Fusion 2024 Advisors
These individuals provide guidance and support to the student leaders for all fusion-related matters.
Dr. Okey Igboeli
Faculty Advisor and Director of the Science and Business Program
Dr. Igboeli has significant academic and practical experience in entrepreneurship and research commercialization. Prior to joining the Science and Business program, he founded and led the drug discovery company, True Spring Pharmaceuticals Inc. Dr. Igboeli teaches several Science and Business courses, and facilitates the integration of Science and Business students’ experience with entrepreneurial activities on campus and in the community.
Fusion 2024 Student Leaders
Meet the student leaders responsible for planning and hosting Fusion 2024. This team is made up of Science and Business students of all years with a passion for learning and connecting with peers and mentors.
Kianna Martin
President and Operations Executive
Kianna is a third-year Science and Business student serving as the 2024 Fusion President. She manages the Fusion Executive Team to ensure all activities contribute to a successful conference. This year, Kianna hopes students leave the conference with a fresh perspective on what it means to work in science and technology. She aims to provide new and returning delegates with an exciting opportunity to tackle relevant problems. Alongside the Fusion Team, Kianna looks forward to delivering a thought-provoking conference and engaging student events.
Samantha Kremer
Logistics and External Relations Executive
Samantha is fourth-year Science and Business student serving as this year’s Fusion Logistics and External Relations Executive. She oversees external stakeholder management including acquiring sponsors, presenters, networkers, and judges for the Fusion conference. Additionally, she also manages the organization’s website. Samantha is passionate about environmental conservation and the technologies which are evolving within this field. She is also passionate about international work and volunteering, which broadens her perspective on those around her and allows her to find opportunities in unusual places.
Arzo Baig
Marketing Executive
With a strong passion for communication and marketing, Arzo is dedicated to amplifying Fusion's reach and impact. Her responsibilities include managing social media campaigns, and designing promotional materials. Arzo is excited to contribute to the Fusion Conference 2024 and looks forward to helping create an enriching and unforgettable experience for all participants.
Tasbiha Ansari
Communication Executive
Tasbiha is a Second-year Science and Business student serving as this year’s Fusion Communications Executive. Her responsibilities span a wide spectrum of tasks from creating engaging social media posts to overseeing financial affairs and creating internal documents such as the sponsorship plan. Instrumental in planning and creating conference activities and the case study, Tasbiha draws upon her prior experience as a 2023 case study delegate to enhance Fusion's impact. Currently she is excited to be exploring different career paths through volunteering, co-op, and her minor in Human Resource Management.
Lujain Zaidi
External Relations Executive
As a third-year Science and Business student, Lujain is excited to be a part of this year’s Fusion team. She is passionate about knowledge exchange, and excited to learn about emerging trends, problems, and thus – the solutions.