Our Executive Board

Kyra R. Krishna

President

CS CC '26

Hi! I'm Kyra, a senior at Barnard majoring in Computer Science and currently serving as the President of WiCS (formerly Co-Treasurer and Corporate Chair). For the past two summers, I interned as a Software Engineer at MongoDB. I've also been a TA for Data Structures, Advanced Systems Programming.

Brianna Wang

Vice President

CS SEAS '27

I'm Brianna, and I'm a junior in SEAS majoring in computer science and minoring in psychology. I'm fascinated about human-computer interaction and building technology that improves people's day-to-day lives.

Shobini Iyer

Treasurer

CS SEAS '27

Hi, I’m Shobini Iyer, a junior studying computer science in SEAS. On campus, I'm involved in research at the robotics lab and Notes and Keys a cappella. In my free time, I enjoy exploring coffee shops and restaurants.

Anya Ganeshan

Co-Treasurer

FE (OR) & CS minor SEAS '27

Hi! I am a rising junior in SEAS majoring in Financial Engineering (Operations Research) with a minor in Computer Science. I have been involved with WiCS since my freshman year, previously serving in the Event Coordies group.

Carly Kiang

Operations Chair

CC '26

Hi! I'm a student in SEAS studying Computer Science and Applied Math. On campus, I am a Teaching Assistant for Data Structures in Java. Outside of school, I enjoy reading and listening to new music.

Trinity Suma

Academic Co-Lead

Class of 2026

I'm a CS major interested in pursuing product management, data analytics, or research/design! My previous experience focuses on virtual reality research, specifically virtual avatars.

Sarah Hagan

Academic Co-Lead

CS SEAS '27

Hi I’m Sarah, a junior majoring in CS with a minor in Electrical Engineering from Maine! This is my 2nd year as academic co-lead and I’ve previously conducted research in ML for computational imaging and worked with an AI.

Christine Lam

Diversity & Inclusion Committee Lead

Class of 2026

Hey, I’m Christine. I’m passionate about AI and design. In my free time I enjoy building things and making art. Come say hi if you see me around! I'm always happy to meet new people.

Anita Raj

DivHacks Executive Lead

Class of 2027

Anita is a rising junior in SEAS studying computer science and economics. She enjoys hackathons, cooking a good meal with loved ones, and visiting her family's farm in India every summer.

Trinity Suma

Academic Co-Lead

Class of 2026

I'm a CS major interested in pursuing product management, data analytics, or research/design! My previous experience focuses on virtual reality research, specifically virtual avatars.

Sarah Hagan

Academic Co-Lead

CS SEAS '27

Hi I’m Sarah, a junior majoring in CS with a minor in Electrical Engineering from Maine! This is my 2nd year as academic co-lead and I’ve previously conducted research in ML for computational imaging and worked with an AI.

Gouri Krishnan

Community Lead

Class of 2027

I'm a junior in SEAS studying CS & Econ! Outside of WiCS, I'm a part of Columbia Wushu and have performed in multiple plays & musicals on campus, including KCST's Julius Caesar! In my free time, I love to read...

Jolene Wang

Community Chair

Class of 2027

I'm a junior in SEAS majoring in Computer Science with a minor in Statistics. This past summer, I interned at Amazon as a Software Development Engineer. Outside of class, I enjoy playing tennis.

Julia Ding

Community Chair

Class of 2027

Hi, my name is Julia and I'm a junior at Columbia studying Computer Science and minoring in Operations Research! I've been a software engineering intern at Google the past two summers.

Grace Li

Community Chair

CS SEAS '28

I'm Grace, a sophomore in Columbia College from San Diego, double-majoring in computer science and math with a minor in dance. I took a gap year before college to pursue professional ballet.

Zoie Geronimi

Corporate Co-Lead

Class of 2026

Hello! My name is Zoie and I'm studying Computer Science and African American Studies. I'm interested in exploring the intersection of technology and social justice; looking at how current systems affects marginalized communities.

Intellect Chen

Corporate Co-Lead

Class of 2026

Hello! I'm Intellect, I'm a senior in Columbia College majoring in econ and minoring in CS. I worked as an IB summer analyst at Barclays and a python tutor the past few summers.

Ivanna B. Torres

Corporate Chair

CS SEAS '28

Hi, I'm Ivanna! I am a second-year student in SEAS studying Computer Science and Applied Math. I am passionate about programming, making education accessible, and building an inclusive tech community on campus.

Alice Zhang

Corporate Chair

CS SEAS '28

I'm involved in tech entrepreneurship and research on decision optimization. In my free time, I enjoy building side projects, side-questing in the city, and concocting odd food combos!

