Executive Board Members, 2018
Non-profit Sector Advisor
Jane Tandler
Director of Communications and Development, Senior PharmAssist
Jane Tandler was a PhD candidate in the Neurobiology Department, where she worked on developing new methods for delivering drugs to treat neurological and psychiatric disorders. Over the past ten years, she has worked with a variety of clinical populations and with many nonprofits, all of which has been immensely fulfilling. After getting involved with DISI as an ED of Marketing, ED of Partner Outreach, and Co-President, she is excited to take on her new role as Non-profit Sector Advisor in Fall 2018. When not working, Jane enjoys teaching or practicing yoga, lounging in the sun, and hanging out with her hedgehog, Milou.
Director of Communications and Development, Senior PharmAssist
Jane Tandler was a PhD candidate in the Neurobiology Department, where she worked on developing new methods for delivering drugs to treat neurological and psychiatric disorders. Over the past ten years, she has worked with a variety of clinical populations and with many nonprofits, all of which has been immensely fulfilling. After getting involved with DISI as an ED of Marketing, ED of Partner Outreach, and Co-President, she is excited to take on her new role as Non-profit Sector Advisor in Fall 2018. When not working, Jane enjoys teaching or practicing yoga, lounging in the sun, and hanging out with her hedgehog, Milou.
President
Joseph Andrews (Joey)
PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Pratt School of Engineering
joseph.b.andrews@duke.edu
Joey Andrews is a fourth year PhD student in Electrical and Computer Engineering here at Duke. His research interests include nanoelectronics and printed electronics, with a primary interest in developing new nanomaterial electronic “inks”. Joey joined DISI for a chance to have a social impact on Durham and to facilitate connecting Duke students to their local community. Outside of the lab and DISI, Joey enjoys biking, reading, and spending time with his wife and giant dog.
PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Pratt School of Engineering
joseph.b.andrews@duke.edu
Joey Andrews is a fourth year PhD student in Electrical and Computer Engineering here at Duke. His research interests include nanoelectronics and printed electronics, with a primary interest in developing new nanomaterial electronic “inks”. Joey joined DISI for a chance to have a social impact on Durham and to facilitate connecting Duke students to their local community. Outside of the lab and DISI, Joey enjoys biking, reading, and spending time with his wife and giant dog.
Executive Directors of Partner Outreach
Charlotte Moore
PhD in the Developmental Psychology, The Graduate School
charlotte.moore@duke.edu
Charlotte is a second year PhD student in the Developmental Psychology Program. Her research focuses on what factors impact infants' early world learning. She is interested in making sure that all children get access to the resources they need to succeed and grow. Charlotte joined DISI because she wants to have a positive impact on her community. In her free time, Charlotte knits socks and goes cycling.
PhD in the Developmental Psychology, The Graduate School
charlotte.moore@duke.edu
Charlotte is a second year PhD student in the Developmental Psychology Program. Her research focuses on what factors impact infants' early world learning. She is interested in making sure that all children get access to the resources they need to succeed and grow. Charlotte joined DISI because she wants to have a positive impact on her community. In her free time, Charlotte knits socks and goes cycling.
Janna Driskel
Master’s in Public Policy, Sanford School of Public Policy
janna.driskel@duke.edu
Janna's aspirations to impact poverty on a larger scale led her to pursue a Master’s in Public Policy at Duke’s Sanford School of Public Policy. During her time at Sanford, Janna participated in Duke Interdisciplinary Social Innovators as a Social Innovator, working as a pro-bono consultant at local non-profits. She also interned at the National Law Center for Homelessness and Poverty where she produced reports, one-pagers, toolkits, and infographics about topics surrounding homelessness. She explored topics such as the criminalization of homelessness, unconstitutional panhandling bans, resources for individuals experiencing homelessness after a natural disaster, the impact of homelessness on a child’s education, and HUD’s Funding applications.
