Aidan is a Computer Science major at the University of Michigan. After teaching himself to code at the age of 14, Aidan fell in love with programming, tinkering and creating. Aidan loved participating in Hackathons in high school and even helped run a Hackathon at his own high school. Last year Aidan participated in his first TOM Makeathon where he 3D modeled and printed a new tennis racket handle for a man who loved to play wheelchair tennis, but struggled with his grip strength. Aidan is eager to join the team at Michigan as more than just a participant where he hopes to combine his love for engineering and problem solving with his passion for giving back to the community.

Amer is a senior in CSUSM’s Education Program, focusing on Software Engineering. Most recently, he worked with students at CSUSM to automate engineering principals in applications. Amer has helped thousands of people in the gaming industry. He created an application that instructed gamers on how to play a very difficult game. Amer was also a community development specialist, organizing and presenting workshops to students in engineering.

Amit is a third-year student of industrial design, an experienced yoga instructor,
and a Chinese medicine therapist. Her top interests are inclusive design, sustainability, technology, ergonomics, health, society, sports, and movement.
She previously volunteered in “Elifelet” after-school child-care facility for immigrant kids, and also as a coordinator in the social movement “Standing Together”.

Ana is a 5th year architecture student at Florida International University, perusing her masters. She is devoted and always enthusiastic to learn new skills, while also being able to positively impact others. Ana first participated in a TOM event in 2021, where she had an amazing experience collaborating with people from different majors sharing the common goal of creating devices that can adapt to people with especial needs creating an equal world for everyone. She is looking forward for keep working together with others to continuo to positively impact the TOM community.

I am Atar, Undergraduate Mechanical Engineer, Specializes in Biomechanics at Braude College of Engineering.

Benji is a third year Mechanical Engineering student at Cooper Union. He has a knack for design and is extremely excited to combine his computer aided design (CAD) experience and interest in mechanical systems to help others. He has been developing a 3D printed bionic hand and hopes to continue this project, and produce others like it, during his fellowship with TOM. This year he will continue to apply his creativity, motivation, and innovation to each neglected challenge and is enthusiastic to brighten the lives of those in need.

Blake is a Bioengineering PhD student at Harvard University. Prior to starting at Harvard, Blake completed a B.E. and M.S. in Biomedical Engineering at Vanderbilt University. Here, he was a founding member of the TOM:Vanderbilt community, where he participated in 5 projects. He was the Community Organizer and Fundraising and Finance Chair for the 2019-2020 year, organizing a make-a-thon with 14 teams. At Vanderbilt, Blake's research involved fabricating microfluidic devices for biophysical and drug delivery applications. Blake's research at Harvard will be in the Mooney Lab designing immunomodulatory materials to help fight cancer.

Carmen is a 3rd year Electronic Engineering student at the Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos, interested in rehabilitation engineering, artificial intelligence, research and project development. She has worked with different interdisciplinary groups which have allowed her to develop her leadership and team management skills. She will be working this year to strengthen a TOM community at her university.

Dan Levine is an imaginative and curious researcher who enjoys using his skills to create technologies that help people live independent and freely. He is currently a PhD student at MIT in the Biomechatronics Group led by Professor Hugh Herr, where he designs quiet, discreet, and adaptive robotic limbs prosthetics for urban navigation. He previously studied as a Masters student under Professor Hiroshi Ishii in the Tangible Media Group, where he developed an interactive method for translating visual media into moving tactile forms for the blind, and at Cornell Tech, where together with fellow students he developed Pallette, an open-source tongue computer interface for paralyzed individuals (pallette.io). He enjoys bringing his interaction design skills together with his technical background in mechanical engineering and computer science to make useful creations that are both highly functional and a joy to experience. Outside of his research work, Dan loves flying airplanes, flairing around the pommel horse, painting models, and eating watermelon.

Daryn is a senior studying Mechanical Engineering and mastering in Product Design. Her passion for adaptive design began in high school with the flagship TOM high school program at The Leffell School in Hartsdale, New York. She has carried this excitement for making and helping people throughout her involvement in various high school and college organizations, and as a piloter of TOM's Manufacturing and Distribution program. Daryn is thrilled to bring her hands-on experience, inspired by TOM, back to the organization.

