Organizers

The Symposium could not have been possible without the hard work, time, and dedication of our organizers.

Alina Nevins

Alina is the Associate Director of Information Technology at Yale’s Office of International Students and Scholars. Before that she was an Academic Web Developer in Yale’s Poorvu Center for Teaching and... read more

Ihssane Khatib

Ihssane is the President and Co-Founder of Connecticut Young Professionals. He formulates and implements the strategic plan that guides the direction of CTYP.  With a tremendous commitment to the community, he connects groups and individuals to... read more

Marilyn Serna

Marilyn is a diligent, persistent, giving, loving, friendly, entrepreneur, and happy individual. Her mission is to equip people with the tools to find a balance in their nutrition and personal well-being so they can be their best self. She is a... read more

Phil Barello

Phil Barello is the Computer Systems Manager for Yale School of Medicine Department of Neuroscience and a Co-Chair of Future Leaders of Yale Professional Development. He teaches Graduate Computer Science courses on Web Programming and Database... read more

Valery Lawson

Valery Lawson is an entrepreneur, artist, reiki practitioner and group facilitator located in New Haven, CT.