Executive Board
Executive Board and Branch Directors
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Zoë Taylor-Ploog
Executive Director
Zoë is a fourth year student at the University of California, Berkeley majoring in Legal Studies with minors in Public Policy and African American Studies. Her interests include understanding how the law impacts marginalized communities. More importantly, Zoë is interested on how public policy can promote equality.
Zoë Taylor-Ploog
Zoë is serving current
Executive Director. She is a fourth year student at the University of California, Berkeley majoring in Legal Studies with minors in Public Policy and African American Studies. Her interest include understanding how effective public policy can promote racial equity.
Zack Polyakov
Zack is serving as a current Executive Advisor. Zack is a junior at the University of California, Berkeley majoring in Business and minoring in Public Policy. He is also the founder of UC Berkeley's Sycamore chapter.
Michael Clawes
Michael is the current branch director for George Mason University. He is a fourth-year student studying Mechanical Engineering, English, and Physics. He is interested in the research and development of technology and how it can be applied to strengthen US national security
Anna Matthei
Anna is serving as a current Executive Board Advisor. She is a fourth-year student studying Global Affairs with a concentration in Global Economy and Management and a minor in Data Science at George Mason University. Her interest include economic development, the use of data analytics for policymaking, and climate adaption strategies in business.
Cameron Roberts
Cameron is the current branch director for New York University. She is an undergraduate sophomore in the Global Liberal Studies Program concentrating in Politics, Rights, and Development. Her academic and research interest lie in issues surrounding refugees and how the legacy of colonialism influences present policymaking.
Ariana Seniuk
Originally from right outside Boston, Ariana is a junior at Boston University studying Environmental Analysis and policy. Her background is in environmental sustainability and energy security with a passion for incorporating environmental justice into the conversation around energy accessibility. She has been an involved member of the Sycamore Institute since its founding at Boston University strives to strengthen its continuation.