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2024 Committee

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Chair

Amanda Joseph

Public Health, 1st Year Graduate

Why FOF: I joined FOF because I wanted to learn more about public policy. I became chair because I believe in what FOF can inspire for the future.

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Vice Chair

Dylan Pace

Agricultural Education & Communication, 3rd Year Undergraduate

Why FOF: My passion for public policy!

javier kowalchuk is pr leader for the summit

Public Relations Director

Javier Kowalchuk

Political Science, 4th Year Undergraduate

Why FOF: I joined FOF because it is one of the best forums where students can cooperate, debate, and challenge each other to innovate policy solutions for long-standing issues. It’s the best forum for students to learn about the skills and knowledge needed for public service and beyond.

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Logistics Director

Radhika Subramanian

Economics & Psychology, 3rd Year Undergraduate

Fun Fact: I am interning at the Department of Education in D.C. this summer!

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Research Director

Aryan Talekar

Computer Science, 4th Year Undergraduate

Fun Fact: I played in a baseball tournament in Cuba!

Public Relations Committee

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Raina Fan

Economics & Criminology 2nd Year Undergraduate

Why FOF: I joined Future of Florida because I believe this is a phenomenal platform for students and committee members to gain leadership and networking opportunities. I want to be surrounded by this generation of future leaders that will make impacts in the community.

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Esha Patel

Computer Science, 2nd Year Undergraduate

Why FOF: I joined Future of Florida in order to positively impact our understanding of the utilization of AI in varying sectors of our futures, in regards to education, technology, economic, industry, and future technological endeavors.

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Camila Acevedo

Political Science & International Studies 3rd Year Undergraduate

Fun Fact: I joined FOF because I wanted to find a way to be more involved in the community and reach those who are looking for ways to be involved and learn about current events, as well.

Logistics Committee

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Alexandra Leon

History & English, 3rd Year Undergraduate

Fun Fact: This summer, I interned with the City of Gainesville as a Policy Researcher!

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Cesar Guadamuz

Political Science, 2nd Year Undergraduate

Why FOF: I enjoy volunteering for community and public projects, and FOF seemed like a good opportunity to gain new experiences while working on something I believed in.

Research Committee

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Sana Saraf

Economics (combined BA/MA), 4th Year Undergraduate

Why FOF: I think it is incredibly important to have transparent discussions about public policy. That is why I wanted to help out with organizing the FOF Summit!

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Pari Patel

International Studies & Economics, 2nd Year Undergraduate

Fun Fact: I speak 4 languages (English, Hindi, Urdu, and Gujarati)!

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Amani March

Political Science, 4th Year Undergraduate

Fun Fact: If I could choose my last meal on Earth, I would choose cereal!

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Kelly Ralph

Journalism & Political Science, 3rd Year Undergraduate

Why FOF: I joined FOF because I wanted to be part of a team that encouraged students to engage in public policy work!


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Committee Liaison

Zachary Tenn Yuk

Computer Science & Economics, 2nd Year Undergraduate

Why FOF: I wanted to help create a space for students to discuss policy and promote change across Florida. I’m so excited for the 2024 FOF Summit!