
Meet the Officers

Co-President
Delyla Olmos
(they/them)
Hello! I'm Delyla a fourth year astro/physics major. I'm unfortunately studying purely out of spite to conquer the mysteries on the universe. I've been interested in space since I was seven and love getting to learn more about dark energy and blackholes. I also enjoying reading, art, and have two cats that I share plenty of pictures of.

Co-President
Orion Vasquez
[all pronouns]
​Hey Y’all! I’m Orion Vasquez, a sophomore astrogeology major from Ciudad Acuña, Coahuila, Mexico. I'm prioritizing planetary sciences as a way to bring awareness to environmental and meteorological issues. I enjoy vkei and latin punk rock, and love, love, love video games and books. I'm also a big plant and foraging nerd!!!

Secretary
Virginia Vanichek
(she/her)
Hi! I’m Virginia Vanicek, a senior astronomy and physics double major. I’m currently doing research on galaxy evolution - specifically the activity of black holes and dust in distant galaxies. Outside of school, I love to do art (crochet, painting, cross stitch, etc.), listen/play/make music, and I love to read sci-fi and fantasy books!

Treasurer
Lauren Kokinakis
(she/her)
Howdy All! I’m Lauren Kokinakis, a senior astronomy and physics major. I’m currently researching how merging events impact galaxy evolution at high redshifts, but I enjoy all fields of astronomy. Outside of school, I enjoy watching movies and reality TV, going to concerts, and wandering around Austin with my cameras, taking semi-decent photos.

Outreach Coordinator
Darby Cole Dermanowski
(he/him)
[Under Construction]

Webmaster
Alex VonHaven
[idk surprise me]
Hi! I’m a fourth year physics/astronomy double major with a minor in geological sciences. I started UT as a Geosystems Engineering major and transferred after my second year. I do research on neutron star transient events and globular clusters. I enjoy oil painting, writing fiction, doing Jiu Jitsu, and playing piano, and the Carillon.
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Freshman Representative
Camden Adams
[he/him]
Hello! I’m Camden Adams, a first year astronomy student from College Station, Tx (UT over A&M all day every day). I’m beginning to get involved in research about black holes and globular clusters, and I’m looking forward to exploring more avenues within the department! Outside of school, I enjoy playwriting, exploring places to eat, and playing D&D with friends!

Freshman Representative
Celin Berg
[she/her]
Heyyy people! My name's Celin and I'm a freshman astronomy major from Norway. In addition to astronomy, I have a passion for social studies and plan on entering the space law field. In my free time I enjoy photography, hiking, making collages and cooking. I love listening to hiphop, the smell of cinnamon and anything Star Wars!
