Meet the Board
(2024 - 25)
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Vice President
Shekinah-Glory is a senior from Houston, TX, majoring in Bioengineering and minoring in Graphic Design. She is a member of Penn’s gospel choir, New Spirit of Penn, and is deeply passionate about her Christian faith. She enjoys writing, cooking, and spending time with her younger sisters.
Secretary
Programs Chair
Amehja is an electrical engineering major and an aspiring NASA astronaut who is shooting for the stars and aiming for the first crewed mission to Mars. She hopes to engineer technologies which support environmental sustainability. She enjoys poetry, dance, film, and music.
Membership/Alumni Relations
Danielle is a sophomore studying Computer & Information Science. As the Membership and Alumni Chair for NSBE, she focuses on growing our community by recruiting new members and fostering connections with our alumni network. Some of her favorite NSBE memories include organizing the bake sale, attending study hours, and enjoying board socials. She's excited to represent our chapter and connect with others at the 2025 NSBE National Conference!
Sydney Kariuki
Senator
Publications Chair
Justin is a sophomore studying Computer Engineering. During his time at Penn, he plans to delve into his interests in machine learning and the hardware-software interface through opportunities like Penn SumoBot and research assistantships. Beyond academics, Justin stays connected to his cultural heritage through active participation in the Caribbean American Student Association and other cultural opportunities across campus.
Creative Director
Academic Excellence
TORCH
Olisa Nwogugo
Freshman Liaison
Freshman Liaison
McKenzie is a freshman from Maryland, majoring in Bioengineering and minoring in Chemistry and Neuroscience and Healthcare Management. Alongside her position in NSBE, she is a First-Year Ambassador for the Underrepresented Student Advisory Board in Engineering. Outside of academics, she spends her time dancing as a part of West African Vibe (WAVe), where she serves as the External Affairs Chair. She is passionate about health and healthcare equity and cell/tissue engineering research. She loves listening to music (especially Afrobeats and R&B) and traveling with family and friends.
Victor Wanjohi
Freshman Liaison