Meet the team
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Core team
At the heart of NeuroEngage is a collaborative team of educators, researchers, and students who make our programs possible.
Ambassadors
The Ambassador Program is the volunteer engine of our programming, powered by students who give their time and talent to make neuroscience accessible. As committee chairs, they lead initiatives that connect neuroscience and society.
Alina Tu
K-12 Committee Chair
PhD Student
Allison Morehouse
Brain Bee Committee Chair
PhD Student
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Aminah Khan
Engagement Chair
Undergraduate Student
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Dominic Javonillo
Communications Chair
Graduate Student
Jorge Mendoza
K-12 Committee Chair
PhD Student
Julie Loritsch
Brain Bee Committee Chair
PhD Student
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Kate Tsourmas
Adult Outreach Committee
PhD Student
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Kristen Vallejo
Adult Outreach Committee
PhD Student
Lara Taniguchi
K-12 Committee Chair
PhD Student
Malia Bautista
Communications Chair
Graduate Student
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Matthew Sandoval
K-12 Committee Chair
PhD Student
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Minh Ngo
Engagement Chair
Graduate Student
Nikhita Kaushik
Engagement Chair
Undergraduate Student
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Rachael Hokenson
Brain Bee Committee Chair
Postdoctoral Fellow
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Tracy Uzoigwe
Adult Outreach Committee
PhD Student
Winny Ning
Brain Bee Committee Chair
PhD Student
Youth Advisory Board
The Youth Advisory Board, composed of board members of the Southern California Youth Neuroscience Association (SCYNA), represents the student voice of NeuroEngage. These bright and passionate high school leaders help shape programs, events, and outreach efforts, ensuring that youth perspectives guide our mission to make neuroscience accessible and inspiring for all.
Iris Yin
Director of Event Advertisement
11th grader, Crean Lutheran High School
Mahima Wuppalapati
SCYNA Director of Media Engagement
10th grader, Portola High School
Aadhya Shenoy
SCYNA Director of Outreach and Member/Alumni Engagement
12th grader, Arnold O. Beckman High School
Siri Kolanupaka
SCYNA Chapter Development Manager
11th grader, Portola High School
Valeria Castañeda
SCYNA Secretary
12th grader, Warren High School
Shravya Sethi
SCYNA President
11th grader, Gretchen Whitney High School
