Executive Board
Derek Czapek
Co-President
Derek Czapek, a senior from San Diego, California, studies Environmental Science and Economics. After launching TEDx at his high school, he joined TEDxBrownU, rising from finance member to president. Four years in, he’s all about big ideas and bold stories!
Raghav Kallur
Co-President
Raghav is a senior from Dublin, OH studying business economics and data science. Drawn to the art of storytelling, he joined TEDxBrownU to contribute to a platform that empowers people to use their voice to challenge, inspire, and connect. Outside of TEDx, Raghav is an avid pickleball enthusiast and aspiring cook.
Josh Samuel
Co-President
Josh is a junior from Seattle studying IAPA and Behavioral Science. He joined TEDx because he saw it as a way to bring the voices and stories of his community to the forefront of people's minds. Out of TEDx you can find Josh playing soccer or with dogs around campus.
Michael Wang
Co-Vice President
Coming back from his study abroad in Kyoto over the Summer, Michael longs to one day retire to his home amidst the towering trees and running rivers. In the meantime, he studies CS-Econ and East Asian Studies, getting through every day with boba, tennis, and daydreams about random stories.
Steven Liao
Co-Vice President
Steven is a senior from Massachusetts studying Neuroscience and Computer Science. He joined TEDxBrownU to make eye-catching and engaging content that would help the club to expand their reach to more audiences. As Co-Vice President, he looks to continue to expand the endeavors of the club and promote greater reach within the Providence/Brown communities.
Finance, Logistics, and Outreach
Kyoungmin Lee (Kris)
Co-Lead
Kris is a junior from Wisconsin studying Biochemistry and Science, Technology, and Society. In TEDxBrownU, he currently serve as the co-lead for the Finance, Logistics, and Outreach (FLO) team. He has been involved with TEDxBrownU since freshman year because he loves listening to new stories and creating memorable experience for others. Outside of TEDx, Kris plays cello and conducts coffee-brewing experiments.
Max Cozean
Co-Lead
Sid Udata
Senior Associate
Sid is a junior from San Diego studying Neuroscience and Science, Technology, and Society. At TEDxBrownU, he is currently a Finance, Logistics, and Outreach (FLO) team associate. He has been involved with TEDxBrownU for two years because he enjoys giving a voice to members of the Providence community with exciting stories. He loves working with sponsors to enhance the conference experience for everyone.
Mitsuki Jiang
Senior Associate
Mitsuki is a sophomore from Houston, TX who is planning on studying Applied Math-Economics and IAPA. This is her second year in TEDxBrownU and she is excited to be a member of the Operations Team for another year! Outside of TED, she plays violin & cello, is an editor and media director for the Brown Political Review, and a member of the Japanese Cultural Association and Chinese Students Association.
Brandon Ulin
Senior Associate
Brandon is a fourth year from southern California studying Biology. This is his third and final year on TedX and is excited to finish the year off strong! He joined TedX to help bridge communities through storytelling.
Milan Ndjiki
Associate
Milan Ndjiki, 2027, Milan calls Harlem, NYC home, studies public health and STS with a specific focus on centering black femme bodies in the healthcare system and in media and she joined TedxBrownU because she was excited by the prospect of bringing her background in finance and operations to contribute to the success and impact of such a widespread and influential organization here at Brown!
Valen Garcia
Associate
Valen is a first-year from Dallas, Texas studying Economics and Philosophy. He joined TEDxBrownU as a way to amplify and empower new voices and ideas in the Brown community. Outside of TED, Valen is also on the Ivy Film Festival Business Team and loves to play guitar.
Curation
Sofia Kassalow
Co-Lead
Sofia is a third-year Environmental Science and pre-veterinary student from New York City. She joined TEDxBrownU to uplift stories that promote positive action and encourage audience members to seek out their own stage. In pursuit of her own stories, she writes fiction, goes backpacking, and never turns down spontaneous adventures.
Lucia Dahn
Co-Lead
Lucia is a sophomore from Miami, Florida studying Comparative Literature and Literary Arts. Her TEDx journey began in high school, where she was both a speaker and an event organizer. She joined the TEDxBrownU Curation Team as a freshman, excited to engage with inspiring perspectives and support the TEDx storytelling process. Outside of TEDx, she works as a Writing Fellow, forms part of the Cuban Brunonians Association, and serves as an English editor for SOMOS Latinx Literary Magazine.
Maggie Jiang
Senior Associate
Maggie Jiang is a senior from Virginia studying Economics and Psychology. She joined TEDxBrownU because she believes in the power of stories and how they can act as connective tissue among people. As a Curation member, she hopes to meet, work with, and amplify the voices of members in the diverse Providence community.
Matthew Shabino
Senior Associate
Matthew is a senior from Chicago, Illinois studying IAPA and History. He joined TEDxBrownU because he is passionate about sharing incredible stories and expanding perspectives.
Mai Richmond
Senior Associate
Mai Richmond is a second-year undergrad from Concord, Massachusetts studying IAPA and Education. Mai joined TEDx to promote a diversity of opinions and experiences, and she hopes to help share unique stories in order to foster more connection and understanding within the community.
Alexa Theodoropoulos
Senior Associate
Alexa is a sophomore from Manila, Philippines planning to study Environmental Science and either English or International and Public Affairs. She is a Senior Curation Associate at TEDx and is a long-time dancer, foodie, shower-singer, and cinephile.
Alyssa Feinberg
Senior Associate
Alyssa is a sophomore from the Boston area studying Computer Science and Linguistics. She is passionate about public speaking and is excited to work on the Curation Team to help speakers tell their unique stories. Outside of TEDx, Alyssa is on the board of the Women in Computer Science club.
