Comfort-Ann Awosika joined the Simons Foundation in 2018 at the Flatiron Institute’s Center for Computational Astrophysics and transitioned to the Science, Society and Culture team in 2021.

Ivvet Modinou has been working in public engagement with science for nearly two decades. In her current role as the vice president of Science, Society and Culture, she leads public engagement for the Simons Foundation, including strategic oversight of Science Sandbox, a…

As program director, John Tracey works with the vice president of Science, Society and Culture to develop and execute Science Sandbox’s funding strategy.

Kelsa Trom is a community engagement and programs expert with a background that spans art and culture, media and design consulting.

Omar Vera joined the Science Sandbox team in the fall of 2021. He is responsible for assisting with Science Sandbox’s program development, including grant administration.