#popscope began over a decade ago in Ottawa, Canada. Since then, passionate volunteers have led chapters across North America and beyond. Meet our founding team and core leaders—none of whom are astronomers, just everyday people with a love for the night sky.

Viva Dadwal
Professional Industry:
Law
New York, NY

Michael O’Shea
Professional Industry:
Education
Cambridge, MA

Isaac Lief
Professional Industry:
Public Health
Philadelphia, PA

Ari Hicks
Professional Industry:
Technology & Strategy
Baltimore, MD

Special Thanks
#popscope thrives thanks to our incredible volunteers. From coast to coast, they choose when and where to “pop-up,” powering this movement and keeping the momentum alive!
