About
We are an organization dedicated to fostering hacker culture and building a computer science community at Vanderbilt University! We accomplish this by hosting an annual hackathon—a 36-hour software development marathon during which attendees think of an idea and build it—alongside regular hack nights, study nights, and many other fun events!
Meet the Board
The VandyHacks Board consists of 7 committees and around 60 organizers who are committed to creating learning experiences that are accessible and applicable to all. Meet the team below!
All
All of our VandyHacks board members!
Role:
Content DirectorFrom:
Charlotte, NCYear:
Third-YearWhy VH:
Everyone is so niceFun fact:
I have chronic hiccups.
Role:
Sponsorship MemberFrom:
Katy, TXYear:
Third-YearWhy VH:
Making money to increase accessibility to CSFun fact:
I play competitive Tetris
Role:
Content Committee AdvisorFrom:
Davidson, NCYear:
Fourth-YearWhy VH:
Great community and super positive impact as Vandy CS grows!Fun fact:
I know how to code
Role:
Operations Committee AdvisorFrom:
Tallahassee, FLYear:
GraduatedWhy VH:
The people! Organizing a major hackathon is a lot more fun when you're working alongside great people! Shoutout Ops!Fun fact:
I once got 5 stars on all base game songs in Just Dance 4.
Role:
Design MemberFrom:
Atlanta, GAYear:
Fourth-YearWhy VH:
i like artFun fact:
ive never been bit by a shark I;
Role:
Development MemberFrom:
Overland Park, KSYear:
Third-YearWhy VH:
The VH community is full of amazing and talented people, and we get to make a huge impact!Fun fact:
I enjoying pouring copious amounts of Sriracha on basically anything I eat
Role:
Operations MemberFrom:
Hollywood, FLYear:
Third-YearWhy VH:
I thought it would be fun, and I was right.Fun fact:
I live the best Hollywood.
Role:
Design, Marketing DirectorFrom:
Beijing, ChinaYear:
Fourth-YearWhy VH:
The active and energetic communityFun fact:
I once rode bike for 600 mile across China
Role:
Co-President From:
Atlanta, GAYear:
Third-YearWhy VH:
Crazy passionate about community building, event planning, and innovation and VH has the best of all three on campus!Fun fact:
Official bee-searcher (bee researcher)
Role:
Marketing Senior AdvisorFrom:
Warsaw, PolandYear:
Fourth-YearWhy VH:
Making tech accessible and fun for all, one event at a time!Fun fact:
I’m a hackathon coach and workshop streamer at MLH!
Role:
Hacker Experience MemberFrom:
Marlboro, NJYear:
Fourth-YearWhy VH:
The opportunities to learn more about different areas of computer science.Fun fact:
I almost made it onto College Jeopardy.
Role:
Marketing Committee AdvisorFrom:
Seoul, South KoreaYear:
Third-YearWhy VH:
Collaboration and making things work! Fun fact:
I suddenly developed a pork allergy in high school, but it’s gone now. 
Role:
Design Committee Advisor, MentorFrom:
Jonesboro, ARYear:
GraduatedWhy VH:
Working with a group of incredible people with different skillsets! It's so fun getting to brainstorm and share feedback with the design team and work with other committees to bring everything to life.Fun fact:
I used to be allergic to the sun.
Role:
Sponsorship MemberFrom:
Nanchang, China / Los Angeles, CAYear:
Fourth-YearWhy VH:
Basically where the CS kids congregate. Very chaotic in a good way.Fun fact:
ask me about my collection of purple things (growing)
Role:
Content MemberFrom:
Phoenix, AZYear:
GraduatedWhy VH:
Love being able to teach relevant CS material to others during workshops. Also love the vibe of the org and getting to know more people through it!Fun fact:
Love to play chess!
Role:
Content MemberFrom:
Tupelo, MSYear:
Fourth-YearWhy VH:
I have a secret crush on NisalaFun fact:
I’m dropping a new album soon - be on the lookout for “Where is Davis?”
Role:
Operations MemberFrom:
Kunming, ChinaYear:
Fourth-YearWhy VH:
Cool people to be around with.Fun fact:
I like walking and exploring places
Role:
Content MemberFrom:
Herndon, VAYear:
Third-YearWhy VH:
The community of like minded peers.Fun fact:
I can juggle!
