2025 IC directors TEAM
AAKANSH YERPUDE
Director of the 51st International Conference
Aakansh is a rising junior studying Economics, Global Health, and Finance at Princeton. From Johns Creek, Georgia, he loves to cook with his mom, read memoirs, and play with his dog, Sparky, that he unofficially stole from his best friend. Previously with the IC, Aakansh was a Student Relations staffer for the 49th, the Assistant Director of Student Relations for the 50th, and is now excited to be serving as the Director of the 51st. Outside of Business Today, Aakansh is a Peer Health Adviser and a strategist at Rem and Company.
EVAN SHIDLER
Assistant Director of Student Relations
Evan is a rising junior studying History, Italian, and Vocal Performance at Princeton. From Short Hills, New Jersey, he loves to sing opera, travel, and follow sports. Previously with the IC, Evan was a Student Relations staffer for the 50th. He is excited to be serving as Co-Assistant Director of Student Relations for the 51st. Outside of Business Today, Evan is a Bass 1 with the Princeton University Glee Club, a Bass with Early Music Princeton, a member of Opera Scenes, and a vocal coach with Trenton Arts at Princeton.
JENNA KIM
Assistant Director of Design & Marketing
Jenna is a rising junior at Princeton majoring in Anthropology. Born and raised in Seoul, South Korea, she moved to New Jersey for high school. Outside of BT, she dances with two student dance companies, BodyHype and Triple8, and manages social media for The Daily Princetonian. Jenna previously served on the Content and Marketing Team for the 50th IC and now serves as the Assistant Director of Design and Marketing for the 51st. She is excited to be collaborating with an inspiring group of peers and looks forward to attending this year's conference.
OLIVIA GONZALEZ
Assistant Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Olivia is a rising sophomore studying Anthropology on the Law, Politics, and Economics track at Princeton. From South Florida, she loves beach days with her family and two dogs, going to concerts, teaching Pilates, and cafe hopping to find the best matcha latte. Previously with the IC, Olivia was a Student Relations staffer for the 50th conference and is now excited to be serving as the Assistant Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for the 51st. Outside of Business Today, Olivia is a Seeds of Fortune University Council Member and a Faith and Gender Justice Fellow with UN Women.
HAN NGUYEN
Chief of Staff
Han is a rising junior studying Politics, Philosophy, and Entrepreneurship at Princeton. From Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, he loves engaging in his community with the Asian Chamber of Commerce, joining his local chess club, and mentoring young entrepreneurs. Previously with the IC, Han was a logistics staffer for the 50th, and is now excited to be serving as the Chief of Staff of the 51st. Outside Business Today, Han is a U.S. Marine veteran and real estate investor who acquired six rental properties by the age of 24, and continues to serve his community beyond the uniform.
FLORA ZHANG
Assistant Director of Student Relations
Flora is a rising junior at Princeton, studying Economics and Finance. She grew up in Bradenton, Florida, and loves hiking, running, and anything that gets her out in nature. In her free time, she loves discovering new restaurants with friends and is an avid coffee enthusiast. Previously, Flora served as a Student Relations Staffer for the 50th International Conference and is excited to return as a Co-Assistant Director of Student Relations for the 51st. Outside of Business Today, she is a member of the Princeton varsity golf team and a first-year orientation leader.
CINDY TONG
Assistant Director of Technology
Cindy is a rising junior from the Columbus, Ohio area. She is currently studying Computer Science with minors in Statistics & Machine Learning at Princeton. Cindy previously was a senior staffer for the Technology Team at the 50th IC. She is also on the board of Mathey College Council, where she helps plan engaging study breaks and events. Outside of school, she enjoys listening to music and grabbing matcha at Junbi. Cindy is extremely excited to serve as a Co-Assistant Director of Technology and to develop new projects for the 51st International Conference!
ALLEN LI
Assistant Director of Logistics
Allen is a rising sophomore serving as Co-Assistant Director of Logistics for the 51st IC. He previously served as a Logistics staffer for the 50th IC and as a Corporate Contacts Manager for the South. Allen is from Rowland Heights, California, and is studying Operations Research and Financial Engineering at Princeton. On campus, he enjoys playing card games, hiking, and watching horror movies with friends.
MARY SHIM
Assistant Director of Executive Relations
Mary is a rising sophomore from Houston, TX, majoring in Neuroscience with a minor in Global Health & Health Policy and Bioengineering at Princeton. She previously served as a Content staffer for the 50th IC and is now serving as the Assistant Director of Executive Relations. Outside of BT, Mary is passionate about exploring the intersection of health and business, serving as the Co-Director of Alimtas Bioventures. In her free time, she enjoys cafe-hopping, performing with Princeton Sinfonia, and spending time with friends in the city.
LAUREN PAK
Assistant Director of Technology
Lauren is a rising junior studying computer science at Princeton. She was a Technology senior staffer for the 49th IC, as well as a Technology staffer for the 2025 DN Conference. From Southern California, Lauren loves to watch movies with friends, take photos, play the piano, go cafe hopping, and draw on her lecture notes. Outside of Business Today, Lauren is the Co-Head Web Development Editor of The Daily Princetonian, an E-Club Design member and a USG Movies Committee member.
SOPHIE RYAN
Assistant Director of Logistics
Sophie is a rising sophomore from White Plains, New York who serves as the Co-Assistant Director of Logistics for the 51st International Conference and Vice President of Operations. She is intending to study ORFE with a minor in English. Outside of Business Today, she coaches for the Princeton Figure Skating Club, helped organize E-Club's HackPrinceton event, serves as a Matriculate Advising Fellow, and is a dancer for Triple 8 dance company.
AUDREY CHANG
Assistant Director of Content & Media
Audrey is a rising sophomore studying Economics and Finance at Princeton. She is from Highlands Ranch, Colorado, but grew up in San Diego, California. She loves cooking, baking, eating, Pilates, and spending time outdoors with her friends and family. Previously with the IC, Audrey was a Content staffer for the 50th, and is excited to serve as the Assistant Director of Content & Media for the 51st. Outside of Business Today, Audrey is also a member of Scholars of Finance at Princeton.
JONATHAN LIU
Assistant Director of Impact Challenge
Jonathan is a rising sophomore studying Mathematics and Computer Science. From Wellesley, Massachusetts, he loves long distance running, playing the cello, card games of any sort, and humming karaoke while procrastinating his work. Previously, Jonathan was an Impact Challenge staffer at the 50th International Conference, and he now serves as the Assistant Director of the Impact Challenge for the 51st IC. Outside of Business Today, Jonathan is a researcher in the Computer Vision Lab and enjoys independent exploratory mathematics reading and computer science research.