The Team behind NY Classicon
NY Classicon May 10, 2025!!
The Team behind NY Classicon
Organizer & Founder
χαῖρε and salvē!! I am Christian Campos-Rojano, a Brooklyn Latin student, Class of 2026. I’ve studied Latin and ancient Greek for around three years now. Beyond studying Latin and Greek in school, I completed the Basic Latin Intensive program at CUNY (2023) and the Basic Greek Intensive (2024)—go LGI! I am very excited to be the head organizer of the Classicon and look forward to spreading love for the Classics!!!
Co-Organizer & Website-Creator
salvē, my name is Ojan Bertrand and I'm a high school junior of The Brooklyn Latin School. The puzzle of reading and writing Latin poetry intrigues me, I enjoy disambiguating the enigmatic Latin of Isaac Newton's Principia Mathematica, and spend my otium practicing photography and being mind-blown by neuroscience! I am very excited as co-organizer to watch the NY Classicon inspire many minds in the classics and ancient languages!
Head of Fundraising
Hi, my name is Jack Worob and I am a part of the fundraising team for Classicon! Since beginning to learn Latin as a freshman, I have loved every minute of immersing myself in the language and culture of the Classical World. Being an avid fan of history, I relish the opportunity to learn about such a formative period in world history. As a lover of languages, the ability to make connections between modern English and Latin words thousands of years old is truly fascinating.
Co-Head of Fundraising & Head of Logistics
My name is Charlie Gibbons and I am the Co-Head of Fundraising and head of logistics at the NY Classicon. I am a junior at Regis High School and a passionate Latin student, as well as a graduate of the Latin Greek Institute’s Summer Greek Intensive in 2024. I love playing piano, swimming, and playing with my two dogs.
Co-Head of Fundraising
Hi everyone, my name is Patrick Liu and I am a Co-Head of Fundraising at the NY Classicon. I am currently a junior at the Dalton School and love reading Latin as well as Greek. In my free time, I love playing hockey, watching movies, and photography.
Curriculum Coordinaator
Hello my name is Matthew Liu and I am a junior at St Paul's high school. I have learned Latin for 6 years and Greek for two years. I am very excited to be a Greek and Latin curriculum coordinator of the NY Classicon!!
Social Media Manager
Hey, my name is Williams Espaillat-Santos! I'm really into film and editing, and I’m excited to bring those skills to the table. I’ll be working as a social media manager for Classicon, helping to share the awesomeness of ancient linguistics. Can’t wait to get started and share some cool content!
Curriculum Coordinator
Hi! I am Lisa Pang, and I am the Greek curriculum coordinator at NY Classicon. I am a sophomore at the Loomis Chaffee school and an alumna of the Latin and Greek Institute’s Basic Greek Program. Besides reading classical philosophy and playing verb conjugation games, I enjoy playing squash and traveling around.
Graphic Designer & Theater Coordinator
salvē, my name is Jingyi Cao and I’m a Junior at the Brooklyn Latin School. The distinct allure of classical antiquity, its arts, has charmed me endlessly. I enjoy exploring the MET, learning art history, and visiting cafes around the city. As the graphic designer and theater coordinator for the NY Classicon, I am excited to see passion for the classics evolve into a beautiful meeting of the minds!