
Thank you to all who nominated students for the 2025-26 cohorts.
Nominations are under review and the new advisory boards will be announced in August 2025!
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What is an Emerging Leaders Advisory Board (ELAB)?
ELABs are intended to ensure that students who demonstrate potential as future leaders and are not actively connected to the Georgia Tech administration or regularly involved with campus life have the chance to share their thoughts and feedback, as well as inform decision-making and priority-setting.
It offers members an opportunity to actively participate in shaping their Georgia Tech experience. The goal is to expand the number and range of student voices that contribute to shaping policies, practices, and programs that enhance student engagement and well-being.

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Eligibility & Duties
Eligibility Criteria
- Student is enrolled at Georgia Tech and completed at least one semester, so as to ensure adequate time to successfully transition into the Georgia Tech community before taking on additional responsibilities.
- Student demonstrates potential to become a future leader, especially if offered coaching, mentoring, and/or other forms of affirmative encouragement and support.
- Student is not employed or serving in a paraprofessional role either now or in the past, e.g., Resident Assistant in Housing & Residential Life; however, serving as a graduate assistant/teaching assistant/research assistant does not preclude eligibility.
- Student is not currently or prior involved in any student shared governance entity or any committees/boards advised or convened by an administrative unit; however, involvement in a Registered Student Organization (RSO) as a member or officer does not preclude eligibility.
- Student is in in good academic and social standing and indicates an interest in serving and/or making a positive impact in the Georgia Tech student community.
Description of Involvement
Each ELAB meets on a monthly basis during the Fall and Spring semesters to participate in the following activities:
- Receive current information about available student services, support resources, programs to promote health/wellness, engagement, and other opportunities across Georgia Tech;
- Meet and consult with a variety of Georgia Tech administrators across cabinet areas, colleges, schools, and administrative units;
- Provide input on existing and emerging policies, procedures, and programs to ensure that student perspectives and experiences inform their development, review, and revision;
- Offer feedback, ideas, and recommendations to enhance student engagement, promote belonging, and cultivate well-being at all stages of the academic journey; and
- Make suggestions on how best to communicate with students in a timely manner, recognizing their diverse needs and learning styles.
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2024-25 Highlights
Throughout the academic year, ELAB members provided feedback and input on the following topics:
- Student Health
- The First Year Experience at GT (Undergraduate Students)
- Academic Guidance and Student Success (Graduate Students)
- Mandatory Fees and Off-Campus Housing (Graduate Students)
- Status of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Proposed Legislation/Funding (Both)
- Student Engagement and Organizations (Undergraduate Students)
- Technology at GT
Students also had a chance to weigh in on Georgia Tech’s response to White House executive orders and other federal actions.
Board Membership
2024/2025 Graduate Student ELAB Roster
2024/2025 Graduate Student ELAB Roster
Member Name | Program |
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Abdulah Felfel | Electrical & Computer Engineering |
Alexis Johnston | Chemistry |
Alex Ulas Turkmen | Business Administration |
Amaya McNealey | Industrial & Systems Engineering |
Breanna Sri | Bioinformatics |
Chris Zhang | Quantitative Biosciences |
Cooper Lyu | Biology |
Dhyan Gandhi | Computer Science |
Ejaz Ahmed | Public Policy |
Gaurang Kamat | Computer Science |
Hikaru Katani | Bioinformatics |
Himadri Pandey | Machine Learning |
Hira Anis | Biology |
Jacques Gay | Chemistry |
Jared Abrahamian | Architecture |
Joseph Taylor | Architecture & Civil Engineering |
Kathleen Wills | Public Policy |
Kishore Shenoy | Mechanical Engineering |
Naveen Bataji Nagarathninam | Aerospace Engineering & Robotics Program |
Preethi Mysore | Aerospace Engineering |
Shrramana Ganesh Sudhakar | Biology |
Srujan Penta | Electrical & Computer Engineering |
