Wharton Representatives

michelle chen

vice president

Michelle Chen (she/her) is a sophomore from Smithfield, North Carolina, studying Marketing and Finance at Wharton and minoring in Chinese Language Studies. Michelle is the current UA Secretary of the 51st Session, and was previously a New Student Representative on the Equity and Inclusion committee in the 50th Session. Last session, Michelle worked with Student Health Services to make over-the-counter medicine more accessible for students. This year, Michelle is excited to continue being an advocate for her peers and the FGLI community, and working to expand the airport shuttles program. Outside of UA, Michelle is the Vice President of External Affairs on Class Board 2026 and a part of the Student Federal Credit Union! In her free time, Michelle loves to go cafe-hopping, explore Philly, and karaoke with friends! You can contact her at secretary@pennua.org with any questions!

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 Organization Effectiveness. 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 at 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!

Daniel Camacho

Daniel Camacho (he/him) is a sophomore from Lowell, Arkansas, pursuing a major in Finance and Strategic Management. Daniel is currently a UA Wharton Representative for the 52nd Session. This year, Daniel is excited to embark on social justice initiatives within in the Equity and Social Committee. Daniel is currently a Social Equity Fellow at the University of Pennsylvania. Daniel is also involved with on-campus organizations such as BlackGen Capital, STEP mentorship, Consult for America, Isla Urbana, Community School Student Partnerships Mentorship, Wharton Equity Diversity and Inclusion Group (WEDIG), Wharton Latino, La Casa Latina, and Wharton Cohorts. Daniel is also a Resident Advisor for Gutmann College House. In his free time, Daniel loves to spend time with friends, play pickleball, volunteer, weight lift, and travel. You can contact him at dcamach@wharton.upenn.edu with any questions!

Keshav ramesh

Keshav Ramesh (he/him) is a senior from South Windsor, Connecticut, studying Finance and Statistics with minors in Computer Science and Mathematics in the Huntsman Program. As a Wharton Representative and Associate Member on the UA, he has helped organize airport shuttles for students, drafted a joint resolution with GAPSA to lobby for establishing student seats on the Penn Board of Trustees, contributed to the Student Financial Services Advisory Board, and made study abroad programs more transparent for students. This session, Keshav hopes to improve the accessibility of academic resources and advocate for civic engagement across campus. Outside of UA, he is part of the Broad Street Baadshahz competitive dance team, Penn Sports Analytics Group, and Penn's intercollegiate Model UN team. In his free time, Keshav loves playing tennis, watching basketball, and lifting. You can contact him at keshmesh@wharton.upenn.edu.

cindy zheng

Cindy Zheng (she/her) is a sophomore from Brooklyn, NY studying Business Analytics & Finance and minoring in Consumer Psychology at Wharton. As one of the UA’s returning Wharton Chairs, Cindy hopes to target gaps in the student financial aid process and advocate for equity amongst her peers in all schools as part of the UA’s Academic Initiatives Committee this session. Beyond UA, Cindy is President of the Wharton Alumni Relations Council and Wharton Sports Business Club, as well as a dedicated member of the Social Impact Consulting Group and Wharton Wellness Board. You can find her watching a Spurs game, taking an aimless stroll through campus, or curling her eyelashes for the 6th time that day!

Andrew Lu

Andrew Lu (he/him) is a Wharton junior from Vancouver, Canada, concentrating in Healthcare Management and Policy while also pursuing the pre-med track. Previously a member of AI, he is excited to be joining DHT on their projects. Andrew hopes to continue working on the printing access and menstrual product dispenser projects, both of which have made great progress last session. Outside of UA, Andrew is a part of Wharton Undergraduate Healthcare Club, Penn Club Badminton, Penn Reproductive Justice, and various research projects. In his free time, Andrew enjoys following Formula 1, watching the Miami Heat, and cafe hopping. You can reach him at drewlu@wharton.upenn.edu or @drewdrew_san on Instagram.

Ria Saraswat

Ria Saraswat (she/her) is a senior from Phoenix, Arizona, studying Finance and Business Analytics at Wharton with a minor in Data Science. Ria is currently an Associate Member on the UA, and was previously the Treasurer of the 51st Session and a member of the Budget Committee of the 50th Session. Last session, Ria's work focused on driving initiatives for sustainability, inclusivity, and transparency through the revised allocation of the $3.1M budget. She also chaired the the UA Contingency Fund, UA Reserve Fund, and Social Life and Inclusion Fund, directing $354,000 to impactful projects including the Sarah Katz Award for cardiac research, Medical Emergency Response Team center enhancements, Performing Arts Council equipment as well as social events for underrepresented groups on campus. This year, Ria is returning to her freshman representative roots as a member of the Community Engagement and Sustainability Committee, and hopes to continue to demystify the funding landscape at Penn and launch campus-wide sustainability campaigns. Outside of UA, Ria has been involved in WITG, WUFC, Engineering Consultants at Penn, Wharton Women, as well as Penn Atma. In her free time, you can find Ria scouting out new restaurants in Philly and recording her thoughts on Beli, running along the Schuylkill River trail, or curating perfect playlists. Feel free to reach out to her at riasaras@wharton.upenn.edu with any questions!