Executive Committee

The Executive Committee (EC) is composed of 12 undergraduate Hoyas who direct the SIPS Fund. From project evaluation to managing the endowment fund to hosting events, the EC serves as the public face of SIPS. The Executive Committee meets weekly and runs through various agenda items including potential partnerships, upcoming Board meetings, and applicants in the project pipeline.

The EC consists of an Executive Director, Managing Director, Internal Operations Director, Project Managers, and Finance, Outreach, and Impact Analysis Teams. Together, the EC ensures that SIPS is providing the resources necessary for students to engage in socially innovative projects or public service opportunities, whether here in the U.S. or abroad.

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Executive Director

Marisa Gracias is a senior in the School of Foreign Service pursuing a major in International Politics on a Pre-Law track. She is from Jackson Hole, Wyoming and in her free time she enjoys spending time with her friends and family, baking, and exploring DC. On campus, she is an active member of the Blue and Grey Tour Guide Society, Pre-Law Society, Hoyas for Human Rights club and Kappa Kappa Gamma’s Eta Tau Chapter.

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Managing Director

Sasha DiMare is a junior in the School of Business and project manager for SIPS, born and raised in Palm Beach, Florida. In her free time, she enjoys watching documentaries, sewing, and photography.

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Internal Operations Director

Will Lindsey is a junior in the School of Foreign Service, majoring in Culture and Politics with a minor in Spanish. He is from Chapel Hill, North Carolina, and loves watching horror movies, playing tennis, and learning new languages. At Georgetown, he is involved in Innovo Consulting, the Jack Crew, and the Eating Society.

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Finance Director

Aashna Nadarajah is a senior in the School of Foreign Service from Toronto, Canada, majoring in Business and Global Affairs. On campus, she is involved in the Georgetown University Alumni and Student Federal Credit Union and the Georgetown University Small Business Corps. In her free time, she enjoys watching thriller movies, hanging out with friends, and exploring running trails in D.C.

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Impact Analysis Director

Angie Wang is a sophomore in the School of Business from the greater Philadelphia area. Outside of SIPS and the classroom, she’s involved in club volleyball, Product Space, and The Hoya. She’s excited to be more involved in Georgetown’s social entrepreneurship scene and support students with their ventures.

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Outreach Director

Helena Ruiz Teixeira is a sophomore in the School of Foreign Service majoring in International Political Economy and minoring in French and Spanish. Born in Mexico to Brazilian parents, she now lives in Cleveland, Ohio! In her free time, Helena enjoys going to the gym and to dinner with friends. On campus, she is the first-year representative for Mosaic, a “First Year Orientation to Community Involvement” leader, and a French Department Buddy Program mentor!

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Project Manager

Sharon Xie is a senior in the School of Foreign Service majoring in International Political Economy. She was raised in Shanghai, Paris, and Boston and is deeply invested in the global nonprofit sector. In her free time, she enjoys baking, going to art galleries, and writing articles for the newspaper.

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Project Manager

Maahir Kasliwal is a junior in the School of Foreign Service planning on majoring in Science, Technology, and International Affairs. He is from Long Island, New York and enjoys playing tennis, watching new movies, and spending time with friends. Outside of SIPS, he is involved in the Asian American Student Association and DCivitas.

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Project Manager

Paul Nassar is a junior in the School of Foreign Service, studying Science, Technology, and International Affairs. He is from Lebanon but grew up in Saudi Arabia and England, and, beyond SIPS, he’s involved in Georgetown’s Grilling Society and Club Triathlon.

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Project Manager

Leighton Borgmann is a junior in the College of Arts and Sciences, majoring in Government and Economics. He is originally from right here in Washington, D.C., and loves to spend his time hiking, cooking, and skiing. 

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Project Manager

Abby Grizzle is a sophomore in the School of Foreign Service from Manhattan, New York City. In addition to being a project manager for SIPS, she competes with Georgetown’s Model UN team and is a staffer for NCSC & NAIMUN. She is also involved with Campus Outreach and Outdoor Education. In her free time, she likes to play board games and ukulele.

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Project Manager

Chris Kim is a junior in the School of Business from New Jersey, majoring in finance and accounting and minoring in Russian Literature and Culture. Beyond SIPS, Chris is a principal within the startups division in Georgetown Student Capital Partners and a member of the Hilltop Microfinance Initiative. In his free time, he loves to go on long-distance runs and explore different farmers’ markets.

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Project Manager

Devika Mathur is a sophomore in the School of Foreign Service planning on majoring in International Economics. She is from Cupertino, California (yes, the Weather App city) and loves posting on Beli, playing soccer, and baking in her free time. She is also involved in the Georgetown Journal of International Affairs, Georgetown Economic Development Analysts, and Rangila.

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Project Manager

Rougiatou Bah is a sophomore in the School of Business studying International Political Economy and Finance, with a hopeful minor in Marketing. She is from New York City!