Walnut Street Journal
The Walnut Street Journal is a blog found on the Wharton Women website and newsletter, featuring blog posts written, edited, and graphically designed by students. Topics range from the impact pieces of legislation has to business leaders we admire to summer opportunities available at Penn. The committee also recently launched a podcast, called “Locust Talks,” which is available on Spotify. Committee members have full creative freedom to write and speak about whatever interests them, and are able to connect the broader Penn community.
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 Investments and is a TA for OIDD 1010. In her free time, she loves to run along the Schuylkill and drink way too much coffee. You can reach Claire at quclaire@wharton.upenn.edu.
Ria Saraswat
Ria Saraswat (Class of 2025) is from Phoenix, Arizona and plans on dual-concentrating in Finance and Business Analytics with a minor in Computer Science. In the past, Ria has served on the Dressing for Success and Walnut Street Journal Committees, and she’s excited to continue to cover financial news and highlight the successes of our amazing community of Wharton Women. Outside of Wharton Women, Ria serves as the Treasurer of the Undergraduate Assembly and the Associate Consultant Chair of the Engineering Consultants at Penn. Ria is also involved in PennSem Consulting, Wharton Investment and Trading Group, and Wharton Undergraduate Finance Club. You can find Ria exploring Philly with friends, running along the Schuylkill and trying out new recipes. She’s always looking to meet new people, feel free to reach out at riasaras@wharton.upenn.edu!
Anjeli de Blank
Anjeli de Blank (Class of 2026) is from Hong Kong and Amsterdam and is dual-concentrating in Finance and Business Analytics with a minor in Cognitive Science. She joined the Walnut Street Journal in her freshman fall to share her stories, integrate her passion for business and journalism and to drive the inclusiveness agenda through her writing. Outside of Wharton Women, she is a Wharton Impact Venture Associate and is involved in Wharton Asia Exchange, Wharton Investment and Trading Group, Penn Blockchain, Wharton Europe and The WALK magazine. In her free time, you can find her roaming Philly for restaurants, running down the Schuylkill, watching Formula 1, or enjoying house & techno! She is constantly on the lookout for new places to eat, so if you have any recommendations or would simply like to chat, please reach out at anjelidb@wharton.upenn.edu.
Elyse Kim
Elyse Kim (Class of 2025) is a junior in the College of Arts & Sciences double majoring in Economics and French with a minor History. She is originally from Greenwich, Connecticut, and now lives in Miami. In her first two semesters with the WSJ, she has written articles and created podcasts about intriguing business models, inspiring alumnae, and female leaders on campus. Outside of Wharton Women, Elyse is a Kite & Key tour guide, a Learning Assistant for Introduction to Microeconomics and Macroeconomics, a peer-to-peer counselor through Penn Benjamins, and a worship leader for Christian Union. In her free time, she loves to cook and bake, exercise, read, listen to podcasts, and journal. Feel free to reach out to her at kimelyse@sas.upenn.edu.
Anna Moehn
Anna Moehn (Class of 2026) is from Alton, Illinois and plans to dual-concentrate in Accounting and Finance. Thrilled to have joined the Walnut Street Journal team this semester, she is excited to explore and write about many aspects of the business world while being a part of the close-knit Wharton Women community. Aside from Wharton Women, Anna is a part of the Varsity Swim and Dive team here at Penn and is an instructor for We Can Swim. When she’s not in the pool, she loves spending her time with friends, whether that be exploring Center City or trying fun new restaurants! She can be reached at amoehn@wharton.uepnn.edu
Riya Anand
Riya Anand (Class of 2026) is a sophomore at the College of Arts & Sciences majoring in Chemistry with minors in Engineering Entrepreneurship and Sustainability and Environmental Management. She is originally from Marlboro, New Jersey, and she is thrilled to return to the Walnut Street Journal Committee this semester for a second year. She is excited to cover a number of topics in her articles and take part in the editing team. Outside of Wharton Women, Riya is a part of Wharton Undergraduates in Wharton Undergraduate Energy Group, Wharton Asia Exchange, and the Penn Undergraduate Biotech Society. Riya enjoys spending time with her friends, reading, traveling, going to the beach, listening to music, and running. She is always looking to meet new people! Free to reach out to her at riyaana@sas.upenn.edu.