Role:
Sponsorship DirectorFrom:
Shanghai, ChinaYear:
Fourth-YearWhy VH:
Everyone coming together out of sheer passionFun fact:
I almost got lost in the yosemite mountains once.
Role:
Operations Committee AdvisorFrom:
Tashkent, UzbekistanYear:
GraduatedWhy VH:
I like spending time with the friends I made at VandyHacks!Fun fact:
I was born on the Pi day.
Role:
MemberFrom:
Pleasanton, CAYear:
Fourth-YearWhy VH:
The people!Fun fact:
I got sent to the ER for a spider bite on the first day of freshman year.
Role:
Design MemberFrom:
San Ramon, CAYear:
Fourth-YearWhy VH:
VandyHacks brings curious minds together and allows people with diverse experiences to work together on something new and fun. It’s a wonderful community and I’m here to do my part!Fun fact:
I love snowboarding
Role:
Senior AdvisorFrom:
Garden Grove, CA (but actually, it's complicated)Year:
GraduatedWhy VH:
I love the fact that at one point Kari spent more time with me in a day than she did with her roommate.Fun fact:
I've had 3 surgeries above my neck, and I'm convinced that aliens put a secret chip in my brain during one of them.
Role:
Development DirectorFrom:
Kuala Lumpur, MalaysiaYear:
Third-YearWhy VH:
to get unlimited, custom-made stickers for freeFun fact:
I once went to the ER because of allergic reaction to advil (now i know)
Role:
Development MemberFrom:
Hillsboro, ORYear:
Fourth-YearWhy VH:
I joined VH to do CS stuff with my friends!Fun fact:
I’m allergic to cockroaches :(
Role:
Content Committee AdvisorFrom:
Kanpur, IndiaYear:
Fourth-YearWhy VH:
nice to mentor young ppl and make meetings funFun fact:
we did a competition once with first place prize being $25k. I came second.
Role:
Content, Development MemberFrom:
Bangkok, ThailandYear:
GraduatedWhy VH:
People come together to solve all kinds of interesting problems, and there's always a familiar face no matter where you are on campus!Fun fact:
I speak three languages (English, Thai, Spanish)!
Role:
Development DirectorFrom:
Phoenix, AZYear:
Third-YearWhy VH:
To do cool CS stuff with friends!Fun fact:
I used to play the viola, violin, and piano
Role:
Co-President From:
Columbia, MDYear:
Third-YearWhy VH:
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I lowkey was a guitar hero prodigy when I was 6
Role:
Operations MemberFrom:
Beijing, ChinaYear:
Second-YearWhy VH:
have fun!!Fun fact:
I fell off my bike and went to the ER, then got the bike stolen in the same week
Role:
Development Committee AdvisorFrom:
Franklin Township, NJYear:
GraduatedWhy VH:
It's a great opportunity to learn a lot and get involved in hands on projects!Fun fact:
I transferred to Vandy my sophomore year!
Role:
Operations MemberFrom:
Long Island, NYYear:
Second-YearWhy VH:
Fun fact:
Role:
Operations MemberFrom:
Basking Ridge, NJYear:
Second-YearWhy VH:
Cool people 👍Fun fact:
I eat Chipotle every Wednesday
Role:
Sponsorship MemberFrom:
Short Hills, NJYear:
Second-YearWhy VH:
I want to build a network of people who are passionate in software engineering.Fun fact:
I like to snowboard and play tennis
Role:
Marketing MemberFrom:
, NYYear:
Third-YearWhy VH:
To get more involved in the CS community and combine my interests in tech and entrepreneurshipFun fact:
I co-founded an athleisure company. Shoutout to @yusthayoga
Role:
Development MemberFrom:
, NYYear:
Third-YearWhy VH:
I want to help others have a great (and better) experience with VandyHacks like I had these past two years!Fun fact:
I have been stung by insects with stingers at least 7 times in my life
Role:
Design MemberFrom:
, NYYear:
Third-YearWhy VH:
I love designing, doing projects, and working with othersFun fact:
I got a cease and desists letter when I was 14 for pirating zelda games :(
Role:
Design MemberFrom:
Reno, NVYear:
Third-YearWhy VH:
I love designing, doing projects, and working with othersFun fact:
I got a cease and desists letter when I was 14 for pirating zelda games :(
Role:
Sponsorship MemberFrom:
Hudson Valley, NYYear:
Second-YearWhy VH:
I want to start collaborating with the cs/engineering community on campus as I begin to add data science curriculum into my business-focused Vandy experience.Fun fact:
I’m training for a marathon
Role:
Sponsorship MemberFrom:
Nolensville, TNYear:
Third-YearWhy VH:
The opportunity to collaborate on a large project and network with my peers.Fun fact:
Both of my elbows can hyper extend. 