Master’s in Public Policy, Sanford School of Public Policy
janna.driskel@duke.edu
Janna's aspirations to impact poverty on a larger scale led her to pursue a Master’s in Public Policy at Duke’s Sanford School of Public Policy. During her time at Sanford, Janna participated in Duke Interdisciplinary Social Innovators as a Social Innovator, working as a pro-bono consultant at local non-profits. She also interned at the National Law Center for Homelessness and Poverty where she produced reports, one-pagers, toolkits, and infographics about topics surrounding homelessness. She explored topics such as the criminalization of homelessness, unconstitutional panhandling bans, resources for individuals experiencing homelessness after a natural disaster, the impact of homelessness on a child’s education, and HUD’s Funding applications.
Executive Director of Internal Development
Abby Snyder
Master of Public Policy, Sanford School of Public Policy
abigail.a.snyder@duke.edu
Abby is working to develop automated fact-checking technology as Professor Bill Adair's Research Assistant. Prior to attending Sanford, Abby was a 2011 Teach for America corps member in New Orleans, where she stayed working as both an administrator and teacher at a KIPP charter school for five years. After KIPP, she transitioned to politics, serving as Deputy Finance Director to Congressman Seth Moulton (MA 6). Abby is a policy generalist and is currently interested in social innovation and entrepreneurship. She is originally Massachusetts and graduated from Bowdoin College in 2011 with a major in Psychology.
Master of Public Policy, Sanford School of Public Policy
abigail.a.snyder@duke.edu
Abby is working to develop automated fact-checking technology as Professor Bill Adair's Research Assistant. Prior to attending Sanford, Abby was a 2011 Teach for America corps member in New Orleans, where she stayed working as both an administrator and teacher at a KIPP charter school for five years. After KIPP, she transitioned to politics, serving as Deputy Finance Director to Congressman Seth Moulton (MA 6). Abby is a policy generalist and is currently interested in social innovation and entrepreneurship. She is originally Massachusetts and graduated from Bowdoin College in 2011 with a major in Psychology.
Executive Directors of Internal Strategy
Zainab Qazi
Masters of Environmental Management, Nicholas School of Environment
zainab.qazi@duk.edu
Zainab is a Fulbright scholar from Pakistan and a second year MEM student in Environmental Economics and Policy concentration. After completing her Bachelors in Biology, she worked in her university’s Structural and Molecular Biology lab studying HIV structure, and as a volunteer researcher for Humanities department’s compilation of the 1947 Partition Archive for Conflict Studies. In the MEM program, Zainab plans to focus on institutionalization and environmental policy in developing countries, especially around climate change and sustainable development. Zainab joined DISI to get involved in the students’ efforts in engaging and empowering the local community. In her free time, she likes to read, paint, and splurge at art stores.
Masters of Environmental Management, Nicholas School of Environment
zainab.qazi@duk.edu
Zainab is a Fulbright scholar from Pakistan and a second year MEM student in Environmental Economics and Policy concentration. After completing her Bachelors in Biology, she worked in her university’s Structural and Molecular Biology lab studying HIV structure, and as a volunteer researcher for Humanities department’s compilation of the 1947 Partition Archive for Conflict Studies. In the MEM program, Zainab plans to focus on institutionalization and environmental policy in developing countries, especially around climate change and sustainable development. Zainab joined DISI to get involved in the students’ efforts in engaging and empowering the local community. In her free time, she likes to read, paint, and splurge at art stores.
Maryum Ahmad
Master of Science in Quantitative Management: Business Analytics, Fuqua School of Business
maryum.ahmad@duke.edu
Maryum is a Master of Science in Quantitative Management (MQM): Business Analytics candidate at The Fuqua School of Business. Her passion for analytics led her to choose this 10-months intensive and immersive coursework which is helping her dig deeper into the field of data science, strengthening her analytical skills and developing strong business acumen. Prior to starting Master’s, Maryum tutored Math to students in California using an online interactive platform. She finished her Electrical Engineering studies at National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), Pakistan after which she worked as Configurations and Change management lead for second largest telecom operator in Pakistan. She is a friendly and straightforward person, takes friendships very seriously, loves teamwork and likes to help people. She is a foodie and food is something that can make her really happy!
