Executive Board

The President and Vice-President are elected to serve the Student Body at-large, and the rest of the Executive Board is elected internally at the annual Transition Meeting.

Ria Ellendula

President

Ria Ellendula (she/her) is a senior from Michigan, majoring in PPE and minoring in Legal Studies and History. Ria previously served as the Speaker of the 51st Session and the Equity & Inclusion Committee Director of the 50th Session. During her time at Penn, Ria facilitated a successful pilot program for free menstrual products in Hill College House and has since worked with administrators to make menstrual products freely accessible in all dorming facilities. Ria also served as a student representative on the Committee on Open Expression for two years. This session, Ria is excited to continue supporting the interests of students and organizations on campus. Outside of the UA, Ria is involved with the Penn Masti Competitive Dance Team and Perry World House Fellow Cohort. In her free time, you may find her in a campus dance studio or frequenting Dim Sum House. You can reach out to her via email with any questions!

Michelle Chen

Vice President

Michelle Chen (she/her) is a Junior from Raleigh, North Carolina, studying Finance and Marketing at Wharton. Michelle was previously the Secretary of the 51st Session and a New Student Representative on the Equity and Inclusion Committee during the 50th Session. During Michelle's time on the UA, she worked with Student Health Services to make over-the-counter medicine more accessible for students and collaborated with Business Services to expand the Airport Shuttles initiative. This session, Michelle is excited to continue being an advocate for her peers and the FGLI community. Outside of the UA, Michelle is a TA for the Wharton Global Youth Program. In her free time, Michelle loves to try to new restaurants, travel, and play pickleball! You can contact her via email with any questions!

Leo Solga

speaker

Leo Solga is a junior from Lower Merion, Pennsylvania, studying Political Science and pursuing a minor in Statistics and certificates in Spanish and Portuguese. Leo was the UA's Legal Services Coordinator in the 51st Session and a New Student Representative on the Dining, Housing, and Transit committee in the 50th Session. Last session, Leo expanded Legal Services and advocated for students on the Dining Advisory Board. This session, Leo plans to formalize Legal Services and continue the good fight for delicious food, safe housing, and universal free printing. Outside of the UA, Leo is an RA in Hill House, a Ben Franklin Scholar, and a Perry World House Fellow. In his free time, Leo enjoys board games, bowties, and canned fish. You can contact him at speaker@pennua.org with any questions!

Chandler cheung

treasurer

Chandler Cheung is a senior studying computer science in SEAS. He is from Boston, MA. Chandler is the current UA Treasurer of the 52nd Session, and was previously on the budget committee and academic initiatives committee. Previously, he has worked on initiatives regarding permanent vigil spaces and more equitable credit limit policies during advance registration. This session, he will be working with OSA and other funding boards to design a better funding model for student groups. Outside of the UA, Chandler is a TA for CIS 5190, president of Tau Beta Pi, and on social committee for APSC. Please reach out to Chandler if you have any questions or concerns at treasurer@pennua.org.

Nia Matthews

Secretary

Nia Matthews (she/her) is a sophomore from Mardela Springs, Maryland, pursuing a major in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and a management specialization in Organizational Effectiveness at Wharton. Nia is the current UA Secretary of the 52nd Session, and was previously a New Student Representative on the Dining, Housing, and Transit Committee during the 51st session. Last session, Nia paired with other UA members to establish relationships with several organizations across campus in efforts to spearhead social justice initiatives. Nia plans to work with FRES to enact the installation of feminine napkin disposals across campus. This year, Nia is also excited to continue social justice initiatives and work to expand the airport shuttles program. Outside of UA, Nia is a Logistics Co-Chair for the Black Ivy League Business Conference, NextGen @ Penn President, ILMUNC Moderator, and serves on the Residential Services Advisory Board. In her free time, Nia loves to spend time with her friends, work on Cricut projects, and go to the beach. You can contact her at secretary@pennua.org with any questions!