Saeed Arida is the Founder and Chief Excitement Officer of NuVu Studio, a full time innovation school based in Cambridge, MA. Dr. Arida received his PhD in Design Computation as a Presidential Fellow at MIT, where his doctoral research examined the intricacies of the creative process and the nature of creativity. This work explored how an educational environment can nurture creative learning, which formed the pedagogical framework for NuVu, a new studio education model that nurtures students’ creative and innovative skills. Education B.Arch, Damascus University, Syria SMArchS in Architecture, MIT PhD in Design Computation, MIT

Saba Ghole is the Co-founder and Chief Creative Officer of NuVu Studio. She's an architectural/urban designer turned education and technology entrepreneur. Her multidisciplinary explorations in painting, photography, graphic design, film, architecture and urban planning have formed her holistic understanding of design and creative education. Saba is also an Affiliate at the Berkman Klein Center for Internet and Society, an INK Fellow, and a TEDxSanJoseCA speaker. Education B.Arch, Cal Poly- San Luis Obispo SMArchS in Urban Design, MIT

With a rich professional background in education, Karen Sutton brings her love of program and project leadership to NuVu as Chief of Staff. As an avid planner and organizer and fan of straight lines, Karen enjoys working with and adding structure to a creative atmosphere. She is often experimenting with recipes, perfecting the craft of charcuterie boards, or outside with friends and family. An extrovert by nature, Karen is also an outdoor, beach, biking, bodysurfing enthusiast. Education BA, Liberal Arts & Sciences, University of Kansas

Sarine Vosgueritchian is an educator, designer, and architect committed to fostering interdisciplinary, student-driven learning. She currently serves as the Program Director for NuVu Studio’s summer program, where she leads curriculum delivery, program design, and operations for local and international students. Her work focuses on building engaging, innovation-focused learning environments that empower students to explore complex ideas through creative practice. Sarine holds a Master of Architecture in Urbanism from MIT and has taught and mentored students in both academic and nontraditional settings. She is passionate about open-access education and collective knowledge, especially within the context of Armenian history and culture. Her educational practice is informed by her background in architecture, design, and archival research. Before joining NuVu, Sarine worked with architecture and preservation firms across Lebanon, Armenia, and the U.S., including SNKH, the Research on Armenian Architecture Foundation (RAA), and the offices of Hashim Sarkis and Paul Kalousdian. She also led the architectural archives at the American University of Beirut. Her publications include contributions to Room One Thousand and The Bloomsbury Global Encyclopedia of Women in Architecture. Education B.Arch, American University of Beirut SMArchS in Architecture & Urbanism, MIT

Ryan Ferguson is currently Head of Content at NuVuX as well as a Design Coach at NuVu Innovation School. His interdisciplinary background spans across architecture and industrial design with projects designing learning environments, carbon fiber furniture, experimental tools, and industrial equipment. As a designer and maker by nature, he is passionate about sharing his many interests with the next generation of innovators. Education BS-D, Architecture, University of Nebraska-Lincoln MID, Rhode Island School of Design

Mike Anthony Chaiban is a curriculum coordinator at NuVuX. He is an architect by trade and computational designer and educator by choice. He's a hands-on tinkerer and maker, devoting his time to turning his creative ideas into functional reality in the fields of architecture, computational design, industrial design, digital fabrication, and generative art. He has designed projects ranging from the architectural to the bite-sized using advanced fabrication techniques. Beyond his architectural background, he's a passionate educator, guiding students through exciting journeys by blending his design skills with modern tech. Education BArch, Lebanese American University