Dilnaz is a sophomore student at New York University Abu Dhabi pursuing a major in Economics and a minor in Interactive Media. In summer 2022 Dilnaz did an internship at Astana International Finance Center (AIFC) where she learned more about the organization of hackathons and coding events for students. In her senior year of high school Dilnaz created a game prototype for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), which made her passionate about innovative and effective methods of making tools and games inclusive for people with ASD. Dilnaz is also interested in the Effective Altruism (EA) and ways to do good better, and she's on her way to complete the Arete Fellowship. She hopes to contribute to the TOM community using her knowledge in building prototypes and in EA principles.

Elita is a second-year Biomedical Science and Mechanical Engineering student at Monash University in Australia. She is passionate about education and sustainability, and strongly believes in the importance of female visibility in STEM. In the future she wants to work in the medical technology sector. Elita loves that TOM fosters purposeful innovation through close collaboration between Need-Knowers and Makers. She looks forward to working with and learning from the global TOM community alongside the other 2022/23 fellows!

Erez is an Industrial design student (third year) at HIT. Born and raised in Jerusalem, currently living in Holon. Very passionate to take part in designing process, especially in case of products that can improve someone's daily routine, even just a bit. Erez gained much knowledge and experience in 3D printing and modeling. He does the best to stay tuned on the newest technology and innovation evolution, in order to use those by integrate them in his products.

Gabrielle is a junior studying Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering with a minor in Mathematics. She is passionate about making an impact at the University of Pennsylvania community, and beyond. She strives to apply creativity, innovation and bringing in different perspectives to each unique challenge. Gabrielle is enthusiastic to brighten the lives of those in need and is excited to be a part of the TOM:University of Pennsylvania team. Her dream job is to work in sustainable and inclusive product design and development for consumer goods.

Gavi is a second year student at Cornell University. He is majoring in chemical engineering and is passionate about the intersection of technological products and social impact. Gavi hopes to use chemical engineering concepts and ideas to serve those in need of technological advancement. In his free time, Gavi likes to watch hockey, hike and juggle.

Adam is a Freshmen in Singapore and loves anything robotics and entrepreneurship. His passion for robotics started when he built his first solar-powered robot at 6 he never stopped making robots ever since. Paired with his experience in entrepreneurship, he co-founded Stick ‘Em in 2021 with the aim of making quality STEAM education accessible to all with disposable chopsticks, 3D printed geometric connectors and a comprehensive online ecosystem designed to educate, challenge and foster collaboration amongst tinkerers from anywhere.

Isabella Moncada is a student of architecture in Florida International University. Her areas of interest are conceptual design and creative workfloaws. She became a TOM Fellow because she wants to make use of her architectural background and design making knowledge for the help of others. Isabella is extremely excited to be part of the TOM community and help contribute in the next Makeathon!

Isha is an undergraduate student at Princeton University studying Electrical Engineering. Isha is passionate about using technology as a means to create tangible social impact and equitable innovations that can be used by those who need it the most. Through her multiple leadership roles in the sweet spot between technology and social impact, she hopes to reach as many people as she can. She was raised in India and has spent her childhood in the Northeast, proud of her multi-faceted identities. In her spare time, Isha enjoys reading, hiking, learning new languages, and designing innovations using low-cost or waste materials.

Jack is a second year student at Cornell University, studying Computer Science. He joined TOM because he sees it as the perfect opportunity to help the need-knower community using the skills he learned in his classes. Jack is passionate about using technology to create an impact to those in need through open source technology. He is excited to help grow the TOM community at Cornell this year!

Jose Castro is an Electrical Engineer senior that plans to go as far lengths as he can. He always had a passion to learning and teaching. Learning Electrical Engineering is a never-ending learning experience. Jose grew up in a low-income household and made the impossible by being the first in his family to go to college and acquire a degree. By being a fellow, he plans to not only help the community but to spread more awareness of how it is possible to help the community. He plans to help everyone get exposure in hands on projects plus to enjoy the experience of helping others.

