SAC Executive Board

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Leanne Wattar

Chair
C’25 | Political Science
chair@sacfunded.net

Leanne Wattar is a senior from the suburbs of Cleveland, OH. Outside of SAC, she is in the Penn Band, the DP, NEC, and chairs for both UPMUNC and ILMUNC. In her free time, Leanne loves to read, stay active, and check things off her Philly bucket list with friends.

Alexandra Kanan McPhee

Vice Chair
C’26 | Political Science
vicechair@sacfunded.net

Alexandra Kanan McPhee is a junior studying Political Science with a concentration in Political Economy and a double minor in Legal Studies and Sustainability and Environmental Management. She is from Perrysburg, Ohio. She currently serves as the treasurer for Penn Democrats and as an editor for The Walk Magazine. She plans to go to law school concentrating on Intellectual Property and Human Rights law. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, developing urban agricultural systems, and cooking.

Jackie Balanovsky

Communications Director & Executive Board Member
C’26 | Psychology and Philosophy, Politics, and Economics
jackie@sacfunded.net

Jackie Balanovsky is a junior from Las Vegas, Nevada. She is double majoring Psychology and Philosophy, Politics, and Economics with a minor in Survey Research and Data Analysis. Outside of SAC, she is the Logistics Chair for the Undergraduate Moot Court team, a Project Chair for SCUE, and a PORES fellow. She likes to watch musicals and conduct data analysis in R.

ZAch Mcgrath

Technology Director & Executive Board Member
C’27 | Political Science
zach@sacfunded.net

Zach McGrath is a sophomore from Annapolis, Maryland. He is majoring in Russian and Eastern European Studies and Political Science. Outside of SAC, Zach is involved in Simply Chaos, the Penn Government and Politics Association, and Kite and Ket. In his free time, Zach enjoys exploring Philly's independent movie theatres and performing stand-up comedy.

Byriana Kelly

Executive Board Member
W’27 | Economics
byriana@sacfunded.net

Byriana Kelly is a sophomore in Wharton from Rockville, Maryland. She plans on studying Economics with a concentration in Behavioral Economics and a minor in Consumer Psychology. Outside the classroom, she dedicates her time to volunteering, watching Netflix and spending time with friends. Byriana is an active member of the Caribbean American Student Association and Wharton Undergraduate Cohorts.

Darren zheng

Executive Board Member
C’25 | Mathematics and Statistics
darren@sacfunded.net

Darren Zheng is a senior from the small town of Jim Thorpe, PA. He is currently in the College of Arts and Sciences studying Mathematics and Statistics, looking to go for a PhD after graduating. Apart from SAC activities, he runs Penn Math Contest Club, and is a member of SOUP & Undergraduate Math Society. In his spare time, his hobbies include cooking and casual photography.

Isabel Riley

Executive Board Member
C’25 | Economics
isabel@sacfunded.net

Isabel Riley is a senior from Philadelphia. She is in the College studying Economics with a minor in Psychology. Outside of SAC, Isabel is the women’s captain of the Penn Club Cross Country and Track and Field team and a research assistant in the Penn psychology department. In her free time, Isabel loves going on runs, trying out new recipes, and exploring the city with her friends.

FAITH DEMPSEY

Executive Board Member
C’26 | Neuroscience and Psychology
faith@sacfunded.net

Faith Dempsey is a junior from Springfield, PA. She is double majoring in Neuroscience and Psychology on the pre-med track with a minor in chemistry. Faith is on the board for Umoja and the Penn African Student Association. She also works as a research assistant at CHOP and Perelman School Medicine on mental health research. In her free time, Faith loves to workout, try new restaurants, and watch cartoons.

Chandler Cheung

UA Treasurer & Executive Board Member
E’25 | Computer Science
treasurer@pennua.org

Chandler Cheung is a senior from Boston, MA and is studying computer science. He is the current UA Treasurer of the 52nd Session. Outside of the UA and SAC, he is a TA for CIS 5190, president of Tau Beta Pi, and on social committee for APSC.