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Leadership Team

Meet our Leadership Team!

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Aidan Gibbons

Aidan leads I2U with strategic vision and a commitment to inclusivity, overseeing all major decisions and setting the organization’s long-term goals to ensure it continues to empower youth with disabilities.

Co-Founder & CEO

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Ali Azhar, Co-Founder & COO of Inspired 2 Uplift
Ali Azhar

Ali manages the daily operations of I2U, ensuring that projects are executed efficiently and align with the organization’s mission, while also spearheading the operational strategies to enhance organizational effectiveness.

Co-Founder & COO

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Farzan Ustad

Farzan oversees the financial strategy of I2U, managing budgeting, fundraising, and financial planning to ensure sustainability and maximize the impact of resources in supporting the organization's objectives.

Co-Founder & CFO

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Harsh Patel, Director of Outreach
Harsh Patel

Harsh leads Inspired 2 Uplift’s research efforts, overseeing projects that generate insights and advance disability inclusion across educational institutions.

Director of Research

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Sofia Sanchez, Hiring Manager at Inspired 2 Uplift
Sofia Sanchez

Sofia manages the recruitment process, conducts interviews, evaluates candidates, and collaborates with department heads. She ensures hiring strategies align with I2U’s values of inclusivity and diversity.

Hiring Manager

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Virginia Uhi, Director of Chapter Affairs at Inspired 2 Uplift
Virginia Uhi

Virginia oversees the strategic development and management of I2U chapters, providing leadership and support to chapter leaders. She ensures alignment with organizational objectives, coordinates chapter activities, and facilitates individual or group strategy sessions with chapter leaders.

Director of Chapter Affairs

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Jen Tkach

Jen leads Grants and Blogs for Inspired 2 Uplift, driving the development of new content and securing funding opportunities. She oversees grant applications, manages blog initiatives, and ensures continuous growth in I2U's outreach efforts.

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Director of Grants

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Aidan Gibbons

Jaclyn leads the development of Inspired 2 Uplift’s technology, overseeing the design of digital tools and systems that support the organization’s programs and expand accessibility for students with disabilities

Co-CTO

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Aidan Gibbons

Madison oversees Inspired 2 Uplift’s technical strategy, building scalable platforms and systems that strengthen the organization’s programs and advance its mission of disability inclusion.

Co-CTO

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