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 Leo Solga at speaker@pennua.org as soon as possible.
Koustav Datta
Koustav Datta (he/him) is a junior from Nashua, New Hampshire, pursuing majors in Biochemistry and Biophysics. Koustav is currently an associate member within the 52nd Session of the UA, and was previously an elected member during the 51st Session who sat on the Community Engagement and Sustainability committee. During the previous session, Koustav was chiefly responsible for organizing a donation drive project in partnership with PennMoves, where a portion of the proceeds received from students on campus were donated to a local women's shelter. This session, Koustav is looking forward to starting a new passion project in the realm of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Outside of the UA, Koustav is the manager of his dance team (Penn Raas), serves as an EMT on Penn MERT, and leads the Penn Special Olympics chapter of Special Olympics of Pennsylvania (SOPA). In his free time, Koustav thoroughly enjoys playing soccer, the piano, and playing chess games (in his head) with his friends! You can contact him at koustavd@sas.upenn.edu if you have any questions!
Asim Handy
Asim Handy is a sophomore from Bloomfield Hills, Michigan studying Bioengineering with minors in Chemistry and Statistics. He currently serves as an Associate Member of the 52st session, and is a member of the Academic Initiatives committee. This year, he is excited to work on many initiatives aiming to help students from all backgrounds find success at Penn. Outside of the UA, Asim is actively involved with scientific research, the Netter Center, Venture Lab, and WUHC. In his free time, Asim enjoys playing sports such as baseball, soccer, and squash, discovering new music, and traveling. If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to reach out to ahandy@seas.upenn.edu.
Minnah Khan
Minnah Khan (she/her) is a Freshman from Jersey City, New Jersey, pursuing a major in Architecture at The College of Arts and Sciences. Minnah is currently an Associate Member for the Undergraduate Assembly’s 52nd session. In her free time, Minnah enjoys using the art of film, whether that be to promote businesses, events, or important issues. This year, she is excited to serve the UA and get onboard with new projects. You can contact her at minnahk@sas.upenn.edu with any questions!
Tanisha Agrawwal
Tanisha Agrawal (she/her) is a freshman from Philadelphia majoring in International relations with a potential minor in Middle Eastern studies. She is an associate member of the 52nd undergraduate assembly. She is passionate about open dialogue and freedom of expression on campus as well as making textbooks and academic resources more accessible for students. She also writes for the Daily Pennsylvanian and is part of the University Scholars. In her free time, she loves to garden, read and meet people from different cultures. You can contact her at taani@sas.upenn.edu
Melody Luo
Melody Luo (she/her) is a junior from Commack, New York, majoring in Political Science and English in the College and minoring in Legal Studies, History, and Urban Education - Policy, Research, and Practice. Melody is excited to join the UA's Dining, Housing, and Transit Committee as an Associate Member of the 52nd Session. She is excited to start working on initiatives aiming to eliminate food insecurity on campus and increase hunger relief resources. Outside of the UA, Melody is a Team Captain and the College Tournament Director of Penn Mock Trial, an alto in PennYo (the University of Pennsylvania's premier Chinese A Cappella group), the Academic Chair of the Asian Student Promoting Identity, Reflection, and Education, and a member of the Student Wellness Advisory Group. In her free time, Melody enjoys playing the piano, trying new coffee shops, and watching egregiously long YouTube video essays. You can contact her at melluo@sas.upenn.edu with any questions!
sophia powell
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
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!
Rafaa Bukhary
Rafaa Bukhary is a freshman from Saudi Arabia pursuing a major in Economics at the College of Arts and Sciences. Rafaa is currently an Associate Member in the Community, Engagement, and Sustainability committee. She also serves as a UA representative on the International Student Table for Advocacy & Relations. This year, Rafaa looks forward to working on projects that benefit the Penn community, especially international students. Outside the UA, she is a class ambassador in Penn Traditions and a part of the Undergraduate Economics Society. If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact Rafaa at rafaa@sas.upenn.edu.
Camellia Bui
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.
Aidan dasilva
Aidan daSilva (he/him) is a sophomore from Queens, New York, studying Political Science and Psychology in the College. He is currently an Associate Member for the 52nd Session of the UA and serves as a part of the Dining, Housing, and Transportation Committees, as well as the Airport Shuttles Committees. He’s excited to work on increasing student representation in the UA this semester as well as working with PennDining to improve the undergraduate dining experience. Outside of the UA, Aidan is the VP of Policy in the Wharton Undergraduates in Public Policy, a researcher at CHOP, an undergraduate representative on the Trustee Committee on Local, State, and Global Affairs, the Director of PennGreen, and a part of Penn Climbing Club. In his free time, he loves working on climbing routes, exploring Philly, or cooking (he makes a mean jambalaya). Feel to reach out at dasilvaa@sas.upenn.edu.
kennedy kostecki
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
juan tovar
Associate Member
Juan Tovar (he/him) is a sophomore from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, studying at the Wharton School and has served the UA as an Associate Member for three semesters on the Equity and Inclusion committee. 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 Onda Latina. In his free time, Juan can be found listening and playing music, traveling, or working out. You can contact him at juanito@wharton.upenn.edu.
Audrey Levenson
Audrey Levenson (she/her) is a sophomore from Pelham, NY, majoring in political science and minoring in English. Audrey is currently an associate member for 52nd Session of the UA, and looks forward to increasing accessibility for students of all backgrounds at Penn this semester. Outside of UA, Audrey is a news reporter for the Daily Pennsylvanian, serves on the DEI committee of the Dean's Advisory Board for the College of Arts and Sciences, and is a tour guide with the Kite and Key Society. In her free time, Audrey loves to sing and play instruments (namely, piano and guitar), and go on walks while taking pictures of pretty trees she sees along the way.
Rustin Kharrazi
Rustin Kharrazi is a freshman from Los Angeles, California pursuing Political Science and Modern Middle East studies. Rustin is currently a first-time Associate Member and active member of the Academic Initiatives Committee. With hopes to reform and clarify Penn's course selection, Rustin is working with constituents to centralize and promote ABCS courses in the Penn curriculum and create a more guided, straight-forward way for specifically incoming Freshman to choose a course schedule. Rustin is also involved with a number of clubs on campus including Wharton Undergraduate Media & Entertainment Club. He is excited to learn more about Penn, its resources, and ways to strengthen the institution.
