Presidential Committee
Melaina Updike
Position: President
Major: Informatics/Master of Information Science
Specialization: Human-Centered Computing, Web Development
Minor: Human-Centered Computing
Hometown: Fishers, IN
Internships/Involvement:
- UX Digital Tech Intern at United Airlines
- Adobe Ambassador
- Web Client Team Lead for Serve IT
- Kappa Kappa Gamma
LinkedIn: Melaina Updike
Maddie Rieland
Position: Vice President
Major: Informatics
Specialization: Human-Centered Computing
Minors: Human-Centered Computing, Web Design and Development, Media and Creative Advertising
Hometown: Palos Park, IL
Internships/Involvement:
- Blue Cross Blue Shield- Healthworx Studio Summer Web Design Intern
- Serve IT Intern
- I101 Undergraduate Instructor
- Director of Public Relations for Delta Gamma
LinkedIn: Maddie Rieland
Bella Meyer
Position: Vice President
Major: Informatics
Specialization: Art, Design
Minors: Web Development, Cybersecurity, and Graphic Design
Hometown: Greenwood, IN
LinkedIn: Bella Meyer
Event Logistics
Ellie Karl
Major: Informatics
Hometown: Schererville, IN
Internships/Involvement:
- Introduction to Informatics (INFO I101) Undergraduate Mentor
- Theta Phi Alpha
Katie Ninneman
Major: Information Systems, Business Analytics
Minors: Computer Science, History
Hometown: St Louis, MO
Internships/Involvement:
- Alpha Phi Omega
- Beta Alpha Psi
LinkedIn: Katie Ninneman
Claire Witowski
Major: Computer Science
Specialization: Software Engineering
Hometown: Ann Arbor, MI
LinkedIn: Claire Witowski
External Relations
Mahala Wise
Major: Computer Science
Specialization: Software Engineering
Minors: Informatics, Data Science
Hometown: Carmel, IN
Internships/Involvement:
- Chair of STEM Leadership Council
- IU Hoosier Scholars Honors Mentor
- Teaching Assistant for C322
- Luddy Academic Advising Office Aid
LinkedIn: Mahala Wise
Abigail Parrish
Major: Informatics
Minor: Business
Hometown: Fort Wayne, IN
Internships/Involvement:
- UITS Technology Consultant
- Changing Health, Attitudes, + Actions to Recreate Girls (CHAARG) member
LinkedIn: Abigail Parrish
Graphic Design
Joanna Njeri
Major: Computer Science, Informatics
Specialization: Software Engineering
Minor: Finance
Hometown: Fort Wayne, IN
Internships/Involvement:
- Computer Science Club- Graphic Designer
- Union Board- Program Lead for Spirits and Traditions
- Indiana Daily Student- Visuals Editor
- Ideation and Creation Entrepreneur's Club- Vice President of Communication
LinkedIn: Joanna Njeri
Gabrielle Roose
Major: Informatics
Specialization: Business
Minors: Human Centered Computing, Web Design & Development, Marketing
Hometown: Denver, CO
Internships/Involvement:
- Adobe Ambassador
- VP of Information Technology of Strive Solutions Club
- Dancer Operations Chair for IUDM Dancer Relations Committee
- Director of Leadership of Alpha Gamma Delta
LinkedIn: Gabrielle Roose
Ashley Steitz
Major: Computer Science
Specialization: Software Engineering
Minors: Data Science, Informatics, Spanish
Hometown: Greenwood, IN
Internships/Involvement:
- Microsoft Explore Intern
- Microsoft Software Engineering Intern
- Teach - IT Intern
- CSCI-C 200 Teaching Assistant
LinkedIn: Ashley Steitz
Juli Thach
Major: Informatics
Specialization: Business
Minor: Financial Literacy
Hometown: Anderson, IN
Internships/Involvement:
- Jiggy Puzzles UX Design/E-Commerce Intern
- External Events Coordinator for Asian American Association
LinkedIn: Juli Thach
Kiersten Reed
Major: Computer Science
Specialization: Artificial Intelligence
Minor: Informatics
Hometown: Brownsburg, IN
Internships/Involvement:
- Adobe Student Ambassador
- IT Intern at Humana Summer 2025
LinkedIn: Kiersten Reed
Male Allies
Dylan Laux
Major: Informatics
Specialization: Business
Minor: Business
Hometown: Fishers, IN
LinkedIn: Dylan Laux
Member Engagement
Josie Esposito
Major: Computer Science
Minors: Spanish, Film Production
Hometown: Indianapolis, IN
Internships/Involvement:
- Luddy Ambassadors
- Delta Gamma
- Delta Gamma Cycling
- Software Development Intern at E-gineering
LinkedIn: Josie Esposito
Riley Ramirez
Major: Informatics
Specialization: Business
Minors: Human-Centered Computing, Italian
Hometown: Munster, IN
Internships/Involvement:
- Luddy Ambassadors
- Girls Up
- Alpha Kappa Psi
LinkedIn: Riley Ramirez
Social Media
Sofia Savant
Major: Cybersecurity and Global Policy
Minor: Chinese
Hometown: Los Angeles, CA
Internships/Involvement:
- Chi Omega
- CJ 4DPLEX Social Media and Marketing Intern
LinkedIn: Sophia Savant
Abby Linder
Web Development
Abigail Lindvall
Major: Computer Science
Specialization: Software Engineering
Minors: Web Design and Development, Business
Hometown: Indianapolis, IN
Internships/Involvement:
- Software Development Intern at E-gineering
- Reformed University Fellowship
- CSCI-C200 Teaching Assistant
LinkedIn: Abigail Lindvall
Emily McGough
Major: Informatics
Specialization: Business
Minor: Computer Science
Hometown: Buffalo, NY
Internships/Involvement:
- Luddy Consulting Association Co-President
- I101 Lead Undergraduate Instructor
- Ford Digital Product Summer 2025 Intern
LinkedIn: Emily McGough