Social Media Influences National Parks Visitation
Social media is a powerful influence on our lives and our culture, driving decisions from what we eat for lunch to where we go on vacation. Now, a new study from Georgia Tech's School of Economics is the first to tie high levels of social media exposure to increased visitors to the U.S. National Parks — and the increased crowding and ecological damage they bring with them.
Sandra Ajimotokin
1. What do you do?
I lead as a Senior Security Program Manager at Hinge Health, a health-tech startup dedicated to revolutionizing the treatment of chronic pain with comprehensive digital solutions.
Drawing inspiration from my violin lessons, I see my role as that of an orchestra conductor. Rather than music, I orchestrate our company's security strategies, harmonizing cross-functional teams and projects to safeguard our digital domain.
Anik Khan
Anik Khan is a member of the Board of Advisors for the School of Economics.
1. What do you do?
As CEO of a startup, my day-to-day varies a lot. One day, I'll work on strategy; another, I'll work closely with the engineering team to develop new features; and another, I'll work with another company to establish a potential partnership.
2. What's the coolest part of your job?
I enjoy building new things. As CEO, not only do I get to build product, but also the company culture.
Chalinda Dilesh Weerasinghe
Chalinda Dilesh Weerasinghe is a senior economist at the Alaska Department Of Natural Resources, Division of Oil and Gas, were he works as a commercial analyst. In 2023, Weerasinghe co-founded Equilibria Group Inc., a technology company currently developing its first three projects. This profile is part of our Ivan Allen Collage Alumni Founders feature.
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