Shyam Ganesh Babu
Lead Organizer

Shyam Ganesh Babu is a student at the University of South Carolina pursuing a career in healthcare. A Columbia native, he takes pride in the incredible people and ideas emerging from the city.He is the founder of MedElem, a program that delivers hands-on health education to underserved communities, and PhysiLink, a mentorship platform that connects pre-health students with physicians. Shyam’s work is driven by a passion for healthcare education, leadership, and service. He believes in innovation, impact, grassroots action, and breaking barriers.

Darssan Eswaramoorthi
Executive Producer

Darssan L. Eswaramoorthi is a senior at the University of South Carolina majoring in Computer Engineering, with research spanning Hybrid AI and hardware cybersecurity. Passionate about creating opportunities for others, he leads initiatives that spotlight people’s strengths, from co-organizing TEDxCongaree Vista to founding and growing organizations that connect students with industry, service, and leadership experiences. His work bridges technology, community, and creativity, aiming to empower individuals to share ideas, develop skills, and make a lasting impact.

Luke Jannazzo
Event Manager

Luke Jannazzo is a junior Computer Engineering student at the University of South Carolina, with professional experience spanning state government, startups, and small businesses. He currently serves as Event Manager for TEDxCongaree Vista, overseeing day-of logistics, ticketing, venue procurement, and catering.
He is an introductory physics teaching assistant, and serves on the executive board of Kappa Theta Pi, connecting nonprofits with students to provide technology consulting free of charge. He is passionate about the intersection of technology, business, finance, and world issues, and strives to have an impact on these areas.

Sai Varun Nallu
Sponsorships & Budget Director

Sai Varun Nallu is a Pre-Medical student at the University of South Carolina Honors College and a Neuroscience major. He currently serves as the Sponsorships and Budget Director for TEDxCongaree Vista. Passionate about connecting vision with impact, Sai wants to help bring transformative ideas to life by ensuring the resources behind each TEDx talk match the power of its message.
He is highly involved both on campus, throughout the city of Columbia, and in the state of South Carolina. Sai is committed to building stronger, more informed communities. Through a combination of service, collaboration, and advocacy, he wants to create spaces where voices are amplified and change takes root.

Simran Tippabhatla
Marketing Director

Simran Tippabhatla is a senior Biological Sciences student at the University of South Carolina pursuing a career in healthcare. She currently serves as the Marketing and Promotion Director of TEDxCongaree Vista.
On campus, she is a peer leader for the school’s University 101 program, and serves on multiple executive boards for both cultural and healthcare organizations. Passionate about rural healthcare disparities and healthcare education, she hopes to empower others to serve their communities.

Owen Coulam
Curation Director

Owen Coulam is a student at the University of South Carolina, where he is pursuing a career in the tech industry. He currently serves as the Editorial and Communications Director for TEDxCongaree Vista. Passionate about technology and entrepreneurship, Owen is focused on creating space and support for changemakers who turn bold ideas into real-world impact.
On campus, he leads Kappa Theta Pi, a philanthropic organization that provides tech solutions to nonprofits, helping mission-driven groups expand their reach through innovation and collaboration. He believes changemakers are defined not by titles, but by the problems they choose to solve, and through this TEDx event, he hopes to elevate voices building smarter systems, reimagining industries, and driving meaningful change.

Vaishali Allibada
Associate Curation Director

Vaishali Allibada is a freshman Engineering student at the University of South Carolina – Columbia. She serves as the Associate Director of Curation and Sponsorships & Partnerships Manager for TEDxCongaree Vista, where she helps spotlight innovative voices in STEM and create platforms for students and changemakers to share their work.
On campus, Vaishali is a STEM Signing Day Honoree, University Scholar, and undergraduate researcher in the ARTS-Lab. She is active in the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) and Engineers Without Borders, contributing to projects that apply engineering to real-world challenges. Passionate about using technology to drive innovation, she seeks to empower others to think creatively, solve problems, and make meaningful contributions to STEM and the wider Columbia community.

Mohin Amin
Sponsorships Manager

Mohin Amin is a junior at the University of South Carolina Honors College, majoring in Cardiovascular Technology on the pre-med track. As a Sponsorships Manager for TEDxCongaree Vista, Mohin is passionate about building partnerships and securing resources that create a platform where every speaker’s voice can be heard and amplified. Through this work, he hopes to bring about meaningful change within the community and beyond.
He is actively involved in campus leadership through Delta Epsilon Psi Fraternity, Inc., Alpha Epsilon Delta, NMDP, the Indian Cultural Organization, and as an Ambassador for the College of Arts and Sciences. In addition to his leadership roles, he conducts undergraduate research in the Webb Lab, focusing on the effects of hypertension and vascular dysfunction on cardiovascular disease.