Contact Us

If you have questions, you should post on Edstem or come to our office hours. As a general rule, use Edstem rather than email, as that helps us manage communications among the staff. Edstem allows private posts that will only be seen by the poster and the staff. Of course, if your question is of a personal nature that should only be directed to the instructors or the HTAs, feel free to email us directly. (The syllabus contains more detailed guidelines on who to contact for what.)

Emailing milda@brown.edu will reach Milda, cs0111headtas@cs.brown.edu will reach the HTAs and Milda, and cs0111tas@cs.brown.edu will reach all of the staff. Please mail the entire TA list only if you aren't able to post on EdStem.

The Professors

Milda Zizyte (mzizyte)
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Milda Zizyte (mzizyte)

Pronouns: She/Her/Hers

Hometown: Seattle, WA

Hi! This is my first year teaching at Brown, and I'm thrilled to be joining the 111 community. I just moved from Pittsburgh, PA, where I was doing my post-doctoral work on software testing of robots. Outside of computers, I enjoy cooking, going outdoors, and taking care of plants!

The HTAs

Ahmad Alkhatib (aalkhati)
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Ahmad Alkhatib (aalkhati)

Pronouns: He/Him

Hometown: Amman, Jordan

Hi! I am Palestinian-Jordanian currently in Amman, Jordan. I am a junior concentrating in Computational Biology on the CS track. I like to sing and do A Capella (Harmonic Motion >>) and I also love making and sharing playlists!

Ashley Chon (achon2)
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Ashley Chon (achon2)

Pronouns: She/Her

Hometown: Dublin, CA

Hi! My name is Ashley and I’m a junior concentrating in CS and Sociology. At Brown, I’m involved in the Society of Women Engineers, Meiklejohn Leadership, and working as an MTA for the CS Department. I love exploring good places to eat, shooting 35mm film, and traveling!

Ryan Simpson (rsimpso2)
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Ryan Simpson (rsimpso2)

Pronouns: He/Him

Hometown: Orange County, CA

Hello! I’m a junior studying CS from Orange County. Outside of school I love being outdoors and playing guitar. Excited for the semester!

The UTAs

Ailita Eddy (aeddy)
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Ailita Eddy (aeddy)

Pronouns: She/Her

Hometown: Ann Arbor, MI

Hi everyone! I’m a senior studying Computer Science in the Engaged Scholars Program. I love to play accordion, piano, ultimate frisbee, and knit socks. If anyone has questions about starting CS later in your Brown career, dealing with imposter syndrome, any good podcast or book recommendations, or you wanna chat anything else, feel free to reach out! :)

Andrew Li (ali140)
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Andrew Li (ali140)

Pronouns: He/Him

Hometown: Falls Church, Virginia

Hey! I'm Andrew, a sophomore from Virginia concentrating in Computer Science. I love listening to new music, watching football, and traveling!

Aut Permpredanun (npermpre)
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Aut Permpredanun (npermpre)

Pronouns: He/Him

Hometown: Bangkok, Thailand

Hi! My name is Naphat. I'm a sophomore concentrating in CS and Economics. My hometown is in Bangkok, Thailand. I love distance running and walking. I also love rhythm game so you could suggest me some of them if you have!!

Bryanna Pajotte (bpajotte)
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Bryanna Pajotte (bpajotte)

Pronouns: She/Her

Hometown: Ocoee, Florida

Hi! I’m a sophomore from central Florida concentrating in computer science. When I’m not TAing, I'm spending too much time rewatching New Girl or perfecting my grilled cheese recipe.

Cali Rivera (crivera8)
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Cali Rivera (crivera8)

Pronouns: She/Her

Hometown: Saint Paul, MN

Hi! I’m a sophomore from Minnesota concentrating in APMA-CS and Environmental Studies. In my free time, you'll find me running on the East Bay Bike Path, watching GBBO, or chilling in my hammock anywhere on campus with two trees :)

Katie Baumgarten (cbaumga1)
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Katie Baumgarten (cbaumga1)

Pronouns: She/Her

Hometown: Greenwich, CT

Hey I'm Katie! I'm a junior concentrating in CS and IAPA. On campus, I am a part of Tunes for Change and Students for Educational Equity. In my free time, I love making playlists, watching sitcoms, and aimlessly walking around Providence. I can't wait to get to meet you all this semester!

