EUNHO JUNG

PRESIDENT | EMAIL

Eunho is a junior from New Jersey studying Political Science with a minor in Legal Studies & History. She is passionate about voter protection, reproductive freedom, and foreign policy. As President, she is looking forward to engaging Democrats on campus, especially during this next year. Eunho also hopes to connect Penn Dems to the wider West Philadelphia community. Outside Dems, Eunho loves cooking, traveling, and listening to The Toast. 

TEJAS BHATIA

VICE PRESIDENT | EMAIL

Tejas is a first-year student from Dallas, Texas studying Political Science on the pre-law track. He is passionate about advocating for gun control, criminal justice, and immigration reform. As Vice President, Tejas looks forward to planning exciting guest speaker events and collaborating with the rest of the executive board to help elect Democrats in the 2025 elections. Outside of politics, Tejas participates in UPMUNC, Moot Court, and the Forum for Legislative Action, and enjoys watching sitcoms, listening to music, and spending time with friends.

AIDAN CARROLL

POLITICAL DIRECTOR | EMAIL

Aidan is a sophomore in the College studying Political Science from Washington, D.C. He is passionate about gun control, housing policy, and public safety. In 2024, Aidan worked on the Angela Alsobrooks U.S. Senate Campaign and for the Maryland Democratic Party’s Coordinated Campaign. This year, he’s looking forward to energizing the Penn community about our crucial judicial races right here in Pennsylvania. He is also excited to elect Democrats up and down the ballot in New Jersey and Virginia. Aidan also serves as a Committee Person representing the 21st Division in the 27th Ward for the Philadelphia Democratic Party. At Penn, he serves as the Dining, Housing, and Transit Committee Director on the Undergraduate Assembly and as a member of the Student Harm Reduction Coalition, where he volunteers weekly in Kensington. In his free time, he enjoys watching sports, especially his favorite soccer teams, D.C. United, Everton, and the USMNT.

DANIELLE KANTER

LEGISLATIVE DIRECTOR | EMAIL

Declan Brady is a junior from Long Island, New York studying Politics, Philosophy, & Economics (PPE). He is passionate about voting rights, climate issues, and education reform. As the 2024 election approaches, Declan is excited to partner with local advocacy groups and plan events about the consequential policy matters at stake in this cycle. Further, he hopes to foster constructive discussions within this organization. Outside of Dems, Declan loves running, scrolling on Twitter, playing spikeball, and watching tennis.

MOLLY LANG

MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR | EMAIL

Camille is a junior from Connecticut studying Political Science with a concentration in American politics, planning to attend law school after graduation. She is passionate about gun control, educational equity, and protecting reproductive rights. As membership director of Dems, she aspires to foster a welcoming, close-knit, and inclusive community through various social events. Outside of Dems, Camille enjoys cooking, pilates, and watching UConn Basketball.

KAYLA MENGDEN

COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR | EMAIL

Kayla is a freshman from New Jersey studying Nursing with a minor in Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s studies. She is passionate about reproductive rights, health care, and gun control. As communications director, Kayla is excited to establish connections with local news sources and engage all Penn schools to keep students involved during a non-election year. Outside of Dems, Kayla loves reading, baking brownies, and traveling. 

ARIANA BERTRAND

DIVERSITY AND COALITIONS DIRECTOR | EMAIL

Ariana is a freshman from the Philadelphia suburbs, double majoring in Economics and Political Science with a minor in Computer Science. She is passionate about addressing issues related to education policy and police brutality. As Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Director, Ariana is eager to collaborate with and build coalitions alongside culturally safe spaces on campus. Her goals include registering and engaging marginalized communities to vote and organizing events where minorities at Penn can discuss the impact of policies on their lives.

Beyond her involvement with Penn Dems, Ariana conducts research for CHILD USA, serves as a member of the Steering Committee for Undergraduate Education (SCUE), and recently completed an internship at the Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office. In her free time, she enjoys long-distance running, reading, exploring Pinterest, and playing sports.

COLE HANOVER

TREASURER | EMAIL

Alexandra Kanan McPhee is a junior studying Philosophy, Politics, and Economics with a double minor in Legal Studies and English. She plans to go to law school concentrating on Intellectual Property and Human Rights law. Her top issues include immigration reform, reproductive rights, voter rights, and climate change. She looks forward to grant research and designing this year's merch. Outside of Dems, she enjoys hiking, developing urban agricultural systems, and cooking.

SAMARA LAKS

SECRETARY | EMAIL

Eunho is a junior in the College stuyding Political Science with minors in American Public Policy and Legal Studies & History. She is passionate about gun control, reproductive freedom, and foreign policy. Eunho looks forward to mobilizing students on Penn’s campus this coming year to re-elect President Biden and Senator Bob Casey. She has previously interned for Senator Cory Booker and at the American Israel Public Affairs Committee. In her free time, Eunho enjoys reading, playing NYT Connections (and losing), and traveling.