IAC Board Members
Current IAC Members
Anshool Pradhan - PRESIDENT
Anshool Pradhan is an engineer, writer and filmmaker. His work explores identity, purpose, and the pursuit of finding a universal connection, no matter where/when you are from. He remains an optimist, as proven by his continuous faith in his chosen sports teams.
Nailah Jonquil Smith - VICE PRESIDENT
Nailah is a second year Writing student with a concentration in Fiction. In her free time, she also enjoys spoken word, crocheting, and roller skating.
Kailynne lee Chiu - TREASURER
Kailynne is a first-year Film Creative Producing student, and is known for her involvement in award-winning projects such as Century Egg (2024), JESA (2024), nothing, except everything (2023), Esmeralda (2023), The Satchel and the Pink Wig (2022), and Bentobox (2022). A native of Taiwan, Kailynne enjoys traditional beef noodle soup and unsweetened green tea boba. Her interests include bar and museum hopping, baking, cooking Italian cuisine, playing tennis, watching historical films, and listening to both country and jazz music. Beyond her role in the IAC, Kailynne represents Columbia University in the Green Film School Alliance. Passionate about fostering creativity, sustainability, and collaboration, she is excited to serve as the IAC’s treasurer, marketing co-chair, and student funding co-chair this year!
Anica Acuña - SECRETARY
Hello! I am first-year Stage Manager in the Theater Department of the CU SOA! I am originally from California and moved to South Carolina (so I've got both east coast and west coast in my blood haha). I completed my undergrad at Vassar College getting my B.A in Drama and Biochemistry. I am so excited to be a part of the IAC and put on some great events. It is my goal to meet and connect with as many fellow SOA students as possible!
Melissa d’Arabian
Melissa d’Arabian she/her (Producer) is a second year Columbia MFA student who finds joy in numbers, food, and in bringing people together.
Zacha D. R.
Zacha D. R. is a second year Creative Producer from NYC, Co-Chair of Salons on the IAC, and a manic pixie productivity junkie.
Alek Green
Alek Green (he/him) is an interdisciplinary sound artist originally from the lək̓ʷəŋən/ Songhees territories. He graduated with a BFA in 2023 from NSCAD, and is a current MFA candidate at Columbia with a focus on Sound Art. His work spans through sound, film, object, movement, and body language, but always seems to settle down into something that is playful, collaborative, and communal.
Anyang Kual Ayai
Hello everyone! My name is Anyang, and I'm a first year Writing Student concentrating in Nonfiction. I was born and raised in Nigeria for the first seven years of my life, and then my family moved to Tennessee. I came to NYC for college, and I've stayed ever since! I'm very excited to be in the School of the Arts this year, and especially on IAC, because I really want to be involved with cultivating a community that supports artists as we grow and learn alongside each other. If you see me in the halls, please come say hi!
Ása Önnu Ólafsdóttir
Ása Önnu Ólafsdóttir is a composer, sound artist, guitarist, and improviser. She has a project called Asalaus and has been active in the underground music scene in Reykjavík the past years. Ása has released a few albums, both as Asalaus and as a member of the bands Ateria and Gaffer Ensemble. Drawing inspiration from a wide range of sources, Ása blends elements from each to create works that are both familiar and wholly original. Her practice is focused on experiments with sound and notation. Visit her website at https://asalaus.com/
Xiaoyu Song
Xiaoyu Song is a first year graduate student in Film and Media Studies.