Master of Science in Quantitative Management: Business Analytics, Fuqua School of Business
maryum.ahmad@duke.edu
Maryum is a Master of Science in Quantitative Management (MQM): Business Analytics candidate at The Fuqua School of Business. Her passion for analytics led her to choose this 10-months intensive and immersive coursework which is helping her dig deeper into the field of data science, strengthening her analytical skills and developing strong business acumen. Prior to starting Master’s, Maryum tutored Math to students in California using an online interactive platform. She finished her Electrical Engineering studies at National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), Pakistan after which she worked as Configurations and Change management lead for second largest telecom operator in Pakistan. She is a friendly and straightforward person, takes friendships very seriously, loves teamwork and likes to help people. She is a foodie and food is something that can make her really happy!
Executive Directors of Operations
Adam Stanaland
PhD Student in Psychology and Public Policy
adam.stanaland@duke.edu
Adam is a dual PhD student in psychology and public policy. Before arriving to Duke in 2018, he attended Davidson College and then worked for the New York City Department of Education. With the NYC Department of Education, he analyzed policy and designed strategy for the City's lowest-performing schools. Adam has always been heavily involved in community development and nonprofit management and enjoys using this experience to train and work with DISI Project Managers and their teams.
PhD Student in Psychology and Public Policy
adam.stanaland@duke.edu
Adam is a dual PhD student in psychology and public policy. Before arriving to Duke in 2018, he attended Davidson College and then worked for the New York City Department of Education. With the NYC Department of Education, he analyzed policy and designed strategy for the City's lowest-performing schools. Adam has always been heavily involved in community development and nonprofit management and enjoys using this experience to train and work with DISI Project Managers and their teams.
Nicholas Williams
PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Pratt School of Engineering
nxw@duke.edu
Nick is a PhD candidate in Electrical and Computer Engineering at the Pratt School of Engineering. His research interest is printed electronics with a focus on bio-interfacing sensors and devices. After receiving his B.S. in Materials Science from Johns Hopkins in 2012, he worked as a Battery Chemist in the Bay Area. Nick joined DISI in the Fall of 2017 as a Project Innovator in order to give back to Durham and is excited to continue working with Durham non-profits this coming semester as a Director of Operations.
PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Pratt School of Engineering
nxw@duke.edu
Nick is a PhD candidate in Electrical and Computer Engineering at the Pratt School of Engineering. His research interest is printed electronics with a focus on bio-interfacing sensors and devices. After receiving his B.S. in Materials Science from Johns Hopkins in 2012, he worked as a Battery Chemist in the Bay Area. Nick joined DISI in the Fall of 2017 as a Project Innovator in order to give back to Durham and is excited to continue working with Durham non-profits this coming semester as a Director of Operations.
Dominique Moore
JD/MPP, North Carolina Central University School of Law, Sanford School of Public Policy
dominique.moore@duke.edu
Dominique Moore is a tar heel born and bred. He is a fourth-year dual degree candidate at NCCU School of Law and the Sanford School of Public Policy, where he is pursuing the degrees of Juris Doctor and a Masters in Public Policy, respectively. Dominique received a B.A. in Anthropology and a B.A. in Peace, War, and Defense from UNC Chapel Hill in 2014, after which he worked for a year in Orlando, Florida with City Year, an AmeriCorps program. Dominique is passionate about education law, policy, and reform and wants to use his dual degrees to bring about positive change in North Carolina. In his spare time he likes to discuss Game of Thrones, Harry Potter, and Power Rangers.
