Our Board Members

Brianna Wang

President

SEAS '27

Hi, I'm Brianna and I'm a senior in SEAS studying CS and minoring in psychology. I'm the President of WiCS and also an Advanced Programming TA on campus. In my free time, I enjoy trying new restaurants, cafe hopping, going to concerts, visiting museums, working out, and painting.

Shobini Iyer

Vice President

SEAS '27

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

Alice Zhang

Co-Treasurer

SEAS '28

Hi! I’m Alice, a junior in SEAS. Here are some things I like: mechanistic interpretability, making robots do cool things, debating, mountains (being on top of them), weird food combos, geoguessr!

Anya Ganeshan

Co-Treasurer

SEAS '27

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

Ann Li

Operations Chair

SEAS '27

Hi! I'm Ann and I'm studying CS in SEAS. On campus, I'm a student organizer for the Data Science Institute and dance with Columbia Orchesis. In my free time, I enjoy learning languages, playing GeoGuessr, exploring art in the city, and drinking hojicha lattes!

Olivia Avila

Academic Co-Lead

CC '27

Hello all, I'm a senior majoring in CS and am interested in pursuing consulting, data analytics, or research/design! My previous research focuses on Human-Computer Interactions, specifically with AI systems and designs. I'm really looking forward to this year as Academic Co-Lead with WiCS!

Anna Bruhn

Academic Co-Lead

Barnard '28

Hi! I'm Anna, a junior at Barnard studying CS and minoring in economics. This past summer I interned at a fintech company in New York. In my free time I enjoy cooking something new, learning guitar, and art (photography, collaging, painting).

Gouri Krishnan

Community Co-Lead

SEAS '27

Hi, I’m Gouri - a rising senior in SEAS majoring in CS & minoring in Econ! Within CS, I’m super interested in data science and the intersection of tech and finance. Besides WiCS, some other groups on campus I’m involved with are CUSJ, Hackhouse, Columbia Wushu & multiple student theater groups!

Grace Li

Community Co-Lead

CC '28

Originally from San Diego, I took a gap year to pursue professional ballet before coming to Columbia, where I now study CS, Math, and Dance. Last summer, I was a SWE intern at Square. I’ve also conducted research at Argonne National Laboratory, UChicago, and Columbia, and worked at several startups.

Grace Xu

Corporate Co-Lead

SEAS '28

Hi! I'm a Corporate co-lead and I'm studying Computer Science with a minor in Electrical Engineering. In my free time I love to dance, explore NYC cafes, and craft.

Ivanna Brigido Torres

Corporate Co-Lead

SEAS '28

Hi! I'm Ivanna, a junior in SEAS studying CS and Applied Math. I am passionate about programming, making education accessible, and building an inclusive tech community on campus. I also worked at ICONIQ Capital this past summer as a SWE intern.

Favour Atewologun

Diversity and Inclusion Lead

SEAS '28

I'm Favour, and I'm a junior in SEAS studying Computer Science and minoring in Economics. On campus, I'm a TA for Intro to Computing and involved in musical theater. In my free time, I love baking and reading.

Tiffany Tu

Publicity Newsletter Lead

SEAS '28

Hi! I'm a junior at Columbia studying Computer Science from Seattle. I've interned at Spotify and TikTok the past two summers. My hobbies include figure skating, skiing, and Beli.

Isabella Lu

Publicity Graphics Lead

SEAS 28

I'm a junior in SEAS studying CS and Environmental Engineering. I'm interested in the intersections of climate and computer science, hoping to work in climate tech or a related field. In my free time I enjoy jiujitsu and discovering new music!

Tiffany Zheng

DivHacks Executive Lead

SEAS '28

Hi! My name is Tiffany and I'm majoring in Computer Science, minoring in Operations Research & English. Also, I'm interested in product management and I worked as a product intern at The Estée Lauder Companies last summer.

