Meet the Team
Student Leadership
To contact a Ripple coordinator, please email (therippleconference@gmail.com)
Rachel Curtis (she/her), Senior
Global Studies Major
Co-Director
Why are you excited for Ripple?
I am so excited for Ripple because it is such a unique opportunity to combine so many of my passions. I love to learn about culture, religion, how the world interacts, and how people make meaning in the world. A key component of my learning over the past four years has been through interacting with people from other faith traditions, and I hope Ripple offers this experience for you all as well. I can't wait to come together in collaboration and see what conversations we have!
Fun Fact: I studied abroad in Morocco! 🇲🇦
Lucy Sneader (she/her), Senior
Exercise Science Major, Jewish Studies Minor
Co-Director
Why are you excited for Ripple?
I am looking forward to learning from everyone who comes to the conference while also making connections with people I wouldn't otherwise have the opportunity to meet and learn from.
Fun Fact: I have lived in three countries! 🌎
Alex James (she/her), Junior
International Studies Major
Service Project Leader
Why are you excited for Ripple?
I am excited for the breakout sessions! I'm excited to see what they will be about.
Fun Fact: I play violin! (Not very well, though...) 🎻
Caden Samuel (he/him), Junior
Psychology Major
Hospitality Chair
Why are you excited for Ripple?
I'm excited to learn more about interfaith work, and about how interfaith work is different around the world. I'm also excited to learn more about religious, spiritual, and ethical traditions.
Fun Fact: I went hiking at the Grand Canyon.⛰️
Ryan Gibbons (he/they), Junior
Environmental & Ecological Science; Cinema & TV Arts Double Major
Sacred Sounds Coordinator
Why are you excited for Ripple?
It’s a great way to learn about other cultures and religions, and to create bonds with people who differ in beliefs from yourself.
Fun Fact: I play the marimba!🎶
Rocco Albano (he/him), Sophomore
Biology; International and Global Studies Double Major
Breakout Session Director
Why are you excited for Ripple?
People should come to explore different faiths and spiritualities from around the world they know little about or may never even have heard of. There’s going to be a lot of things to learn about, but even more to connect to and share.
Fun Fact: I learned stage combat in high school. 🎭
Madison Williams (she/her), Junior
Art Major
Creative Director
Why are you excited for Ripple?
People should come if they want to have deep, thought-provoking conversations with other people about the events going on in the world currently, or if they'd like to discuss religion (or lack thereof) with people different from them to gain a new perspective. I'm excited for the breakout sessions!
Fun Fact: I LOVE cooking shows! I could watch Chopped for hours. 🍳
Hasan Khan (he/him), Sophomore
Computer Science Major
Special Events Chair/ Moderator
Why are you excited for Ripple?
The panel about dialogue across difference is going to be amazing - And I am the moderator
Fun Fact: I am super, super passionate about religion. 🎤
Morgan Williams (she/her), Junior
Public Health; Environmental & Sustainability Studies Double Major
PR/Social Chair
Why are you excited for Ripple?
I'm really excited for participants to gain a new (or further) understanding and perspective on the world and the people around them.
Fun Fact: I am secretly a gamer. 🎮