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

  • Connor Hayes's headshot
    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
  • Diya Nuxoll's headshot
    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)
  • Sydney Baker with two very cute dogs
    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.
  • Wade Gordon sitting on a sign on the Mount Katahdin peak
    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
  • Bethany Bauer's headshot
    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!
  • Linna Griffin in a field of tall grass
    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
  • Madison Scott's headshot
    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
  • Tishya Girdhar's headshot
    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
  • Jeremy Tuttle's headshot
    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
    • Chairman 2008-2010
    • Assistant Chairman 2008-2010
    • Advisor / Historian
    • Web Developer
      Rob Siemborski
    • Enthusiasm / Web
    • 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.