Kendall is a third-year student studying biomedical engineering on the pre-medicine track at Georgia Tech. This is her second year working with TOM:GT, and she is excited to become even more involved as a Fellow. When she found out about TOM and its mission, she was eager to join because TOM provided an amazing opportunity for her to combine her gained knowledge from classes with her passion for helping others. One of her favorite aspects of TOM is that people are able to make a difference in their community by focusing on those with needs that may be overlooked by others. She is looking forward to another incredible year with TOM:GT.

Leah is a Junior at the University of Michigan, studying information analysis in the School of Information. Her involvement with the TOM program at her high school, the Leffell School (formally known as Schechter Westchester), as well as her passion for helping different communities is what led Leah to join the TOM community at Michigan. In 2020/21, Leah helped organize the first ever TOM: Michigan design challenge, and in 2021/22, she helped coordinate TOM: Michigan's first ever makeathon! She looks forward to growing the TOM community at Michigan this year.

Lindsey Bruns is a second year at the University of Virginia planning to major in chemistry and cognitive science with a concentration in neuroscience. Her focus is on neurodegenerative diseases and related sciences. Service has always been a priority to her, as shown in her involvement with the Madison House, UVA Autism Allies, Sentara Hospital and others. Lindsey ran track and cross country throughout high school and continues to do so with Club Running at UVA. She enjoys spending time with friends and family and being outdoors. Through the TOM fellowship, she plans to focus on improving her community’s needs, through not only technology, but education.

Lori is a senior studying Psychology and Communications with an interest in entrepreneurship and technology. With a love for problem solving and zeal for making a difference in the world she became a TOM fellow . Lori will be working with other students to solve unmet challenges. During her free time she enjoys reading , going outdoors and volunteering .

Mark's most recent work experience is in wastewater treatment systems, startups, website & mobile app development and design, user experience & quality assurance, and archeologic preservation & curation.

Outside of his studies Mark is working to launch two startups, one focusing on green energy and the other in communications technology. He works regularly with 3D printing and prototyping, and volunteers through the Viterbi Impact Program.

Mark is currently pursuing an MS in Green Technologies at USC's Viterbi School of Engineering, class of 2024. He received his BSBA in 2020 at the Marshall School of Business with a minor in Archaeology.

Max is a biomedical engineering PhD student. He is passionate about neuroengineering research, specifically for the spinal cord. When Max is not in the lab researching or collaborating on designs, he can be found exploring the food scene in Baltimore.

Maya is an incoming Sophomore at the Pennsylvania State University majoring in biomedical engineering. She is passionate about using engineering and design to improve accessibility in the community and better the world around her. Her interest began when she learned about robotics in high school and has only grown since. Maya is excited to continue learning about how engineering can be used to better the community through being a TOM fellow. When not in school, Maya loves to read, crochet and spend time with friends.

Megan Bezaitis is going into her third year at Georgia Institute of Technology. At Tech, she is studying Mechanical Engineering and is interested in working in the Automotive Industry post-graduation. In addition to TOM, Megan is involved in a few student run organizations, such as GTMS, a Formula SAE team, and SWE, Society of Women Engineers. She is exited to learn and explore the TOM Fellowship and get involved with the hands on work that TOM:GT has to offer!

Meitar is an Industrial Design student from Jerusalem. She holds a bachelor's degree in religious studies and sociology from the Hebrew University. Meitar is excited by the possibility of combining art and creation together with activism and actions that benefit the world and society.

Michael Nunes is a second year at Northeastern University in Boston, Massachusetts. He is pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering with a possible minor in Aerospace. Outside of engineering, Michael focuses a lot of his time either running, or lifeguarding at MIT. Michael loves to compete in distance events such as the 800m and the mile! When not studying up in Boston, Michael heads home to New City, New York which is about 40 minutes outside of New York City. When home, he spends a lot of time catching up with his two sister, one of which is his twin! Michael is so excited to meet everyone within this fellowship and change the world for the better!

