry and minoring in Asian American studies. She is interested in learning the intersection between language and science. Leimi also enjoys reading Japanese literature, drawing, and hiking in her free time.
Rabia Akram
Speakers and Programming Curator
Rabia is a senior at Macaulay Honors College at Hunter College where she is majoring in Human Biology and minoring in Asian American studies. She is passionate about history and artistic expression. In her free time, she enjoys browsing good writing and watching well-edited videos.
Nicole Phung
Speakers and Programming Curator
Nicole is a junior at the Macaulay Honors College at Hunter College, where she is studying Human Biology and Chinese on the pre-physician assistant track. She is passionate about public health. In her free time, she enjoys making jewelry and learning about true crime cases.
Kilhah St Fort
Speakers and Programming Curator
Kilhah is a Macaulay Honors junior at Lehman College with a double major in Decoloniality Theory and Liberatory Technology. They are passionate about dismantling systems of oppression through community building, education, and policy. In her free time, Kilhah is binge-watching cartoons, writing poetry, or playing with her cats.
Stefanie Brijmohan
Speakers and Programming Curator
Stefanie is a sophomore at the Macaulay Honors College at Lehman College. She is majoring in nursing. Stefanie is passionate about forming connections and giving back to her community. In her free time, she enjoys going for walks, watching documentaries, and learning to play the piano.
Caitlin Baker
Speakers and Programming Curator
Caitlin is a sophomore at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, double majoring in Forensic Psychology and Crime & Deviance studies, and minoring in Anthropology. She is passionate about helping people better understand the world around her, through music, words, and compelling conversation. In her free time, she enjoys running around the city in search of the next CD to add to her growing collection.
Mithi Jhaveri
Logistics and Audience Engagement Curator
Mithi is a freshman at City College where she is a Political Science major. Mithi is passionate about reading. She likes to watch rom-coms, spend time with her friends, and go on walks in her free time.
Patrycja Milewska
Media and Marketing Curator
Patrycja is a student at Baruch College pursuing a degree in Marketing and Advertising. She is passionate about graphic design and social media. In her free time, she loves to paint and watch video essays.
Arnav Deepaware
Budgeting and Finance Curator
Arnav is a freshman at City College of New York, majoring in Computer Science. He is passionate about learning new trends in the tech and finance industry. In his free time, he likes to play sports, watch thriller shows, and hang out with his friends.
Sabib Hossain
Budgeting and Finance Curator
Sabib is a freshman at Baruch College, where he is majoring in Finance. He is passionate about technology, particularly artificial intelligence. In his free time, he enjoys reading, cooking, and watching cricket.
Arsh Anand
Budgeting and Finance Curator
Arsh is a Computer Science Major at the City College of New York. He loves to problem solve, play games, and spend his days studying and reading about Economics and Business.
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