2026 HSRC Planning Committee

As a student run organization that values diversity, equity, and inclusion, we want to ensure that all students at the UVA School of Education and Human Development have the opportunity to be a part of the planning committee, reviewer, moderator, or tech support for the Hunter Student Research Conference. All undergraduate, graduate, online, and on-grounds students across UVA are welcome! The list of Committee responsibilities can be found hereYou can sign-up on the 2026 HSRC Interest Form here.

HSRC 2026 Team:

Chair: Kaela Tidus (crq9ye@virginia.edu)

Chair Elect: Natalie Hutchins

Treasurer: Dana Sox

The Communications Committee

Coordinates conference promotion, upkeep of the website, and communication about the conference.

Committee Chair(s): Natalie Hutchins, Hannah Tsiao

Committee member(s): Gillian Diel, Ashley Flood

The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee

Develops monthly workshops leading up to the HSRC that prepares potential participants for applying to and participating in the conference.

Committee Chair(s): Abrea Greene

Committee member(s): Lauren Wolfe, Yoobeen Choi, Donyá Price, Yixin (Ethan) Ding

The Logistics Committee

Coordinates location, technology, food, and volunteers on the day of the conference.

Committee Chair(s): Dana Sox

Committee member(s): Chetna Priya, Lisseth Chavez Cruz, Nicole Chan, Brady Paterson

The Program Committee

Coordinates presentation moderator training and presentation sessions, faculty involvement, creation of the program, and presentation schedules.

Committee Chair(s): Christine Emuka

Committee member(s): Kathryn Southall, Julia Raven, Luke Bastiaansen

The Proposals Committee

Coordinates proposal submissions and review process.

Committee Chair(s): Erica Sachs Langerhans

Committee member(s): Matt Lowery, Helena Goldbaum, Jenny Chen, Ruby Gerken

 

Join 2026 HSRC planning committee and/or nominate someone!

The list of Committee responsibilities can be found here.