Sujoy Mondal | Electrical Engineering |
Tulio Sulbaran | Civil Engineering |
Yasaman Gholami | Architecture |
2024/2025 Undergraduate Student ELAB Roster
2024/2025 Undergraduate Student ELAB Roster
Member Name | Program |
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Aditi Rao | Biomedical Engineering |
Alexandria Aromolaran (Fasayo) | Biology |
Anna Abernathy | Literature Media & Communication |
Bella Rogers | Neuroscience |
Christian White | Mechanical Engineering |
Dakota Basista | Aerospace Engineering |
Danielle Cofield | Computer Engineering |
David Gomez | Civil Engineering |
Dayleigh Mims (Spring) | Civil Engineering |
Diego Shipmon (D) | Biology |
Jaila Kimbro | Computer Engineering |
Joseph Durante | Mechanical Engineering |
Kai Hackney | Computer Science |
Laurel Bourg | Physics |
Lauryn Grant | Mechanical Engineering |
Lillian Sharp (Lilly) | Biochemistry |
Marylene Innocent Ike | Biomedical Engineering |
Maxine McCalla | Industrial & Systems Engineering & International Affairs |
Meghi Seri | Biochemistry |
Nilesh Chakraboprty | Aerospace Engineering |
Parker Alderman | International Affairs |
Quinlan Tran | Biology |
Sri Julapally (Spring) | Computer Science & Mathmetics |
Tyler Wallace | Computer Science |
Ved Sengupta | Computer Engineering |
2023/2024 Graduate Student ELAB Roster
2023/2024 Graduate Student ELAB Roster
Member Name | Program |
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Mikkail Bagadion | Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering |
Miguel Campos | Ph.D., Industrial Engineering |
Christian Douglas | Ph.D., Civil & Environmental |
Stephen Fitzmeyer | Master’s, Electrical & Computer Engineering |
Marina Haldopoulos | Ph.D., Biology |
Maureen James | Master’s, Environmental Engineering |
Sriram Kalathoor | Ph.D., Aerospace Engineering |
Adam Krueger | Ph.D., Physics |
Gabrielle Krueger | Ph.D., Ocean Science & Engineering |
Deepali Kundnani | Ph.D., Bioinformatics |
Sabina Maranto | Ph.D., Aerospace Engineering |
Ritu Sinha | Master’s, Computer Science |
Vani Sridhar | Master’s, Biomedical Engineering |
Audrey Tetteh | Master’s, Biomedical Engineering |
Candace Washington | Ph.D., Construction Management |
Karn Watcharasupat | Ph.D., Music Technology |
2023/2024 Undergraduate Student ELAB Roster
2023/2024 Undergraduate Student ELAB Roster
Member Name | Program |
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Caleb Adams | Business |
Andrew Berry | Economic and International Affairs |
Joey Boveri | Mathematics |
Devonte Billings | Computational Media |
Nathan Buchanan | Industrial & Systems Engineering |
Alivia Glas | Biomedical Engineering |
Spencer Gosden | Business |
Samantha Graham | Biomedical Engineering |
Jamahl Grant | Computational Media |
Elliana Hebert | Earth & Atmospheric Sciences |
Aaila Masooda Khan | Neuroscience |
Harika Kosaraju | Neuroscience |
Robert McDonald | Computer Sciences |
Sadie McIntyre | Public Policy |
Katniss Min | Industrial Engineering |
Nathan Morlu | Mechanical Engineering |
Hanna O’Hagan | History & Sociology |
Kristin Purmort | Neuroscience |
Cameron Quadango | Computer Science |
Jason Schwartz | Mechanical Engineering |
Previous Topics
2024/2025 ELAB Topics
- Student Health The First Year Experience at GT (Undergraduate Students)
- Academic Guidance and Student Success (Graduate Students)
- Mandatory Fees and Off-Campus Housing (Graduate Students)
- Status of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Proposed Legislation/Funding (Both)
- Student Engagement and Organizations (Undergraduate Students)
- Technology at GT
2023/2024 ELAB Topics
- Mental Health and Communicating with Students
- Campus Safety
- Student Wellness and Cultivate Well-being Roadmap
- Georgia Tech Student Housing and the Commuter Experience
- Georgia Tech Dining
- Student Fees
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Nomination Process
We now seek nominations for AY 2025-26 from faculty, staff, and students who meet the eligibility criteria below to serve on one of these two Boards:
- Undergraduate Student Emerging Leaders Advisory Board
- Graduate Student Emerging Leaders Advisory Board
Nominated students will be invited to submit a brief application and confirm their interest in serving. Mindful efforts will be made to ensure that diversity across a broad range of demographics (e.g., college affiliation) is represented on each Board.
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For questions, email vp_sewb@gatech.edu. Thank you.
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