Associate Membership
Associate Members (AMs) are an important part of the UA community. These members participate in one or more committees and work with members to lobby administrators. While they cannot vote, associate members are integral to the success of the UA. They follow their passions to make tangible change. If you have any questions regarding the associate member process, please contact speaker@pennua.org.
If you are a leader of a UA Steering group and would like to send a member to work on a specific project as an AM, please contact UA Speaker Ria Ellendulla at speaker@pennua.org as soon as possible.
lauren bambach
associate member
Lauren Bambach (she/her) is a junior from Tampa, Florida, studying Cognitive Science and minoring in Consumer Psychology. She has been an Associate Member of the UA for the past two years, and she is excited to continue working on project relating to dining, housing, and academics.
jacqueline davis
Associate Member
Jacqueline Davis is a Junior majoring in Persuasive Communication and Cinema and Media Studies and minoring in Survey Research and Data Analytics in the College of Arts and Sciences. Jacqueline is from San Antonio, Texas and has served as an Associate Member on the Undergraduate Assembly for 5 semesters. Jacqueline is currently focused on improving the course registration process for students. Outside of the UA, Jacqueline is a member of Simply Chaos, UPenn's only stand up comedy group. Reach out to Jacqueline with any questions or concerns at jacdavis@sas.upenn.edu
Alex eapen
Associate Member
Alex Eapen is a senior studying Health Policy & Law in the College. Alex is from Elkridge, Maryland. Alex is proud to serve as an Associate Member and was the Vice President of the Undergraduate Assembly and the Director of the Equity and Inclusion Committee. Alex is currently working on creating a more welcoming environment for students of marginalized identities at Penn and spaces for dialogue to promote inclusivity on our campus. Outside of the UA, Alex is an Opinion Columnist for The Daily Pennsylvanian, writing biweekly pieces for his column, "Outspoken on Occassion." Alex is also a member of the SNF Paideia Fellows Class of 2024. Reach out to Alex with any questions or concerns at aeapen@sas.upenn.edu.
ashley song
Associate member
Ashley Song (she/her) is a senior from Clarksville, Tennessee studying Finance and Behavioral Economics in Wharton. This year, Ashley is looking forward to identifying ways for the UA to support Philadelphia community organizers. Outside of the UA, Ashley is the co-chair of Wharton Council (the division-sponsored organization that oversees co-curricular life at Wharton), a Wharton 1010 TA, a peer advisor, and a cohort leader. In her free time, Ashley enjoys exploring the food scene in Philly and spending time with her friends and family. You can contact her at acss@wharton.upenn.edu with any questions!
sophia powell
Associate member
Sophia Powell is a junior from McLean, Virginia, double-majoring in Political Science and History in the College of Arts and Sciences. This is her second UA and she is very excited to continue working to improve students' lives on campus. She served on the Dining, Housing and Transportation Committee in the 50th Session. Last session, Sophia created the Student Printing Guide, mapping out all of campus printing locations and worked on expanding dining hall options for those with dietary restrictions. Outside of the UA, Sophia is a reporter for the Daily Pennsylvanian, a mentor in Big Brother Big Sister, and is a legislative deputy for Penn Democrats. In her free time, Sophia can be found watching Netflix, running along the Schuylkill, and exploring Philly. If you have any questions for Sophia, email her at scpowell@sas.upenn.edu.
emma shockley
Associate member
Emma Shockley (she/her/ella) is a junior from Panama City Beach, Florida studying Cognitive Science in CAS and double minoring in Consumer Psychology and Economics. This is her third year on the UA, and she is currently a member of the Community Engagement and Sustainability Committee- the committee she directed last year! Outside of the UA, Emma is an avid lifter, traveler, and coffee enthusiast. You can contact her at eshock@sas.upenn.edu with any questions or just to chat!
halle kincaid
Associate Member
"Halle Kincaid is a senior in the College from Winston-Salem, North Carolina. She is studying Biology and minoring in Chemistry as a pre-med student. She is serving her second year as an Associate Member on UA in the 51st session. Last session she worked with pre-med advising to make appointments more accessible by bringing back zoom drop-in Q&A sessions and will be helping them design a new canvas page for pre-med resources. Outside of UA, Halle is the treasurer for Penn Outdoors Club (come on our trips!), Founder of the Penn Pickup Soccer club, volunteers at the VA medical center, and conducts research in a lab studying Alzheimer’s disease. In her free time, Halle loves to paint, tend to her tiny garden, and try to recreate her Grandma’s recipes away from home. If you have any questions for Halle, feel free to email her at hkincaid@sas.upenn.edu."
