EXECUTIVE BOARD

  • Adina Shaikh

    Editor-in-Chief

    Hi! I’m Adina, the Editor-in-Chief and I've been part of JUST for 3 years. I’m a senior majoring in Neurobiology and Percussion Performance, with a certificate in Science Communication. I research zebrafish in the Ehrlich Lab and am a member of the First Wave Hip Hop and Urban Arts Scholarship Program.

  • Trang Pham

    Sr Managing Editor

    Hi, I’m Trang, and I am the Senior Managing Editor at JUST. I am a senior majoring in both Molecular Biology and Economics. I enjoy playing soccer, hiking, and traveling!

  • Amy Li

    Sr Head Writer

    Hi, I’m Amy, the Senior Head Writer at JUST! I’m a senior at UW-Madison majoring in Molecular and Cell Biology with a certificate in Data Science. In my free time, I like reading books and playing tennis and games!

  • Quinn Ruzicka

    Lead Designer

    Hey, my name is Quinn Ruzicka, and I am the Lead Designer for JUST! I am currently a senior at Madison studying Life Sciences Communication and Biology. I absolutely love spending time outside, especially time spent golfing or skiing, and I am always up for a creative project!

  • Olive Haller

    Design Assistant

    Hi! I’m Olive Haller, a sophomore who is currently undecided but applying to the J School this spring! I joined JUST during the Fall 2023 semester and cannot wait to get started. A fun fact about me is I have 3 dogs and 4 siblings, and in my free time, I love to get ice cream with my friends and family.

  • Shreyanshu Dekate

    Lead Web Developer

    Hi all, I’m Shrey, the Lead Web Developer at JUST! I’m a senior double majoring in Computer Science and Data Science. In my free time, I enjoy NYT games, walks during golden hour, or listening to music.

  • Sophie Liu

    Web Development Assistant

    Hello! My name is Sophie, and I'm the Web Dev Assistant. I am a sophomore majoring in Computer Science. I love to watch movies and enjoy cute guinea pig videos in my free time.

  • Dev Chatterjee

    Finance and Outreach Chair

    Hello! I’m Dev Chatterjee, a junior pursuing a BS in Economics at UW-Madison. I joined JUST during the Fall 2023 semester and act as the Finance and Outreach Chair. I love music and in my free time I enjoy making acoustic covers of old retro Bollywood songs.

  • Alexa Dreyfus

    Marketing Assistant

    My name is Alexa Dreyfus and I joined JUST last year! I am currently a sophomore majoring in Biology on a Pre-Medicine track. I love spending time with my friends and family in my free time!

  • Annalise Coon

    Managing Editor

    My name is Analise Coon, and I am a senior Molecular and Cell Biology major. This is my second year in JUST. In my free time, I study regenerative worms in the Newmark/Issigonis Lab, and I enjoy playing viola.

  • Zane Brinnington

    Head Writer

    Hi, my name is Zane Brinnington and I am a senior food science major and JUST head writer. I joined JUST as a staff writer as a sophomore because I enjoy writing as much as science and wanted a way for me to engage in my passion for writing while connecting it to my field of study. In my free time, I love to read, watch movies, write, and bike.

WRITERS AND EDITORS

  • Kaashvi Agarwwal

    Staff Writer

    Hello, my name is Kaashvi Agarwwal and I am a sophomore majoring in Biochemistry with a certificate in Life Sciences Communications. I joined JUST in the Fall of 2023 and I am a staff writer. My favorite book is The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides.

  • Adrian Sieck

    Staff Writer

    Hi, my name is Adrian Sieck. I'm a sophomore and a Soil Science major. This is my second year writing for JUST. In my free time, I play the bassoon.

  • Manal Aditi

    Staff Writer

    My name is Manal Aditi, and I'm a computer science and data science major. This is my second year at JUST as a staff writer. One fun fact about me is that I've visited twenty national parks, my favorite being Zion National Park.

  • Walid Lakdari

    Content Editor

    Hi, I am Walid, a sophomore majoring in Biology. It is my second year at JUST, and I love reading about unheard-of topics in my free time.

