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:
Hacker Experience MemberFrom:
New York, NYYear:
Second-YearWhy VH:
The people here are so tasty.Fun fact:
I will one day travel around the world with an army of cats.
Role:
Content MemberFrom:
Charlotte, NCYear:
First-YearWhy VH:
The community is so tight-knit and supportive! Plus, all of the events are fun and well-planned. Shoutout to Hacker Experience; love y'all dearly <3Fun fact:
I have massive muscles (I love strength training and running)
Role:
Operations MemberFrom:
Deltona, FLYear:
Second-YearWhy VH:
I love the VandyHacks community! It still amazes me how well-run this organization is.Fun fact:
I love music and fine arts! At one point in high school, I was in band, choir, orchestra, theatre, and color guard simultaneously.
Role:
Sponsorship MemberFrom:
Katy, TXYear:
First-YearWhy VH:
Everyone is so supportive and works hard towards a common goal of making this event successful.Fun fact:
I was "made in China" :D
Role:
Content DirectorFrom:
Davidson, NCYear:
Second-YearWhy VH:
Full of people passionate about sharing CS with the Vanderbilt community and beyond.Fun fact:
I think I have 2 eyes and 10 toes
Role:
Operations DirectorFrom:
Tallahassee, FLYear:
Third-YearWhy 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:
Operations MemberFrom:
Washington, DCYear:
Second-YearWhy VH:
I love being in an organization where people are so passionate about programming! It makes me excited about what a future in CS looks like.Fun fact:
I got stuck in a bathroom once and the fire department had to get me out.
Role:
Sponsorship MemberFrom:
Santa Clarita, CAYear:
First-YearWhy VH:
I love how passionate everyone in VandyHacks is about putting together an amazing hackathon. You can tell that everyone takes their jobs seriously and wants to make CS fun and accessible for all.Fun fact:
I have made over 80 Spotify playlists... and counting!
Role:
Design MemberFrom:
Atlanta, GAYear:
Second-YearWhy VH:
The community and the fact that we are all working on multiple parts of different projects but come together to do stuff like hackathons.Fun fact:
I've changed my major 5 times at this point, might change again.
Role:
Development, Operations MemberFrom:
Overland Park, KSYear:
First-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:
First-YearWhy VH:
I like the community of VandyHacks because everyone is so connected and welcoming to hang out with new people. I've met so many different people all connected to CS and made so many new friends.Fun fact:
I am from Hollywood, the best one, the Florida one.
Role:
Design MemberFrom:
Beijing, ChinaYear:
First-YearWhy VH:
It’s active and energetic.Fun fact:
I drink on average a liter of coffee a day.
Role:
Sponsorship MemberFrom:
Miami, FLYear:
First-YearWhy VH:
I love the community! Committee members are all very friendly and we’re all in it to make the next VandyHacks the best one yet :)Fun fact:
I play table tennis! I’ve trained internationally and competed for about eight years!
Role:
Hacker Experience DirectorFrom:
Atlanta, GAYear:
First-YearWhy VH:
It's a really strong and friendly community!!Fun fact:
I am an imposter and secretly anti-cs major.
Role:
Co-President From:
Warsaw, PolandYear:
Second-YearWhy VH:
I love the opportunity of getting to work with so many smart and talented people!Fun fact:
I am gluten-free :))
Role:
Hacker Experience MemberFrom:
Marlboro, NJYear:
Second-YearWhy VH:
The opportunities to learn more about different areas of computer science.Fun fact:
I almost made it onto College Jeopardy.
Role:
Marketing DirectorFrom:
Seoul, South KoreaYear:
First-YearWhy VH:
VH has so many moving parts! We host a lot of different events (including the hackathon) and I love seeing everything come together.Fun fact:
I can't bike!
Role:
Design DirectorFrom:
Jonesboro, ARYear:
Third-YearWhy 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:
Operations Committee AdvisorFrom:
Kathmandu, NepalYear:
Fourth-YearWhy VH:
The people.Fun fact:
I got lost in the woods once and had to be rescued.
Role:
Sponsorship Committee AdvisorFrom:
Nanchang, China / Los Angeles, CAYear:
Second-YearWhy VH:
Basically where the CS kids congregate. Very chaotic in a good way.Fun fact:
I have two names and two birthdays :)
Role:
Content MemberFrom:
Phoenix, AZYear:
Third-YearWhy 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, Development MemberFrom:
Tupelo, MSYear:
Second-YearWhy VH:
The ducks are definitely the best part.Fun fact:
I am training to be a Blokus grandmaster.
Role:
Operations MemberFrom:
Kunming, ChinaYear:
Second-YearWhy VH:
I can work with a bunch of cool people.Fun fact:
Successfully broke the windshield on a mini van during a biking trip by means of body checking.
Role:
Operations Senior AdvisorFrom:
McLean, VAYear:
Fourth-YearWhy VH:
the logo (jk the people <3)Fun fact:
I worked as a bartender/barista in Copenhagen!
Role:
Content, Marketing MemberFrom:
Herndon, VAYear:
First-YearWhy VH:
The community of like minded peers.Fun fact:
I can juggle!
Role:
Sponsorship DirectorFrom:
Shanghai, ChinaYear:
Second-YearWhy VH:
Complimentary ducks and burger binging with my team.Fun fact:
I believe the key to happiness is a medium-rare rib eye.
Role:
Marketing, Sponsorship MemberFrom:
Clarendon Hills, ILYear:
First-YearWhy VH:
It's super fun.Fun fact:
Julian is my RA.
Role:
Operations Committee AdvisorFrom:
Tashkent, UzbekistanYear:
Third-YearWhy VH:
I like spending time with the friends I made at VandyHacks!Fun fact:
I was born on the Pi day.
