Rodman Council
The Rodman Council helps Rodman scholars get advising, find research, and manage their academic life. It also seeks out and engages in service activities around the UVA community.
Rodman Council: 2026-2027
Maya Jani
Co-President
Class of 2028
Systems Engineering and Economics
Leads the Rodman Council and helps set its goals, priorities, and overall direction. Coordinates with council members, administrators, and the Rodman community to make sure initiatives run smoothly.
Catherine Her
Co-President
Class of 2027
Electrical Engineering
Leads the Rodman Council and helps set its goals, priorities, and overall direction. Coordinates with council members, administrators, and the Rodman community to make sure initiatives run smoothly.
Cynthia Huang
Social
Class of 2028
Systems Engineering and Computer Science
Plans and organizes social events that help build community among Rodman students. Focuses on creating fun, inclusive spaces for students to connect.
Phillip Cheng
Social
Class of 2029
Chemical Engineering
Plans and organizes social events that help build community among Rodman students. Focuses on creating fun, inclusive spaces for students to connect.
Genavive Lotfi
Alumni and Networking
Class of 2027
Computer Science
Builds connections between current students and Rodman alumni. Organizes networking opportunities that support mentorship, career exploration, and professional development.
Roger Zhu
Alumni and Networking
Class of 2029
Systems Engineering
Builds connections between current students and Rodman alumni. Organizes networking opportunities that support mentorship, career exploration, and professional development.
Naiessha Nayyar
Alumni and Networking
Class of 2028
Aerospace Engineering
Builds connections between current students and Rodman alumni. Organizes networking opportunities that support mentorship, career exploration, and professional development.
Catrin Woodbury
Wellness, Diversity, and Service
Class of 2029
Systems Engineering
Promotes student well-being, inclusion, and community engagement through programs and initiatives. Helps create opportunities that support a healthy, welcoming, and socially responsible Rodman community.
Arden Leslie
Wellness, Diversity, and Service
Class of 2029
Mechanical Engineering
Promotes student well-being, inclusion, and community engagement through programs and initiatives. Helps create opportunities that support a healthy, welcoming, and socially responsible Rodman community.
Lauren Tran
Academics and Advising
Class of 2027
Civil Engineering
Provides support around academic life, including study resources, advising connections, and academic programming (Rodsems). Helps students navigate challenges and make the most of their academic experience.
Eduardo Mendez-Anastasio
Academics and Advising
Class of 2025
Biomedical Engineering
Provides support around academic life, including study resources, advising connections, and academic programming (Rodsems). Helps students navigate challenges and make the most of their academic experience.
Aryan Mhaskar
Research
Class of 2028
Biomedical Engineering
Connects students with research opportunities, resources, and faculty engagement. Helps encourage academic exploration and a stronger culture of scholarship within Rodman.
Josh Castillo-Cruz
Research
Class of 2028
Aerospace Engineering
Connects students with research opportunities, resources, and faculty engagement. Helps encourage academic exploration and a stronger culture of scholarship within Rodman.
Luther Stevens
Mid-Year Council
Class of 2028
Mechanical Engineering
Helps lead the process of selecting students who join Rodman in the second semester. Supports outreach, evaluation, and transition efforts for incoming mid-year Rodmans.
Maya Degafe
Mid-Year Council
Class of 2027
Computer Science
Helps lead the process of selecting students who join Rodman in the second semester. Supports outreach, evaluation, and transition efforts for incoming mid-year Rodmans.
Logan Sumida
Mid-Year Council
Class of 2029
Studio Art and Mechanical Engineering
Helps lead the process of selecting students who join Rodman in the second semester. Supports outreach, evaluation, and transition efforts for incoming mid-year Rodmans.
Kane Reczek
Mid-Year Council
Class of 2029
Mechanical Engineering
Helps lead the process of selecting students who join Rodman in the second semester. Supports outreach, evaluation, and transition efforts for incoming mid-year Rodmans.
Samah Shummo
Mid-Year Council
Class of 2029
Electrical Engineering
Helps lead the process of selecting students who join Rodman in the second semester. Supports outreach, evaluation, and transition efforts for incoming mid-year Rodmans.
Daniel Santillan
Website
Class of 2030
Computer Science
Maintains and updates the Rodman Council website so students can easily find accurate information and resources. Helps keep online content organized, current, and accessible.
Alex Yu
Website
Class of 2030
Electrical Engineering
Maintains and updates the Rodman Council website so students can easily find accurate information and resources. Helps keep online content organized, current, and accessible.
Sophia Crowder
Communications
Class of 2027
Systems Engineering and Astronomy
Manages council messaging through email, social media, and other channels. Helps keep the Rodman community informed about events, opportunities, and important updates.
Divya Gordon
Communications
Class of 2027
Systems Engineering
Manages council messaging through email, social media, and other channels. Helps keep the Rodman community informed about events, opportunities, and important updates.
Benjamin Ziegler
Fundraising
Class of 2030
Mechanical Engineering
Helps support Rodman Council events and initiatives by identifying funding opportunities and coordinating fundraising efforts. Works with the council to make sure programs have the resources they need to be successful.
Saanvi Harish
First-Year Representative
Class of 2030
Systems Engineering
Represents the interests, questions, and needs of first-year Rodman students. Helps first-years get involved and feel connected to the larger Rodman community.
Anne Crouch
First-Year Representative
Class of 2030
Biomedical Engineering
Represents the interests, questions, and needs of first-year Rodman students. Helps first-years get involved and feel connected to the larger Rodman community.