Ellie Chang
Associate
Ellie is a sophomore who has grown up in six different countries and currently lives in Malaysia. She is studying Classics and Literary Arts because of her passion for story-telling, which is also why she is at TEDx -- helping to find the next stories worth sharing. :)
Navyaa Jain
Associate
Navyaa is a Sophomore from New Jersey studying Computer Science - Economics. After giving a TEDx talk in high school, she was motivated to continue helping other people share their unique ideas on the TEDxBrown stage. She is super excited to be on the curation team and work with our amazing speakers this year!
Zoe Dinnerstein
Associate
Zoe Dinnerstein is class of 2028, currently studying chemistry. Zoe is from the beautiful state of Maine, enjoys singing and dancing, and loves to play chess. She joined TEDxBrownU to hear the transformative stories of the amazing speakers, and continue to exercise her oration and editing skills.
Marketing and Branding
Brando Babini
Co-Lead
Brando is a sophomore studying Applied Mathematics and Modern Culture & Media. After a year as a Video Associate, he is now the co-lead of the Marketing team.
Max Boyang
Co-Lead
Max Boyang is a Sophomore at Brown University studying Applied Mathematics-Economics and Philosophy. He is originally from Michigan, and is a huge fan of biking, movies, and wintertime.
Rachel Shin
Design & Illustration (Senior Associate)
Rachel is from California, currently a junior at RISD studying graphic design and concentrating in computation. She joined TEDxBrown to make cool designs and meet cool people!
Anna Wang
Design & Illustration (Associate)
Anna, RISD class of 2027, is from South Korea (Seoul) and currently studies Graphic Design. For a long time, she has been intrigued by TED talks and has wanted to be part of the team.
Kay Kim
Design & Illustration (Associate)
Kay is a junior from South Korea studying Graphic Design at RISD. She joined TEDxBrown to create visually interesting graphics and content through her passion for storytelling.
Kathy Sun
Design & Illustration (Associate)
Kathy is a first-year student from Brookfield, Wisconsin. She's currently studying Applied Mathematics but is excited to explore classes in Chemistry, Visual Arts, and Computer Science. Kathy is passionate about amplifying innovative ideas and powerful narratives through creative marketing. She aims to foster curiosity and dialogue through TEDx, creating a space where stories spark meaningful connections.
Jonathan Bai
Design & Illustration (Associate)
Jonathan is a freshman from New York interested in studying applied math and economics. He joined TEDxBrownU to amplify TEDx's impact through design, creating more room for meaningful conversation. On his free time, Jonathan enjoys playing tennis and spikeball.
Chahak Surana
Design & Illustration (Associate)
Chahak is a junior at RISD, studying Graphic Design with a minor in Computation, Technology, and Culture. Originally from Kolkata,India, she is passionate about process-driven design and storytelling through visuals. Chahak joined TEDxBrown to collaborate with like-minded innovators and bring ideas to life in ways that leave a lasting impression.
Quinten McLaughlin
Videography & Animations (Associate)
Everything Quinten McLaughlin does resides in the intersection of art and technology. A freshman at Brown University and graduate of UCLA’s film program, he is studying Applied Math, Computer Science, and Physics with the ultimate goal of directing the first movie in space. He joined TedxBrownU with the intention of merging innovation and storytelling at an unprecedented scale.
Tech and Web Design
Kelvin Jiang
Co-Lead
Bella Antoniuk
Co-Lead
A senior in architecture studies at RISD with interest in sustainability and hobbies in theatrical production and lighting design. I look forward to contributing this year by introducing a collaborative and experiment-friendly framework for our Brown-RISD team!
Alex Zhou
Senior Associate
Alex is a senior studying Computer Science and Applied Math-Economics from St. Louis, MO. He joined TEDxBrownU in order to continue growing the impact of TEDx talks in the Brown/RISD and Providence community as part of the Tech and Web Design Team.
Griffin Taylor
Senior Associate
Jasper Hall
Associate
Jasper is a first-year student from Brooklyn, NY. He is planning on concentrating on Computer Science. He joined TEDxBrownU because of his love for stories, learning, and sharing different experiences and perspectives. He believes that all of these things thrive in TED talks.
Katie Nguyen
Associate
Katie Nguyen is a sophomore from Trumbull, CT. She wanted to be part of the behind-the-scenes team for the inspirational TEDx Talks she always watched when she was younger. As someone who truly enjoys listening to stories and perspectives different from her own, she was eager to jump at the opportunity to be involved in the process of shaping these narratives and sharing ideas.
Jameel Saeb
Associate
Jameel Saeb is a freshman from Palestine concentrating in Computer Science and Neuroscience. He joined TEDxBrown to contribute to a platform that inspired him since childhood, fueling his passion for storytelling and offering opportunities to expand his technical and organizational skills while collaborating with other very talented peers.
Stage Design
Yana Tsyvis
Lead
A senior in architecture studies at RISD with interest in sustainability and hobbies in theatrical production and lighting design. I look forward to contributing this year by introducing a collaborative and experiment-friendly framework for our Brown-RISD team!
Michael Earle
Senior Associate
Priya Dhananjaya
Associate
Ellis Picuri
Associate
Ellis is a first-year at Brown coming from Upstate New York. He in undecided on what he wants to study, but in his free time he likes to go hiking, cook late-night snacks, and make EDM music. He's very excited to be involved with the TEDxBrown team and help bring new perspectives to the forefront.
Tiger Li
Associate
Tiger is a 1st-year from Buffalo, NY, studying Applied Mathematics-Biology at Brown University. He joined TEDxBrownU to help put on a conference that keeps spreading TED's message to kids like himself, plus explore his interests in stage construction and hands-on design. Outside of the books and Tedx, Tiger enjoys playing trombone, working out, rooting for the Buffalo Bills, and visiting family.
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