Bio: Junior at Cornell University who transferred from NYU studying Industrial and Labor Relations.
Beau Gillam
Hometown: Pasadena, California
Major: Applied Economics & Management
Year: Sophomore
Bio: I have been playing poker for 2 years now and absolutely love the thrill of the game.
Mark Hitrik
Hometown: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Major: Human Biology, Health, and Society
Year: Senior
Bio: Applying technology to the biomedical field to expand treatment capabilities and help solve global health concerns.
Leon Lee
Hometown: Rego Park, New York
Major: Chemical Engineering
Year: Junior
Bio: Leon is a junior from Rego Park, New York. At Cornell, he is one of the undergraduate researchers in the Marohn Group in organic photovoltaics and space charge and a member of the battery alpha subteam in Cornell ChemE Car. Outside of school you can probably find him listening to R&B or experimenting with new food.
Ryan Leung
Hometown: Fort Lee, New Jersey
Major: Hotel Administration
Year: Junior
Bio: Ryan is a junior studying Hotel Administration at Cornell University and the Co-Captain of the Cornell Poker Team. When he’s not grinding on the felt, you can find him playing piano, feasting at the dining hall, or watching soccer.
Kinllen Peng
Hometown: Hoffman Estates, Illinois
Major: Computer Science, Mathematics
Year: Sophomore
Bio: Kinllen first learned to play poker with his friends from home and quickly became interested when he discovered its connections to game theory and probability. Realizing that this was a hobby that could actually be profitable, he now enjoys honing his strategy while playing an unhealthy amount with his friends.
Rod Rofougaran
Hometown: Bronx, New York
Major: Physics
Year: Sophomore
Bio: A STEM kid who grinds poker on the side.
Andy Tan
Hometown: Eden Prairie, Minnesota
Major: Economics and Information Science
Year: Junior
Bio: Andy is a Junior at Cornell University studying Economics and Information Science originally from Minnesota. Outside of playing poker, he enjoys hammocking, longboarding, and finding elevated surfaces.
Elijah Tolz
Hometown: Westchester, New York
Major: Industrial and Labor Relations
Year: Junior
Bio: I began playing poker in high school and play sit and go’s on a weekly basis. In my free time I enjoy trading equities and virtual horses.