Meet the UNS Board
Dhruti Halambi - Executive Director
Leads the Creativity in Research Program, coordinates with other groups, supports board members, and oversees organizational goals.
Fun Fact: I love ATV riding.
Human Resources Commission
Nikki Dash
Founding Vice Executive Director
Founding Vice Executive Director
Helps leads 501(c)(3) nonprofit setup, coordinates project progress, manages check-ins, and assists with funding.
Fun Fact: I currently have 15 candles in my room! I promise it's not an obsession, haha
Haasini Gathaatharan Founding Vice Executive Director
Helps leads 501(c)(3) nonprofit setup, coordinates project progress, manages check-ins, and assists with funding.
Fun Fact: I have a big sweet tooth (I love chocolate)!
Neel Kashi - Founding Director of Human Resources
Plans events, manages newsletters and community communication, and supports board meetings.
Fun Fact: I am a black belt!
TBD - Founding Director of Finance
Manages fundraising, applies for grants/scholarships, and reaches out to sponsors.
Malaika Yasir - Founding Director of Technology
Creates and maintains the website and publishes research content.
Fun Fact: I've seen the movie Moana more than 10 times!
FOUNDING BOARD MEMBER OF FINANCE
Supports the Finance Director through finding and applying for grants, etc.
Aden Zhang
Fun Fact: I enjoy skiing!
Anwita Surana
Fun Fact: I know how to sew.
Literary Research Commission
Nithi Chandran - Founding Director of Literary Research
Runs the first half of the Creativity in Research Program, develops lesson plans, reviews papers, and more.
Fun Fact: My favorite ice cream flavor is mint chocolate chip.
FOUNDING BOARD MEMBERS OF LITERARY RESEARCH
Supports the Creativity in Research Program and helps create lesson plans.
Uniba Wajid
Fun Fact: I live and breathe Chemistry. It's my favourite subject, despite everyone I know hating it.
Nishita Patibandla
Fun Fact: I've been on the varsity basketball team since freshman year and love playing soccer as well!
Ananya Sridhar
Giada Santos
Sarah Nwokeji
Fun Fact: I went to Italy last summer
Vajra Fernandopulle
Fun Fact: I have an evergrowing sticker collection which I love.
Chidiebube Okolo
Fun Fact: I can’t whistle.
Zayan Shahid
Fun Fact: I am a keenly obsessed tea person
Visual Research Commission
Elva Mou - Founding Director of Visual Research
Leads the second half of the Creativity in Research Program, designs lesson plans, and reviews posts.
Fun Fact: I love movies especially from Studio Ghibli.
FOUNDING BOARD MEMBERS OF VISUAL RESEARCH
Assists with the second half of the Creativity in Research Program and helps with lesson plans.
Asma Noor
Vanessa Yang
Fun Fact: My favorite hairstyle is heat-less sock curls!
Lauren Ng
Fun Fact: I’ve binged watched an entire season of Criminal Minds in one weekend.
Zilola Numonova
Fun Fact: I can play the ukulele. Sometimes, I get too obsessed with some events or situations. Last summer, for example, I got an immense fix on the Napoleon’s Final Campaign and the Battle of Waterloo.
Hailey Lam
Fun Fact: I can eat Chipotle everyday without getting sick of it!
Outreach Commission
Annabelle Siow - Founding Director of Outreach
Manages social media, collaborates on content, recruits members, and organizes outreach communication.
Fun Fact: My retirement plan is to live in a cottage with 10 cats.
FOUNDING BOARD MEMBERS OF OUTREACH
Supports social media content creation and helps recruit new members.
Cally Choy
Fun Fact: One food I will never get tired of is udon.
Azka Badar
Fun Fact: I can get completely lost in a good book and sometimes finish it in a single sitting if the story is captivating enough!
Divyansh Jain
Fun Fact: I used to be a Roblox addict.
Durva Dhok
Fun Facts: I have learnt 7 languages!
Special Projects Commission
Eshal Ali - Founding Director of Special projects
Oversee and manage special initiatives, guide team members, and develop projects.
Fun Fact: I love chicken more than anything!!
FOUNDING BOARD MEMBERS OF SPECIAL PROJECTS
Comes up with ideas related to UNS's mission and turn them into a reality
Abdubannonov Abdurashid
Fun Fact: I'm a big fan of Real Madrid!
Kamola Javlonova
Fun Fact: I have never tasted or drunk tea!
Rivash Rai
Fun Fact: I can identify the model of any commercial plane that passes by.
Hasia Manoj
Fun Fact: I love watching kdramas!