Meet Our 2026 Executive Team

Andrew Haggerty

Licensee

Andrew is the Assistant Director of Student Life at Hope College. He's a Hope alum and has served as a TEDxHopeCollege advisor for three years running. Outside of Hope, he spends most of his time enjoying being a dad to three young kids.

haggerty@hope.edu

Megan Kuster

Co-Advisor

Megan is a Coordinator of Student Life at Hope College. She's a Hope alum who loves to work with students and is excited to be here for her first year as co-advisor. In her free time, she loves to read, be active outside, and attend athletic events with her husband.

kusterm42@hope.edu

Aaron Vazquez

Director

Aaron is a Senior studying Business focusing on Finance & Marketing, with minors in Psychology and Leadership. He is from Portage, MI and is involved in The Pull (specifically Even Year). He is passionate about many things, including outdoor activities, like hunting, and cooking dishes across different cuisines.

aaron.vasquez@hope.edu

Raighen Ly

Event Manager

Raighen is a Junior studying Computer Science with minors in Data Science and Biology from Holland, MI. She is the co-chair of the First Gen Student Union here at hope, on top of being involved with FACES and the MSOs

raighen.ly@hope.edu

Griffin Bloch

Sponsorship & Budgeting Manager

Griffin is a Senior studying Business and Communications to pursue Political Science. He loves geography, and challenges anyone to point to a country on the globe for him to name. Griffin was a 2025 TEDx Speaker and continues to be passionate about his talk, so don't hesitate to ask about it.

griffin.bloch@hope.edu

Kamryn Dumas

Marketing Manager

Kamryn is a Junior studying Psychology and Philosophy, with a minor in Religion. She is from Holland, MI and was a TEDx 2024 speaker and would love to tell you about her talk (and bake you an apple strudel).

kamryn.dumas@hope.edu

Grant Washburn

Design Lead

Grant is a Senior studying Mechanical Engineering, and minoring in Studio Art and Math. He is from Hamilton, MI and is involved in the Pull (specifically Even Year) and the outdoor adventure club. Grant loves video games, board games, and climbing.

grant.washburn@hope.edu

Maxwell Barbagallo

Executive Producer

Max is a Senior Computer Engineering major from Newton, CT. He loves video games, rock climbing, snowboarding, and hiking. One of his favorite things about Hope is the Pull (specifically Even Year).

maxwell.barbagallo@hope.edu

Nico Kazlauskas

Curator

Nico is a Junior studying Visual Art Education with a concentration in sculpture. He is from Naperville, IL and is involved with The Anchor, Hope's newspaper, and takes pictures for them. Nico was also a 2025 TEDx Speaker, and would love to tell you about his talk.

nicolas.kazlauskas@hope.edu

Allison Boyd

Head Curator

Allison is a Junior studying Psychology and Chemistry major from Clare, MI. She enjoys writing, arts & crafts, running, and lifting. Her favorite thing about Hope is the TEDx program and as a 2024 Speaker she is always willing to tell you about her talk.

allison.boyd@hope.edu

Alexandria Brown

Curator

Alexandria is a Senior studying Nursing, from Allegan, MI. She is involved in the Pull (specifically Even Year), and loves to hit the ski slopes any time she can. Ask her about her time leading trips on horseback in the Wyoming wilderness!

alexandria.brown@hope.edu