The Executive Board

Our amazing E-Board is dedicated and motivated to create the best possible community for our fellow cognitive science students to connect and grow in. If you have any questions about specific classes, what it's like to major in cognitive science, research, or about post-grad opportunities, please feel free to reach out to any one of us! 

Jill Charbonneau

Co-President

Jill Charbonneau is a third year undergraduate student majoring in Cognitive Science on the Philosophy and Cognition Track and Sociology. She is interested in learning about why people think and act the way that they do from a neurological standpoint. She was the former Social Chair. She is a Peer Facilitator for Cogsci. 

charbonj@umich.edu 

Semanto Khan

Co-President

I’m a junior majoring in Neuroscience on a pre-med track. Outside of CSC, I work as a research assistant and medical scribe at Michigan Medicine. My favorite things to do include going to concerts, taking care of my plants, and building Lego sets! This year, I’m excited to have the new members experience the dissection and spend time with new and returning members in the socials we have planned for this year!

semanto@umich.edu 

Kayla Wehner

Secretary

I'm a Sophomore majoring in Computational Cognitive Science and UX Design. In my free time, I love discovering new music, going to cafes, and reading. I'm really excited to meet everyone and learn more about various cogsci disciplines! 

kwehner@umich.edu 

Daytan Gibson

External Relations

I’m a sophomore majoring in neuroscience and minoring in history. I love reading, making playlists, and watching new girl. This year I am most excited about exploring all the different branches of cognitive science with everyone in csc! 

daytang@umich.edu 

Cole Nogawa

Finance Chair

Hello! I’m a junior, majoring in Cognitive  Science on the Decision  and Cognition track. I’m also minoring in Science, Technology, and Society.  I’m an Evans Scholar which means that I caddied for over 4 years and now I live in a Evans Scholar house on campus. During my free time, I love hiking, biking, and anything outdoors. I am super excited to navigate my first official leadership position in the Cogsci community. 

cnogawa@umich.edu 

Caroline Gebczak

Social Media Chair/Graphic Designer

I’m a sophomore majoring in BCN and minoring in applied stats. I love watching films at the Michigan Theater, cooking/baking, and discovering new music. I’m also involved in Jeopardy Club and biopsych research on campus. This year, I’m excited to get to know all the members! 

cgebczak@umich.edu 

Ariana Chaidez

Social Chair

Hi! I’m Ariana and I’m a sophomore from Cypress, Texas. I’m planning on majoring in neuroscience on the pre-med track. Some of my interests include crocheting, watching tv and movies with my friends, and going out to eat. This year in CSC I'm excited about getting to meet new people during social events and engage in the speaker events!

achaidez@umich.edu