
Meet Our
Executive Board
PPC's greatest asset is our dedicated staff. Selected through a highly competitive and holistic application process every semester, our staff members represent some of the brightest young policy minds in the nation and fully embody our core values of creativity, optimism, persistence, and meticulousness. The unique perspectives, experiences, and stories that each member brings are proudly reflected in all policy projects that PPC completes.
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!
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