2018 Alumni Medalist Nick Yen '91SEAS, '92SEAS
Channel: Columbia Alumni
Date: 2018-10-10

Nick Yen, ’91SEAS, ’92SEAS is the founder of Mad Scientists, a company with interests in modular building systems and product design. He also operates Orgo, a restaurant that he named after Orgo Night at Columbia. Nick was one of the founding members of CAA Singapore and continues to serve as an adviser. In addition, he is ARC chair and helps with regional clubs as the Alumni Delegate on the Associations & Clubs committee. Over the last few years, Nick has been spending much of his time shuttling between his responsibilities in Singapore, the family business in Thailand, and the CAA Board. A strong proponent of the Columbia education, Nick started as a tour guide in his sophomore year and has always been engaged. He hopes to continue to contribute towards a vibrant Columbia community in which students and alumni can engage on multiple levels to create long-lasting relationships. Nick is also a Columbia parent.