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President
Provides leadership and oversees the goals, operations and activities of the GSA and Executive Board (E-Board). Advocates for the needs of graduate students across campus. Acts as spokesperson for GSA at all meetings and events unless otherwise delegated, including Student Life Faculty Senate, Student Life Board of Trustees, Graduate College, Enrollment Management and Student Success, etc.
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Joseph Burgese
MBA Program
LeBow College of Business
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Vice President of Operations
Maintains and tracks inventory owned and operated by the GSA, including the GSA office and supplies. Assists President in managing overall function of the E-Board. Prepares E-Board meeting agendas, noting action items. Assists with GSA communications. Ensures staffing coverage at events and roles and responsibilities of E-Board members. |
Rutuja Karkhanis
Master's Program in Chemical Engineering
College of Engineering
Rutuja was born and raised in India. As a chemical engineer, she worked in the refinery and water sectors for four years. Now, she is pursuing her master's degree. her hobbies include swimming and choreographing one of the forms of Indian classical dance known as kathak. She describes herself as outgoing and loves being part of social groups and organizations. She is committed to making graduate students' time at Drexel fun and memorable.
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Vice President of Academic Affairs
Oversee the planning and execution of academic events and opportunities, including Scholars Share, Drexel Emerging Graduate Scholars (DEGS) Conference, professional and career development, acts as the GSA rep for oversight and review of travel and health insurance deductible subsidy awards, and advocates for the graduate student body in review of academic policies and procedures in partnership with the Graduate College.
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London Thompson, M.Ed.
EdD Program in Educational Leadership and Management
School of Education
London is a Philadelphia native who currently lives in Honolulu, Hawaii. His research focuses on educational issues including education policy, identity development, the academic experiences of African American students, critical theory, the lived experience of the student-athlete, and organizational identity development toward social justice. London joined the GSA to get more involved, make more friends, share, and grow his talents. His other passions include coffee, his children, athletics, music, and education.
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Vice President of Student Life
Oversees planning and execution of social, cultural, and inclusive community-building events and activities for graduate students across campus and online, including service projects. Responsible for submitting event form and all pertinent details in DragonLink. Works with other VPs on event budget, details, and communications and marketing events to all graduate students.
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Emre Baburoglu
PhD Program in Materials Science and Engineering
College of Engineeirng
Emre is a PhD student originally from Turkey. He has also lived in England. He enjoys soccer, frequenting pubs and failing to do scientifically viable experiences (apparently).
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Vice President of Finance
Oversees all financial transactions, including the annual budget allocation process to fund all GSA and sponsored organizations, manages budgets and quotes submitted for purchases and events, point person for all sponsored org treasurers, manages the U-Store for student purchases (tickets, items, etc.)
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Justin Duong
Master's Program in Quantitative Finance
LeBow College of Business
Justin completed his Bachelor's degree from Penn State University in marketing and management before joining Drexel. His goal is to join the investment banking industry after graduation. He is social and outgoing and enjoys playing sports and attending festivals. He is a huge Chelsea FC fan!
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Vice President of Communications
Responsible for all GSA communications, including listserv emails, newsletters, marketing events and opportunities for graduate students across campus and online, oversees GSA social media accounts. Designs graphics for emails, social media, flyers, branding for merchandising.
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K I M Iqbal
PhD Program in Civil Engineering
College of Engineering
Iqbal was born and raised in Bangladesh. He dreams of designing some magnificent bridges worldwide as a Structural Engineer. His current research focuses on Structural Health Monitoring using NDE & Sensors. He always believes that doing something for the whole student community is part of his responsibility. Along with his studies, he involved himself in several student organizations during his undergraduate and master's studies. As VP for Communications of GSA, he desires to contribute tremendously by using his experiences to spread the GSA's activities among the graduate atudents and improve the connectivity among Graduate College & Students. Besides doing research, Iqbal loves traveling and enjoys social interactions. Especially on the weekend, he travels a lot, organizes social gatherings/events, and spends time with his friends & families.
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Vice President of Student Governance
Leads the recognition and re-recognition process for sub-orgs. Services as point of contact for sub-org student leaders in regards to the recognition process, DragonLink, space improvement grant, The Good Ideas Fund (TGIF), etc.
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Rhyz Pereira
PhD Program in Chemical Engineering
College of Engineering
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Academic Chair
Works closely with the VP for Academic Affairs in planning and execution of academic programs and events. Serves as Chair of the GSA Academic Affairs Committee (AAC), planning meetings, agendas, managing oversight of committee subcommittees, chairs, membership, and activities (Teams site), and liaises between the AAC, E-Board, Graduate College, and Student Life.
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Dikshita Desai
Master's Program in Robotics and Autonomy
College of Engineering
Dikshita Desai is an international student pursuing her MS in Robotics and Autonomy at Drexel University. Currently she is an intern for Tesla's vehicle's design team. She is also the former Google's Women Tech makers ambassador and Google Developers Group lead for Goa, India. When not worrying about codes and systems she is found meditating, dancing or reading books.
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Social Events Chair
Works closely with the VP for Student Life to contact vendors, get quotes, plan events, event form process, etc. Attends all meetings related to event planning. Helps advertise social events and programs in collaboration with the VP for Communications.
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Jada Jackman
PhD Program in Chemical Engineering
College of Engineering
Jada is a chemical engineer who works in 3D printing and polymer characterizations. She completed her BS at Lehigh University in chemical engineering as well. When not in the lab, she enjoys dancing, making music, and hanging out with her friends. She also has many experiences in theater and the performing arts.
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Student Governance Finance Chair
Works in tandem with the VP for Student Governance to approve applications for space improvement grant, TGIF, set up U-Store links for sub-orgs, etc.
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Vacant
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