MEET THE FACES BEHIND THE PROGRAM
and learn why we created infOasis
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/
COFOUNDER: ZOE CROSS
Why infOasis: We decided on infOasis to enhance media literacy among college students who are often under catered to in terms of radicalization prevention methods. InfOasis will aim to combat radicalization by foster critical thinking, ultimately striving to build a more resilient and tolerant society
INTERNAL LEAD/COFOUNDER: TED HIRSCH
Why infOasis: inf0asis is very important to me as it attempts to tackle one of the problems of our generation and subsequently encourages people to be more open minded and to learn about how scary and exciting of a tool the internet can be.
COFOUNDER: ASHTON LABARTA
Why infOasis: Inf0asis to me is a way for the generation of young kids and young adults to learn about the real importance of media literacy in today's world. As social media rises, I want to be apart of the team of leaders that teach people how to spot misinformation and remain properly informed!
DIGITAL DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR/COFOUNDER: KEVIN JOHN
Why infOasis: I am doing this project because I am passionate about combatting misinformation. I hope that through Infoasis, we will be able to foster a more informed society and contribute to the fight against the spread of false information.
EDITOR/INTERNAL REPORTS/COFOUNDER: AYLAH DHRUV
Why infOasis: I decided to join this project because I think that as technology advances the ability to tell the difference between what is real and what is computer generated will become more and more important. In recent years as students, we have seen the difference things like ChatGPT can make in our lives and while AI can be a valuable tool I think the importance of media literacy will become even more valuable. I hope to help other students become more confident when it comes to media literacy and spotting misinformation
COFOUNDER: KATHERINE GONZALEZ
Why infOasis: My hope for InfOasis is to prevent radicalization from occurring in a group of young adults who are being exposed to a new world of media in college. Our goal for InfOasis is to improve medial literacy and overall create a persevering community of young adults.
REPORTS MANAGER/COFOUNDER: STEFANIE MENA-GONZALEZ
Why infOasis: Inf0asis to me is about empowering young people with the skills to navigate the world. My goal is to teach our future leaders how to discern disinformation and make informed decisions that matter the most to them!
BUDGET MANAGER/COFOUNDER: MAKENNA OSTERFELD
Why infOasis: InfOasis is important to me because of the increasing misinformation being put online that I know I consume, so I wanted to learn more to help combat it.
GAME DEVELOPER: JOSEPH LOUIS
Why infOasis:" I joined InfOasis because I believe the spread of misinformation is a critical issue in our day and age, especially with artificial intelligence growing in its capabilities. I want to help the public be able to decipher between real and fake information.
RESEARCHER/TOOLKIT DEVELOPER: GEMMA CADENARO
Why infOasis: I joined InfOasis to be part of a project designed to reduce radicalization among college students. The proliferation of misinformation, disinformation, and artificial intelligence has increasingly complicated the online space, but many college students lack media literacy skills. InfOasis provides me with an opportunity to work creatively and collaboratively to build college students’ media literacy and confidence in identifying false information.
RESEARCHER/TOOLKIT DEVELOPER: LEANNA HUBBARD
Why infOasis: I'm dedicated to helping educate others on media literacy! I hope that my work will not only help educate others, but also allow them to have some fun while learning.
RESEARCHER/TOOLKIT DEVELOPER: RILEY NELSON
Why infOasis: I joined InfOasis because I am passionate about combatting misinformation and preventing radicalization. I recognize how misinformation fuels polarization and extremism, making critical thinking an essential tool for mitigating the radicalization that pulls our country and communities apart. InfOasis’s mission aligns with my personal commitment to enhance objectivity throughout young adults.