CIA Team Members

Noel Odhiambo

Noel is a current Master of Architecture student at the School of Architecture. He uses his design skillset and curiosity for technology to aid in finding helpful technologies for students. He approaches every problem like a design brief and works to create solutions which are holistic and empathetic. 

Abdul Rashid Sualisu

Abdul Rashid is a current master’s student in Environmental Management at the School of Environment, specializing in Climate Change Science and Solutions and Environmental Policy Analysis. Abdul Rashid holds an undergraduate degree in Integrated Development Studies, with a major in Environment and Resource Studies, from the University for Development Studies in Ghana. Before coming to Yale, Abdul Rashid worked as a Mobile Registration Workstation Operator with the Ghana National Identification Authority and as an Assistant Environmental Health Analyst for five years in the local government service in Ghana. Abdul Rashid has a passion for creating just and equitable environments for all. He is committed to bringing this passion and dedication to the SWAT team to create a thriving environment for all students.

Alfredo Cordero Espejel

Alfredo is a graduate student at Yale Divinity School, pursuing a Master’s in Religion and the Arts. With a background in film production and direction, theatre, and education, he brings a multidisciplinary approach to problem solving and ideation. He joined the GATA team in the spring of 2025, and aims to contribute creative and efficient solutions that support both the SAS and the broader Yale community. 

Felix Aboagye

Felix is currently pursuing a Master of Architecture degree at the Yale School of Architecture, where his design approach is driven by a passion for sustainability, inclusivity, and interdisciplinary collaboration. As the recipient of both the Francis Kere Scholarship and Dean Scholarship, he is dedicated to creating spaces that balance functionality with social and environmental responsibility, benefiting people from diverse backgrounds.

Abhishek Dudeja

Abhishek is an MBA Candidate at Yale, with a background in software engineering and product management. Over the years, he has worked on developing user interfaces and experiences for enterprise software, focusing on personalization, engagement, and accessibility. He is a strong advocate of technology for social good, and aims to leverage innovative tools and products to make Student Accessibility Services resourceful and valuable to the Yale community.

Eric Pitts

Eric joined the GSWAT team in the summer of 2023. Eric received his undergraduate degrees in Biology, Environmental Science, and Geology from Augustana College in Rock Island, Illinois, and graduate degrees in Agronomy and Agricultural & Biological Engineering from the University of Florida. Eric’s background is in Software as a Service (SaaS) and technology as a tool in sustainable and alternative agricultural systems. Before this, Eric held a research position with the USDA and the Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (IFAS), exploring greenhouse gas emissions in the cattle and dairy industries and food insecurity and production in the developing world. At Yale, Eric is a graduate student studying ecotheology at the Yale Divinity School and the Yale School of the Environment.

Sergio Lopez Palacio

Sergio López is a MA in Religion student at Yale Divinity School, concentrating in Ethics. As a longtime educator and DEI leader, his professional commitment to building inclusive communities is also informed by his own journey with neurodiversity. He is passionate about his work at SAS, where he leverages both his personal insights and technical skills to help create a more equitable and empathetic learning environment for every student