Members

Emma recently graduated from Arizona State University having studied sustainable city design and community development. She is passionate about enhancing the vibrancy, efficiency, and resilience of communities. Emma has experience working with the North Dakota Clean Cities Coalition as an Intern to support the execution of local projects focused on promoting clean vehicle technologies, as well as with the City of Phoenix Office of Sustainability as a Climate Outreach Specialist to promote inclusive climate change education opportunities.

Hrushikesh Shrikrushna Mulavekar is a dedicated computer science professional who recently completed a Master of Science in Computer Science at Arizona State University. With a robust background in programming languages such as Python, Java, and SQL, Hrushikesh brings a wealth of knowledge to the Community Capital Lab. His expertise spans various domains including web development, cloud computing, and machine learning, utilizing technologies like AWS, Flask, and Django to create dynamic and scalable solutions. His previous role at Cognizant Technology India Pvt. Ltd. involved significant data engineering and project management work, equipping him with valuable industry experience. Hrushikesh is a full-time coder and part-time musician, committed to contributing to the lab's mission of driving innovative research and community-focused solutions.

Kadison recently completed her dual Bachelor of Arts in Sustainability and Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication and Media Studies with a minor in Political Science.  She is a passionate environmental justice advocate with a strong commitment to promoting equitable solutions for communities impacted by disproportionate environmental issues. Kadison is experienced in research, community engagement, policy development and implementation, and advocacy. 

Tyler is a Masters graduate of sustainable business at Arizona State University and Leuphana University in Germany.  In his international research and work experience, Tyler has been able to identify and implement solutions for global citizens and businesses. 

Abhijeet Dixit recently earned his M.S. in Computer Science from Arizona State University. He specializes in modern web-app development, cloud-native architecture, and the emerging practice of Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG). Proficient in JavaScript/TypeScript, React, Angular, Node.js, Python, and SQL, Abhijeet builds responsive front ends, designs microservice back ends, and deploys scalable solutions on AWS using serverless and containerized patterns with automated CI/CD. His time at Deloitte sharpened his ability to translate complex requirements into reliable, production-ready systems, reinforcing his commitment to creating technology that is both resilient and user-focused.

Richard is a graduate student at Arizona State University School of Sustainability & School of Geographical Sciences and Urban Planning pursuing a Master of Sustainability Solutions & Master of Urban and Environmental Planning. Richard attended Antioch College in Yellow Springs, Ohio where they earned their Bachelor of Science: Ecology and the Human Environment minoring in the Spanish Language. They are focused on creating societal change for resilience in the Anthropocene through influencing food production and community development to help foster local to global justice.  Richard’s masters project is on urban aquaponics for sustainable community development.