Staff

Ivvet Modinou has been working in public engagement with science for nearly two decades. In her current role as Program Officer for Science Sandbox, she is responsible for identifying and supporting programs that have the potential to inspire and engage those who…

Sam Riviello joined the Science Sandbox team in 2016, and handles logistics and project management for the film and programmatic work. Before joining the foundation, Riviello worked at EngenderHealth, a women’s health and rights organization, offering strategic guidance to the President and…

John Tracey joined the Simons Foundation in 2014 as part of a team to improve public engagement with science. Tracey actively seeks and develops proposals that engage people with the process of science, and helps manage the initiative’s grant portfolio. He also…