Michal is a student at The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art studying Mechanical Engineering and pursuing a minor in Biology. Since she was a kid, she has always been passionate about helping individuals with disabilities. She is excited to weave her experience as a caretaker for children with special needs into her growing interest in biomechanics to develop solutions for unmet challenges individuals in these populations face. Michal hopes to further integrate TOM’s mission into the Student Life at Cooper Union and build from the relationships TOM@CU created last year to continue improving the quality of life for vulnerable populations. You change one life, you change the world

Mitul is a fouth-year student at the University of Illinois Chicago majoring in Biomedical Engineering. He is passionate about reducing health disparities in his community and is looking to make in impact in Chicago. Mitul is excited to work with TOM to create a community on his campus and help vulnerable populations. In his free time, Mitul likes to play basketball and travel with family and friends.

Natalia is an undergraduate student in Biomedical Engineering at the Universidad Tecnológica and a freshman in Human Biology at the Universidad de la Republica, both in Uruguay. She is interested in open source medical technology design, neurosciences and biomaterials. She decided to enter TOM's program because she believes that access to technology in health and research equipment should be democratized.

Nathan Eads is a mechanical engineer from the University of Alabama focused on additive manufacturing research, machine design & mechatronics engineering. He has held internships working with Disney, Google, Mercedez-Benz & Chart Industries. Nathan is also an Eagle Scout and avid mountain biker.

Noah is an Electrical Engineering and Economics student at the M&T Program at UPenn and has had a passion for creating solutions to real world problems for years. The Tikkun Olam mindset has connected his interests in engineering, business, and helping others. His favorite project that he worked on is a napkin folding device that enables people with developmental disabilities to fold table napkins for restaurants. Outside of TOM, he is the copresident of PIPAC (Penn Israel Public Affairs Committee), on the board of Penn Aerial Robotics, loves the beach, and plays soccer.

Roni is a Biomedical Engineering Ph.D. student at Tel Aviv University. She graduated a Bs.cs in Biomedical engineering and neuroscience. Roni's ambition is to work on projects with significant potential for medical use and to better the life of people suffering from brain impairments. She volunteered in the past year in the TAU branch of “Engineers without borders” and plans to continue this year, combining her activity with initiation of the TOM community in the university. In her spare time, Roni enjoys hanging out with friends, running, reading and hiking.

Sara is double-majoring in Child Development and Medicine, Health, & Society. From her research in children's cognition and development, Sara is passionate about boosting children's outcomes through accessibility and empathy. Sara explored her interest in inclusivity as TOM: Vanderbilt's Maker Recruitment Chair during 2021-2022 and loved being a part of TOM's creative and meaningful innovation. She is now excited to lead TOM: Vanderbilt through a Makeathon that connects the Nashville Community with global progress in engineering and human-centered design. She is excited about the opportunity to work as a community to inflict positive change in other people's lives!

Father, husband, veteran, cancer survivor, and friend. Scott is a Systems Engineer in the aerospace industry while completing a Mechanical Engineering pursuit. With a deep passion for prosthetics sparked during service, he now seeks to bring opportunities to those whose paths were presented with challenges. Having experienced the goodwill of others and believing the kindness is at the core of creativity and innovation, Scott strives for a law degree in the support of providing necessary guidance to startup businesses with intention to service our community and impact social awareness. He desires to pass on the importance of teamwork and compassion to his family and the understanding that challenges are merely opportunities. He has a good understanding of what it is like to have barriers in life that make moving forward feel impossible. Some challenges are just that, only trials that force you beyond your comfort zone to explore and help you grow into your strong self. Scott learned a long time ago that perseverance and teamwork surpasses any obstacles. In the unlikely event of leisure, Scott may build, woodwork, and draw. More often than not, he chooses to spend time with family.

Shahar is an Industrial Design practical engineering student.

Her passion for design began when she was a child and has become stronger over the years.
In high-school she studied Industrial Design at Bezalel Academy.
Shahar, together with Or Dolev, leads the TOM community at Ariel University.