Role:
Operations DirectorFrom:
Madison, WIYear:
Second-YearWhy VH:
Best community on campus fo shoFun fact:
My favorite animals are red pandas
Role:
Development MemberFrom:
New York, NYYear:
Second-YearWhy VH:
Very fun community!Fun fact:
I like to play volleyball
Role:
Development MemberFrom:
Long Island, NYYear:
Fourth-YearWhy VH:
Meet new people in CSFun fact:
I’m a transfer student!
Role:
Sponsorship MemberFrom:
Las Vegas, NVYear:
Third-YearWhy VH:
To build a community where anyone can come to express their creativity and intelligence.Fun fact:
I think ranch is the superior condiment.
Role:
Development MemberFrom:
Huston, TXYear:
Third-YearWhy VH:
Fun fact:
Role:
Marketing MemberFrom:
LebanonYear:
Second-YearWhy VH:
Network and collaborate in CS fieldFun fact:
I like drawing eyes :)
Role:
Design MemberFrom:
Vancouver, CanadaYear:
Third-YearWhy VH:
The community and opportunities for growth!Fun fact:
I do Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Role:
Content MemberFrom:
Pittsburgh, PAYear:
Second-YearWhy VH:
To be apart of a community that makes CS fun and easy to learn!Fun fact:
I love making pottery!
Role:
Hacker Experience DirectorFrom:
Sunnyvale, CAYear:
Second-YearWhy VH:
The people are awesome!Fun fact:
I used to run a sports podcast and got noticed by the Memphis Grizzlies
Role:
Design MemberFrom:
St.Louis, MOYear:
Third-YearWhy VH:
To be a part of a great, harworking team!Fun fact:
I’m in Confidance and VUPointe
Role:
Development MemberFrom:
, NYYear:
Second-YearWhy VH:
For the community and to have fun while collaborating in CSFun fact:
I used to think everyone is born with a limited amount of voice and that you can run out of it at some point.
Role:
Hacker Experience MemberFrom:
Nashville, TNYear:
Third-YearWhy VH:
I want to plan a super fun and inclusive hackathon for everyone to enjoy :)Fun fact:
I am allergic to cantaloupe and honeydew
Role:
Marketing MemberFrom:
Seattle, WAYear:
Second-YearWhy VH:
The opportunity to expand and shape one of Vanderbilt’s largest Engineering/CS event.Fun fact:
I used to play football and baseball
Role:
Design MemberFrom:
Forth Worth, TXYear:
Second-YearWhy VH:
To continue continue expanding the VandyHack’s outreach and make an impact beyond the CS communityFun fact:
I love building puzzles
Role:
Hacker Experience MemberFrom:
Brentwood, TNYear:
Third-YearWhy VH:
I love planning events and want to make the next hackathon super fun in terms of community bonding!Fun fact:
I hate strawberries
Role:
Development MemberFrom:
Atlanta, GAYear:
Second-YearWhy VH:
I want to challenge myself and do something newFun fact:
I like learning languages
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Marketing MemberFrom:
Mt Juliet, TN / Chennai, IndiaYear:
Second-YearWhy VH:
I love the community, and I feel like I can make a difference by being in VandyHacks.Fun fact:
I love oil painting
Role:
Development MemberFrom:
Shenzhen, ChinaYear:
Third-YearWhy VH:
For ZiFun fact:
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Sponsorship MemberFrom:
Lilburn, GAYear:
Second-YearWhy VH:
I want to be a part of passionate and collaborative community in CSFun fact:
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