Chris Chae (cchae2)
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Chris Chae (cchae2)

Pronouns: He/Him

Hometown: Manhattan

Hi, I'm Chris, a sophomore concentrating in CS and this is my second time being a TA for CS0111. At school I'm interested in entrepreneurship and healthcare. In my free time, I like to visit new places, meet people, and do karaoke!

Diana Manzano (dmanzan1)
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Diana Manzano (dmanzan1)

Pronouns: She/Her

Hometown: New Braunfels, TX

Hi! I'm from Texas, but spent my remote learning time in Seattle and hope to return to Washington after graduating. I'm a senior concentrating in CS, and I'm a member of Tech House and Brown Swing Club. I love video games and board games, and I collect duck toys!

Gene Oh (eoh11)
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Gene Oh (eoh11)

Pronouns: He/Him

Hometown: Sharon, MA

Hi all! My name is Gene and I'm a sophomore from Sharon, MA, studying CS. Outside of the classroom, I'm a member of Brown Rugby and lead the Brown Technology Consulting Group. Some of my favorite hobbies include hiking, swimming, snowboarding, and cooking.

Harisen Luby (hluby)
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Harisen Luby (hluby)

Pronouns: She/Her

Hometown: Phoenix, Arizona

Hey! I'm a junior from Phoenix, AZ concentrating in CS. I'm kind of obsessed with true crime podcasts, playing mobile game ads, and baking sweets. Super stoked to be your TA this semester!

Ivery Chen (ichen9)
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Ivery Chen (ichen9)

Pronouns: She/Her

Hometown: Beijing, China

Hi! My name is Ivery and I'm a junior studying CS at Brown and Film/Animation/Video at RISD. Outside of school I'm involved with RISD space design. I love to do movie screenings with friends, photography, playing the piano and going thrifting!

James Park (jpark236)
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James Park (jpark236)

Pronouns: He/Him

Hometown: Ardsley, NY

Hi! I'm James and I'm a third-year concentrating in computer science and education studies. I enjoy playing spikeball (when it's actually warm out), minesweeper, and reading anything by Brandon Sanderson. Looking forward to getting to know you all this semester!

Jorge Sanchez (jsanch37)
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Jorge Sanchez (jsanch37)

Pronouns: He/Him

Hometown: Los Angeles, CA

Hello! My name is Jorge and I'm a sophomore concentrating in CS. In my free time, I enjoy playing soccer, basketball, or anything that keeps me active. I also enjoy trying new foods on Thayer!

John Chung (jchung63)
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John Chung (jchung63)

Pronouns: He/Him

Hometown: Rancho Palos Verdes, CA

Hi! My name is John and I'm a sophomore double concentrating in computer science and statistics. At Brown, I'm part of the Brown Investment Group and Full Stack at Brown. I enjoy exercising and trying new places to eat!

Josh Liu (jliu240)
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Josh Liu (jliu240)

Pronouns: He/Him

Hometown: Vernon Hills, Illinois

Hello! I'm Josh and I am a sophomore planning on studying applied math and computer science. In my free time, I'm usually playing volleyball or video games with friends. Welcome to CS0111!

Josue Cruz (jcruz14)
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Josue Cruz (jcruz14)

Pronouns: He/Him

Hometown: Oceanside, CA

Hey everyone, I’m Josue and I’m a sophomore studying CS. In my free time, I enjoy playing soccer, basketball, and making music.

Julie Karam (jkaram)
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Julie Karam (jkaram)

Pronouns: She/Her

Hometown: Englewood Cliffs, NJ

Hi there! I’m a junior from NJ concentrating in Computational Biology. In my free time, you can find me trying restaurants in Providence, going on runs, or making new Spotify playlists!

Justin Barlas (jbarlas1)
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Justin Barlas (jbarlas1)

Pronouns: He/Him

Hometown: St. Petersburg, FL

Hey! I'm a junior studying Applied Math-Computer Science and Urban Studies. Outside of classes, you can find me on the fields playing ultimate frisbee, on my computer playing video games, or going for late night walks around college hill!

Kevin Kang (kkang11)
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Kevin Kang (kkang11)

Pronouns: He/Him

Hometown: San Marino, California

Hi everyone! My name is Kevin and I'm from Los Angeles, California. I'm a Junior studying CS and East Asian Studies at Brown. In my spare time, I love spending time in the outdoors, playing basketball, and cooking up new recipes!

