Meet our executive team

diverse leadership is A CRUCIAL part of what makes TEDX UVA UNIQUE. WE HAVE CREATED A NETWORK WHERE STUDENTS OF DIFFERENT BACKGROUNDS AND DISCIPLINES CAN INFORM, CHALLENGE AND SUPPORT EACH OTHER'S IDEAS. 

ella murphy

president

Ella is a fourth-year majoring in Architectural History with a minor in Design. Ella previously served with the speakers committee and served as sponsorship coordinator before stepping into her new role as president of TEDxUVA. She is part of Alpha Phi, planning to go into interior design after she graduates, and is an avid runner training for her first marathon. From Vail, Colorado, she loves skiing, spending time with friends, and reading.

Reeya verma

curator

Reeya is a fourth-year from Augusta, Georgia, studying Political and Social Thought. Drawing upon her previous experience as outreach chair and president of TEDxUVA and her involvement with TEDxYouth in her hometown, she’s excited to continue to embrace TED’s mission to discover and celebrate the many “ideas worth sharing.” Alongside a team of boundless creativity and talent, she is thrilled to watch TEDxUVA soar to new heights.

sneha moothedan

treasurer

Sneha is a third-year student majoring in Computer Science in the E-School. She was a member of the logistics team at TEDxUVA and previously organized a TEDx conference when she was in high school. Sneha loves going for runs outdoors, relaxing with a book in hand, and spending quality time with her friends.

arden luthy

sponsorship chair

Arden is a fourth-year from Austin, Texas double-majoring in Commerce and Global Studies. She loves TED talks and even wrote her UVA admissions application about a TED talk that inspired her (check out the embedded link!). As Sponsorship chair, Arden leads the team responsible for organizing the funding and in-kind support to power one of UVA’s most exciting events. Outside of TEDx, Arden is involved in several organizations on grounds and enjoys getting outside, spending time with friends, and listening to live music. 

AARON SILVER

LOGISTICS CHAIR

Aaron is a third-year from Westchester, New York, intending to study Behavioral Neuroscience, with a minor in Science, Technology, and Society. Aaron is always watching TED talks, whether that be from his high school TEDx organization, or from past UVA years! In high school, Aaron started a TEDx club at his school, and wanted to continue in college. You can often find him outdoors, hanging out around the Rotunda.

eujine kim

speakers chair

Eujine is a fourth-year prelaw student majoring in Spanish and Global Security & Justice with a minor in Data Science. Eujine joined TEDxUVA during her second-year spring as part of the Speakers Committee, and she believes that communication fosters connection, which is integral to the college experience! She is excited to cultivate this communication within the UVA community and beyond as chair of the Speakers Committee.

cole rozwadowski

design co-chair

Cole is a fourth-year student from Culpeper, VA studying architecture. He has worked with graphics for the past three years and loves getting to combine his passion for design with his passion for sharing diverse ideas. Outside of TEDx, you can find Cole sketching on-grounds, glued to his desk at the architecture school, or looking for the best dumplings in Charlottesville.

dorothy philip

design co-chair

Dorothy is a third-year Architecture major with a minor in Data Science. She joined TEDxUVA last spring and now serves as the Design Chair alongside Cole. In her free time, she enjoys DJing, photography, and exploring design through interdisciplinary ideas. She believes design is a form of storytelling that engages and shapes user experience. Dorothy looks forward to continuing to explore the power of design and storytelling through her work with the TEDx team. the TEDx team.

tesher baer

secretary

Tesher is a third-year from Fredericksburg, VA, double-majoring in Global Security & Justice and French with a minor in Data Science. He has been with TEDxUVA since Spring of 2024 as a member of the Design Committee, and now serves as the Secretary. He is committed to TEDx’s mission of being a place to amplify positive ideas. Tesher enjoys playing in the Cavalier Marching Band, walking around Grounds, and spending time with the wonderful people at UVA.