ABOUT US
Our story
We're a team that came together for the Conrad Challenge with one shared problem: none of us were getting adequate sleep because of school. We put our heads together and committed to creating a solution that helps people fall asleep faster when they need it most. We worked as a team to figure it out along the way.
How it started
Between assignments, exams, and everything else, quality rest felt impossible. So we decided to do something about it. We all had no idea what to do, but during brainstorming we came up with this! It turned out to be a decent idea. We're committed to quality and great service. Join us as we grow and succeed together. We're glad you're here to be a part of our story.
Making better sleep accessible
. Napalooza is our answer to a problem millions of students and people face every night. We're still learning, still tweaking our idea, and honestly, still figuring things out. But we did it all together, which made this entire project more worthwhile.
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Meet our team
Behind every service we provide is a dedicated team of professionals, each bringing their unique expertise and enthusiasm to our business.
Smera Minajagi
Hello, my name is Smera, and I am passionate about innovating and creating solutions to real-world problems. One issue that has personally affected me is sleep, which pushed me to think critically about how technology and design can improve everyday life. I thrive in collaborative environments and believe that the best ideas come from teamwork and diverse perspectives. After discovering this opportunity, I took the initiative to gather a team that shares my drive to create meaningful, impactful solutions.
Emily Wassef
Hello, my name is Emily Wassef and I am one of the researchers on the team. I love to find the science behind why things work the way they do. My role on the team is to explore sleep and what different factors affect it to come up with a workable solution. Engineering solutions like this is what I am most passionate about. Taking scientific concepts and transforming them into a practical, user-friendly product. By connecting research to design, I help our team understand not only how our product works, but why it is effective and how it can meaningfully improve sleep.
Angela Huang
Hi, I’m Angela Huang, one of the researchers on our Conrad Challenge team. I focus on the scientific foundation of our project, studying how brain activity and neurotechnology can be used to improve sleep quality. I’m passionate about breaking down real-world problems into their scientific components to understand how each part can contribute to an effective solution. By working closely with my team, I help bridge the gap between research and product development.
Michelle Jin
Hello, my name is Michelle Jin, and I’m responsible for the CAD and design work on our Conrad Challenge team. I focus on prototyping and turning research into a physical product by developing the designs. I’m passionate about engineering and bringing ideas to life in ways that can help others. I collaborate with my team to understand the electrical and mechanical aspects of the project, ensuring our designs are both functional and practical. I’m interested in STEM and hope to pursue a future driven by innovation and creativity.
Addia Roy
Customer Service Manager