New Student Representatives

Julia Axler

Julia Axler (she/her) is a freshman from Ambler, Pennsylvania, studying Classics and Philosophy. Julia serves as a New Student Representative on the Dining, Housing, and Transit Committee for the 52nd session. She is currently working on a project to create a website and orientation module for Penn's 7B groups in order to promote equity and inclusion across campus. Julia is also involved with the Ben Franklin Scholars Undergraduate Advisory Board, the Classics Undergraduate Advisory Board, and research at the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School. In her free time, Julia loves to bake banana bread, watch vintage films, and explore Philly. You can contact her at jaxler@sas.upenn.edu with any questions!

Khushi Patil

Khushi Patil (she/her) is a freshman from Little Rock, Arkansas planning on pursuing a major in either PPE or Political Science and minoring in Legal Studies. Khushi was recently elected to serve as a New Student Representative for the UA. She has experience in student government and is looking forward to strengthening her leaderships skills and passion for public service as a part of the UA. Khushi is looking forward to collaborating with other UA members to make student life here at Penn as fun and memorable as possible. Outside of the UA, Khushi plays on the Penn Club Tennis Team and is a Communications Senior Deputy for Penn Democrats. 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!

Eddie Mukalazi

Eddie Mukalazi (he/him) is a freshman from Andover, Massachusetts, pursuing a major in Philosophy, Politics and Economics on a pre-law track. Eddie is currently one of nine New Student Representatives of the 52nd session, and is excited to serve on the Dining, Housing, and Transit committee. Moreover, he also plans to work on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives like moving cultural centers to larger spaces on campus. In addition to serving on the UA, Eddie also serves his class as the Executive Vice President of the Class Board, and is also apart of the Black Pre-Law Association and is a member of the Phi Alpha Delta Pre-Law fraternity. In his free time, Eddie loves to hang out with his friends, watch college football, play basketball, and listen to music. You can contact him through email at eddiemuk@sas.upenn.edu with any questions!

Paree Pasi

Paree Pasi (she/her) is a sophomore from Doylestown, Pennsylvania, pursuing a major in Bioengineering at the School of Engineering & Applied Sciences (SEAS) and double minoring in Political Science & Economics. Paree is currently serving as a UA SEAS Representative. Outside of UA, Paree is the VP of Events in Wharton Data Analytics Club, serves as Treasurer of her sorority Chi Omega, and runs her own South-Asian focused non-profit, Desis of Doylestown. In her free time, Paree loves to debate why pineapple should be on pizza, watch Netflix, and discuss the Royal Family. You can contact her at ppasi@seas.upenn.edu with any questions! She’s excited to start her term with the UA and looks forward to representing her school.

Tanvi Deshmukh

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Aidan Shaughnessy

Aidan Shaughnessy (he/him) is a freshman from McLean, Virginia, planning to a pursue a major in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics in the College. Aidan is the current New Student Representative of the 52nd Session and serves on the Community, Engagement, and Sustainability Committee. This year, Aidan is working alongside Penn's Center for Excellence in Teaching, Learning, and Innovation to establish a student advisory board. He is also working with the College to extend the add and drop deadline for incoming freshman in order to encourage the course shopping process. He has also found involvement in Penn's Center for Community Standards and Accountability search committee for a new director. Outside of UA, Aidan is an Academic Affairs Beat Reporter for the Daily Pennsylvanian, a Global Affairs Consultant for Penn Public Policy Consulting, and a member of Wharton Alliance. In his free time, Aidan can be found studying at Pret, strolling around Rittenhouse, and watching Sex and the City with friends at Riepe.

Chinmay Deshmukh

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Taya Allardice

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Maxwell Robinson

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Leo Ding

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