alexza zaragoza
Associate Member
Alexza Zaragoza (she/her) is a freshman from El Paso, Texas, studying Cognitive Science at the College of Arts and Sciences. During her first year serving as an Associate Member of the Undergraduate Assembly, Alexza is excited to collaborate with fellow UA members to ensure all students have a great experience at Penn. One of Alexza's goals is to make sure the voices of underrepresented communities on campus are heard. Outside of the UA, Alexza is part of Penn Figure Skating, serves as Floor Representative for Hill House Council, and is a reporter for Daily Pennsylvanian Sports. In her free time, Alexza loves to try new restaurants, watch sports games, and go on late-night walks with her friends (especially to Insomnia cookies). Feel free to contact her at alexzaz@sas.upenn.edu with any questions or concerns!
Eric lee
associate member
Eric Lee (He/Him) is a sophomore from northern New Jersey studying biochemistry at Penn. He is excited to return to the UA, where he'll be pursuing work in promoting civic engagement and continuing his project in working with the Netter Center to facilitate community service for volunteering groups. He is also interested in working on a project to add more stops to Penn Transit to encourage the exploration of Philly. Outside of the UA, Eric is involved in Class Board, research in the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, and volunteering work around University City and Kensington. In his free time, he enjoys playing the violin, reading, and lifting. Please reach out to him at elee22@sas.upenn.edu or 973-917-9904 for collaboration on project work or just to connect!
qamar coleman
associate member
Qamar Coleman is a junior in College from Philadelphia, PA. He is currently studying PPE with a minor in Legal Studies & History on a pre-law track. Currently, Qamar is an Associate Member of the 51st session. In his first session, he hopes to help redesign Pre-First Year Student programs to reflect and be inclusive of all of the different types of students on Penn’s campus, especially marginalized groups. Outside of UA, Qamar is currently the Co-Chair of DAAP, Vice President of Internal Affairs for the Black Pre-Law Association, Corporate Outreach Chair for the NAACP, and student representative on the Provost Academic Planning and Budget Committee. In his free time, Qamar loves to binge-watch tv shows, discover new music, sing in The Inspiration acapella group, try new restaurants, and cook. Reach out to Qamar with any questions or concerns at qamarc@sas.upenn.edu
aidan carroll
associate member
Aidan Carroll (he/him) is a freshman from Washington, D.C., planning on studying Political Science or Health and Societies in the College. Aidan is serving his first year on the UA as an Associate Member. For the 51st Session, he is on the Dining, Housing, and Transit committee and looks forward to advocating for students to improve their Penn experience. He finds joy in being the bridge between the student body and administrators. Aidan is also a member of the Student Harm Reduction Coalition, where he volunteers weekly in Kensington, providing resources to the community. If Aidan has a free moment, he is likely watching soccer, especially his favorite teams, D.C. United and Everton. ¡Vamos United! Please reach out to Aidan at aidanamc@sas.upenn.edu.
andrew lu
associate member
Andrew Lu (he/him) is a freshman from Sugar Land, Texas (the sug!), studying Philosophy, Politics, & Economics in the College. Andrew is an Associate Member of the 51st session and is passionate about advocating for student demands at Penn. Outside of UA, Andrew is a member of Penn Appetit, Policy Consulting at Penn, and Queer & Asian. In his free time, Andrew likes going to art museums, concerts, and restaurants. But most often you'll find him reading, drawing, or doing the NYT crossword in campus cafes. If you have any questions for Andrew, or just want to chat, feel free to email him at luandrew@sas.upenn.edu!
