College of Arts and Sciences Representatives
Taya allardice
communications DIRECTOR
Taya Allardice (she/her) is a sophomore from Cape Town, South Africa, majoring in International Relations and minoring in History & Legal Studies. She currently serves as the Communications Director of the Undergraduate Assembly, and previously served as a New Student Representative and member of the Community Engagement and Sustainability committee. Outside of the UA, Taya is involved with AIS (Assembly of International Students), Penn Ballet, WUPP (Wharton Undergraduates in Public Policy), and The Daily Pennsylvanian. She loves spending her free time outside – at the beach, hiking, or just watching the sunset. Please contact her at communications@pennua.org or alltaya@sas.upenn.edu with any questions or ideas!
mariam ali
academic initiatives
Aidan DASILVA
DINING, HOUSING, AND TRANSIT DIRECTOR
Aidan daSilva is a Junior from Queens, New York, studying Political Science and Psychology, with a minor in Legal Studies & History. He is the Director of Dining, Housing, and Transit for the 53rd Session, and thrilled to continue working to improve the quality of life for students in Penn’s dorms and dining halls. Last year, he championed the Penn Student Census, increasing student input on the work of the Undergraduate Assembly, and a Dining Reporting Form which has been reformed into a Text&Tell System to be launched soon. He is also excited this year to oversee the launch of the Houston Composting Initiative, along with other work.
Outside of the UA, Aidan is VP of Policy for the Wharton Undergraduates in Public Policy, Director of the PennGreen Program, a Tour Guide with the Kite and Key Society, and a Government Relations Assistant for the Office of Government and Community Affairs. When he has spare time, you can find Aidan experimenting on recipes, rock climbing, or panicking about the LSAT. Feel free to reach out to dht@pennua.org for any potential collaborations or comments.
CHINMAY deshmukh
ACADEMIC INITIATIVES
Chinmay Deshmukh is a sophomore from Fort Lauderdale, Florida and a dual-degree student between The Wharton School and the School of Arts & Sciences. He plans to study finance and physics. He is currently serving elected positions on the Undergraduate Assembly and Class Board 2028. He can be reached at chinmayd@wharton.upenn.edu for inquiries.
TANVI DESHMUKH
DINING, HOUSING, AND TRANSIT
Audrey levenson
academic initiatives
Audrey Levenson (she/her) is a junior from Pelham, NY, majoring in political science and minoring in English and history. Audrey is currently a College Representative for 53nd Session of the UA, and looks forward to improving the undergraduate experience at Penn this semester. This is her second year on the UA, where she previously served as an Associate Member. Outside of UA, Audrey is a tour guide with the Kite and Key Society, a representative on the College of Arts and Sciences Dean's Advisory Board, and a writer for the Daily Pennsylvanian. In her free time, Audrey loves to read, play piano and guitar, and go on walks in nature.
Ayesha mallick
dining, housing, and transit
Ayesha Mallick (she/her) is a sophomore from Bensalem, Pennsylvania, studying Biology in the College of Arts and Sciences. She currently serves as a College of Arts and Sciences Representative and sits on the Dining, Housing, and Transit Committee, where she works to improve student life by advocating for more accessible and sustainable campus services. Ayesha is passionate about ensuring that every student’s voice is heard and strives to create meaningful change through collaboration and advocacy. Beyond the UA, Ayesha leads initiatives to strengthen community engagement, promote interfaith understanding, and celebrate cultural diversity. She also plays an active role in several pre-health organizations on campus, through which she develops her leadership in healthcare advocacy. Ayesha’s experiences have deepened her commitment to public service and student wellness, and she is dedicated to making Penn a more inclusive, supportive environment for all. In her free time, she enjoys shopping, reading poetry, and exploring new restaurants with friends.
eddie mukalazi
communications (press secretary)
Ishika narsingani
Dining, Housing, and Transit
Ishika Narsingani (she/her) is a sophomore from Atlanta, Georgia, studying Mathematical Economics with minors in Computer Science and Statistics & Data Science. She brings unique legal and governance experience to the UA, having interned with the Gwinnett County Government in Atlanta, where she worked alongside an attorney by attending criminal hearings and assisting with sensitive evidence.
Beyond the UA, Ishika is a teaching assistant for CIS 1100 (Programming in Python), a United Nations Millennium Fellow and Campus Director, and a Philanthropy Ambassador for Penn Traditions. As a College Representative, she aims to advocate for tangible improvements within the College and better connect student needs with administrative action.
In her free time, Ishika enjoys traveling, trying new restaurants in Philly, and photography. Please reach out to her with any questions or concerns!
Khushi patil
academic initiatives
Khushi Patil (she/her) is a freshman from Little Rock, Arkansas pursuing a double major in Political Science and Communication and minoring in Legal Studies & History. Khushi was elected to serve as a College of Arts & Sciences Representative for the UA. She has prior experience in student government and is looking forward to strengthening her leadership skills and passion for public service. In the past, Khushi has collaborated with Penn Athletics and Penn Campus Recreation, and she plans to continue working on projects with these organizations. Outside of the UA, Khushi is VP of Internal Affairs on Class Board 2028 and competes for the Penn Club Tennis Team. Khushi loves to play sports, spend time with her friends, write poems, and watch good movies and TV shows. You can contact her at kpatil5@sas.upenn.edu with any questions!