About Inspire Columbia
Inspire Columbia is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization led by students and community members in Columbia, South Carolina. We produce leadership events, community workshops, and civic programming that brings people together around positive change.
Executive Leadership
Our executive team oversees the day-to-day operations and strategic initiatives of Inspire Columbia.
Luke Jannazzo
Chief Executive Officer
Luke is a student at the University of South Carolina and previously served as the Event Manager of TEDxCongaree Vista.
Owen Coulam
Chief Operating Officer
Owen is a Computer Science and Mathematics student at the University of South Carolina and previously served as Curation Director of TEDxCongaree Vista.
Tyler Zolkos
Chief Marketing Officer
Tyler is a Computer Science student at the University of South Carolina with 8+ years of experience in graphic design and stage production.
Board of Directors
Our board guides the strategic direction of the organization and is responsible for ensuring we fulfill our mission.
Darssan Eswaramoorthi
President
Darssan is a Computer Engineering student at the University of South Carolina and previously served as Executive Producer of TEDxCongaree Vista.
Shyam Ganesh Babu
Secretary
Shyam is a Biological Sciences student at the University of South Carolina who previously served as the Lead Organizer of TEDxCongaree Vista.
Sai Varun Nallu
Treasurer
Sai is a Neuroscience student at the University of South Carolina and previously served as Sponsorships & Budget Director of TEDxCongaree Vista.
Owen Coulam
Board Member
Owen is a Computer Science and Mathematics student at the University of South Carolina and previously served as Curation Director of TEDxCongaree Vista.