Leadership

We are happy to introduce the 2025 SSC Board! (Have a question? Email our Chair, Evan, at esiriann@umich.edu or reach out to us on Facebook!)

2025 Board

Chair: Evan Sirianni


University: University of Michigan

About: Evan is the Chair of the SNAME Student Steering Committee. His primary duties as Chair are to represent and advocate for SNAME students through his various committee memberships and to keep the SSC running smoothly. Evan is a junior in the Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering Department at the University of Michigan. He is the 2025 Commodore of the University of Michigan Student Section, The Quarterdeck Society, and is a 2024 SMART Scholar Recipient with Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division. Outside of his professional life, Evan enjoys following Jesus, spending time with loved ones, staying active, and reading. Evan is enthusiastic about advancing the mission of SNAME and contributing to the maritime community!

Contact: esiriann@umich.edu


Vice Chair: Lyn Tran

 

 

University: University of Michigan

About: Lyn is the Vice Chair of the SNAME Student Steering Committee (SSC), where she plays a key role in coordinating the student portion of the annual SNAME Maritime Conference. She helps coordinate the student program overview, the student job fair, the YP/Industry Roundtables, and the Student Design Competition (SDC). Outside of her leadership role with SNAME SSC, Lyn is a Junior at the University of Michigan, studying Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering with a dual minor in Business Administration and Multidisciplinary Design. She is actively involved in the engineering community within the University of Michigan, particularly with the naval architecture & marine engineering student section and as Captain of the UM Electric Boat team. She’s always happy to chat about SNAME, her work, and any of her interests. Lyn is looking forward to serving as the Vice Chair for the SNAME SSC for 2025!

Contact: lyntran@umich.edu 

 

Secretary: Yusuf Umut Köhrin

 

 

University: Piri Reis University

About: Yusuf Umut Köhrin is a first-year Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering student at Piri Reis University and the Secretary of SSC25. Growing up around ships, he was inspired by his father, a skilled engineer, and followed him into the industry. Now, as Secretary, he plays a key role in keeping things organized—documenting meetings, managing emails, and assisting the Chair with various tasks. He also stays in touch with companies, helps organize the SMC job fair, and supports SSC activities. Beyond his role as Secretary, he hopes to become a surveyor for a classification society, combining technical expertise with hands-on experience. He sees SNAME as a great opportunity to grow, connect, contribute, and improve his language skills, and he’s excited to be part of this journey!

Communications Chair: Sophia Som

 

University: Stevens Institute of Technology

About: Sophia is a sophomore at Stevens Institute of Technology, where she is pursuing a Bachelor of Engineering with a concentration in Naval Engineering. Her passion for the field was sparked by her love for the ocean and scuba diving, being surrounded by boats of all kinds when out on the water. During the week, Sophia is actively involved in various projects as a research assistant at Davidson Laboratory. Outside of academics, she enjoys going to the gym, playing soccer, and spending time with friends. Sophia is excited to be Communications Chair for SSC 2025, and is looking forward to being more involved within the SNAME community!

Contact: ssom1@stevens.edu

Resource Chair: Chelsea Sun

 

 

University: University of Michigan

About: Chelsea Sun is a senior at the University of Michigan studying Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering with a minor in Computer Science. She is originally from the Greater Houston area, and pursued NAME at Michigan because of her initial interests in ocean exploration. Outside of NAME/SNAME, Chelsea is heavily involved in the Society of Women Engineers. In her free time, Chelsea enjoys painting, tennis, and cooking.

Service and Mentorship Chair: Nithin Babu


 

University: University of British Columbia

About: Nithin holds a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and began his career in the IT sector in India. However, he soon realized his true passion lay elsewhere, prompting him to transition into the shipbuilding and repair industry in Dubai. Over the years, his experience deepened his interest in the maritime sector, ultimately inspiring him to pursue further education in the field. Currently, he is in his first and final year of the M.Eng. program in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering at the University of British Columbia. Having received invaluable support throughout his career and education, he is eager to give back to his community by taking on the responsibilities of the Service and Mentorship Chair

Past Leadership

2024
Chair: Dimitrios Dikos, University of Michigan
Vice Chair: Lyn Tran, University of Michigan
Secretary/Treasurer: Evan Sirianni, University of Michigan
Communications Chair: Karissa Nieves, Webb Institute
Electronic Media Chair: Massiel Leon, Massachusetts Maritime Academy
SSS Resource Management Chair: Dimitrios Dikos, University of Michigan

2023
Chair: Dimitrios Dikos, University of Michigan
Vice Chair: Kyra Kozar, Stevens Institute of Technology
Secretary/Treasurer: Konstantina Tsortanidou, University of West Attica
Communications Chair: Owen Reghley, Stevens Institute of Technology
Electronic Media Chair: Giannis Kostides, University of West Attica
SSS Resource Management Chair: Dimitrios Dikos, University of Michigan

2021
Chair: Jack Bonoli, Stevens Institute of Technology
Vice Chair: Nicholas Stout, University of Michigan
Secretary/Treasurer: Caroline MacLeod, Florida Institute of Technology
Communications Chair: Edward Angelinas, University of Michigan
Electronic Media Chair: Peter Zachary, Alexandria University
SSS Resource Management Chair: Spencer Dugan, Webb Institute