Kiera Walsh (kwalsh15)
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Kiera Walsh (kwalsh15)

Pronouns: She/Her

Hometown: Woburn, MA

Hi! My name is Kiera and I’m a sophomore studying CS and Behavioral Decision Sciences. In my free time I love embroidering, knitting, learning ASL, making waffles with chocolate chips, and eating mini M&Ms. I’m also a part of IgniteCS here at Brown and can’t wait to work with you all!

Kleo Ku (kku2)
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Kleo Ku (kku2)

Pronouns: She/Her

Hometown: San Jose, CA

Hi! My name is Kleo and I’m a sophomore intending to concentrate in APMA/CS and Econ. At Brown, I am part of the Brown Consulting Club and Full Stack @ Brown. For fun, I like to paint my nails, watch dating shows, and go to the gym!

Manav Chakravarthy (mchakra3)
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Manav Chakravarthy (mchakra3)

Pronouns: He/Him

Hometown: Chennai, India

Hi! I'm Manav and I'm a sophomore likely concentrating in CS and Econ. In my free time, I enjoy playing badminton and learning piano (although I'm not particularly great at either) and watching reruns of Modern Family. Looking forward to being your TA this semester!

Matthew Lee (mlee180)
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Matthew Lee (mlee180)

Pronouns: He/Him

Hometown: Lake Forest, Illinois

Hi! My name is Matthew and I'm a sophomore concentrating in Computer Science. At Brown, I'm involved in Hack@Brown, Scientists for a Sustainable World, and Club Swim. During my free time, I like to swim, jog around Providence, and explore new restaurants around the area.

Mazine Suliman (msulima2)
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Mazine Suliman (msulima2)

Pronouns: He/Him

Hometown: Khartoum, Sudan

Hello! I’m a junior studying Computer Science and Economics. In my free time I love to watch football (soccer), speed run video games and sample perfumes.

Nada Ben Abla (nbenabla)
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Nada Ben Abla (nbenabla)

Pronouns: She/Her

Hometown: Casablanca, Morocco

Hi! I'm a junior concentrating in Math and Computer Science. I love traveling, trying new foods and playing Minesweeper!

Riki Fameli (rfameli1)
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Riki Fameli (rfameli1)

Pronouns: He/Him

Hometown: Williamsburg, VA

Hi! I'm a junior from Williamsburg, Virginia. I originally came in as Public Health, but decided to make the switch to Computer Science sophomore year after taking some CS courses. On campus, you might see me spinning around on an aerial hoop with Brown Aerial and Acrobatics!

Robert Koch (rokoch2)
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Robert Koch (rokoch2)

Pronouns: He/Him

Hometown: Chicago

Hey everyone! I'm Robert, a sophomore from Chicago concentrating in CS. In my free time, I enjoy swimming, video games, and drinking coffee milk. Looking forward to working with you all! :)

Toshi Kato (tkato1)
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Toshi Kato (tkato1)

Pronouns: He/Him

Hometown: Dallas, Texas

Hi! I'm a sophomore concentrating in CS. Outside of CS, I like to play tennis, explore Providence, and cook with my friends. Fun fact, I like sparkling water, like, a lot.

Zach Love (zlove)
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Zach Love (zlove)

Pronouns: He/Him

Hometown: Fort Lee, NJ

I am from New York and New Jersey and I am undecided for my concentration. I'm a fun guy and a huge Chicago sports fan. Some of my favorite activities are listening to music and catching z's.

Zach Weachter (zweachte)
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Zach Weachter (zweachte)

Pronouns: He/Him

Hometown: Haddon Township, NJ

Hi!! I’m Zach and I’m a Junior concentrating in Cognitive Neuroscience and Computer Science. At Brown, I’m involved with student theater, Meiklejohn advising, and The Critical Review. So excited to be back TAing 111 again!

The STAs

Brooke Ury (bury)
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Brooke Ury (bury)

Pronouns: She/Her

Hometown: Newcastle, Washington

Hi! My name is Brooke and I'm a sophomore concentrating in CS and Public Health. When I'm not coding or running for Brown's Track and Field team, I love playing the guitar and updating my Goodreads profile.

Lily Ward-Diorio (lwarddio)
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Lily Ward-Diorio (lwarddio)

Pronouns: She/Her

Hometown: Boiling Springs, PA

Hello! I'm a junior from Boiling Springs, PA concentrating in IAPA (security) with a focus on Russian studies. I like books, musical theater, and tea.