2023–2024
Ghina Fawaz
PRESIDENT
Theatre
Helna Volbeta
VICE PRESIDENT
Film
Nailah Smith
SECRETARY
Writing
Anshool Pradhan
TREASURER
Writing
Emerita Baik (Visual Arts)
A.G. Berman (Writing)
Melissa d'Arabian (Theatre)
Danica Kelley (Theatre)
Hetvi Pathak (Film)
Yejia Sun (Theatre)
Ann Wang (Film and Media Studies)
Shuyin Zheng (Film)
Past Members
2022–2023
Emily Johnson
PRESIDENT
Writing
Ariel Joy So
VICE PRESIDENT
Writing
Rebecca Winterich-Knox
SECRETARY
Writing
Nicholas Farhi
TREASURER
Visual Arts
Sharvari Bhat (Film)
Mary Alex Daniels (Theatre)
Meiyi Liu (Film and Media Studies)
Nathan Motulsky (Writing)
Alison Nguyen (Visual Arts)
DeAndre Short (Theatre)
Helena Volbeta (Film)
Patrick Wei (FIlm)
2021–2022
Anthony Sertel Dean
PRESIDENT
Sound Art
Kyra Armstrong
VICE PRESIDENT
Theatre
Cal Langston
SECRETARY
Theatre
María De Barros (Theatre)
Sharvari Bhat (Film)
Mary Alex Daniels (Theatre)
Tara Ebrahimian (Film)
Zuko Garagić (Film)
Ariel Joy So (Writing)
Patrick Wei (Film)
Rebecca Winterich-Knox (Writing)
2020-2021
Nicole Saldarriaga
PRESIDENT
Writing
Fernando González Ortiz
VICE PRESIDENT
Film
Ye Odelia Lu
SECRETARY
Writing
Yuri Yuan
TREASURER
Visual Arts
Kyra Armstrong (Theatre)
Sean Anthony Chia (Theatre)
Hallel Mujingila Diakalenga (Film)
Yulong Hu (Film and Media Studies)
Callie Langston (Theatre)
Aurora Real de Asua (Film)
Anthony Sertel Dean (Sound Arts)
Khari Turner (Visual Arts)
2019-2020
John Brunner
PRESIDENT
Theatre
Raad Rahman
VICE PRESIDENT
Writing
Felix Van Kann
SECRETARY
Film
Sean Chia
TREASURER
Theatre
Julian Day (Sound Art)
Lila Mullins (Theatre)
Khari Turner (Visual Arts)
Fernando González Ortiz (Film)
Jie Zou (Film and Media Studies)
Nicole Saldarriaga (Writing)
Yuri Yuan (Visual Arts)
Hallel Mujingila Diakalenga (Film)
Ye Odelia Lu (Writing)
2018-2019
Kate Irwin
PRESIDENT
Writing
Manola Gonzalez
VICE PRESIDENT
Writing
Karlee Rodrigues
SECRETARY
Film and Media Studies
Barbara Twist
TREASURER
Film
Kamari Carter (Sound Art)
Brianna Williams (Writing)
Jacquelyn Gallo (Writing)
Mengtai Zhang (Sound Art)
Julian Day (Sound Art)
Felix van Kann (Film)
Lila Mullins (Theatre)
John Brunner (Theatre)
Sean Chia (Theatre)
2017-2018
Christopher Maxwell
PRESIDENT
Theatre
Kate Irwin (Spring 2018), Writing
Catherine Kosiba (Fall 2017), Film
VICE PRESIDENT
Brianna Williams
SECRETARY
Writing
Tina Chang
TREASURER
Theatre
Claire Brooks (Film)
Kamari Carter (Sound Art)
Myranda D'Apolito (Film and Media Studies)
Jacquelyn Gallo (Writing)
Manola Gonzalez (Writing)
Kate Irwin (Writing)
Philippa Kane (Theatre)
Kio Shijiki (Film)
Barbara Twist (Film)
Mengtai Zhang (Sound Art)
2016–2017
Irene Plax
PRESIDENT
Writing
Christopher Maxwell (Spring 2017)
Rory McGregor (Fall 2016)
VICE PRESIDENT
Theatre
Catherine Kosiba
SECRETARY
Film
Apoorva Charan
TREASURER
Film
Tina Chang (Theatre)
Nana Dakin (Theatre)
Yingjia (Lemon) Guo (Sound Art)
Hugh Hayden (Visual Arts)
Jane Rebecca Marchant (Writing)
Kalle Mattila (Writing)
Bryan Perley (Writing)
Ayal Prouser (Film Studies)
Kio Shijiki (Film)
2015–2016
Benita de Wit (Theatre) PRESIDENT
Michael Scholar, Jr. (Theatre) VICE PRESIDENT
Jessica Shields (Film) SECRETARY
Mustafa Kaymak (Film) TREASURER
Jane Rebecca Marchant (Writing)
Daniel Lefferts (Writing)
Irene Plax (Writing)
Apoorva Guru Charan (Film)
Sara Stern (Visual Arts)
Ilana Harris-Babou (Visual Arts)
Alice Emily Baird (Sound Art)
Rory McGregor (Theatre)
Paige Carter (Theatre)
2014-2015
Bonnie Chau (Writing)
Carla Cisno (Sound Art)
Benita de Wit (Theatre)
Mustafa Kaymak (Film)
Catherine Kirch (Writing)
Elina Mishuris (Writing)
Gina O'Connor (Visual Arts)
Mackenzie Roberts (Film)
Valerie Schenkman (Film)
Michael Scholar, Jr. (Theatre)
Jessica Shields (Film)
Vivian Qin (Visual Arts)
Xiaoshi Vivian (Visual Arts)
2013–2014
2012–2013
2011–2012
2010 - 2011
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2009 - 2010
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