Camellia Bui
associate member
Camellia Bui (she/her) is a junior from Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, studying Psychology and Cognitive Science and minoring in Data Science and Statistics. She is a new Associate Member of the 51st Session planning to be a part of the Equity and Inclusion Committee to work on her passions in inclusivity and wellness. When she's not in another wellness initiative as a counselor for RAPline, Penn Benjamins, Chair for Penn Wellness or as a research assistant in psychology labs, Camellia dances with West Philly Swingers and cooks up a storm at home. She loves getting to know people, having life talks by the windowsill, reading books in a different language, strolling by Schuykill and staring at the blue sky on a beautiful day. Reach out for anything at cambui21@sas.upenn.edu.
arsheya Puri
associate member
Arsheya Puri is a freshman from Marlboro, New Jersey, studying Economics on the Pre-med track in the College. Arsheya is an Associate Member of the UA and is excited to work with the Community Engagement and Sustainability Committee. Outside of the UA, Arsheya is on the Penn Masti Competitive Dance Team. She also loves Formula 1, pasta, baking, traveling, and cooking. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to her at arsheya@sas.upenn.edu.
kennedy kostecki
associate member
Kennedy Kostecki (she/her) is a sophomore from Morris County, New Jersey. Kennedy just transferred to Penn this fall and is pursuing the legal studies concentration in Wharton as well as a Political Science minor. She is a Associate Member of the UA and a member of the Academic Initiatives Committee. Kennedy is excited this year to help bolster the FGLI community as well serve as a voice for the rest of Penns student body through various initiatives. Outside of the UA Kennedy is a part of Wharton Woman, the Penn Undergrad. Law Journal, and Penn Impact Investing. In her free time she loves fashion, movies, and trying new cafes:) You can contact her at Kenkos@wharton.UPenn.edu with any questions.
Asim handy
associate member
Asim Handy is a freshman in the school of Engineering and Applied Sciences studying Bioengineering with a minor in Statistics and Data Science. He currently serves as an Associate Member of the 51st session, and is a member of the Academic Initiatives committee. Currently, he is working on a project with Weingarten to make access to testing for students to receive academic accommodations more accessible, and educating the student body about academic resources at Weingarten, available to them. Outside of the UA, Asim is involved with InTranscription, the Penn Undergraduate Biotech Society, an editor for the Penn Bioethics Journal, and the Wharton Undergraduate Healthcare Club. In his free time, Asim enjoys playing sports such as baseball, soccer, and squash, listening to music, and trying new cuisines. If you have any questions, or just want to chat, feel free to reach out to ahandy@seas.upenn.edu.
keshav ramesh
associate member
Keshav Ramesh (he/him) is a junior from South Windsor, Connecticut, studying Finance and Statistics with minors in Computer Science and Mathematics in the Huntsman Program. Last session, he helped organized airport shuttles for students, passed a joint resolution with GAPSA to establish student trustee seats on the Penn Board of Trustees, and helped make study abroad programs more transparent for students. This session, Keshav hopes to improve the accessibility of academic resources and establish successful mentorship programs between students through avenues such as financial counseling and club recruitment. Outside of UA, he is the Deputy Director of Training for Intercol (Penn's Model UN team) in the International Affairs Association, a Daily Pennsylvanian opinion columnist, WUCC's VP of Conference, and a project analyst with PDSG. In his free time, Keshav loves to play tennis, watch basketball, and drink unhealthy amounts of anything with mango in it. You can contact him at keshmesh@wharton.upenn.edu.
josias jacob zongo
Josias Zongo is a Senior at the University of Pennsylvania studying Finance and Business Analytics. He is originally from Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso and but lived in Accra, Ghana prior to coming to Penn. He will be working on issues pertaining to international students as part of the Academic Initiatives committee.
yash rajani
Yash Rajani is a senior from Naples, Florida, majoring in Mathematical Economics and minoring in Statistics (Wharton) and Data Science (SEAS). He previously served as the Treasurer of the 50th Session and now serves as an Associate Member on the Dining, Housing and Transit (DHT) Committee. During his time on the UA, Yash has processed 10+ Reserve Fund proposals amounting to $600,000+ in allocated funds, lead the design of the 2023-24 UA Budget, and spearheaded renovation efforts Rodin, Harnwell and Harrison College House common spaces, among other initiatives. This year, Yash is working to reduce course-related financial barriers for undergraduates in the Weitzman School of Design. In his free time, Yash enjoys exercising, cooking, and exploring new spots in Philly and beyond!
juan tovar
Juan Tovar (he/him) is a freshman from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, studying at the Wharton School. Juan is an Associate Member of the UA serving on the Equity and Inclusion committee of the 51st session. Looking to facilitate new DEI initiatives on campus to help represent minority voices. Outside of UA, Juan is a member of Penn Jazz as a trumpet player, Club Water Polo, and looking to be involved in more clubs in the near future. In his free time, Juan enjoys listening and playing music, watching anime, and going to the gym. You can contact him at juanito@wharton.upenn.edu with any questions!