Meet the 2024-2025 Executive Board


  • Hayden Gantt

    PRESIDENT

    The President sets the general direction and vision for the organization, and then works to make sure everyone else has whatever they need to succeed.

    Major: Materials Science and Engineering

    What are you most excited for about EC this year? This year I'm most excited to work on executing some new and exciting events that we think are going to make a big difference in the college! And, of course, I can't wait to see the energy all of our new members bring to the organization!

  • Carlie Olsen

    VICE PRESIDENT EXTERNAL

    Vice President External works as a liaison between the EC executive board and EC member societies to provide opportunities for funding, awards, and additional resources.

    Major: Civil Engineering

    What are you most excited for about EC this year? I am most excited to enjoy my senior year


  • Ian Schrader

    VICE PRESIDENT INTERNAL

    Vice President Internal oversees the great work our internal directors do. VPI aids them in any help they need during the planning of their events as well as assist other PVPT.

    Major: Agricultural Engineering

    What are you most excited for about EC this year? To get to know all of the new exec board better in bring together Grainger Engineering as a whole!



  • Liam Crandall

    TREASURER

    The Treasurer is responsible for overseeing EC's finances and materials. The Treasurer works closely with all EC committees in their activities and the affiliated societies which EC provides funding to.

    Major: Physics

    What are you most excited for about EC this year? I am excited to see a new year of EC fostering a community within engineering and serving as a platform for students to make connections and fun memories.

  • Sash Sundar

    CORPORATE DIRECTOR

    The Corporate Director helps secure corporate sponsorships and organizes partner events alongside the committee. The Corporate Director also manages EC's alumni relations, assists with reverse career fair, and maintains EC's LinkedIn presence.

    Major: Industrial Engineering

    What are you most excited for about EC this year? I'm excited that our corporate partner events this year will have more live in-person speakers rather the virtual events we have previously hosted.

  • Kaitlyn Regnier

    EOB CO-DIRECTOR

    The EOB Co-Director is in charge of hosting outreach events for all ages and inspiring future leaders in the engineering field!

    Major: Chemical Engineering

    What are you most excited for about EC this year? I'm so excited for all the memories to be made through this organization! Being a part of this last year was one of my favorite experiences as a freshman.



  • Adara Adhikari

    EOB CO-DIRECTOR

    The EOB Co-Director is in charge of hosting outreach events for all ages and inspiring future leaders in the engineering field!

    Major: Civil Engineering

    What are you most excited for about EC this year? All of the fun and meaningful events that my co-director and I will be executing!


  • Jenae Wright

    DSAC DIRECTOR

    The DSAC Director, along with their committee, hosts events for Grainger students and deans/administrators to further improve the Grainger College of Engineering based off of student feedback.

    Major: Industrial Engineering

    What are you most excited for about EC this year? I am excited to work with everyone in EC on different events this year!

  • Alyssa Huang

    EOH CO-DIRECTOR

    The EOH Co-Directors, get to help an amazing Central Committee put on the largest student-run science fair in the nation!

    Major: ECE

    What are you most excited for about EC this year? I'm most excited to see all the events that EC hosts and meet the people who are able to benefit from and have fun at our events!

  • Alicia Kim

    EOH CO-DIRECTOR

    The EOH Co-Directors, get to help an amazing Central Committee put on the largest student-run science fair in the nation!

    Major: Bioengineering

    What are you most excited for about EC this year? I’m excited to see the creative ways EC brings different engineering majors together and to help EOH grow!

  • Jacob Johnson

    EXPO CO-DIRECTOR

    EXPO runs the career fairs along with Grainger engineering career services! We also hold our own events like the Reverse Career Fair and assist with professional development for students.

    Major: Electrical Engineering

    What are you most excited for about EC this year? I’m excited to meet new people within the engineering community and work with my committee.

  • Hannah Kapur

    EXPO CO-DIRECTOR

    EXPO runs the career fairs along with Grainger engineering career services! We also hold our own events like the Reverse Career Fair and assist with professional development for students.

  • Sofia Ramos

    E-WEEK DIRECTOR

    The E-Week Director works with their committee to organize and execute the National Engineers' Week celebration on campus. This week, filled with themed events and challenges, creates opportunities for many engineering RSOs within EC to compete and interact with one another.

    Major: Natural Resources and Environmental Science

    What are you most excited for about EC this year? I’m excited for all the fun events EC has planned and getting to know the new members!

  • Kathure Kiunga

    DEI DIRECTOR

    The DEI Director and committee runs Diversity, Equity and Inclusion events and workshops while collaborating with various RSOs and industry representatives.

    Major: Electrical Engineering

    What are you most excited for about EC this year? I am excited to plan events and meet new friends in the engineering community!

  • Vishnu Gade

    PRODEV DIRECTOR

    The Professional Development Director and their committee work to enrich Grainger students' professional skills through workshops, mentorship, and by raising awareness of these opportunities.

    Major: Physics

    What are you most excited for about EC this year? I'm excited to revamp our mentorship program, make sure everyone is aware of all the amazing opportunities our campus offers, and get to know all the wonderful people in EC.

  • Shaylan Gupta

    SOCIAL DIRECTOR

    The Social Director organizes gatherings for students in the Grainger College of Engineering and EC itself.

    Major: Civil Engineering

    What are you most excited for about EC this year? I am excited for the opportunity to bring diverse groups of Grainger students together at fun events!

  • Avni Varshney

    SERVICE DIRECTOR

    The Service Director organizes meaningful opportunities for service and volunteering for EC members and the larger engineering community.

    Major: Bioengineering

    What are you most excited for about EC this year? I am excited for our annual Skate With A Date event! We raise money and awareness for the American Heart Association.

  • Shalini Sivakumar

    PUBLICITY DIRECTOR

    The Publicity Director runs the EC social media pages and website to ensure that all EC events are being promoted to the public!

    Major: Computer Science

    What are you most excited for about EC this year? I am excited for all the amazing events, and getting to connect with the members of the engineering community!

  • Adithi Bikkavilli

    AWARDS DIRECTOR

    The Awards Director runs all of our monthly and yearly awards ceremonies and is responsible for giving out all of our EC awards to the different students, faculty and organizations that win them!

    Major: Computer Engineering

    What are you most excited for about EC this year? I’m so excited for all of our big events like Reverse Career Fair and EOH!

  • EFC PRESIDENT