Education & Engagement

The Education & Engagement Committee is responsible for planning events to educate our members on a variety of professional skills and engage the larger Penn community. Including resume and interview workshops, incubators, panels, and more, the E&E committee strives to provide programming that fosters development for attendees.

2024 Committee

Claire Qu

Claire Qu (Class of 2026) is from Carmel, IN and is concentrating in Finance and Management. She joined Wharton Women her freshman fall as an Annual Dinner Chair, where she helped organize Wharton Women’s largest fall event. She spent her next two semesters on the Pro-Bono Consulting Committee. During this time, she also chaired Dressing for Success, Wharton Women’s philanthropic cornerstone event. Now as VP of Operations, Claire hopes to foster a strong sense of community within the Walnut Street Journal and Education & Engagement committees, ensure that all Wharton Women events run smoothly, as well as promote inter-committee collaboration on projects. Besides Wharton Women, Claire is in Wharton Asia Exchange and is a TA for OIDD 1010 and WH 2010. In her free time, she loves to run along the Schuylkill and drink probably way too much coffee. You can reach Claire at quclaire@wharton.upenn.edu.

Athena Krikorian

Athena Krikorian (Class of 2027) is from Los Angeles, CA and is studying Neuroscience with a minor in Healthcare Management. She joined Wharton Women her freshman fall on the fellows committee, and has since become a Co-Chair for the committee. Upon also joining the Education & Engagement committee, she finds herself loving all interactive and community building aspects of Wharton Women. She spends her time grabbing a salad at Ivy Leaf, working at the Wharton Behavioral Lab, and taking cycling classes at Pottruck! You can reach Athena at akrik@sas.upenn.edu

Amelia Fox

Amelia Fox (Class of 2026) is from Miami, FL and is studying economics with minors in data science and consumer psychology. She joined Wharton Women her freshman fall and has been on the Education & Engagement committee since. Her favorite WW event has been the trek to NYC and E&E bonding events. Besides Wharton Women, Amelia is a tour guide for Kite & Key, on the Club Swim Team, and involved in Consult for America. In her free time, she loves SoulCycle and is training for a half marathon! You can reach Amelia at afox2026@sas.upenn.edu.

Laya Yalamanchili

Laya is a sophomore in M&T studying CIS in the School of Engineering and Applied Science and Finance in the Wharton School. She is from Austin, TX and is interested in technology, and social entrepreneurship. On campus, she is also involved in the Engineering Dean Advisory Board, Society of Women Engineers, Penn Apetit, Penn Quant Trading Club and more. She loves cooking, running occasionally, reading, playing soccer, and trying new foods.

Asanti Mergiya

Asanti is a sophomore in the LSM program studying Biology in the College and Health Care Management and Policy in Wharton. She is from Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Aside from Wharton Women, she is involved in Penn International Impact Consulting, Assembly of International Students and Black Wharton Consulting. She enjoys playing volleyball, taking long walks, reading books and watching romcoms.

Sahitya Suresh

Sahitya is a sophomore in the College of Arts and Sciences majoring in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics. She is from Malvern, PE. Outside of E&E, she is a Co-Chair of the Wharton Women Fellows Program and involved in Global Research Consulting, Wharton Undergraduates in Public Policy, PAD, and the Women’s Club Rugby Team. She enjoys lifting, exploring coffee shops, and painting.

Hersha Chauhan

Hersha Chauhan (Class of 2026) is from Ridgefield, CT and is studying economics with a minor in statistics and data science. She joined Wharton Women her freshman spring and has been on the Education & Engagement committee since then. Her favorite WW event has been the trek to NYC and overall meeting the tight-knit community within the club. Besides Wharton Women, Hersha is in West Philadelphia Tutoring Project and Scholars of Finance. In her free time, she loves cooking and Soulcycle! You can reach Hersha at hershac@sas.upenn.edu.

Sarai Adams

Sarai Adams (Class of 2026) is from South Plainfield, NJ and is concentrating in Finance and Operations, Information, and Decisions. She joined Wharton Women her sophomore spring and has been on the Education & Engagement committee since then. Her favorite part of being on the Education & Engagement committee has been organizing the Wharton Women Penn Resources Kit event as well as boarding with the committee. Besides Wharton Women, Sarai is involved in Wharton Cohorts, Wharton STEP Mentorship Committee, BlackGen Capital, Black Wharton Consulting, MathMates, The Inspiration A Cappella, and the UPENN Club Field Hockey Team. In her free time, she loves trying new restaurants and traveling! You can reach Sarai at saraia@wharton.upenn.edu.

Ava Strong

Ava Strong (Class of 2027) is from Chevy Chase, MD and is studying International Studies & Business in the Huntsman program. She also studies Spanish as her target language, and is looking forward to interning in Argentina this summer through Penn Abroad’s Social Impact in Buenos Aires GRIP program. She joined Wharton Women her freshman fall and has stayed on as an Education & Engagement committee member. Her favorite memory from E&E is working with the committee to plan and run the Resources Toolkit event last fall, and learning about Penn’s resources along the way. Outside of Wharton Women, Ava directs the professional events for Wharton GUIDE, is the Recruitment Coordinator for the Netter Center’s Community School Student Partnerships (CSSP) program, and rides on the Penn equestrian team. In her spare time, she loves to workout at Pottruck, try new foods, travel, and drink matcha with friends. You can reach Ava at @avastro@wharton.upenn.edu.

Callie Milner

Callie Milner (Class of 2027) is from Chicago, IL and is in the Wharton School. She joined Wharton Women her freshman fall and has been on the Education & Engagement committee since then. In addition to Wharton Women, she is involved in the Wharton Undergraduate Finance Club, the Wharton Undergraduate Real Estate Club, Wharton GUIDE, and the Wharton Undergraduate Sports Business Club. Callie is in two dance groups on campus, Sparks Dance Company and Quaker Girls. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, going for walks, and trying new restaurants.