Meet the Fall 2024 Exec Team
We have six exec positions on our team, and each term lasts for two semester or a year. At the end of each semester, an election is held between all members of the team to decide who the next exec members will be. Some positions run over into each other such as co-president and co-treasurer. This is so each new president or treasurer will have someone to teach them how to do properly to their job in their first semester on exec. Below you will find our Spring 2025 exec team
Co-President - Cassandra Kapral
Hi everyone!! My name is Cassandra and I am super excited to be your co-president alongside Ryder this semester! So far we have had an epic start to the year and I can’t wait for more amazing trips. I’m also so excited to be on the TRC grind, catch me at Wawa every Thursday. Outside of climbing I’m normally studying on e-way so definitely say hi 👋 P.S. I hope everyone is ready for spring formal because I am!!
Co-President - Ryder Robins
Hey there! My name is Ryder and I will be the co-president alongside Ben this semester. I am a third year neuroscience major pursuing research, and I have been on the climbing team every year since arriving at UVA. My introduction to climbing came in 2016 and since then, it has consumed my life for the better. I’ve been lucky enough to experience all that climbing has to offer, from the traddiest adventures and bushwackiest boulders to the chaotic but rewarding indoor worlds of competing, coaching, and routesetting. Joining the team here means getting to be a part of one of the most welcoming, supportive, and fun communities on grounds, and I encourage any and all to give it a shot. Outside of climbing I am a kayak tour guide, soccer player, LEGO enthusiast, and big ‘ol life science nerd, so I’d love to break the ice over your best wildlife story, the latest drama in the pro climbing world, or the cool paper you read last week. Look forward to seeing everyone around!
Trip Leader - Sam Gibbs
Hi everyone!!! I’m Sam and I’ll be your trip leader this semester! I’m a first year Physics major and certified Scooby-Doo expert. I have many trips to scenic and sexilicious locales planned (sry but no Arkansas :/). Climbing team is basically my only social outlet because I am a sad loser, but I love this group so much and I can’t wait to climb with you all! Don’t be afraid to say hi if you see me around campus or in Slaughter (probably Slaughter)!!!
Social Chair - Natalia Leaf
Hi climbers! I can’t tell you how excited I am to be involved in the club this year as your social chair. I’ve been a part of the climbing team at UVA for two years now and I can definitely say that many memories with the team have been my favorite from college and just life in general. There are some trips and social events that I will certainly never forget. This is why I wanted to become social chair — I want to give everyone else in the club the same memorable experiences. As your social chair, some things that matter to me: campfire games that become nonsensical by the end, cheeseballs at every event, Nicki Minaj on the aux, mandatory Tudor’s Biscuit World when at the New, going all out for every theme, and most importantly, climbing team raps and karaoke battles. If you ever see me in Slaughter, come say hi. You can also find me avoiding work in Clem or fueling my nova lox toast addiction at Corner Juice. I can’t wait for another year of shenanigans with all of you people. – Tal
Co-Treasurer - Quinn Ruff
hey yall!! i’m quinn and im your new co-treasurer!! im a first year architecture major also looking to double major in studio art. outside of climbing club, im also involved in kappa delta sorority as a part of pc 25 and aias!! climbing club has been such an influential part of my experience at uva; i love everyone i’ve met so far so so much and im so excited to get to know everyone i haven’t met yet! please say hi to me if you see me at practice, or come have a chat w me if you catch me munching at the post-trc wawa. i’m so excited to launder y’all’s dues and use them to buy more robux for dti(and also to have an super fun semester or something idk🙄)
xoxo, quinn “(insert cool nickname here)” ruff🫶
Co-Treasurer - Lucia Folger
Hey hey! My name is Lucia! I’m a second year studying foreign affairs and economics and will be serving as your co-treasurer alongside Maren this year! I stumbled upon climbing about 5 years ago and quickly fell in love with the sport (especially the superior discipline of rope climbing) and from competing, exploring new outdoor crags, meeting amazing people, adventures, and many a TRC/ rocky practice, I’ve made amazing memories climbing. When I am not climbing (or studying) I love to read, travel, go to concerts, explore new Charlottesville restaurants and coffee shops, and outdoor areas around Cville. I am always looking for the newest recommendations for any and all of the above or I’d be happy to give any advice about climbing or UVA. I can’t wait for a great semester!