Meet the Team

Aiesha Anchan
DirectorB.S. Biomedical Sciences ’22
Would give a TED Talk about why society needs to be more closely molded to our sleep and biological cycles and why it would bring us increased productivity and happiness. Recommends Micheal Sheerer’s “Why people believe weird things.”

Charlotte Ives
Associate DirectorB.C. Journalism ’23
Would give a TED Talk on why cats make better pets than dogs. Recommends Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s “We Should All Be Feminists.”

Simran Armstrong
Associate DirectorB.S. Biomedical Sciences ’23
Would give a TED Talk on the importance of healthcare workers getting a say in healthcare policy. Recommends Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s “The Danger of a Single Story.”

Julia Luo
Events and Logistics ChairB.S. Exercise Physiology ’23
Recommends Tim Urban’s “Inside the mind of a master procrastinator.”

Haley Swenson
Marketing Co-ChairB.S. Applied Mathematical Economics ‘23
Recommends Emilie Wapnick’s “Why some of us don’t have one true calling.”

Catherine Moster
MarketingPsych/Posc & Marketing ’24
Recommends Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s “We Should All Be Feminists.”

Jada Williams
Speakers Co-chairB.S. Biological Sciences & Psychology ‘23
Would give a TEDTalk on why short people-5’4″ and under-should get priority seating at concerts. Recommends Robert Waldinger’s “What makes a good life?”

Bhavya Dharanikota
Website ManagerB.S. Biomedical Sciences & Psychology ‘22
Would give a TEDTalk on how a person’s sun sign is most likely the least important placement in their natal chart. Recommends Simone Giertz’s “Why you should make useless things.”

Izzy Rowe
WebsiteB.S. Data Science ‘23
Recommends Jacob Barnett’s “Forget what you know.”

Kelsey Otero
Faculty AdvisorAssociate Director, Social Innovation at Marquette’s 707 Hub
As of March 2022, we are seeking additional team members. An interest form will be available soon!