Executive Board
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President Jenny Zhao jzhao@wharton.upenn.edu Jenny is a Junior at the Wharton School from Chicago, IL. She plans to concentrate in Finance and Management. Interested in Chinese language and culture, Jenny also plans to graduate with a minor in East Asian Languages and Civilizations. In addition to WPBA, she is a member of the Alpha Kappa Psi Professional Business Fraternity and is involved with several other Wharton organizations. As VP Finance, Jenny plans to build more corporate relationships and increase WPBA’s sponsors. In her spare time, she enjoys exploring entrepreneurship opportunities and playing tennis. |
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VP of Technology Sam Oldak sam@oldaks.com Sam is a Junior from Bethesda, MD pursuing degrees in Electrical Engineering and Environmental Studies. Outside of WPBA, he is involved in the Technology Entrepreneurship Club, Wharton Undergraduate Consulting Club, Formula SAE, and the School and Arts and Sciences Technology Advisory Board. In his free time he enjoys participating in autocross events, playing squash, and working on computers. |
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Co-VP of Publications Cortney Charleston cortneyc@wharton.upenn.edu Cortney is a Sophomore at the Wharton School tentatively planning to concentrate in Business & Public Policy. He also hopes to pursue a dual-degree in Urban Studies in the College. Originally from Chicagoland, Cortney has always had a fascination with politics and the policy-making process, particularly within urban environments. In addition to WPBA, Cortney serves with the Student Committee on Undergraduate Education, Penn Democrats, and Penn Pals. In his free time, he enjoys playing basketball, listening to Hip-Hop and R&B, and having philosophical discussions with friends. |
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VP of Policy Development Samuel Lee seunlee@sas.upenn.edu Samuel Lee, from Snellville, GA, is a sophomore in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Pennsylvania majoring in Politics, Philosophy, and Economics. He is a University Scholar, and is also involved in KSA and Roosevelt@Penn. In his free time, he likes to work out, read, and listen to music. |
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VP of Events Barbara Gao bgao@wharton.upenn.edu Barbara is a sophomore from Chandler, AZ. At Penn, she is working on a dual-degree with the Wharton School in Finance and the College of Arts and Sciences in History. Outside of WPBA, she is also involved in Social Impact Consulting, the Nominations and Elections Committee, and the Cohort system. Next year, she is excited to serve as an RA for Ware College House. In her free time, she enjoys following baseball and football, reading classic literature, and watching all non-horror movies. |
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Deputy VP of Marketing Freda Zhuo fzhuo@wharton.upenn.edu Freda is a sophomore at the Wharton School pursuing concentrations in Finance and Global Analysis as well as a minor in Psychology. Her other activities include working at the Fels Institute of Government as a research assistant and several other Wharton organizations. She also plays the flute with the Penn Baroque Ensembles. In her free time, Freda enjoys exploring Philadelphia, listening to music (anything British is good), and getting friends hooked on little-known TV shows. |
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VP of Finance Mike Chen mikechen@wharton.upenn.edu Mike is a freshman in Wharton from Pleasanton, CA. Although he misses the California weather at times, this doesn’t stop him from going on long runs along the Schuylkill–rain or shine. Outside of WPBA, he works for The Enterprise Center in West Philadelphia and participates in Penn Microfinance Club. In what free time he has, he enjoys reading, writing, following science blogs, and planning for the day that he will be able to travel the world. |
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VP of Marketing Nic Rivard nrivard@sas.upenn.edu Nic Rivard is a Junior from Ann Arbor, MI. He is pursuing a degree from Penn’s School of Arts and Sciences in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics and is concentrating in Globalization. As VP of Marketing, Nic plans on expanding WPBA’s reach to the other schools on campus. In addition to WPBA, Nic is the Chair of Alumni Relations for his fraternity, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, and sits on its executive board. In his spare time he enjoys golfing, the Food Network, and driving fast and impractical cars. |