  • Ivy Raya

    Content Editor

    Hey, my name is Ivy Raya. I am a sophomore in L&S school getting a B.S in Biochemistry. I joined JUST during the Fall semester of 2023. Something I love to do in my free time is travel.

  • Daniel Del Carpio

    Short-form Writer

    My name is Daniel Del Carpio. I am a senior majoring in Biochemistry, and I became a member of JUST in the Fall of 2023. In my free time, I like to go on hikes and spend time with friends.

  • Alex (Alexandra) Wong

    Content Editor

    My name is Alex and I'm studying Data Science. This is my second year in JUST. In my free time, I enjoy going on trail runs to the Arboretum, cooking with friends, and thrifting. A fun fact about me is that I make my own kimchi and enjoyed eating copious amounts of it this past summer.

  • Dannah Altiti

    Short-form Editor

    Hi, my name is Dannah Altiti! I'm a senior majoring in Microbiology with certificates in Middle Eastern Studies and Global Health. I joined JUST in the Fall of 2023 as a Short-Form Editor. A little fun fact is I am terrified of all animals from a rat to an elephant.

  • Carmela De Leon

    Content Editor

    Hello! My name's Carmela De Leon and I am a junior majoring in Nursing with a Health and the Humanities certificate. I joined JUST as a content editor in the Fall semester of 2023. I love to travel a lot and have gone to various places around the world! but in my free time, I like to binge-watch shows, play my guitar, read or watch a good movie.

  • LeAnn Aschkar

    Content Editor

    My name is LeAnn and I'm a Biology major with a minor in Health and The Humanities. I'm in the class of 2027, and I joined JUST in the Fall of 2023 as an editor. I love reading African contemporary literature and experiencing new cultures through food, music, and literary works.

  • Mahathi Karthikeyan

    Short-form Writer

    Hello, my name is Mahathi Karthikeyan and I am a junior majoring in Biomedical Engineering. I joined JUST during the Fall 2023 semester. I enjoy reading in my free time.

  • Sean Hugelmeyer

    Short-form Writer

    Hello! My name is Sean, and I am a sophomore, second-year short form writer for JUST! I am an Economics major and will be getting a certificate in Digital Cinema Production. As you might be able to guess from my choice in certificates, I love movies! I am part of the WUD Film Committee on campus and play Club Ultimate Frisbee too.

  • Daniel Molina

    Staff Writer

    Hi, my name is Daniel and I'm a senior double majoring in Economics with Math EMphasis and Italian. I joined JUST in the Spring of 2022 and have enjoyed it so much. In my free time, I like to be active playing golf, soccer, and tennis, as well as reading, knitting, and hanging out with my friends.

  • Vedaa Vandavasi

    Staff Writer

    My name is Vedaa Vandavasi and I am a sophomore at UW Madison, pursuing Biological Systems Engineering. I joined just in Fall 2023 and it has been super fun. I am an avid reader and I'm always up for a long walk/picnic any time of the day!

  • Mackenzie Twomey

    Content Editor

    My name is Mackenzie Twomey and I am a sophomore who joined JUST during the Fall of 2023. I am majoring in Global Health and Microbiology with a certificate in Gender and Women’s Studies. A fun fact about me is that I love going to concerts and I have seen Dolly Parton in person.

  • Harvey Chen

    Short-form Editor

    Hi, my name is Harvey, and I'm a freshman majoring in Global Health. I joined JUST in Spring 2024 as a short-form editor. During my free time, I enjoy going to near West Field for soccer.

  • Khadijah Dhoondia

    Content Editor

    Hi I'm Khadijah, and I am a junior majoring in Biology and Global Health with Certificates in Life Science Communications and Biocore. I have been involved in JUST as a content writer since Fall 2022, and I am excited to be involved with the editing team this upcoming year! In my free time, I love spending time with friends and hiking.

  • Ayah Amer

    Short-form Editor

    My name is Ayah Amer and I am a senior majoring in Neurobiology and Psychology, with a certificate in African studies. I joined JUST this Fall 2023 semester as a short-form editor. Something I enjoy doing in my free time is going to concerts.