JD/MPP, North Carolina Central University School of Law, Sanford School of Public Policy
dominique.moore@duke.edu
Dominique Moore is a tar heel born and bred. He is a fourth-year dual degree candidate at NCCU School of Law and the Sanford School of Public Policy, where he is pursuing the degrees of Juris Doctor and a Masters in Public Policy, respectively. Dominique received a B.A. in Anthropology and a B.A. in Peace, War, and Defense from UNC Chapel Hill in 2014, after which he worked for a year in Orlando, Florida with City Year, an AmeriCorps program. Dominique is passionate about education law, policy, and reform and wants to use his dual degrees to bring about positive change in North Carolina. In his spare time he likes to discuss Game of Thrones, Harry Potter, and Power Rangers.
Executive Director of Finance
Vijay Boominathan
Master of Engineering Management, Pratt School of Engineering
vijay.prabhakar.alfred.boominathan@duke.edu
Vijay is a Master of Engineering Management student with a focus on finance and strategy. He believes in harnessing the power of numbers to tell the story of a business and assess its future path. He plans to pursue a career in finance and strategy consulting. Vijay has been involved with DISI since 2017 and feels that creating a social impact is highly fulfilling. He is originally from India, where he has a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering. He is a passionate poker player and enjoys discussions on recreational math, soccer, tennis, technology, fiction and financial markets.
Master of Engineering Management, Pratt School of Engineering
vijay.prabhakar.alfred.boominathan@duke.edu
Vijay is a Master of Engineering Management student with a focus on finance and strategy. He believes in harnessing the power of numbers to tell the story of a business and assess its future path. He plans to pursue a career in finance and strategy consulting. Vijay has been involved with DISI since 2017 and feels that creating a social impact is highly fulfilling. He is originally from India, where he has a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering. He is a passionate poker player and enjoys discussions on recreational math, soccer, tennis, technology, fiction and financial markets.
Executive Directors of Marketing & Student Outreach
Regan Fink
MBA/MEM, Fuqua School of Business, Nicholas School of the Environment
regan.fink@duke.edu
Regan is in her second year of a dual-degree program, pursuing her master's in Environmental Management at the Nicholas School of the Environment, and in Business Administration at the Fuqua School of Business. She is focusing on bridging business and the environment to improve corporate sustainability and create business solutions to environmental problems. She joined DISI in her first semester as a Project Innovator, and enjoyed engaging in the positive impact DISI provides to the local community. She returned her second semester as a Project Manager, and is excited to be on DISI this year on the Executive Board.
MBA/MEM, Fuqua School of Business, Nicholas School of the Environment
regan.fink@duke.edu
Regan is in her second year of a dual-degree program, pursuing her master's in Environmental Management at the Nicholas School of the Environment, and in Business Administration at the Fuqua School of Business. She is focusing on bridging business and the environment to improve corporate sustainability and create business solutions to environmental problems. She joined DISI in her first semester as a Project Innovator, and enjoyed engaging in the positive impact DISI provides to the local community. She returned her second semester as a Project Manager, and is excited to be on DISI this year on the Executive Board.
Yilin Jiang
PhD in Economics, The Graduate School
yilin.jiang@duke.edu
Yilin is a PhD candidate in economics. She cares about how market structure affects competition and consumer welfare, and especially, how industrial organization economics could be applied to the healthcare market and improve the efficiency and equality of various healthcare systems. Yilin joined DISI as project manager in Spring 2017 and returns as the ED of Marketing & Student Outreach, where she would like to connect students from diverse backgrounds with the local non-profit community. She grew up in Shenzhen, China, and got her BSc in Economics and Finance from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. She loves theatre, museums, and dance.
PhD in Economics, The Graduate School
yilin.jiang@duke.edu
Yilin is a PhD candidate in economics. She cares about how market structure affects competition and consumer welfare, and especially, how industrial organization economics could be applied to the healthcare market and improve the efficiency and equality of various healthcare systems. Yilin joined DISI as project manager in Spring 2017 and returns as the ED of Marketing & Student Outreach, where she would like to connect students from diverse backgrounds with the local non-profit community. She grew up in Shenzhen, China, and got her BSc in Economics and Finance from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. She loves theatre, museums, and dance.
