Meet the Team

Berke Lunstad

Co-President

Berke is a senior from Minnesota studying Computer Science and Math. A dedicated member since his freshman year, Berke now serves as one of the co-presidents this year. He has learned so much during his time with Change++ and is really looking forward to giving back over this next year.

Intiser Parash

Co-President

Intiser is a junior from Bangladesh (🇧🇩) majoring in Computer Science. He’s been involved with Change++ since his freshmen year, as a developer and later as a PM. This year, as one of the co-presidents, he wants to accomplish incredible things with Change++ and bring it to a new height. In his free time, he loves watching films, anime, and playing Stardew Valley.

Kyle Burgess

Vice President of Publicity and Outreach

Kyle Burgess is a sophomore from Charlotte, NC studying computer science and mathematics. They joined Change++ as a developer in their first year. They enjoy scientific computing, boxing, and reading.

Caleb Dubow

Vice President of Friendship

Caleb is a Junior majoring in Computer Science with minors in Data Science and Engineering Management. He was previously the product manager for Super Money Kids and now serves as a member of the executive board for Change++. Caleb is a huge soccer fan and spends his free time playing pickup soccer.

Izzy Hood

Vice President of Events

Izzy is a senior from Tallahassee, FL majoring in Computer Science and minoring in Engineering Management. Last year, she was a designer on the Pencil Tech Team. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, painting, and exploring coffee shops around Nashville. After graduating in the spring, Izzy will be working as a product manager.

Salomon Dushimirimana

Vice President of Technology

Salomon is a junior majoring in CS and Math with minors in Engineering management. He was an EM for United Front Against Riverblindness (UFAR) project and is currently serving as the VP of technology for the year 2022-2023. Loves playing basketball, working out, and watching movies in his free time.

Adam Hollander

Vice President of Nonprofit Operations

Adam, a sophomore studying Computer Science and Neuroscience, is incredibly passionate about using computer science to better the lives of others. Last year, he was a developer for the Change++ Survivor Fitness project where he helped the organization support cancer survivors’ physical recovery. In his free time Adam loves watching and playing soccer, hiking, and reading. He can’t wait to see this year’s incredible projects and Change Plus Plus’ bright future in helping digitize the world of nonprofits!

Kathryn Obrecht

Vice President of Marketing and Social Media

Kathryn is a sophomore majoring in Human and Organizational Development and Computer Science with a minor in business. She was a developer last year on CreditDo and decided to join exec because of her unending passion for our organization. She is was born and raised Baltimore, MD and in her free time loves working out and exploring Nashville with her closest friends.

Mason Range

Vice President of Finance

Mason is a senior majoring in Computer Science and Economics with a minor in Spanish. A Colorado native, Mason likes listening to music and spending time outdoors. One day, he hopes to work to aid global development through technical solutions.

Abby Cohen

Senior Advisor

Abby is a senior from NYC majoring in Computer Science and Cognitive Studies. She was a Change++ developer during her first year at Vanderbilt, VP of Nonprofit Operations during her second year, Co-President during her third year, and is now serving as a Senior Advisor. After graduating in the spring, Abby will return to NYC to work as a Software Engineer for Google. In her free time, she enjoys hiking and painting.

Drew Deister

Senior Advisor

Drew is a senior from Kansas City majoring in Computer Science and Math and minoring in Business and Spanish. Drew has been involved with Change++ since his freshman year, serving as one of the presidents last year, and plans to pursue management consulting after graduation. Outside of school, you’ll find Drew fly-fishing, playing spikeball or watching his favorite bands in concert.

Olivia Logan

Senior Advisor

Olivia is a senior from the Atlanta area majoring in computer science and psychology. She is a frontend intern for Disney Streaming and is working on an online project-based learning environment with Vanderbilt’s Institute for Software Integrated Systems. She loves exploring new places and is currently improving her French, piano, and guitar. Her next big bucket list item is to hike the Swiss Alps.

Our Projects

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Project Manager: Ethan Shifrin, Junior

Technical Lead: Drew Deister, Sophomore

Software Developers: Lucas Goldman (Sophomore), Asaf Roth (Senior), Grace Jennings (Senior), Kenzie Macdonald (Senior)

Graphic Designer: Jenna Tanner (Class of ‘20)

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Project Manager: Chenhao Ma

Software Developers: Ethan Phelps, Michael Sandborn, Arda Turkmen

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Project Manager: Jaden Hicks

Software Developers: Sam Alws, Charles Wang, Sam Welch (Junior)

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Project Manager: Connor Waslo

Technical Lead: Owen Leonard

Software Developers: John Mathena, Alex Korman, Evelyn Mulyono

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