WHAT IS SPARC ?
OUR MISSION
SPARC aims to create an atmosphere of ambition and enthusiasm for higher academia in undergraduate students. We do this through relentless advocacy, education, and research to offer a comprehensive and collaborative professional network.
faculty advisor
Dr. Justin Micomonaco
With his expertise as the Assistant Dean of the Honors College, Dr. Micomonaco guides SPARC's strategic direction.
Editor-in-chief | podcast host & producer
Nityaansh Parekh
Nityaansh oversees SPARC’s administration and leads networking across all university colleges alongside Jaini. He brings his experience in press and editing to ‘spark’ meaningful dialogue and support Nick in running and curating content for SPARC’s bi-weekly Journal Club.
Editor-in-chief
Jaini Gandhi
Jaini oversees the team's administration while she co-directs SPARC’s vision and editorial content strategies, and maintains the organization’s relationship with collaborators.
Co-Founder | Chief marketing officer
Sasha Palmkoeck
Sasha is responsible for managing SPARC’s brand visibility using her talents to grow outreach and engagement.
Co-Founder | journal club president
Nicholas Feys
Nick brings in his vast array of knowledge to lead discussions and curate content for SPARC’s bi-weekly Journal Club.
Podcast Host & producer | Website Manager
Fatih Görkem ImamoÄŸlu
Fatih hosts SPARC's up-and-coming podcast: For Research Purposes alongside Nityaansh.
Chief FInancial officer
Khadija Bilaspurwala
Khadija oversees the budget allocation, funding procurement and sponsorship for all SPARC's Initiatives and events.
editorial associate​
Lowell Monis
Lowell supports editorial processes, streamlines team coordination to ensure high-quality publication standards.
Operations Manager
Dora Lei
Dora creates a seamless digital experience in conjugation with her ingenious creativity that uplifts our online presence.
lead documentarian and videographer
Eva Guanlao
Eva uses her creative outlet to document SPARC’s mission through compelling visual stories.
