People
Our leadership team is drawn from across all core partners, with representation on the POETS management committee by all four schools. Additionally, our industry partners are an integral part of the POETS team, and provide ongoing input into the management process.
Leadership
Faculty
Student Leadership
Joshua Kasitz
UA Representative
University of Arkansas
Shamar Christian
IT Coordinator
University of Arkansas
Aniket Ajay Lad
President
University of Illinois
Chris Perez
SU Representative
Stanford University
Elie Libbos
STEM Outreach Coordinator
University of Illinois
Marcus Barboza
HU Representative
Howard University
Waheed Bello
UIUC Representative
University of Illinois
Arielle Gamboa
Treasurer
University of Illinois
Maxwell Lewis
Secretary
University of Illinois
Reid Smith
UIUC Outreach Coordinator
University of Illinois
Prajwal Chinthoju
Webinar Coordinator
University of Illinois
Anjana Samarakoon
Conference Coordinator
University of Illinois
Priyanka Sarangabany
Undergraduate Representative
University of Illinois
Zion Clarke
Vice President
Howard University