Role:
Design MemberFrom:
Los Angeles, CAYear:
First-YearWhy VH:
How down to earth everyone is. People here are genuine and are doing what they are because they love it. It feels like a second home.Fun fact:
Favorite Color: #0a5c42
Role:
Operations MemberFrom:
Pleasanton, CAYear:
Second-YearWhy VH:
The people!Fun fact:
I got sent to the ER for a spider bite on the first day of freshman year.
Role:
Content Senior AdvisorFrom:
Austin, TXYear:
Fourth-YearWhy VH:
Working with people to make a hackathon!Fun fact:
I have been in VH for 2 years!
Role:
Sponsorship MemberFrom:
Chicago, ILYear:
Second-YearWhy VH:
The collaborative spirit: everyone tries their best to make a unique hackathon that's better each year.Fun fact:
I can improvise on piano a little and hope to get skilled enough at the instrument to cover background music in video games one day.
Role:
Hacker Experience MemberFrom:
Taiyuan, Shanxi, ChinaYear:
Second-YearWhy VH:
I love to meet people with different backgrounds and the experiences of planning different activities.Fun fact:
I have fallen into a waterfall and survived (well, someone saved me from falling).
Role:
Design MemberFrom:
San Ramon, CAYear:
Second-YearWhy VH:
Pirated software and the rubber ducks. (disclaimer: VH does not condone piracy of any kind)Fun fact:
I snowboard, skateboard and surf(board).
Role:
Co-President From:
Garden Grove, CA (but actually, it's complicated)Year:
Third-YearWhy 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:
First-YearWhy VH:
Fun fact:
I can solve a Rubik's cube blindfolded... with a 50% success rate
Role:
Content Committee AdvisorFrom:
Portage, MIYear:
Third-YearWhy VH:
I love the community and the friendships I've built in VH! Everyone around is amazingly talented and inspiring, it brings out the best in me :))Fun fact:
I like the color green.
Role:
Content MemberFrom:
Kansas City, MOYear:
Third-YearWhy VH:
I like the workshops! :)Fun fact:
I have a dog named Zuko
Role:
Content, Development MemberFrom:
Hillsboro, ORYear:
Second-YearWhy VH:
I love teaching, whether that's in workshops or dev meetings :)Fun fact:
I've never had peanut butter before.
Role:
Content, Development Member, Committee AdvisorFrom:
Kanpur, IndiaYear:
Second-YearWhy VH:
Dev team.Fun fact:
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Role:
Content, Development MemberFrom:
Bangkok, ThailandYear:
Third-YearWhy 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 MemberFrom:
Fremont, CAYear:
Second-YearWhy VH:
It's fun to work with everyone else.Fun fact:
I am fun
Role:
Development MemberFrom:
Erdenet, MongoliaYear:
Fourth-YearWhy VH:
the ~memes~Fun fact:
I like Rick Astley
Role:
Development Committee AdvisorFrom:
Salt Lake City, UTYear:
Fourth-YearWhy VH:
I love how everyone in VH is super passionate and kind! I met a lot of amazing people through VH.Fun fact:
I build and collect plastic model kits.
Role:
Development Committee AdvisorFrom:
Winchester, MAYear:
Fourth-YearWhy VH:
Being part of a team of passionate and talented individuals all striving to make an impact on the Vandy community. Also Aadi 😋Fun fact:
I am undefeated in the eating competition community.
Role:
Development MemberFrom:
Birmingham, ALYear:
First-YearWhy VH:
A whole lotta funFun fact:
I worked on this website!
Role:
Development MemberFrom:
Phoenix, AZYear:
First-YearWhy VH:
I love how VandyHacks is a community of passionate people with different backgrounds and diverse interests.Fun fact:
I own about 13 different types of Rubik's cubes!
Role:
Hacker Experience MemberFrom:
Columbia, MDYear:
First-YearWhy VH:
VandyHacks is honestly such a great community as a whole. Even with different interests and skillsets, we all come together to put on such an amazing Hackathon every year and encourage programmers to develop new ideas. I truly love how every single one of us loves what we do, and honestly we all care for one another like we are family.Fun fact:
I was lowkey a prodigy at the video game Guitar Hero at age 5 and sometimes attracted crowds when I played the demos at the local Best Buy. Legend has it that I could finish Through the Fire and Flames on Expert back then (not anymore though).
Role:
Operations MemberFrom:
Scottsdale, AZYear:
Fourth-YearWhy VH:
I love being a part of the tight-knit VandyHacks community and working with such fun and interesting people every year.Fun fact:
I am allergic to avocado, but I still eat guacamole!
Role:
Marketing, Sponsorship Committee AdvisorFrom:
Naperville, ILYear:
Fourth-YearWhy VH:
I love the people! Everyone is so friendly and helpful.Fun fact:
I’m a dual citizen in Canada and the US.
Role:
Marketing MemberFrom:
Beijing, ChinaYear:
First-YearWhy VH:
I love the supportive community and the passion everyone has!Fun fact:
Two of my bikes have gotten stolen before :(
Role:
Marketing MemberFrom:
Shenzhen, ChinaYear:
Third-YearWhy VH:
Everything.Fun fact:
I hate cs.
Role:
Sponsorship MemberFrom:
Woodbridge, CTYear:
First-YearWhy VH:
The community and mission of VandyHacks.Fun fact:
I got recruited to play Overwatch in college, but declined to go to Vanderbilt.
Role:
Development DirectorFrom:
Franklin Township, NJYear:
Third-YearWhy 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!Keep In Touch
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