People

Members of the Buggy Alumni Association board are elected to two year terms by the rest of the BAA community. Ideally, the terms are staggered so that two positions are elected each year.

Current Leaders

President

Connor Hayes

c/o 2019 | Apex – founder | history | email

As president of the BAA I’m in charge of organizing our efforts and ensuring each member has the resources they need to complete projects. Our vision for the BAA is to build a stronger community of Buggy Alumni, act as a resource for current students and facilitate connections between alums and students for buggy and professional advice.

Currently working in
Product Marketing

Tell us about the living things you take care of.
Every morning I feed my sourdough starter so I can have fresh baked loaves for the week.

If you could make one impractical change to buggy, what would it be?
Giant Slingshot to send the buggies up hill 1

Vice President

Diya Nuxoll (she/her)

c/o 2019 | Sweepstakes, Fringe – mechanic, pusher, fell asleep while barricading | history | email

I’m starting my first term as BAA VP, so I will be assisting with administrative stuff as well as supporting events and special projects with the BAA. My primary goal as VP is to help expand the BAA’s programming to include events that allow alumni to support current buggy students in a professional capacity, as well as in the buggy universe.

Currently working in
Automotive engineering

What is the most impressive thing you can cook?
I’m basically a pro at baking scones

If you could make one impractical change to buggy, what would it be?
Bring back the driver and wheel swap mid-race (Sweepstakes pls)

Secretary

Sydney Baker (she/her)

c/o 2021 | Apex – mechanic | history | email

As secretary, I’m involved with coordinating projects and various committee initiatives over the course of the year, helping to support new teams, and nagging people for Google Form responses.

Currently working in
Aerospace

What’s a piece of media that you never get tired of?
Pokémon 3 the Movie: Spell of the Unown (I am not taking criticism at this time).

If you could make one impractical change to buggy, what would it be?
Pushers required to wear Heelys for both performance and style.

Treasurer

Wade Gordon (they/them)

c/o 2012 | SDC – mechanic | email

I am your Treasurer, my job is to keep things running smoothly and ensure we are managing our budget so the BAA can continue to serve buggy for many years to come.

Currently working in
Software Development at RecRoom

Tell us about the living things you take care of.
Right now, just taking care of the neighborhood strays, Boss Kitty, Two Face, Tux, and Marmalade. We call them the Cat Mafia.

Where would you like the next Raceday Grand Tour location to be?
Pacific Crest Trail

Communications

Bethany Bauer (she/they)

c/o 2021 | Sweepstakes, Apex – mechanic, driver | history | email

I do communications (social media, etc.)

Currently working in
Aerospace

Tell us about the living things you take care of.
Crazy crazy dog, Zuko

If you could make one impractical change to buggy, what would it be?
Mario Kart power ups!

Graphics

Linna Griffin (she/her)

c/o 2017 | Sweepstakes, Broadcast, Fringe – mechanic, pusher | history | email

AKA: Design Gopher and loud person

Currently working in
Product Design & Sourcing – Home Furnishings

What’s a piece of media that you never get tired of?
My Favorite Murder, Task Master, Mass Effect, Darkest Dungeon, Saga the comic book, Mansions of Madness

If you could make one impractical change to buggy, what would it be?
Hot One’s Style Buggy Interviews with A Teams

Webmaster

Madison Scott (she/her)

c/o 2017 | Fringe – driver, strictly exhibition pusher | history | email

I make sure the website is up and running so you can always access all of the buggy Content your heart desires.

Currently working in
Software Engineering

Tell us about the living things you take care of.
I am an overbearing dog mom to Wallace, a German Shepherd / Chow Chow mix who loves a long sniffari and knows every meal as “breakfast”.

If you could make one impractical change to buggy, what would it be?
Five second time reduction for each successful squirrel-dodge in the freeroll

Rolls Reporter

Tishya Girdhar (she/her)

c/o 2021 | Sweepstakes, Fringe – mechanic, driver, fell asleep doing barricades | history | email

I write rolls reports and support on any other fun and exciting projects going on!

Currently working in
Data Science

Which non-buggy sports team do you have the most apparel of in your closet?
My high school robotics team (rip)

Where would you like the next Raceday Grand Tour location to be?
Venus

Quartermaster

Jeremy Tuttle

c/o 2010 | SDC – mechanic | email

I’m helping new teams get started, and filling the gaps in our history database.

Currently working in
Trading

Tell us about the living things you take care of.
My 3 year old daughter, who already loves buggy

If you could make one impractical change to buggy, what would it be?
Let’s get back to our roots and put all the buggies in one no-holds-barred heat.

More super important people

• Pikabuggy Creator & Founding Webmaster
  Sam Swift
• Chairman 2008-2010
  Carsen Kline
• Assistant Chairman 2008-2010
  Aiton Goldman
• Advisor / Historian
  Tom Wood
• Web Developer
  Rob Siemborski
• Enthusiasm / Web
  Adam McCue
• Productive enthusiasm
  Abby Sullivan
• Chairman 2015-2019 & Centennial Chair
  Ben Matzke

Of course when it comes to people, it’s really all about our supporting members.