Meet the Board!
Eli Budzinski
(he/him)
President
Hi! My name is Eli and I’m a junior studying Mechanical Engineering. I grew up in Boston, Massachusetts, and have lived in Salt Lake for 3 years now. My favorite places to climb are Bishop, Joe’s Valley, and the Fins in Idaho. Outside of climbing, I love cooking, pottery, chess, and traveling.
Contact: elibudzinski@gmail.com
Sophia Hoermann
(she/her)
Vice President / Head Coach
Hello! I’m Sophia, and I’m a junior majoring in world languages and cultures and computer science! I’m from the SF Bay Area, and I grew up competing in youth competitions and climbing outside, mainly in Bishop and Tahoe. These days, I love bouldering in Little Cottonwood Canyon and anywhere else I can get out to! Outside of climbing, I’m really into knitting, crocheting, plants, jewelry making, and cooking. I’m so excited to help coach the U team this year!
Contact: sophiatap@gmail.com | (650) 441-6181
Campbell Sarinopoulos
(she/her)
Treasurer / USA Climbing Coordinator
Hi everyone! My name is Campbell and I’m a senior at the U studying Psychology. I’m from Boulder, Colorado. My favorite places to climb are Joe's Valley Utah and Bishop California. I also love to do pottery, sew, and climb outdoors.
Contact: campbellclimbs@gmail.com
Jake Roth
(he/him)
Treasurer in Training
Hi, I’m Jake! I’m a second-year student studying Mechanical Engineering. I’m from Killington, Vermont, and I moved to Salt Lake this year. Some of my favorite places to climb are Red Rocks, St. George, and Big Cottonwood. Some of my other hobbies are Skiing, Music, and all things nerdy.
Contact: jakeroth143@gmail.com
Gavin Albright
(they/them)
Rec & Comp Team Coach
Hi, my name is Gavin. I am a junior studying Graphic Design. I am originally from Sun Prairie, WI, and grew up climbing for Boulder’s and Adventure Rock Climbing Team and won youth sport nationals in 2021! I love climbing all places outside, but if I had to choose a favorite, I would pick Red Rocks. Outside of climbing, I enjoy playing volleyball, ultimate frisbee, MTG, and doing lots of art, including drawing, painting, and photography.
Contact: u1459252@utah.edu
Soren Callo
(he/him)
Competitive Team
Coordinator / Coach
Coordinator / Coach
Hi, I’m Soren. I grew up as a competitive gymnast and rock climber in the suburbs of Seattle, and now I’m excited to help the team with coaching! In addition to climbing, I study mathematics and philosophy and enjoy writing music, designing games, learning languages, meditating, and spending time with family.
Contact: sorencallo@hotmail.com
Aidan Cooley
(he/him)
Outdoor Trip Coordinator
Hi everyone, I’m Aidan. I’m in my 4th year at the U studying Computer Science and Mathematics. I have been climbing for a bit north of a decade. I love being outside. Climbing, sitting, running, kayaking, eating, sleeping, and most any other activity there is. Come talk to me if you have any questions regarding outdoor trips, and I’ll be sure to yap your ear off!
Contact: 4idancooley@gmail.com
Ayrie Dutt
(she/her)
Outdoor Trip Coordinator
My name is Ayrie Dutt, and I’ve been climbing for 13 years! I started competition climbing when I was very young and only transitioned to outdoor climbing a little over a year ago! Some interesting information about me is that I love to paint, I speak fluent Japanese, and I have two little dogs named Freddie and Fiona. Looking forward to meeting you all!
Contact: ayrie.lona.dutt@gmail.com
Cassandra Nagy
(she/her)
Gear + Events Manager
Hey y’all! I’m Cassandra, I’m a sophomore studying business at the U. I’m from Austin, TX, and I competed on Team Texas and Team Arete through youth. I have recently been psyched on outdoor climbing and I can’t wait to explore Utah more and get out as much as I can! Hyped for this year and the comps to come, SKO UTES!
Contact: cassandra.nagy12@gmail.com
Bridget Brown
(she/her)
Photography / Social Media Manager
Hi everyone! My name is Bridget, and I’m currently a sophomore at the U studying Environmental and Sustainability Studies and Geography. I’m originally from Draper, Utah. My favorite places to climb are Joe’s Valley and Little Cottonwood Canyon. Outside of climbing, I love to ski, hike, draw, and make bracelets!
Contact: bridgetlouiseb@icloud.com
Kevin Zhang
(he/him)
Event Coordinator
I’m Kevin, and I’m in my second year at the U studying computer science. I started climbing when I moved to Utah eleven years ago, and it’s been a big part of my life ever since. I love climbing in St. George and, of course, at Momentum. Outside of climbing, I also enjoy snowboarding, art, playing musical instruments, and video games.
Contact: spacetuna40@gmail.com
Ethan Laynor
(he/him)
Website & Email Upkeep
Hey! I'm Ethan, a sophomore studying Computer Science at the U. I've been climbing for a little over two years, and it’s quickly become one of my biggest passions. Outside of climbing, I love spending my time outdoors, whether that’s hiking, camping, running, skiing, or snowboarding. I'm stoked to be a part of the Team and look forward to a great year!
Contact: ejlaynor@gmail.com