Members

SENIORS

Co-Chair

Jillian Lombardi (she/her) is from Rhode Island and studying English in the College and Finance in Wharton. She joined DAB as a freshman, serving on Academics Committee, the Mental Health Committee, and as Treasurer and Social Chair. Jillian is also a standing board member of the Penn Traditions Alumni Fund Committee and a peer advisor for the College. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, swimming, and as much coffee as possible

Jillian Lombardi

Co-Chair

Rushil Vellala (he/him) is from Naperville, IL studying Economics. He has served as the Vice Chair for DAB and as a part of the Mental Health Committee. Aside from DAB, Rushil is involved in Students Federal Credit Union, Consult Your Community, and Wharton Emerging Markets. In his free time, Rushil loves to try new restaurants and go on adventures with friends.

Rushil Vellala

Academics & Advising Committee

Yash Rajani (he/him) is studying Mathematical Economics with minors in Statistics and Data Science. Yash has previously served as DAB's Marketing Chair and was a former Academics and Advising Committee Head. Yash is also involved in the Undergraduate Assembly, Wharton Undergraduate Finance Club, and Quaker Finance Group. In his free time, Yash enjoys exercising, traveling, cooking, and spending time with his family and friends.

Yash Rajani

JUNIORS

Academics & Advising Committee

Emanuel Barrett

Emanuel (he/him) is a sophomore majoring in Biology and minoring in English on the pre-med track. Emanuel enjoys giving back to the community through spreading global health awareness in GlobeMed, mentoring middle school students, and conducting prostate cancer research. While he's not working, Emanuel loves cycling, making playlists, practicing photography, going for runs, and organizing social events.

DEI Committee

Savannah Cohen

Savanna (she/her) is a neuroscience major from Johannesburg, South Africa. She worked as a Mental Health committee member and as the chair of the Outreach committee on DAB. She is also part of the Penn Neuroscience Society, the Assembly of International Students (AIS), the Southern African Student Association (SASA), the Women's Network, and a photographer for the Daily Pennsylvanian.

Academics & Advising Committee

Divyesh Nagarajan

Divyesh Nagarajan (he/him) is a second year in the College planning to major in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics. He was born in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia but moved to Victoria, Canada with his family when he was two years old. He also served as the head of the Academics and Advising Committee. During his free time, Divyesh enjoys watching anime, playing soccer, and checking out Philly’s food scene with friends.

Mental Health Committee

Ava Cima

Ava (she/her) is studying Anthropology with a minor in Chemistry. She is originally from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Some of her favorite activities include dancing, traveling, giving back to the community, and spending time with her friends and family. Ava has received a Legislative Citation for Outstanding Community Service at state capital and was awarded two Presidential Gold Medals for her volunteer work.

Mental Health Committee

Alex Gerlach

Alex Gerlach (he/him) is a Neuroscience major on the pre-med track and a minor in Philosophy. He was born in Washington D.C. along with his twin brother, but his family moved from their home country of the Netherlands after his two older brothers were born. Outside of DAB, he enjoys exploring nature/new cities, playing piano, staying active through rugby and squash, and spending time with his family and friends.

Mental Health Committee

Yena Suh

Yena Suh (she/her) is from Southern California and is studying Philosophy, Politics, and Economics. In DAB, she has served as a member of the COVID-19 Response Committee and the Mental Health Committee. She is also involved with the Korean Undergraduate Business Society, pre-law organizations, and STEP-UP on campus. In her free time, she enjoys exploring Philly, indulging in Korean food, and baking!

SOPHOMORES

DEI Committee

Max Annunziata

Max Annunziata (he/him) is from beautiful San Francisco and is planning to major in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics. He's also a member of SCUE's Civic Engagement Committee and is involved with the DP and the Undergraduate Law Journal. When Penn gets to be a little too much, he likes swimming at Pottruck to clear his head.

DEI Committee

Lauren Howie

Lauren Howie (she/her) is from Maple Glen, PA planning to study Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (PPE). Outside of DAB, she is involved in the Student Committee on Undergraduate Education (SCUE), TedXPenn, and part of the Jewish Learning Fellowship. In her free time, she loves finding the best local coffee shops, running, and cheering on the Philly sports teams!

DEI Committee

Florence Onyiuke

Florence (she/her) is a Nigerian-American student in the Huntsman Program. She enjoys swimming, running, and spending time at Florida's natural springs. In addition to DAB, she is involved with Penn's Nominations & Elections Committee, Black Wharton Consulting, and the Wharton Alumni Relations Council. She is concentrating in Multinational Management at Wharton and minoring in Legal Studies in the College with hopes of a career in Foreign Service.

Mental Health Committee

Dedeepya Guthikonda

Dedeepya (she/her) is a sophomore in the college planning on studying English & Economics. She was born in India but has lived in Minnesota for most of her life. In addition to DAB, Dedeepya writes for the Daily Pennsylvanian and 34th Street, and is a part of the NEC. She loves reading, warm weather, and anything sweet!

Community Engagement Committee

Sage Leland

Sage Leland (she/her) is from California and is studying Biophysics with a minor in Computer Science. In addition to DAB, is also involved with performing arts at Penn as a member of Penn Dance and as a violinist in Penn Chamber. She also conducts neuroscience research as a University Scholar. In her free time, she enjoys exploring the Philadelphia food scene and hiking.

Academics and Advising Committee

Solange Campos

FRESHMEN

Mental Health Committee

Ellen Choi

Ellen Choi (she/her) is a freshman intending to major in Neuroscience on the pre-med track. Coming from a small beachtown in Melbourne, Florida, she is excited to meet diverse friends and enjoy distinct seasons at Penn. Outside of DAB, she is involved in Penn Neuroscience Society, GlobeMed, Wharton Korean Undergraduate Business Society, and Penn Student Agencies. In her free time, Ellen enjoys golfing, swimming, and playing her violin.

Mental Health Committee

Jack Patel

Jack Patel (he/him) is from Dothan, Alabama, and plans to study Psychology. Outside of DAB, he is a member of the Wharton Undergraduate Entrepreneurship Club, Mock Trial team, and Undergraduate Law Journal. In his free time, he loves to play water polo and listen to country music.

Community Engagement Committee

Pranavi Kondam

Florence (she/her) is a first-year Nigerian-American student in the Huntsman Program. She enjoys swimming, running, and spending time at Florida's natural springs. In addition to DAB, she is involved with Penn's Nominations & Elections Committee, Black Wharton Consulting, and the Wharton Alumni Relations Council. She is concentrating in Multinational Management at Wharton and minoring in Legal Studies in the College with hopes of a career in Foreign Service.

Mental Health Committee

Niheer Patel

Niheer Patel (he/him) is a first-year student in the college planning to study political science. He is originally from just outside of Atlanta, Georgia. Outside of DAB, he is also involved in Penn Debate Society, Moot Court, and SCUE (Student Committee on Undergraduate Education). In his free time, Niheer loves to read, get sweet treats, play card games, birdwatch, or watch video documentaries on YouTube.

Community Engagement Committee

Annick Lawson-Body

Alumni

Simone Noorali
Emily Tu
Joshua Kim
Ryan Bush
Sabhya Raju
Alfredo Pratico
Oliver Kaplan

Class of '23

Class of '22