Meet the Executive Board!
Here is our Executive Board for the 2024-2025 School Year
Tanvi Akula
President
4th Year
Major: Molecular, Cell, and Developmental Biology
My favorite part of TBE is definitely the science fair! Seeing all of the mentees’ be so proud of their work throughout the year is so rewarding and they are always so fun to work with!
Fun Fact: I could eat a pizookie every day and never get bored.
Future Aspirations: I hope to join the biotechnology industry in the future.
Prakash Jeysankar
External Vice President
3rd Year
Major: Molecular, Cell, and Developmental Biology
My favorite part of TBE is the weekly site visits we conduct in Winter and Spring quarters! Having the opportunity to work with the students of our communities to create their science fair projects has been the most rewarding experience I’ve had at UCLA.
Fun Fact: I was a mentee in The Bruin Experiment in the 6th and 8th grades as a student at Palms Middle School!
Future Aspirations: I hope to be a rheumatologist in the future.
Bhavya Pandey
Internal Vice President
3rd Year
Major: Molecular, Cell, Developmental Biology
My favorite part of TBE is interacting with all the mentees. I love seeing all the diverse interests our mentees have and how they're able to utilize their passions in creating their unique experiments!
Fun Fact: I have an extra bone in my right foot!
Future Aspirations: I want to pursue a career in medicine and become a physician/physician-scientist in the future!
Josie Laufenberg
Science Fair & Recruitment
3rd Year
Major: Psychobiology
My favorite part of TBE is definitely the science fair! I love watching all the students’ work pay off at the end of the year as well as all of the efforts by our mentors.
Fun Fact: I’m from Montana!
Future Aspirations: I want to be a PA!
Mathangi Swaminathan
Science Fair & Recruitment
3rd Year
Major: Psychobiology
Minor: Gerontology
Being able to work with such an amazing group of people to make a difference in middle schoolers’ lives and see their passions shine through at the science fair
Fun Fact: I love to collect things such as snow gloves, earrings, and more from the places I travel to!
Future Aspirations: to go to medical school!
Lilly Fuller
Curriculum
4th Year
Major: Psychobiology
Minor: Spanish
My favorite part of The Bruin Experiment is being able to inspire young kids to explore their interest in science and tap into their creativity to create their own projects. I love allowing the kids to expand on their science education in hope to inspire them to pursue higher education and careers in the sciences!
Fun Fact: I love playing tennis!
Future Aspirations: After graduation, I plan to attend medical school and ultimately become a physician.
Manasvi Mehta
Curriculum
4th Year
Major: Human Biology and Society B.S
My favorite thing about TBE is being able to witness the growth of our mentees through their perseverance and commitment to their learning and projects!
Fun Fact: I learned Kathak, a form of classical Indian dance, for 10 years!
Future Aspirations: I plan to attend optometry school and hopefully own my own optometry clinic one day!
Emily Fee
Marketing
3rd Year
Major: Materials Science Engineering
My favorite part of TBE is the weekly site visits! Getting to do a hands-on experiment every week while mentoring students is truly a rewarding and unforgettable experience.
Fun Fact: I swam 2 miles from the Golden Gate Bridge to San Francisco in the Bay!
Future Aspirations: I want to develop engineering solutions to help people and society, travel the world and go to space!
Andrew Greene
Marketing
2nd Year
Major: Biology
My favorite part of TBE is going to site and seeing all the kids get excited about their experiments and science. I also love getting closer with my fellow mentors during site and socials!
Fun Fact: I broke both my wrists mountain biking
Future Aspirations: I aspire to go to Med School and become an Orthopedic Surgeon
Alisha Chowdhary
Social
2nd Year
Major: Neuroscience
My favorite part of the Bruin Experiment is getting to know all the mentors at each social retreat!
Fun Fact: I can quack, and I also have a passion for nephrology research.
Future Aspirations: Working towards an MD-PhD
Ross Mantsurov
Social
3rd Year
Major: Biology
I love giving my mentees the chance to be creative and design an experiment from something they love
Fun Fact: I can name any country based on its shape
Future Aspirations: To become a Physician
Emilee Fong
Treasury
4th Year
Major: Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology
My favorite part about The Bruin Experiment was the science fair. Watching all the students present their projects and seeing all the hard work they put into them was amazing to see.
Fun Fact: I have a huge pressed penny collection for every place I have visited.
Future Aspirations: Become a genetic counselor
Gaby Rodriguez
Treasury
2nd Year
Major: Chemistry
My favorite part of TBE is being able to encourage our mentees to be curious and analytical. Seeing them problem-solve and grow at our site visits is so incredibly rewarding!
Fun Fact: I love collecting CDs, embroidering, and doing puzzles :)
Future Aspirations: In the future, I hope to pursue a graduate program and obtain a PhD in chemistry.
