TEAM
For every biological process, there is an intricate series of reactions going on behind the scenes, cells and organs tirelessly slaving away to make sure we're still alive and functional. In the same way for every outward action of the Young Researchers Program there is twofold internal movement. And our dedicated Executive Board are the ones who slave away tirelessly to make all that happen. Meet the masterminds behind this program!
E-Board
President
Name: Piero Salas-Allende
Hometown: Long Island, New York
Major: Bioengineering ‘22
Fun Fact: I got 21 stitches on my face because of my loving dog.
Piero Salas-Allende
Vice President
Name: Samantha Rabinovich
Hometown: Brooklyn, NY
Major: Biological Sciences ‘22
Fun Fact: I’m a Russian speaking Ukrainian.
Samantha Rabinovich
Treasurer
Name: Grace Wang
Hometown: Weston, MA
Major: Policy, Analysis and Management ‘22
Fun Fact: I love surprising people, especially throwing surprise parties!!
Grace Wang
Lecture Series
Member
Name: Neil Sathi
Hometown: Port Jefferson, NY
Major: Biological Sciences | Neurobiology ‘22
Fun Fact: Retired tennis player: ½ of the 2017 CHSAA doubles champions.
Neil Sathi
Member
Name: Steven Persaud
Hometown: Queens, NY
Major: Biological Sciences ‘21
Fun Fact: I’m one of, if not the only person graduating in 2021 in this program.
Steven Persaud
Member
Name: SM Shariar
Hometown: Jamaica, NY
Major: Biological Sciences ‘22 | Neuro Concentration
Fun Fact: I used to design wooden bridges for engineering competitions.
SM Shariar
Secretary
Name: Jaden Ombres
Hometown: New York, New York
Major: Biology | Genetics ‘22
Fun Fact: I backpacked in Maine for two weeks straight.
Jaden Ombres
Member
Name: Shriya Desai
Hometown: Darien, CT
Major: (Prospective) Chemistry Major
Fun Fact: I don’t have a middle name!
Shriya Desai
Member
Name: Moqiu Cheng
Hometown: Hangzhou, China
Major: Sociology, Psychology
Fun Fact: I would love to provide free cat pictures at all times.
Moqiu Cheng
Recruitment/Admissions
Member
Name: Malavika Ramarao
Hometown: San Jose, CA
Major: Biochemistry ‘23
Fun Fact: I have traveled to Antarctica.
Malavika Ramarao
Member
Name: Jessica Hastings
Hometown: East Williston, NY
Major: Biomedical Engineering ‘22
Fun Fact: I am a struggling club athlete with terrible joints.
Jessica Hastings
Member
Name: Harrison Chan
Hometown: Queens, New York
Major: Chemistry
Fun Fact: I'm Burmese!
Harrison Chan
Member
Name: Aimee Bostwick
Hometown: Niskayuna, NY
Major: Global and Public Health
Aimee Bostwick
Quest for Space
Member
Name: Nikita Sajai
Hometown: Ashburn, VA
Major: Biology
Fun Fact: I want to study climate change.
Nikita Sajai
Member
Name: Lauren Mei
Hometown: Flushing, NY
Major: Biological Sciences '23
Fun Fact: I have a pet turtle :)
Lauren Mei
Member
Name: Devisree Tallapaneni
Hometown: Yardley, Pennsylvania
Major: Physics with a concentration in astronomy
Fun Fact: As a kid (this was in India), I hid a puppy in my room for a whole week before my mom found out.
Devisree Talapaneni
Member
Name: Xiyu Mei
Hometown: Wuhan, China
Major: Biology or Psychology
Fun Fact: I have tried more than fifty boba tea shops.
Xiyu Mei
Member
Name: Ethan Arnone
Hometown: Westchester, NY
Major: Human Development '24
Fun Fact: I was born without wisdom teeth.
Ethan Arnone
Member
Name: Jeffrey Munsell
Hometown:New York, NY
Major: Engineering Physics
Fun Fact: I was a macro photographer when I was younger.
Jeffrey Munsell
Publicity
Finance
Member
Name: Sam Evans
Hometown: St. Louis, MO
Major: Economics and Statistics '22
Fun Fact: I've lived in 4 decades.
Sam Evans
Member
Name: Walter Szczech
Hometown: Long Island, NY
Major: Industrial and Labor Relations ‘22
Fun Fact: I can make a pretty average corn souffle.
Walter Szczech
Member
Name: Joey Patino
Hometown: Westchester, New York
Major: Biological Sciences
Joey Patino
Web Design
Member
Name: Emory Walsh
Hometown: Manhattan, New York
Major: Computer Science '24
Fun Fact: My brother was born with two extra ribs.