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!
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Member DevFrom:
Atlanta GeorgiaYear:
SophomoreWhy VH:
Very fun communityFun fact:
Fav foods are crunchy pb and oranges
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Member HEFrom:
Year:
Why VH:
Fun fact:
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Member MarketingFrom:
Hyderabad IndiaYear:
FreshmanWhy VH:
Fun fact:
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From:
Houston TXYear:
JuniorWhy VH:
Making money to increase accessibility to CSFun fact:
I play competitive Tetris
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From:
Atlanta GeorgiaYear:
JuniorWhy 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)
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Member HEFrom:
Seoul South KoreaYear:
SophomoreWhy VH:
Love to share a fun time with others :)Fun fact:
I have a twin brother and perfect pitch
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Member MarketingFrom:
Boston MAYear:
SophomoreWhy VH:
Join an awesome community!Fun fact:
Dancing with the Stars is my roman empire
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Member DesignFrom:
Forth Worth TxYear:
SophomoreWhy VH:
To continue continue expanding the VandyHack’s outreach and make an impact beyond the CS communityFun fact:
I love building puzzles
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Member SponsorshipFrom:
Rockville MDYear:
FreshmanWhy VH:
Great experience at the hackathon last year, which I wanted to create for other peopleFun fact:
I love Costco bagels
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Member OperationsFrom:
Cleveland OHYear:
SophomoreWhy VH:
Everyone in VH seems super cool!Fun fact:
I have a pet turtle
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Member DevFrom:
Brooklyn NYYear:
FreshmanWhy VH:
Be a part of something bigger than meFun fact:
I love playing ultimate frisbee!
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From:
Las VegasYear:
JuniorWhy VH:
To build a community where anyone can come to express their creativity and intelligence.Fun fact:
I think ranch is the superior condiment.
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Member DevFrom:
Metro NYCYear:
SophomoreWhy VH:
Very fun community!Fun fact:
I like to play volleyball
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From:
Vancouver CanadaYear:
JuniorWhy VH:
The community and opportunities for growth!Fun fact:
I do Brazilian Jiu JitsuRole:
Member ContentFrom:
Nashville TNYear:
JuniorWhy VH:
To meet new people and be a part of a super smart community!Fun fact:
I am VP of the Vanderbilt climbing team!
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Member MarketingFrom:
Boston MAYear:
FreshmanWhy VH:
to meet new people!Fun fact:
I love trader joes takis with vanilla ice cream
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From:
MalaysiaYear:
JuniorWhy VH:
To do cool CS stuff with friends!Fun fact:
I used to play the viola, violin, and piano
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From:
Atlanta GeorgiaYear:
SeniorWhy VH:
i like art Fun fact:
ive never been bit by a shark 😛I;
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PresidentFrom:
Reno NevadaYear:
JuniorWhy 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 :(
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PresidentFrom:
Cupertino CaYear:
SophomoreWhy VH:
Fun fact:
Vandy spelled backwards is ydanv.
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Member ContentFrom:
Tupelo MSYear:
SeniorWhy VH:
I have a secret crush on Nisala 😳Fun fact:
I’m dropping a new album soon - be on the lookout for “Where is Davis?”
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Member DevFrom:
Atlanta GeorgiaYear:
SophomoreWhy VH:
I want to challenge myself and do something new!Fun fact:
I like learning languages ^^
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Design, Marketing DirectorFrom:
Dallas TXYear:
FreshmanWhy VH:
have fun and design Fun fact:
I slipped at a spa and got a concussion
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Member DevFrom:
Fremont CalifroniaYear:
SeniorWhy VH:
Fun fact:
Role:
From:
San Ramon CaliforniaYear:
SeniorWhy 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
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Member DesignFrom:
Pittsburgh PAYear:
JuniorWhy VH:
Sam SlimanFun fact:
I was taught by monks for a year
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Member OperationsFrom:
Basking Ridge NJYear:
SophomoreWhy VH:
Cool people 👍Fun fact:
I eat Chipotle every Wednesday
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From:
Seoul South KoreaYear:
JuniorWhy VH:
Collaboration and making things work! Fun fact:
I suddenly developed a pork allergy in high school, but it’s gone now.
