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Meet Our
Executive Board
PPC is a student-run organization led and staffed entirely by undergraduate students at the University of Pennsylvania. From research to advocacy to meetings with elected officials, every part of PPC's work is driven by our dedicated students. Our members represent a diversity of backgrounds, experiences, and policy interests.
PPC consists of approximately 60 Associate Consultants and 12 Board Members. Our Board includes the President, Vice President, and Finance Chair, along with the Leads and Deputy Leads of each of our four branches.
2026-27 Executive Board
Chris Alfano
President
Chris a junior at Penn studying Political Science and minoring in Legal Studies & History. He joined PPC in the fall of 2024 as an Associate Consultant and served as Federal Branch Lead in 2025-26. His academic interests lie in constitutional law and American politics. In addition to his involvement with PPC, Chris is a member of Penn's intercollegiate Model United Nations Team. Originally from Vermont, Chris enjoys skiing and hiking in his free time.
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Aditi Kumarappan
Vice President
Aditi is a sophomore studying Mathematical Economics with a minor in Statistics and Data Science at Wharton. She is Vice President of PPC and previously served on the Federal Branch, where she worked on gerrymandering policy. She has been actively involved in environmental policy since seventh grade in her hometown near Seattle, WA, and maintains broad policy interests in energy, trade, and foreign policy. Outside of PPC, she enjoys reading The Economist, collects antique watches, and conducts economic research as an undergraduate research assistant
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Rohan Shah
Finance Chair
Rohan is a sophomore from New York City studying Philosophy, Politics and Economics. He joined PPC in the fall of 2025 to help give back to the community through innovative policy projects. After working with the Local Branch, Rohan currently serves as the Finance Chair. Beyond PPC, Rohan loves to explore Philadelphia on long walks with friends and try new restaurants!