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
associate member
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
Associate Member
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.
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
ashley song
Associate member
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.
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
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
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
Associate Member
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.