Meet our executive team

diverse leadership is A CRUCIAL part of what makes TEDX UVA UNIQUE. WE HAVE CREATED A NETWORK WHERE STUDENTS OF DIFFERENT BACKGROUNDS AND DISCIPLINES CAN INFORM, CHALLENGE AND SUPPORT EACH OTHER'S IDEAS. 

REEYA Verma

president

Reeya is a third-year from Augusta, Georgia, studying Political and Social Thought. Drawing upon her previous experience as outreach chair for TEDxUVA and her involvement with TEDxYouth in her hometown, she’s excited to continue to embrace TED’s mission to discover and celebrate the many “ideas worth sharing.” Alongside a team of boundless creativity and talent, she is thrilled to watch TEDxUVA soar to new heights.

sneha moothedan

treasurer

Sneha is a second-year student majoring in Computer Science in the E-School. She was a member of the logistics team at TEDxUVA and previously organized a TEDx conference when she was in high school. Sneha loves going for runs outdoors, relaxing with a book in hand, and spending quality time with her friends.

ella murphy

sponsorship

Ella is a third-year from Vail, Colorado, majoring in Architectural History and Media Studies with a minor in Design. Ella previously served on the speakers committee, but now serves as sponsorship coordinator with experience as VP of marketing for Alpha Phi. You can often find her spinning at Purvelo, on a run around town, or looking for the latest restaurants to try.

Cole rozwadowski

design

Cole is a third-year student from Culpeper, VA studying architecture. He has worked with graphics for the past two years and loves getting to combine his passion for design with his passion for TED talks. Outside of TEDx, you can find Cole sketching on-grounds, glued to his desk at the architecture school, or looking for the best dumplings in Charlottesville.

 

TARINI PANKANTI

SPEAKERS CO-CHAIR

Tarini is a third-year from Frisco, Texas studying commerce and public policy. She has had a love for TED talks from a very young age and always dreamed about being involved in TEDx. She especially values TEDx’s unique environment, which is dedicated to sharing human experiences and tackling fundamental questions of the world. Outside of TEDx, Tarini loves to write, explore the latest Thai restaurants around town, and wander around art museums.

EUJINE KIM

SPEAKERS CO-CHAIR

Eujine is a third-year majoring in Global Security and Justice and Spanish with a minor in Data Science. Eujine joined TEDx last spring as part of the speakers committee. In her free time, Eujine enjoys walks around grounds while listening to music, watching anime and Formula 1, and working on her drawing skills. She believes that communication fosters connection, which is integral to the college experience! She is excited to cultivate this communication as co-chair of the speakers committee.

Arden luthy

LOGISTICS CO-CHAIR

Arden is a third-year from Austin, Texas intending to study commerce and global development. She loves TED talks and even wrote her UVA admissions application about a TED talk that inspired her (Live Your Own Great Story). Outside of TEDx, Arden is involved in several organizations on grounds, and enjoys getting outside, spending time with friends, and trying new restaurants in Charlottesville.

AARON SILVER

LOGISTICS CO-CHAIR

Aaron is a second-year from Westchester, New York, intending to study Behavioral Neuroscience, with a minor in Science, Technology, and Society. Aaron is always watching TED talks, whether that be from his high school TEDx organization, or from past UVA years! In high school, Aaron started a TEDx club at his school, and wanted to continue in college. You can often find him outdoors, hanging out around the Rotunda.