• Ava Vischer

    President

    Ava is a senior studying Physics with minors in Astronomy and Math. In her free time you can find her listening to Olivia Dean, spending all of her money on concert tickets, or people watching in Washington Square.

  • Jack Sloan

    Co-Editor-in-Chief | EDITORIAL

    Jack Sloan loves to explore. His first encounter with Baedeker was spearheading the NYU Madrid summer edition, and ever since he has loved telling and editing the stories of NYU's travels. As a senior studying Environmental Studies, Spanish and Philosophy, he can be found birdwatching in Central Park, perhaps while drinking yerba mate and pontificating.

  • Khai Ly Hayslip

    Co-Editor-in-Chief | EDITORIAL

    Khai Ly is a junior studying Media, Culture, and Communication with a minor in the Business of Entertainment, Media, and Technology. Originally from Los Angeles, she spent parts of her childhood living around the world, including London and Hong Kong, which sparked her love for travel and creative writing. At Baedeker, she loves bringing those two interests together and exploring the intersection of culture, media, and place. Outside of Baedeker, you can find her reading, consuming all things film and TV, trying new restaurants, or planning her next trip.

  • Ainsleigh Linnea Johnson

    Chief of Design | DESIGN

    Ainsleigh is a junior studying Media, Culture, and Communications with a minor in the Business of Entertainment, Media, and Technology. She has lived in five states and visited forty-four. She likes looking through strange fonts and making collages, and she's also designed for WNYU's zine Static and Program Board's Arts Committee.

  • Eugene Fisher

    Chief of Photography | PHOTOGRAPHY

  • Frank Wang

    Co-Chief of Photography | GLOBAL OPERATIONS

    Frank is a senior majoring in Applied Psychology at the Steinhardt and minoring in Documentary Film at Tisch. He loves walking on random streets and observing the world through taking photos. Photography is the lens that he utilizes to witness human nature and the world surrounding him since high school. From Changzhou to New York, Frank has captured many thrilling moments on the streets. In his free time, you can find him walking around the campus with his camera, listening to Frank Ocean music, trying different foods in NYC, or napping at the Kimmel Center.

  • Vedanti Gupta

    Co-Chief of Marketing | MARKETING

    Vedanti is a junior at NYU majoring in Economics with minors in Finance and Business Studies. She has always been passionate about travel, having visited more than 30 countries and lived in New Delhi, Dubai, and Singapore—experiences that have shaped her global perspective and deepened her curiosity about cultures around the world. She is excited to channel this passion into Baedeker. Outside of Baedeker, Vedanti enjoys finding a really good book or show, taking spin classes, discovering and rating new spots on Beli, and learning new languages.

  • Roo Maletira

    Co-Chief of Marketing | MARKETING

    Roo is a senior majoring in Economics with a minor in Business Studies. She has long been passionate about travel, and her appreciation for the world deepened during her junior fall semester abroad in Madrid. Having visited more than 30 countries, Roo is eager to continue sharing her enthusiasm for global exploration through Baedeker. Outside of Baedeker, she teaches hot yoga, enjoys running, and spends her free time playing the guitar and singing.

  • Ana Villela

    Co-Head of Videography | MARKETING

    Ana is a junior majoring in Film and TV at NYU Tisch with a minor in Business of Entertainment, Media, and Technology. As a dual citizen, she has always appreciated different cultures and places. Raised in Southern California, Ana misses living next to the beach, however she embraces the bustling city and energy of New York. Being head of videography, Ana is happy to combine her passion for film and travel. Outside of Baedeker, Ana can be seen at a concert, thrifting, scouring google explore flights, or cafe hopping.

  • Theodore Srun

    Head of Web Design | MARKETING

    Theo is a Senior studying Computer Science. He joined Baedeker in Spring of 2026, and has maintained the website since. You can find him studying in cafes across Brooklyn, photographing concerts, longboarding around the city, or playing guitar with his musician roommates.

  • Isabella Bernabeo

    Co-Chief of Global Ops | GLOBAL OPERATIONS

    Isabella is a senior studying Journalism and Global Liberal Studies. Beyond Baedeker, Isabella is the author of a published poetry collection titled, "A Collection of Thoughts: Blue Skies Don't Exist." In her free time, Isabella enjoys immersing herself in a good book, listening to music, and exploring new restaurants.

  • Pranav Gupta

    Co-Chief of Global Ops | GLOBAL OPERATIONS

    Pranav is a junior studying Economics. He joined Baedeker in his freshman year and has become more integrated in the magazine creation process with time. Outside of Baedeker, you find him trying out food spots in the East Village, keeping up with basketball, or checking his fantasy football team.

  • Anna Sofia Wadih

    Head of Global Strategy | GLOBAL OPERATIONS

    Anna Sofia is a senior studying Economics and Public Policy. She joined Baedeker in her sophomore year after studying abroad in Madrid. In her free time, she enjoys spending her afternoons at Washington Square Park and looking for new music to listen to.

  • Kate Gao

    Head of Global Outreach | GLOBAL OPERATIONS

    Kate is a junior studying data science and psychology. Outside the world of analytics and code, she can usually be found somewhere between the pages of a novel, wandering off on her next side quest, or on the hunt for her next favorite sweet treat. At Bedeaker, she brings sponsors, speakers, food, and drinks together, making the little things happen behind the scenes that turn an idea into a gathering.