Fall 2025 Board & Cabinet Spotlight
Here’s a snapshot of the incredibly passionate sisters who served in our Board & Cabinet for the Fall 2025 semester. Huge shoutout to these amazing sisters for ensuring that every sister feels supported, welcome, and empowered within DPE!
Jyostna Venkatesh | SFS ’27
DEI Co-Chair
Majoring in International Economics with a minor in Justice & Peace Studies
Line: Opals
Why did you run for this position? Being DEI chair was an opportunity for me to ensure that there continued to be spaces for women from marginalized spaces to find community on campus. That was one of my favorite parts of DPE so I wanted to make that happen for other sisters!
Favorite memory: WOC dinner was one of my favorite memories! We had so many fun conversations, and I felt like I got so much closer with some sisters!
Dechen Atsatsang | SFS ’26
DEI Co-Chair
Majoring in International Politics with a minor in Justice & Peace Studies
Line: Rosalinds
Why did you run for this position? I ran for DEI Co-Chair because I wanted to help make DPE a more inclusive and supportive space where every sister feels seen and valued. I was especially excited to build community through intentional events and conversations that bring people together across different identities.
Favorite memory: My favorite memory was hosting the cultural potluck and seeing everyone share food and traditions. It felt like such a genuine moment of connection and community within DPE.
May Gao | SFS ’27
Recruitment Chair
Majoring in Science, Technology & International Affairs, with minors in Chinese & Mathematics
Line: Opals
Why did you run for this position? DPE was my first community on campus, and I wanted to do what I could to give that experience to others!
Favorite memory: NYT’s 35 Questions to Fall in Love with my lovely Janes!
Nina Skweres | SFS ’26
Delta Mom
Majoring in International Politics with minors in Global Development and German
Line: Dollys
Why did you run for this position? I ran for Delta Mom because I love nurturing spaces and wanted to ensure that the new line of sisters felt as loved as I have throughout my time as a sister! I wanted to be the person who always shows up with snacks, hugs, and love (especially for the Janes, my new babies!) so they knew they had someone in their corner.
Favorite memory: My favorite memory was a big/little event we had for the new pairs. My little is my partner in recruitment, and getting to guide the Janes into the same experience felt so full-circle. I also had the opportunity to watch my grand-little become a big, and officially became a great-grandma, which was the cutest moment ever!
Katie Taffe | CAS ’27
Professional Chair
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Tina Yang | SFS/MSB ’26
Deputy Professional Chair
Majoring in Business & Global Affairs with a minor in Economics
Line: Rubies
Why did you run for this position? I wanted to give back to the BEST community and support the people who make it so special. Serving as Deputy Prof. Chair felt like a meaningful way to contribute.
Favorite memory: Hosting weekly office hours and having everyone come by to talk, study, or just hang out was definitely my favorite part!
Lucy Zhang | CAS ’26
Alumnae Relations Chair
Majoring in Government and Art History with a minor in Film & Media Studies
Line: Opals
Why did you run for this position? Alums are an incredibly valuable part of our community, and I want to do my part to keep everyone engaged!
Favorite memory: Alum gathering at homecoming!
Demi Chudley | CAS ’28
Community Service Chair
Majoring in Classics and Government
Line: Rosalinds
Why did you run for this position? I love DPE and wanted to stay involved on B&C this semester, and I’ve always cared about service. Running for CS chair was the perfect way to combine two things I’m passionate about: DPE and giving back.
Favorite memory: I ran in the DC SAFE Dash 5k with a group of sisters in October! I am not a good runner, but it was great to see so many sisters rally together the morning after homecoming to support our community partner.
Tasneem Ghadiali | SFS ’28
Public Relations Chair
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Siya Chhabra | SFS ’28
Social Chair
Majoring in Regional Comparative Studies with minors in Chinese and Public Health
Line: Rosalinds
Why did you run for this position? My DPE sisters are the people I turn to in both my happiest and hardest moments. That sense of camaraderie means a lot to me, and I wanted to give back to it. Even though we’re a busy sorority, we all need a break sometimes, so I wanted to help create social events that bring everyone together!
Favorite memory: My favorite memory as social chair has definitely been planning our winter formal! Even though my time as social is coming to an end, I cannot wait to see all my stunning, beautiful, outstanding sisters there!
Lily Yawand-Wossen | CAS ’28
Deputy Social Chair
Majoring in Psychology with a minor in Philosophy
Line: Zoras
Why did you run for this position? I loved all the social events during my delta semester and wanted to create those experiences for others!
Favorite memory: Homecoming with DPE!
Sophia Chaudri | CAS ’27
Historian & Web Manager
Majoring in Economics with minors in Mathematics & English
Line: Zoras
Why did you run for this position? I love DPE for its focus on responsible engagement in the field of IR, so taking on the role of Historian seemed like the perfect way to contribute to an aspect of our sorority’s mission that I feel so connected to.
Favorite memory: I absolutely loved hosting a Jeopardy-themed trivia night (coined DPEpardy), where sisters competed in categories ranging from “Herstorian” (which revealed which of us are history buffs) to “Letterboxd” (where sisters tested their aptitude for identifying famed IR-related acronyms)!
Natasha Sung | CAS ’28
Spirit Co-Chair
Majoring in Psychology
Line: Zoras
Why did you run for this position? I’ve really enjoyed getting to build relationships with DPE sisters, and I wanted to step into a role that would allow me to help other sisters cultivate meaningful relationships with each other!
Favorite memory: I loved hosting our first Craft-n-Sip at the beginning of the year, which doubled as a fun picnic; it was one of the sisters’ first times back together!
Akshaya Karanam | SFS ’28
Co-Spirit Chair
Majoring in International Economics with a minor in Spanish
Line: Zoras
Why did you run for this position? I wanted to be a part of event planning because some of my favorite ways to get to know sisters last semester were through the spirit events that Deltas were able to attend. I knew from that point that a big reason as to my “why DPE” was to form friendships with these incredible people!
Favorite memory: Working on the Polaroid activity with Natasha! We started off as great friends, but through the TJ runs, event set-ups, and encouraging text check-ins, I feel like I have gotten so much closer with her, and I’m so lucky to work with someone so dedicated!
Grace Ye | CAS ’27
Sergeant-at-Arms
Majoring in Economics and Government with a minor in Statistics
Line: Zoras
Why did you run for this position? I love to design and love to see people wear my designs!
Favorite memory: Seeing everyone in Hoco merch at the homecoming event!
Emily Wu | CAS ’28
Baking Co-Chair
Majoring in Sociology and Economics
Line: Zoras
Why did you run for this position? I am a huge foodie, I love baking, and I also love my fellow baking chairs (they are so sweet) (pun intended)!
Favorite memory: Dreaming about creating a giant rice krispy Olaf statue someday with Rani and Nuthi!
Nuthi Ganesh | SFS ’28
Baking Co-Chair
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Rani Ogden | CAS ’28
Baking Co-Chair
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