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WHAT IS SPARC ?

OUR MISSION

SPARC aims to create an atmosphere of ambition and enthusiasm for higher academia in undergraduate students. We do this through relentless advocacy, education, and research to offer a comprehensive and collaborative professional network.

faculty advisor

Dr. Justin Micomonaco

With his expertise as the Assistant Dean of the Honors College, Dr. Micomonaco guides SPARC's strategic direction.

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founder | editor-in-chief

Veona Cutinho

Veona oversees SPARC’s administration and leads networking across all university colleges alongside Om.

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Founder | Editor-in-chief

Om Nair

Om co-directs SPARC’s vision and editorial content strategies, whilst maintaining the organization’s relationship with collaborators.

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Co-Founder | Chief marketing officer

Sasha Palmkoeck

Sasha is responsible for managing SPARC’s brand visibility using her talents to grow outreach and engagement.

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Co-Founder | journal club president

Nicholas Feys

Nick brings in his vast array of knowledge to lead discussions and curate content for SPARC’s bi-weekly Journal Club.

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journal club Vice president

Nityaansh Parekh

Nityaansh brings his experience in press and editing to ‘spark’ meaningful dialogue and support Nick in running and curating content for SPARC’s bi-weekly Journal Club.

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Chief operations officer

Lalitha Hasa Perakam

Hasa is resourceful in managing SPARC’s project timelines, asset allocation, and team coordination to ensure the organization runs smoothly.

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Chief FInancial officer

Khadija Hozefa

Khadija oversees the budget allocation, funding procurement and sponsorship for all SPARC's Initiatives and events.

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acting Legal advisor

Katie Sundeen

Katie provides legal guidance on publication policies, copyright issues, and ethical considerations, to promote compliance with academic and legal standards.

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lead web designer

Dora Lei

Dora creates a seamless digital experience in conjugation with her ingenious creativity that uplifts our online presence.

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lead graphic designer

Jaini Gandhi

Jaini shapes SPARC’s identity by developing original designs and multimedia assets that capture the essence of our brand.

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lead Photojournalist

Eva Guanlao

Eva uses her creative outlet to document SPARC’s mission through compelling visual stories.

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editorial associate​

Lowell Monis

Lowell supports editorial processes, streamlines team coordination to ensure high-quality publication standards.

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