Hope Sheridan
Hope Sheridan (Class of 2026) is a sophomore from Washington, D.C., who intends on pursuing a dual-concentration in Finance and Business Economics & Public Policy and a minor in History & Legal Studies. She is beyond excited to join the Walnut Street Journal this semester! She looks forward to further exploring business-related topics she finds interesting, taking more creative freedom with her writing, collaborating with her WSJ peers, and being a part of the outstanding Wharton Women community. Outside of Wharton Women, Hope is a Business Desk reporter for the Daily Pennsylvanian, serves as a research assistant under the Wharton Initiative on Financial Policy and Regulation, plays on the Penn Club Lacrosse team, and is a member of the Daily Pennsylvanian social media team. In her spare time, she enjoys going to Soul Cycle and Kiwi with her friends, exploring Philly, making new coffee creations with her espresso machine, hanging out with her three younger siblings, listening to podcasts, and reading. She can be reached at hopesher@wharton.upenn.edu
Valeri Guevarra
Valeri Guevarra (Class of 2026) is a student in the Nursing and Healthcare Management dual-degree program originally from New Jersey. Valeri's passion for journalism led her to join the Walnut Street Journal during her sophomore fall. Having previously served as Editor-in-Chief of her high school newspaper and founded a nonprofit media company, she is excited to explore the business world through the lens of journalism. Some topics she likes to write about include the economics of the entertainment and movie industry, business career development, and the restaurant industry. Outside of WSJ, Valeri is a reporter for The Daily Pennsylvanian Sports Department, an intern at the NJ Department of Health. a swimmer on Penn Club Swim team, and a part of the conference committees in Wharton Undergraduate Healthcare Club and Wharton Undergraduate Consulting Club. In her free time, she loves listening to Taylor Swift, trying new restaurants and documenting the experiences on her food Instagram, and traveling to new cities. Valeri is always happy to chat about anything and can be reached at valeri@wharton.upenn.edu!
Nina Rawal
Nina Rawal (Class of 2027) is a freshman in Wharton planning to dual concentrate in Operations, Information and Decisions and Finance. She is originally from Phoenix, Arizona, and is excited to explore Penn and the city of Philly throughout her first year. Nina is excited to join the Walnut Street Journal family to write about topics that fascinate her, furthering her passion for writing while learning more about the multifaceted field of business. Outside of Wharton Women, Nina is a part of Wharton Wellness, Wharton Council, and Wharton Smart Woman Securities. In her free time, you will find Nina spending time with friends, listening to music, or reading a random, cheesy romance book. She’s always looking to meet new people, so please feel free to reach out at nrawal@wharton.upenn.edu!
Kelly Yang
Kelly Yang (Class of 2027) is a freshman from Los Altos, California who is pursuing a dual degree in business and international relations through the Huntsman program. She is super excited to be a part of the Walnut Street Journal this year and to delve into writing about business opportunities and communities here on campus. Outside of Wharton Women, Kelly is a general assignments writer for the Daily Pennsylvanian and is also a part of Wharton Asia Exchange and Wharton Korean Undergraduate Business Society. In her free time, you can find Kelly binging Netflix shows, curating Spotify playlists, and searching for good food places in Philly. Feel free to reach out to her at ykelly@wharton.upenn.edu.
Ella Gupta
Ella Gupta is a freshman at Wharton from Raleigh, North Carolina. She is excited to join the Walnut Street Journal community this year, furthering her passion for writing while exploring a gamut of new topics. In high school, she wrote a personal finance guide, Gen Z Money $ense, which is currently utilized by over 50,000 students as a classroom resource and has written articles for Yahoo Finance and Barron's. Ella is especially passionate about narrowing the gender financial confidence gap and hopes to organize workshops to spread financial education in the local Philadelphia community. In her free time, Ella enjoys working out, running, hiking, paddle boarding, and reading.
Élan Martin-Prashad
Élan Martin-Prashad is a freshman in the College of Arts and Sciences from Montréal, Canada. Although not yet declared, she plans to pursue a dual degree in Cinema & Media Studies and Economics. As a Walnut Street Journal Committee member, she is interested in exploring the intersections between the business and creative sides of the entertainment industry to realize her dream of becoming a writer, director and producer of films. Outside of Wharton Women, Élan is also part of the Wharton UME Events Committee, works as a Media Assistant at the Kelly Writers House and is a drummer in the Penn Jazz Ensembles. When she’s not in classes or extracurriculars, you can find her editing the third draft of her novel, spending time with family and friends, and teaching herself new jazz grooves for her next combo rehearsal. Feel free to reach out to her at elanmp@sas.upenn.edu.
Gladys Smith
Gladys Smith (Class of 2027) is a student at the College of Arts & Sciences originally from Williamsburg, Virginia. She is very excited about joining the Walnut Street Journal this year, as one of her favorite activities in high school was serving as a literary magazine editor. Outside of Wharton Women, Gladys is a part of the Penn Asian Pacific American Medical Student Association (APAMSA) and is an opinion columnist at the Daily Pennsylvanian. In her free time, Gladys enjoys going on runs, taking long naps, and (re)reading any of David Sedaris’s works. Feel free to reach out to her at gldysmth@sas.upenn.edu.