Our board proudly represents all departments at Penn Engineering, which grants us a unique opportunity to provide insight into bettering all the different aspects and majors Penn Engineering has to offer — scroll down to see our board!
Emily Valerio
President
Major: Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
Year: 2027
Contact: emval@seas.upenn.edu
Emily Valerio (SEAS '27) is a junior from Houston, Texas studying Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering. In addition to EDAB, Emily is involved in bioengineering research and volunteer music tutoring. In her free time, she enjoys exploring Philly's food scene, baking, and collecting vintage books.
Dahlia ZemmeL
Vice President External
Major: Mechanical Engineering and Applied Mechanics
Year: 2029
Contact: zemmel1@seas.upenn.edu
Dahlia Zemmel is a first-year student from New York City studying Mechanical Engineering & Applied Mechanics. Dahlia is passionate about pursuing a career in robotics. Outside of EDAB, Dahlia enjoys playing soccer, running, and exploring new restaurants in Philly!
Jackie Vogel
Vice President Internal
Major: Computer and Information Science
Year: 2028
Contact: javogel@seas.upenn.edu
Jackie Vogel (SEAS '28) is a second-year from Chicago, Illinois studying Computer Science. In addition to EDAB, Jackie is involved in Arts House Dance Company and ProductSpace@Penn. In her free time, she enjoys going to concerts, trying new coffee spots, and studying in WilCaf.
Theo Brown
chair of
Admin/Finance
Major: Bioengineering
Year: 2029
Contact: tbrown1@seas.upenn.eduedu
Theo Brown is a freshman from Baltimore, MD studying Bioengineering interested in developing prosthetic devices. Outside of EDAB, Theo loves a good jog on the Schuylkill River with the run club or trying any new food spots in Philly.
Dhruva
Cheethirala
Chair of Media/Design
Major: Computer and Information Science
Year: 2029
Contact: dhruvac@seas.upenn.edu
Dhruva Cheethirala is a freshman from the Bay Area interested in Computer Science and LLMs. Dhruva also enjoys comedy, listening to all types of music, and spending time outside.
Sam Wang
Major: Artificial Intelligence
Year: 2027
Contact: swang27@seas.upenn.edu
Sam Wang (SEAS '27) is a third year from Fort Washington, PA studying Artificial Intelligence. In addition to EDAB, he also is a member of Penn Engineering Council and researches at GRASP lab. In his free time, he enjoys rooting for the Minnesota Vikings, playing basketball, and cooking.
Joe Kojima
Major: Bioengineering
Year: 2027
Contact: joekoji@seas.upenn.edu
Joe Kojima (SEAS '27) is a third year from Tokyo, Japan studying Bioengineering. In addition to EDAB, Joe is involved in Assistive Devices and Prosthetic Technologies Club (ADAPT) and Club Tennis. He is recognizable for his premature gray hairs and can be often found skateboarding down Locust Walk.
Penelope Larkin
Major: Computer and Information Science, Finance
Year: 2027
Contact: plarkin@seas.upenn.edu
Penelope Larkin (M&T '27) is a third-year from New York City studying Computer Science and Finance. Outside of EDAB Penelope is part of Soundworks Tap Factory and is a Teaching Assistant for CIS 1210. She loves skiing, the color pink, and gluten free pancakes.
Haris Chatzistamatiou
Major: Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
Year: 2028
Contact: chharis@seas.upenn.edu
Haris is a sophomore from Athens, Greece studying Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering and interested in pharmaceuticals and consulting. Outside of EDAB, Haris loves playing the New York Times games, hanging out with friends, and exploring the city on foot. She is also involved in Penn Unicef.
Dillon Malkani
Major: Systems Science and Engineering
Year: 2027
Contact: dmalkani@seas.upenn.edu
Dillon Malkani (SEAS ‘27) is a third-year from Bethesda, MD studying Systems Science and Engineering. Outside of EDAB, Dillon plays for Penn’s Club Tennis Team and is a member of the Penn Sports Analytics Club. In his free time, Dillon likes to play golf, listen to music (any and all genres), and hang out with friends.
Karina Gupta
Major: Artificial Intelligence
Year: 2028
Contact: kgupta10@seas.upenn.edu
Karina Gupta (SEAS ’28) is a second-year student from Cherry Hill, New Jersey studying Artificial Intelligence. Outside of EDAB, Karina is involved with 180 Degrees Consulting and Product Space at Penn. During her free time, she enjoys trying new restaurants, thrifting and going on runs around Philly!
Megan Mann
Major: Computer and Information Science
Year: 2028
Contact: mannmeg@seas.upenn.edu
Megan Mann (SEAS '28) is a second-year from State College, Pennsylvania studying Computer Science. In addition to EDAB, Megan is a TA for CIS 1600. In her free time, she enjoys reading sci-fi, playing board and card games, and trying new restaurants!
Maxim Veksler
Major: Electrical Engineering
Year: 2028
Contact: mveksler@seas.upenn.edu
Maxim Veksler (SEAS '28) is a second-year from Cherry Hill, New Jersey studying Electrical Engineering. In addition to EDAB, Max is a part of Penn Electric Racing and Penn Architechs. In his free time, you can find him listening to Drake or eating at McClelland.
Tanisee
Nagaldinne
Major: Computer and Information Science
Year: 2029
Contact: tanisee@seas.upenn.edu
Tanisee Nagaldinne is a freshman from Westchester, NY and Miami, FL majoring in Computer Science. In her free time, Tanisee loves playing sudoku, trying new restaurants, and exploring the city. Outside of EDAB, she is also involved in Hack4Impact, CIS 1200 TAing, and Penn Women in CS.
Lucy Cullen
Major: Bioengineering
Year: 2029
Contact: lucullen@seas.upenn.edu
Lucy Cullen is a first-year from Glenside, PA studying bioengineering. She is interested in pursuing research in gene therapy, tissue engineering, and regenerative medicine. Outside of EDAB, Lucys enjoys ballet, reading, traveling, and equestrian activities. She competes in showjumping and is a member of Penn’s Sparks Dance Company.
Danny
Mendelson
Major: Artificial Intelligence
Year: 2029
Contact: djmend@seas.upenn.edu
Danny Mendelson is a first-year from Miami, FL studying Artificial Intelligence. Outside of EDAB, he loves to play golf, hang out with friends, and read the WSJ. Danny hopes to go into entrepreneurship, and is also a member of Wharton PEVC, WITG, and AI@Penn.