Olivia Avila

Academic Co-Lead

CC '27

Hello all, I'm a senior majoring in CS and am interested in pursuing consulting, data analytics, or research/design! My previous research focuses on Human-Computer Interactions, specifically with AI systems and designs. I'm really looking forward to this year as Academic Co-Lead with WiCS!

Anna Bruhn

Academic Co-Lead

Barnard '28

Hi! I'm Anna, a junior at Barnard studying CS and minoring in economics. This past summer I interned at a fintech company in New York. In my free time I enjoy cooking something new, learning guitar, and art (photography, collaging, painting).

Sarah Hagen

Academic Chair

SEAS '27

Hi I’m Sarah, a senior majoring in CS with a minor in Electrical Engineering from Maine and this is my 3rd year on the academic committee! My interests are in electronics engineering and ML/AI.

Sharanya Chatterjee

Academic Chair

SEAS '28

Hi! I'm Sharanya, and I'm a junior in SEAS studying Computer Science and Applied Mathematics. I'm really interested in machine learning, especially its applications to computational biology. In my free time, I love to read, watch Broadways shows, and go to Disney!

Mia Collins

Academic Chair

SEAS '29

My name is Mia Collins, I a sophomore in SEAS studying CS. I am a part of the Columbia Women's Wrestling team, and I am super passionate about both wrestling and coding.

Gouri Krishnan

Community Co-Lead

SEAS '27

Hi, I’m Gouri - a rising senior in SEAS majoring in CS & minoring in Econ! Within CS, I’m super interested in data science and the intersection of tech and finance. Besides WiCS, some other groups on campus I’m involved with are CUSJ, Hackhouse, Columbia Wushu & multiple student theater groups!

Grace Li

Community Co-Lead

CC '28

Originally from San Diego, I took a gap year to pursue professional ballet before coming to Columbia, where I now study CS, Math, and Dance. Last summer, I was a SWE intern at Square. I’ve also conducted research at Argonne National Laboratory, UChicago, and Columbia, and worked at several startups.

Julia Ding

Community Chair

SEAS '27

Michelle Rahman

Community Chair

Barnard '27

Lauren Song

Community Chair

SEAS '27

Hi! I'm Lauren, a senior in SEAS majoring in CS with a minor in Econ. I'm interested in Public Interest Technology. I love biking, eating, and exploring!

Angela Yuan

Community Chair

CC '29

Lorraine Miller

Community Chair

Barnard '29

Hello! I'm a sophomore at Barnard double-majoring in CS and Physics. I'm primarily interested in embedded systems, machine learning, and the intersection of technology and social good! In my free time, I love to bake and go on walks around the city.

Grace Xu

Corporate Co-Lead

SEAS '28

Hi! I'm a Corporate co-lead and I'm studying Computer Science with a minor in Electrical Engineering. In my free time I love to dance, explore NYC cafes, and craft.

Ivanna Brigido Torres

Corporate Co-Lead

SEAS '28

Hi! I'm Ivanna, a junior in SEAS studying CS and Applied Math. I am passionate about programming, making education accessible, and building an inclusive tech community on campus. I also worked at ICONIQ Capital this past summer as a SWE intern.

Ashley Seo

Corporate Chair

SEAS '27

Hi! I'm Ashley, and I'm a senior in SEAS majoring in CS! This past summer, I was at IMC as a trading intern. On campus, I've TA'd for Machine Learning and Multi and am also involved in Culinary Society!

Anishka Vissamsetty

Corporate Chair

SEAS '29

Hi, I'm Anishka, a sophomore studying CS and Applied Math in SEAS. I'm interested in AI infrastructure and systems, and love playing tennis and trying new cafes.

Chloe Wang

Corporate Chair

SEAS '29

Hi I'm Chloe, and I am a sophomore majoring in CS. In my free time, I enjoy playing volleyball and trying out new restaurants.

Min

Corporate Chair

BC '29

Hi, I'm Min, a sophomore at Barnard studying CS and Econ, and I'm so excited to be WiCS's new Corporate Chair this year! I look forward to helping grow the WiCS community and the CS community here at Columbia/Barnard!