Shoshana is a junior studying bioengineering at the University of Maryland. She is also in a UMD interdisciplinary business and engineering program, engaging in experiential, hands-on team projects. Equipped with skills from both disciplines and a desire to better the world around her, Shoshana is excited to start her second year in the TOM fellowship and continue expanding the TOM community at Maryland. This past summer she interned with TOM's Research & Development team in their Tel Aviv office, and she can't wait to apply the knowledge and experience gained from working in such an established TOM community to her own campus.

Samdar is an undergrad student in the Education and Multidisciplinary Design department. She is passionate about design of all kinds, industrial design, graphic design and human design through education. She is looking for a way to make design affect the world around her in a significant way. Smadar is not afraid of challenges, and finds them important to the learning process, therefore she took it upon herself to lead TOM community on her campus after a year of activity there. In her free time Smadar likes to read, hang out with family and friends, watch Netflix and create new things.

Sophie Ana is a third-year studying the intersection of engineering, design, disability studies, and business, with the goal of designing adaptive devices to enable independence for people with ranging abilities and to make society more accessible. She is also minoring in Computer Science. She has worked on many projects in the past relating to adaptive design, including a motion-activated door opening attachment and a support to allow a paralyzed person to ice skate. Sophie Ana is extremely excited to be a part of the TOM community as TOM embodies her exact goals in working to provide opportunities to people of all abilities.

Temira is a junior studying Physics at Yeshiva University. She is a staunch believer that physics is better than chemistry (and is prepared to debate anyone about it). Her favorite part about STEM is using her creativity to build things that help people which is why she is so excited to be a TOM fellow this year and help bring TOM to YU! In her free time, Temira loves to bake, ski, and read.

Thomas is currently pursuing a Doctoral Degree at Flinders University, investigating the intersection between rehabilitation, music therapy and virtual reality. His specialties are in Biomedical Engineering and Data Science, having designed and built an assistive trumpet and respiratory rehabilitation device in his undergraduate degree, and focusing on machine learning and software engineering since graduating.
Thomas has a passion for rehabilitation and assistive technology and hopes to build a TOM community in Adelaide, Australia. As a TOM Fellow, he plans to facilitate innovation and collaboration between local Makers and Need-Knowers and connect the university with industry partners.
Outside of work and study, Thomas is a keen squash player and active musician. He aspires to design inclusive recreational and rehabilitative products, to provide everyone, regardless of physical capability, the flexibility of choice.

Yael is a Social Work and Industrial Design student from Jerusalem.
She worked in "Simcha Layeled", an association that works with children who have chronic and genetic diseases. Yael is excited for the opportunity to take an active part in TOM and is looking forward to working together with others to continue the significant impact of TOM.

Yiğit is a senior student in Materials Science and Nanoengineering and Mechatronics Engineering at Sabancı University. Continuing to work to be a global change pioneer that creates disruptive innovation, Yiğit desires to transform his competencies in materials science into practices useful to the world, especially with a startup in the biomedical field. He is living in Istanbul, which is one of the most exciting cities in the world. Yigit's biggest passion is to discover new continents. Combining his interest in history and long hikings, he is excited to listen to old stories and be a part of new ones on the way.

Yuho is a PhD researcher at Swinburne University of Technology in Melbourne, Australia. His PhD research topic is to investigate a client-centred goal-setting method in telerehabilitation. Yuho is practising as an occupational therapist in Australia. Yuho is also working as a clinical lecturer and assistive technology evangelist in Japan. As an occupational therapist, Yuho looks at not only the person’s impairment or challenges but also their accessibility, meaningful activities, occupations and goals. Having a holistic mindset, Yuho assesses and determines the best possible solution for people who require any support to maximize their participation and quality of life.

Zach is a sophomore at Duke University studying mechanical engineering and finance. In high school, he and his twin brother co-invented Spine Ice, an ice pack designed to assist those with lower back pain (www.spineice.com). In his free time, Zach works for the Blue Devils football team, is involved in Greek life, and enjoys hanging out with friends exploring Durham. Zach learned of the TOM fellowship from a friend at UVA and is excited to bring this program to Duke. He looks forward to collaborating with like-minded Duke students and making a positive impact in the local community.