Luke is a sophomore from Fort Worth, TX studying Philosophy, Politics, and Economics. His interests include state governance, educational reform, policy analysis, and political communication. In addition to being an inaugural State Branch Co-Lead, Luke is a national politics reporter for The Daily Pennsylvanian, a Pi Lambda Sigma Fellow, and the 2026 Lauder Research Fellow. Luke previously served as an Associate Consultant in the Global Branch.

Saniya Malhotra is a senior at Penn studying International Relations and Economics. She joined PPC in the spring of 2024 and currently serves as the Deputy Lead of the State Branch. She is specifically interested in veterans’ affairs, human rights, and national security. Outside of PPC, she enjoys dancing and baking.