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The People Behind It

Our Family

Meet the dedicated people behind Irish Nostalgia. Our team is passionate about bringing authentic Irish heritage and timeless treasures to your home. Learn about the values and vision that drive everything we do.
  • Angela Szilvas

    Production & Fulfillment Manager

    Angela Szilvas

    Production & Fulfillment Manager

    Angela Szilvas on LinkedIn

    B.S. in Food, Agricultural, and Biological Engineering from The Ohio State University (2024), specializing in Biological Engineering, summa cum laude. Experience in medical technology and biotechnology startups and leadership as Co-President of Ohio State’s iGEM team. ESTEEM graduate student at the University of Notre Dame.

  • JP Mendez Paredes

    Design Engineer & Growth Strategist

    JP Mendez Paredes

    Design Engineer & Growth Strategist

    JP Mendez Paredes on LinkedIn

    B.S. in Mechatronics Engineering from Universidad Anáhuac Querétaro, with a minor in Strategic Business Management. Experience includes a Repair Engineering internship at GE Aerospace, a sales role at Walt Disney World's flagship store, and serving as President of a Foreign Student Association representing 7,000+ students. Currently pursuing an M.S. in the ESTEEM program at the University of Notre Dame.

  • David Chang

    CEO & Co-Founder

    David Chang

    CEO & Co-Founder

    David Chang on LinkedIn

    B.S. Business Administration + Naval ROTC commission at UC Berkeley (2016). MBA from The Citadel (2020), DBA from Liberty University (2026), ESTEEM grad student at Notre Dame. Active-duty Marine Corps Major, currently on a Commandant of the Marine Corps Fellowship at Notre Dame.

  • Kaden Sheets

    COO & Co-Founder

    Kaden Sheets

    COO & Co-Founder

    Kaden Sheets on LinkedIn

    Undergrad in Business and Marketing from Holy Cross College, ESTEEM grad student at Notre Dame. Founded four companies including a nonprofit, worked in startup education before Irish Nostalgia.

  • Olivia Stefka

    CFO & VP of Operations

    Olivia Stefka

    CFO & VP of Operations

    Olivia Stefka on LinkedIn

    From Cleveland, Ohio. B.S. in Interdisciplinary Physics from John Carroll University (2025), Honors graduate, Pi Mu Epsilon. 4-year varsity Track & Field athlete, 7x OAC Conference competitor. ESTEEM grad student at Notre Dame.

  • Moises Carrera

    Product Development & E-Commerce Lead

    Moises Carrera

    Product Development & E-Commerce Lead

    Moises Carrera on LinkedIn

    Mechatronics engineering degree with a minor in business management. ESTEEM grad student at Notre Dame. Drives production innovation, fulfillment operations, and e-commerce.

  • Luke Flanagan

    VP of Product Development & Co-Founder

    Luke Flanagan

    VP of Product Development & Co-Founder

    Luke Flanagan on LinkedIn

    Luke Flanagan is an Economics major in the Notre Dame class of 2029. On campus Luke is involved with SIBC and Bengal Bouts.

  • Marco Battocchio

    Business Operation Associate

    Marco Battocchio

    Business Operation Associate

    Marco Battocchio on LinkedIn

    Marco Battocchio is an undergraduate Management student at the Mendoza College of Business. Residing in Dunne Hall, Marco is involved with SIBC and Student Government.

  • Kayla Imanzi

    Sales & Fulfillment Specialist

    Kayla Imanzi

    Sales & Fulfillment Specialist

    Kayla Imanzi on LinkedIn

    From Kigali, Rwanda. B.S. in Biomedical Engineering from Marquette University (2025), M.S. ESTEEM at Notre Dame. Focused on bridging healthcare and technology.