Favour Atewologun

Diversity and Inclusion Lead

SEAS '28

I'm Favour, and I'm a junior in SEAS studying Computer Science and minoring in Economics. On campus, I'm a TA for Intro to Computing and involved in musical theater. In my free time, I love baking and reading.

Arty Basilio

Diversity and Inclusion Chair

CC '29

Hiii my name is Arty Basilio a sophomore at Columbia studying computer science. In my free time I like taking pictures, hiking, and dancing!

Ruhani Nagda

Diversity and Inclusion Chair

Barnard '29

Hi, I’m Ruhani Nagda, a sophomore at Barnard studying Computer Science and Biology.

Shreya Upadhyay

Diversity and Inclusion Chair

SEAS ‘29

Hi! I’m a rising sophomore in SEAS from Mumbai, India studying CS with a minor in electrical engineering. In my free time, I like to crochet and walk around in the NYC parks!

Tiffany Tu

Publicity Newsletter Lead

SEAS '28

Hi! I'm a junior at Columbia studying Computer Science from Seattle. I've interned at Spotify and TikTok the past two summers. My hobbies include figure skating, skiing, and Beli.

Isabella Lu

Publicity Graphics Lead

SEAS 28

I'm a junior in SEAS studying CS and Environmental Engineering. I'm interested in the intersections of climate and computer science, hoping to work in climate tech or a related field. In my free time I enjoy jiujitsu and discovering new music!

Laura Avila

Publicity Chair

SEAS '28

Hi, I’m Laura Avila, a Electrical Engineering student at Columbia who’s passionate about using tech and creativity to support communities. I worked on the COVID-19 Hearts Project, and am passionate in my art work.

Prasie Gyenwali

Publicity Chair

Barnard '28

I’m Prasie, a Computer Science student at Barnard minoring in Statistics and Psychology. I’m interested in AI and system design, and love building things end-to-end. Outside of coding, I enjoy exploring NYC, collecting trinkets, and finding cute cafes to yap with friends!

Winnie Wang

Publicity Chair

Barnard '29

Hi! I‘m Winnie, a rising sophomore at Barnard majoring in CS and minoring in Comparative Literature. Passionate for computing for social good and fostering a community of support and connections.

Alisha Chang

Publicity Chair

Barnard '28

Tiffany Zheng

DivHacks Executive Lead

SEAS '28

Hi! My name is Tiffany and I'm majoring in Computer Science, minoring in Operations Research & English. Also, I'm interested in product management and I worked as a product intern at The Estée Lauder Companies last summer.

Cheryl Wong

Logistics Co-Lead

CC '29

Valeria Olguin

Logistics Co-Lead

Barnard '28

Aayusha Pokharel

Sponsorship Co-Lead

Barnard '28

Hi! I’m Aayusha, a junior at Barnard studying CS and Economics. I’m interested in HCI, cybersecurity, and responsible tech. I’m also on the DivHacks team, working on sponsorships and partnerships. Outside of school, I love exploring NYC, learning new skills, and meeting women in tech.

Taylor Ye

Sponsorship Co-Lead

CC '29

Sita Vemuri

Technical Development Lead

SEAS '29

Hi! I'm Sita, a sophomore at SEAS majoring in CS and minoring in justice. I have been involved with WiCS since my freshman year and I'm the DivHacks 2026 Tech Dev lead.

Ankita Saha

Hacker Experience Lead

SEAS '29

My name is Ankita and I'm a rising sophomore at Columbia SEAS studying computer science and applied mathematics. I'm originally from NYC and im my free time I love reading, baking, and exploring new towns!

Aasiya Zaidi

DivHacks Publicity Co-Lead

Barnard '28

Hi! I'm Aasiya, and I'm a junior at Barnard majoring in computer science and political science. On campus I'm an editor at the Columbia Political Review and a member of Barnard SGA. Outside of school, I love watching F1 Racing & coffee shop hopping!

Sydney Kaufman

DivHacks Publicity Co-Lead

Barnard '27

I’m a senior in CS and Film at Barnard!

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