Ashley Seo

Corporate Chair

Class of 2027

Hi! I'm Ashley, I'm a junior in SEAS majoring in CS and minoring in operations research and I'm a corporate chair this year! I interned at Bloomberg this past summer and I'm currently a TA for Machine Learning.

Christine Lam

Diversity & Inclusion Committee Lead

Class of 2026

Hey, I'm Christine. I'm passionate about AI and design. In my free time I enjoy building things and making art. Come say hi if you see me around! I'm always happy to meet new people.

Kristy Martinez

Diversity and Inclusion Chair

Class of 2026

Hi! I'm Kristy and I'm a senior in SEAS majoring in Computer Science and minoring in Anthropology. My current interests are backend development, artificial intelligence, and entrepreneurship.

Michelle Rahman

Diversity and Inclusion Chair

Class of 2027

Hi, I'm Michelle! Over the past two summers, I worked as a Data Analyst at a startup educational consulting firm. This summer I was also a Machine Learning Fellow through BTT at Cornell Tech.

Minseul Kim

Diversity and Inclusion Chair

Class of 2027

Hi! I'm a junior in Columbia SEAS, born and raised in South Korea. I love exploring new cafes, and this summer I came back home to work at a startup I've been part of since high school after interning at Scale AI in the spring.

Favour Atewologun

Diversity and Inclusion Chair

CS SEAS '28

Favour Atewolgun is a sophomore majoring in Computer Science. She loves problem solving and exploring different approaches to coding challenges.

Anita Raj

DivHacks Executive Lead

Class of 2027

Anita is a rising junior in SEAS studying computer science and economics. She enjoys hackathons, cooking a good meal with loved ones, and visiting her family's farm in India every summer.

Grace Xu

DivHacks Technical Development Lead

CS SEAS '28

Outside of school I like to dance, thrift, and explore new coffee shops.

Jadyn Park

DivHacks Sponsorship Lead

Class of 2026

Hi! I'm Jadyn, a senior at Barnard majoring in CS with a minor in math. I'm passionate about data, product, and building inclusive spaces in tech [as DivHacks' Sponsorship Lead]!

Isabella Lu

Divhacks Publicity Lead

Class of 2028

I've been a member of the DivHacks Publicity team for the past two years. I'm passionate about the intersections of computer and climate science. Outside of science, I'm interested in music, jiujitsu, and weightlifting!

Lauren Song

Logistics Lead

Class of 2027

I'm passionate about software engineering and product development. I love biking, eating, and exploring!

Adneen Talib

Logistics Lead

Class of 2026

I am passionate about UX/UI design and finding ways to make technology more intuitive and user-friendly. Additionally, I enjoy listening to music and exploring new restaurants in NYC. I am always looking for opportunities to blend creativity with technology!

Leah Kim

Hacker Experience Lead

Class of 2026

Passionate about creating inclusive spaces for women in tech and fostering community connections.

Jennifer Chiu

Publicity Chair Newsletter Lead

Class of 2026

Hi, I'm a senior studying in CS and linguistics! I love trying new restaurants & am currently on the hunt for the best pain au chocolat in New York City.

Laura Avila

Publicity Chair - Graphics

Class of 2028

Hi, I’m Laura Avila, a Computer Engineering student at Columbia who’s passionate about using tech and creativity to support communities. I worked on the COVID Hearts Project.

Hiba Altaf

Publicity Chair - Webmaster

Class of 2027

Hi! I’m a junior studying Computer Science at Columbia SEAS. I’ve interned as a SWE at Amazon for the past two summers, focusing on full-stack and backend development. Outside of work, I enjoy biking, reading, cooking Indian cuisine.

Sara Lin

Publicity Chair - Newsletter

Class of 2026

Hi I’m Sarah, a junior majoring in CS with a minor in Electrical Engineering from Maine! This is my 2nd year as academic co-lead and I’ve previously conducted research in ML for computational imaging and worked with an AI.

Tiffany Tu

Publicity Chair

Class of 2028

Tiffany is a student at Columbia Engineering majoring in Computer Science, with interests in fintech, machine learning, and product strategy. She has previous internship experience at ByteDance/TikTok and FICO.

Ann Li

Publicity Chair

Class of 2027

Hello! I'm Ann and I'm studying CS in SEAS. I interned at NVIDIA the past two summers working on software for accelerated robotics. In my free time, you can find me speedcubing, playing GeoGuessr, or drinking hojicha lattes.

Julia Hirschberg

Percy K. and Vida L. W. Hudson Professor of CS

CS Department Chair & Director of the Speech Lab

Tal Malkin

Associate Professor of CS

Director of the Cryptography Lab

Kathy McKeown

Henry and Gertrude Rothschild Professor of CS

Director of the Institute for Data Sciences & Engineering