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Operations DirectorFrom:
BangladeshYear:
SophomoreWhy VH:
Has coolest Hackathon Fun fact:
I can touch my nose with my tongue
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Member HEFrom:
Chicago (Suburbs) Illinois, Des Plaines IllinoisYear:
JuniorWhy VH:
Fun fact:
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Content Committee AdvisorFrom:
Davidson NCYear:
SeniorWhy VH:
Great community and super positive impact as Vandy CS grows!Fun fact:
I know how to code
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Member MarketingFrom:
(Mt.Juliet Tennessee) Chennai IndiaYear:
SophomoreWhy VH:
Fun fact:
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Member HEFrom:
Franklin TNYear:
FreshmanWhy VH:
I love fun events!Fun fact:
I have a degree from Wild Chicken UniversityRole:
Member DevFrom:
Marion ALYear:
JuniorWhy 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 lifeRole:
HE Senior AdvisorFrom:
Sunnyvale CAYear:
SophomoreWhy VH:
The people are awesome!Fun fact:
I used to run a sports podcast and got noticed by the Memphis Grizzlies
Role:
From:
LebanonYear:
SophomoreWhy VH:
Network and collaborate in CS fieldFun fact:
I like drawing eyes :)
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Member DevFrom:
Korla Xinjiang ChinaYear:
FreshmanWhy VH:
have fun togetherFun fact:
Art History
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Member ContentFrom:
Silver Spring MDYear:
SophomoreWhy VH:
coolest org on campus!Fun fact:
Was very close to being born in Japan!
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From:
St. Louis MissouriYear:
JuniorWhy VH:
To be a part of a great, harworking team!Fun fact:
I’m in Confidance and VUPointe
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HE DirectorFrom:
Clarksville TNYear:
FreshmanWhy VH:
An amazing community of highly motivated individuals who share a love for innovation and tech!Fun fact:
Some of my hobbies include playing the piano, skiing, and badminton!Role:
Member HEFrom:
Nashville TNYear:
SeniorWhy VH:
I want to plan a super fun and inclusive hackathon for everyone to enjoy :)Fun fact:
I am allergic to cantaloupe and honeydewRole:
Sponsorship DirectorFrom:
Short Hills NJYear:
SophomoreWhy VH:
I want to build a network of people who are passionate in software engineering.Fun fact:
I like to snowboard and play tennisRole:
Member DevFrom:
Kansas City KSYear:
JuniorWhy VH:
The amazing community and the opportunity to build cool things!Fun fact:
I know the first 3 digits of pi
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From:
Virginia BeachYear:
JuniorWhy VH:
I want to meet likeminded people and learn more about networking in the CS industryFun fact:
I worked at a haunted house in high schoolRole:
Member MarketingFrom:
Toronto CanadaYear:
FreshmanWhy VH:
the communityFun fact:
I eat pizza from the crust
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Dev DirectorFrom:
Houston TXYear:
JuniorWhy VH:
Cool people who make cool thingsFun fact:
My go-to order at a coffee shop is a decaf americano
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From:
St. Louis MissouriYear:
SeniorWhy VH:
I love VH because of the people. Everyone here is so passionate about CS, and is excited to work on initiatives that make an impact on-campus and nationally. Fun fact:
In my free time, I love to take photos, skateboard, and travel to new places.
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From:
Las Vegas NVYear:
SophomoreWhy VH:
Fun fact:
Role:
Sponsorship DirectorFrom:
Nolensville TennesseeYear:
JuniorWhy VH:
The opportunity to collaborate on a large project and network with my peers.Fun fact:
Both of my elbows can hyper extend.
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Member DevFrom:
Shenzhen ChinaYear:
JuniorWhy VH:
For ZiFun fact:
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Content DirectorFrom:
Charlotte NCYear:
JuniorWhy VH:
Everyone is so nice 😊Fun fact:
Winter Wondryland should’ve won the theme competition
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Design, Marketing Senior AdvisorFrom:
Beijing ChinaYear:
Graduate Student, SeniorWhy VH:
The active and energetic communityFun fact:
I once rode bike for 600 mile across China
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Member DevFrom:
Cary NCYear:
FreshmanWhy VH:
YesFun fact:
I’m weird
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Member ContentFrom:
Pittsburgh PAYear:
SophomoreWhy VH:
To be apart of a community that makes CS fun and easy to learn!Fun fact:
I love making pottery!Role:
Member ContentFrom:
Year:
JuniorWhy VH:
Fun fact:
Role:
From:
Los AngelesYear:
SeniorWhy VH:
Fun fact:
ask me about my collection of purple things (growing)
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From:
Kunming ChinaYear:
SeniorWhy VH:
Cool people to be around with.Fun fact:
I like walking and exploring places
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Member DevFrom:
Houston TXYear:
FreshmanWhy VH:
Give others an amazing time with vandyhacksFun fact:
I'm on the vandy table tennis travel team
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Member HEFrom:
China, Santa BarbaraCAYear:
SophomoreWhy VH:
love planning interesting events Fun fact:
I hate carrots and I am allergic to mango peel
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Senior AdvisorFrom:
Columbia MDYear:
JuniorWhy VH:
fFun fact:
I lowkey was a guitar hero prodigy when I was 6
Role:
From:
Seattle WAYear:
JuniorWhy 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:
Member ContentFrom:
San Diego CAYear:
SophomoreWhy VH:
Meet new people and learn new things (that aren’t just CS)Fun fact:
I like green leaves (basil)
Role:
Dev Senior AdvisorFrom:
MalaysiaYear:
JuniorWhy 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:
From:
Hudson Valley New YorkYear:
SophomoreWhy 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
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Content Committee AdvisorFrom:
Kanpur IndiaYear:
SeniorWhy 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.
