Steering Committee

The steering committee represents the people present in the hacknight. The steering committee discusses the general direction, culture, plans, and tone of the hacknight. We reachout to breakout group leaders and find ways to improve their work. The committee also makes sure that the hacknight is an inclusive and safe space to be in.

The steering committee meets every week. Contact us at steering [at] proghacknight [dot] org

Committee

Tino Bedi

I’m Tino Bedi, a user experience, product designer, and prototype’r with 10 years of experience. I’m seeking new challenges that thrills me and the promise to full committee to solve upcoming challenges.

Ilona Brand

I'm a fullstack software developer with a background in film and media studies and a lover of all things code, art and education.

I currently work at Etsy, and just before that attended the Recurse Center.

Alexander Burgos

I'm a Front End Developer with a focus on React, ES2015, and 3 years of experience working with JS/HTML/CSS. In my spare time, I like to explore with film and digital photography, Web APIs, and read about good UX/UI design principles.

I'm also Passionate about social justice, community involvement, tech inclusion, and dogs.

Rapi Castillo

I'm a coder focused on frontend, data visualization, and interactive micro-sites. I love using javascript and organizing techies.

I am also the founder of Progressive Coders Network, a network of application leaders and creators in building tools to empower the grassroots and remove the influence of big money in politics through open source and low cost tools.

Annie Hirshman

I'm a UXer, visual designer and illustrator. After many years in children's book design, I fell head over heels for user experience, and now design educational technology for W. W. Norton and Company.

I love to create beautiful and seamless experiences, from the web to the printed page. I sketch, paint with watercolors, design apps, and plot to solve the world's problems with UX.

At Progressive HackNight, you'll find me leading the Digital Team of #GetOrganizedBK, supporting the work of progressive activists in Brooklyn.

La Vesha Parker

I’m Vesha, and I studied computer science at Cornell with a focus in artificial intelligence. I currently work as a software engineer at Etsy, where I build tools that help small business owners manage their businesses effectively. When not at work, I split my time between tech activism, biking, life as a serial hobbyist, and pottery.

Julian Rad

I'm a creative director of communications, engagement, strategy, and media. Writer/Director/Producer of Award winning fiction and documentary films. Writer/Producer of Award winning legit theatrical productions.

Sonya Reynolds