Our Team
The people behind the research.
PREP is student-run with a clear structure: co-presidents, a research division, and operational leads who each own a real part of the organization.
Leadership
Co-Presidents
Isabella Ruiz
Co-President
Junior · Biology
Isabella co-leads PREP's overall direction, manages executive operations, and represents the org in partnerships and institutional settings.
Aaryan Raj
Co-President
Junior · Applied Physiology and Kinesiology
Aaryan co-leads organizational strategy, drives PREP's research portfolio growth, and oversees external partnerships and conference presence.
Executive Officers
Vice Presidents
Jacob Damyan
VP of Research
Sophomore · Nutritional Sciences
Jacob oversees all active research projects, coordinates the research chairs, and makes sure every team has the support they need to produce quality work.
Arjit Nair
VP of Membership
Freshman · Applied Physiology and Kinesiology
Arjit handles member onboarding, engagement, and the internal structure of the organization to keep everyone connected and supported.
Ashley Pulinthanathu
VP of Communication
Sophomore · Biology
Ashley manages PREP's external communications, branding, and recruitment messaging across all platforms.
Akshar Patel
VP of Finance
Freshman · Biotechnology
Akshar manages PREP's budget, funding, and financial planning to keep the organization running smoothly.
Research Division
Research Chairs
Each Research Chair leads a project team and serves as the main point of contact for members throughout the research cycle.
Isha Patel
Research Chair
Freshman · Health Science
Isha leads her research team through the full project cycle, from literature review to manuscript writing, and co-authored a manuscript presented at FURC 2026.
Paul Ihekwaba
Research Chair
Freshman · Biochemistry
Paul guides his project team through literature synthesis and research design, working closely with the VP of Research to maintain quality.
Kevin Dadan
Research Chair
Sophomore · Biology / Applied Physiology and Kinesiology
Kevin leads his team through data synthesis, methodology design, and manuscript development with a focus on health policy topics.
Operations
Chairs
Shivam Datta
Professional Development Chair
Junior · Behavioral and Cognitive Neuroscience
Shivam runs workshops on research skills, academic writing, and conference prep to help members grow throughout the year.
Ashrith Epuri
External Affairs Chair
Freshman · Applied Physiology and Kinesiology
Ashrith manages PREP's external partnerships and handles communication with journals and academic institutions.
Cayaan Irani
Recruitment Chair
Sophomore · Chemistry
Cayaan leads the application process, evaluates candidates, and works to bring in members who are genuinely excited about research.
Rishabh Jain
Marketing Chair
Sophomore · Biochemistry
Rishabh supports PREP's branding and digital outreach, helping get the word out about our research and recruitment.