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Member DesignFrom:
SoCalYear:
SophomoreWhy VH:
cool cs people cool cs swagFun fact:
i can make a good minecraft potion drinking noise
Role:
From:
Brentwood TNYear:
JuniorWhy 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:
Member ContentFrom:
Portland OregonYear:
SeniorWhy VH:
I joined VH to do CS stuff with my friends!Fun fact:
I’m allergic to cockroaches :(
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Member MarketingFrom:
Chattanooga TNYear:
JuniorWhy 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
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Member DevFrom:
Long Island NYYear:
SeniorWhy VH:
Meet new people in CSFun fact:
I’m a transfer student!
Role:
Member DevFrom:
Gurgaon IndiaYear:
SophomoreWhy 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.
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Member SponsorshipFrom:
Edgemont NYYear:
FreshmanWhy VH:
Great community to learn and gain experienceFun fact:
memorized the first 100 digits of pi in 5 grade for no reason
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From:
Queens NYYear:
SeniorWhy VH:
I love being able to create fun and accessible activities for the CS community.Fun fact:
I already have some gray hair.
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Member OperationsFrom:
Seattle WAYear:
SophomoreWhy VH:
CommunityFun fact:
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Member ContentFrom:
Castle Rock COYear:
SophomoreWhy VH:
People are cool :)Fun fact:
I like fun
Role:
Member OperationsFrom:
BangladeshYear:
FreshmanWhy VH:
Just wanted a community of good people who share my interests.Fun fact:
My life is a soccer game.Role:
Sponsorship Senior AdvisorFrom:
Shanghai ChinaYear:
SeniorWhy VH:
Everyone coming together out of sheer passionFun fact:
I almost got lost in the yosemite mountains once.
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From:
Istanbul TurkeyYear:
JuniorWhy VH:
To get more involved with the CS communityFun fact:
I have no food I dislike. I like eating.
Role:
Marketing Senior AdvisorFrom:
Arlington Heights ILYear:
SeniorWhy 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:
Member OperationsFrom:
Fairfax VirginiaYear:
FreshmanWhy VH:
wanted to have a better network of like minded people and like to mange stuff Fun fact:
I have met/talked with jeff Bezos
Role:
Member OperationsFrom:
Long Island NYYear:
SophomoreWhy VH:
Fun fact:
Role:
Member OperationsFrom:
Qingdao ChinaYear:
JuniorWhy VH:
Meeting new friendsFun fact:
I got baptized when I was in high school
Role:
From:
Short Hills NJYear:
SeniorWhy VH:
Love the VH community & what my committee does :))Fun fact:
I have a double joint in my left shoulder
Role:
Member SponsorshipFrom:
Fort Lee NJYear:
FreshmanWhy VH:
incredible community + incredible opportunityFun fact:
i can recite the whole hamilton soundtrack
Role:
From:
Beijing ChinaYear:
JuniorWhy 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:
Member SponsorshipFrom:
Lilburn GeorgiaYear:
SophomoreWhy VH:
I want to be a part of passionate and collaborative community in CSFun fact:
I’ve met Quavo
Role:
Operations Committee AdvisorFrom:
Madison WIYear:
SophomoreWhy VH:
Best community on campus fo shoFun fact:
My favorite animals are red pandas
Role:
Member DesignFrom:
Houston TXYear:
SophomoreWhy VH:
Had a great experience at the ‘24 hackathon Fun fact:
I had cops talk to me for accidentally entering someones apartmentKeep In Touch
