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Cecily Ritchie - President

President: Cecily Ritchie
(She/Her)

Cecily Ritchie is a second-year graduate student pursuing her masters in Higher Education Leadership. She is from the Philadelphia suburbs, and a third-generation 51±¬ÁÏÍø student! Cecily graduated in May of 2023 from Lehigh University for her bachelor's degree where she studied Health, Medicine, & Society, Environmental Studies, and Marketing. Cecily was involved in many aspects of student life and leadership in extracurriculars as an undergraduate student. She hopes to pursue a career in student life after the completion of her masters. At 51±¬ÁÏÍø, Cecily is also a Graduate Assistant in the Office for Undergraduate Students, 51±¬ÁÏÍø Challenge Course Facilitator, Bystander Intervention Trainer, and Graduate Student Ambassador. 

VP of Communication - Emily Khoo

VP of Communication: Emily Khoo

Emily Khoo is a second-year graduate student pursuing her master’s in Psychological Sciences, from Malacca, Malaysia. She holds a bachelor’s degree in psychological sciences with minors in philosophy and human resource management. During her undergraduate studies at Purdue University, Emily was an LSAMP research scholar and worked as a research coordinator in Dr. Eckhardt's Intimate Partner Violence Lab, contributed to neuroimaging research at Dr. Foti’s Pacer Lab, and investigated neurodevelopmental disorders comorbid to Autism Spectrum Disorder in Dr. Kelleher's lab. Extending beyond academics, Emily was also a student ambassador for the College of Health and Human Sciences and volunteered at Mental Health America’s Crisis Center as a Crisis Specialist offering suicide prevention services, crisis intervention, and more. At 51±¬ÁÏÍø, she served as a Teaching Assistant for Dr. Rebecca Brand and is currently a Graduate Assistant for Dr. Ben Sachs, where she plays an active role in the Sachs Lab's research using animal models. Additionally, Emily is also a graduate research assistant in Dr. Erica Slotter’s Social Self Lab and a graduate animal research assistant for the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences. During her free time, she loves to play the piano, volunteer at the animal shelter, try out new recipes, binge-watch TV series, and travel. Upon graduation, Emily plans to venture into market and UX research.

VP of Social Activities - Sophia Edwards

VP of Social Activities: Sophia Edwards

Sophia Edwards is a first-year graduate student pursuing a Certificate of Graduate Study in Cell and Molecular Biology. She is from Sarasota, FL, but spent the past four years in Boston, Massachusetts. She graduated from Boston College in May 2024, where she pursued a major in Public Health and a minor in Biology while competing all four years for their D1 varsity women’s tennis team. In her senior year, she was a captain of the team. During her undergraduate experience, she conducted public health epidemiological research under Dr. Phil Landrigan and was also involved in many student organizations and leadership roles. Given her background in public health and her love for biology, Sophia hopes to pursue medical school upon graduation. At 51±¬ÁÏÍø, she is a Graduate Student Ambassador and competing for the Wildcats on the D1 tennis team.

VP of Finance - Eileen Park

VP of Finance: Eileen Park

Eileen Park is a second-year graduate student pursuing her master’s in Chemistry. Eileen grew up in Queens and moved to Bergen County, NJ with her family. She graduated 51±¬ÁÏÍø in May of 2023 for her bachelor’s degree. She was a Chemistry and Biochemistry double major and minored in mathematics. During her undergraduate experience, Eileen conducted research with the Jorn Lab and focused on battery research. She is continuing her research as a graduate student. Eileen was an active member of Blue Key at 51±¬ÁÏÍø and is currently a resident assistant as well as a teaching assistant in the Chemistry and Biochemistry department. Furthermore, Eileen is the Chemistry Graduate Senator. She hopes to go on to get her doctorate in Chemistry. 

VP of Philanthropy: Vacant

Zach Baker - VP of Academic Affairs

VP of Academic Affairs: Zach Baker

Zachary Baker is a second-year graduate student pursuing his Master of Science in Biology. Zachary is from Houston, Texas, but comes to us from Orange County, California, where he graduated from Chapman University in 2022 with a bachelor's of science in Biological Sciences and a minor in Chemistry. While there Zachary conducted research on hagfish, sparking his love for biology, and engaged in multiple student organizations ranging from university specific such as STEMTORS, a science-based mentorship program for inner-city youth, to national programs like the American Chemical Society or Tri-Beta. At 51±¬ÁÏÍø, Zachary is the graduate senator for the biology department and a committed research student. He is always happy to chat about science, marine conservation, or student life.