MEET THE BOARD
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Co-President
Grace Dai
Year: Senior (2025)
Major: Computational biology
Hometown: Winston-Salem, NC
Why APP: Grace has always been interested in nutrition and food security. She found that alt proteins are an exciting solution to address challenges using biology.
Interests/Hobbies: Making mead and jewelry, hiking, learning about biotech and climatetech startups
Co-President
Riya Sinha
Year: Senior (2025)
Major: Economics/Urban Studies.
Hometown: New York, NY
Why APP: Riya is passionate about addressing food insecurity in the US and on a global scale. When she discovered alternative proteins, she realized they could be a high potential solution!
Interests/Hobbies: traveling, makeup, hiking, eating/cooking vegan food
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Co-President
William Yoo
Year: Junior (2026)
Major: HSOC
Hometown: Allendale, NJ
Why APP: William is interested in learning more about alternative proteins and how they can be produced through synthetic and stem cell biology!
Interests/Hobbies: Outside of the world of science, he loves playing the cello and following soccer
Upcoming Co-President
Nina Wang
Year: Junior (2026)
Major: Political Science and French
Hometown: Arcadia, CA
Why APP: Nina is passionate about learning about sustainable solutions to climate change, particularly as it relates to the food industry!
Interests/Hobbies: Running, reading, solving/making crossword puzzles
Co-Director of Research
Chloe Ng
Year: Junior (2026)
Major: Chemical Engineering and Earth Science Hometown: Danville, CA
Why APP: Chloe has always been interested in finding more sustainable alternatives in day-to-day life. Alternative proteins is an intriguing solution as it is more eco-friendly and also protects animal rights.
Interests/Hobbies: climate tech, plant-based diet, taekwondo, Chinese lion dance, origami
Co-Director of Research
Mahir Sudad
Year: Senior (2025)
Major: Cognitive Science
Hometown: Silver Spring, MD
Why APP: Mahir is interested in the potential of alternative proteins to reduce widespread animal suffering. Interests/hobbies: Traveling, meditation, playing music.
Co-Director of Education
Brandon Kwon
Year: Junior (2026)
Major: Neuroscience
Hometown: San Jose, CA
Why APP: Brandon is passionate about learning about sustainable solutions to climate change, particularly as it relates to the food industry!
Interests/Hobbies: Volleyball, music production, baking, following different sports teams
Co-Director of Education
Nicole Chung
Year: Sophomore (2027)
Major: Neuroscience
Hometown: Hong Kong/ CT
Why APP: As a pescatarian and runner, Nicole has always been interested in cultivating a balanced and healthy plant-based diet. She believes it would be enriching to witness how nutrition and bioengineering can contribute to sustainability and better health.
Interests: Distance running (especially marathon running!), hiking and cooking.
Co-Director of Consulting & Entrepreneurship
Asmus Nielsen
Year: Sophomore (2027)
Major: Biochem and Biophysics
Hometown: Aalborg, Denmark
Why APP: Asmus loves biotech and everything about APP seemed like a great opportunity to understand about a really interesting part of the industry.
Hobbies/Interests: Traveling and learning languages
Co-Director of Consulting & Entrepreneurship
Phelps Tin
Year: Junior (2026)
Major: Molecular Biology and Philosophy of Science with a Minor in Physics
Why APP: Phelps is intrigued to see the opportunities alternative proteins can provide for future food security and environmental sustainability. Interests/Hobbies: swimming, surfing, and diving
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Director of Events
Alondra Betancourt
Year: Junior (2026)
Major: Biology
Hometown: Orlando, FL
Why APP: The potential of alternative proteins to transform the food space and its current culture.
Interests/Hobbies: Alondra enjoys reading, being outdoors, and trying new restaurants!
Director of Marketing
Alexza Zaragoza
Year: Sophomore (2027)
Major: Cognitive Science and Political Science
Hometown: El Paso, TX
Why APP: Alexza is interested in nutrition and learning about ways to promote healthy eating. She also wants to explore how alternative proteins can help with sustainability.
Interests/Hobbies: Figure skating, design, baking, and trying new boba/coffee shops
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Fill out the form below if you are interested in having a coffee chat with one of our board members! Coffee chats are a great way to learn about the alternative protein project and just talk about anything!