2020
Chair: Emilio Domenech, Stevens Institute of Technology
Vice Chair: Fotis Sarantopoulos, National Technical University of Athens
Secretary/Treasurer: Haley Murphy, Florida Institute of Technology
Communications Chair: Jack Bonoli, Stevens Institute of Technology
Electronic Media Chair: Myrsini Papaioannou, National Technical University of Athens
SSS Resource Management Chair: Jane-Frances Igbadumhe, Stevens Institute of Technology

2019
Chair: Natalie Gadelrab, Florida Institute of Technology
Vice Chair: Tayo Oladele, Virginia Tech
Secretary/Treasurer: Emilio Domenech Estarellas, Stevens Institute of Technology
Communications Chair: Cooper Mitchell, Florida Institute of Technology
Electronic Media Chair: Pavlos Karagiannidis, National Technical University of Athens
SSS Resource Management Chair: Dimitris Georgiadis, National Technical University of Athens

2018
Chair: James Coller, University of Michigan
Vice Chair: Theodoros Kardaras, National Technical University of Athens
Secretary/Treasurer: Jillian Greatsinger, Stevens Institute of Technology
Communications Chair: Natalie Gadelrab,  Florida Institute of Technology
Electronic Media Chair: Teri LaForest, University of Michigan
SSS Resource Management Chair: Elettra Ganoulis,

University of Southampton

2017
Chair: Nick Stinson, Virginia Tech
Vice Chair: James Coller, University of Michigan
Secretary/Treasurer: Holly Berckenhoff, Texas A&M
Communications Chair: Jon Stone, Memorial University
Electronic Media Chair: Jillian Greatsinger, Stevens Institute of Technology
SSS Resource Management Chair: Alli Waters, Stevens Institute of Technology

2016
Chair: Barr Turner, Webb Institute
Vice Chair: Jared Adams, Virginia Tech
Secretary/Treasurer: Nick Stinson, Virginia Tech
Communications Chair: Taylor Wilson, Memorial University of Newfoundland
Electronic Media Chair: Nicholas Price, Virginia Tech
SSS Resource Management Chair: Rob Emmitt, University of Michigan

2015
Chair: Andrew Ko, Webb Institute
Vice Chair: Renee Wiwel, University of Michigan
Secretary/Treasurer: Eric Helder, University of Michigan
Communications Chair: Wesley Boone, Virginia Tech
Electronic Media Chair: George Rossopoulos, National Technical University of Athens
SSS Resource Management Chair: Barr Turner, Webb Institute

2014
Chair: Jonathan Holbert, University of Michigan
Vice Chair: Kristen Lehman, Florida Atlantic University
Secretary/Treasurer: Daniell Kolber, Florida Atlantic University
Communications Chair: Ilias Soultanias, National Technical University of Athens
Electronic Media Chair: Jonathan Steirer, Maine Maritime Academy
SSS Chair: Katharine Plummer, Virginia Tech

2013
Chair: Colin Shields, University of Michigan
Vice Chair: Allison Oswalt, Virginia Tech
Secretary/Treasurer: Steven DeBoer, University of Michigan
Electronic Media Chair: Jonathan Steirer, Maine Maritime Academy

2012
Chair: Mark Groden, University of Michigan
Vice Chair: Nicole Waters, Florida Institute of Technology
Secretary/Treasurer: Samantha Lee, Virginia Tech
Electronic Media Chair: Julianne Cona, SUNY Maritime
SSS Chair: Devin Witt, University of Michigan
T&R Student Representative: Tom Devine, University of Michigan
Committee Advisor: Dr. Leigh McCue, Virginia Tech

2011
Chair: Nathan Hagan, Webb Institute
Vice Chair: Mark Groden, University of Michigan
Secretary/Treasurer: Lampros Nikolopoulos, National Technical University of Athens
Communications Chair: Samantha Lee, Virginia Tech
Electronic Media Chair: Thomas Devine, Virginia Tech
SSS Chair: Gaelen Krause, University of British Columbia
Committee Advisor: Dr. Richard Boutwell, Northrop Grumman Shipbuilder

2010
Chair: Doug Rigterink, University of Michigan
Vice Chair: Vanna Keller, Texas A&M
Secretary/Treasurer: Marc Wooliscroft, University of Michigan
Communications Chair: Noble Davidson, SUNY Maritime
Electronic Media Chair: Nathan Hagan, Webb Institute

2009
Chair: Gil Romano, University of New Orleans
Vice Chair: Morgan Parker, University of Michigan
Secretary/Treasurer: Jacob Genauer, Webb Institute
Communications Chair: J. Gaston Doucet, University of New Orleans
Electronic Media Chair: Eric Giesberg, Stevens Institute of Technology

2008
Chair: Weston Hawkins, Maritime College
Vice Chair: Julie Lane, The Apprentice School
Secretary/Treasurer: Vincent Wickenheiser, Webb Institute
Communications Chair: Michael Klein
Electronic Media Chair: Gregory Kogan

2007
Chair: Lauren Daly, University of New Orleans
Vice Chair: Stephen Gatz, SUNY & University of British Columbia
Secretary/Treasurer: Clark Maxwell, Texas A&M
Communications Chair: Brian Petersen, Webb Institute
Electronic Media Chair: Brandon Ellingson, University of Michigan