Meet the Spring 2025 Officers!

President: Sidney Harris

Major: Neuroscience BS with a minor in Kinesiology and Health Education

Why Synapse: As a neuroscience major, I joined Synapse to meet other neuroscience students and, of course, learn a bit about the brain. I decided to stick around because I wanted to grow the organization and transform it into something special. 

Fun Fact: I am a 2x under-18 national champion in curling.

Email: presidentsynapse@gmail.com

Major: Neuroscience BS with an Elements of Computing Certificate

Why Synapse: I joined because of the various neuroscience perspectives that Synapse introduces members to through guest speaker events with neuroscientists and psychologists. Through social events like game nights and Pizza with Professors, we get to interact with our peers and professors in a casual setting. I really like being part of the Synapse family and love being involved with organizing events with the rest of the officer team!

Fun Fact: I’m colorblind!

Email: vicepresidentsynapse@gmail.com

Major: Neuroscience BS with Forensic Science and Pre-Health Professionals Certificate.

Why Synapse: I joined to meet other neuroscience majors and learn from peers and mentors through Pizza with Professors and other events. I aim to transfer the knowledge I have gained to new Synapse members and support each other in this process.

Fun Fact: I am active in my free time and an avid NBA follower. 

Email: internalvpsynapse@gmail.com

Major: Neuroscience BSA with a minor in Healthcare Reform and Innovation

Why Synapse: I wanted to be part of a network of students who are taking the same classes as me and who have similar interests so that we can support each other during our journeys with Neuroscience. I’m very happy to have joined Synapse!

Fun fact: I love languages! I’m fluent in English and Spanish, I know basic French, and I’m learning German right now.

Email: treasurersynapse@gmail.com

Major: Neuroscience BS with a Business/Public Policy minor

Why Synapse: I joined because I wanted to meet other neuroscience majors and get an introduction to the various neuroscience professors and other opportunities we have on campus, and I wanted to further my passion for neuroscience. I'm really excited to be involved with Synapse and hope to contribute even more as a member of the officer board!

Fun Fact: I can crack all of my joints on command except for my knuckles.

Email: secretarysynapse@gmail.com

Major: B.S in Neuroscience with a Pre-Health Professions Certificate

Why Synapse: I am in Synapse because it was one of the first clubs I saw on campus. When I talked to the officers during my freshman orientation, I could tell they were truly happy to be a part of this organization. Synapse also has been really good at allowing me to take advantage of opportunities to make connections within the neuroscience community.

Fun Fact: I speak 4 languages: English, Portuguese, Spanish, and Italian!

Email: socialcoordinatorsynapse@gmail.com

Major: Neuroscience BSA; BDP Cert: Social Inequality, Health & Policy

Why Synapse: I joined Synapse because I wanted to connect with other students interested in neuroscience! 

Fun Fact:  I was born with two thumbs on each hand!

Email: outreachcoordinatorsynapse@gmail.com