MEET THE E-BOARD
MEET THE E-BOARD
PRESIDENT
Naina Dhawan (she/her) is a senior from Los Angeles, CA, studying Political Science and Psychology. In addition to being MPLS President, she is the Student Life Relations Officer in LSA Student Government, plays the piano and tuba, and is an Under-Secretary-General for the National High School Model United Nations Conference (NHSMUN). She also loves hiking, reading, and the Dodgers! If you have any questions, feel free to email her at nsdhawan@umich.edu!
VICE PRESIDENT
Umana Ahmed (they/she) is a senior from Marietta, GA studying Economics and Philosophy. In addition to her role as MPLS Vice President, she was a summer intern at the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, works as a Research Assistant to Dr. Daniel Fryer at the Michigan Law School, supervises students as an Honors Residential Advisor, and is on the E-Board of two campus theatre organizations, Not Even Really Drama Students and the RC Players. Outside of campus life, they enjoy writing, performing, and all forms of art. If you have any questions, MPLS-related or otherwise, feel free to email them at umana@umich.edu!
V.P. OF AFFAIRS
Jamie Beaubien (she/her) is a senior studying political science, and she is so excited to be your VP of Affairs this year! Outside of school, she works part time as a legal assistant at Arbor Law, while also balancing an unpaid internship at the local Washtenaw county courthouse. In addition to MPLS, she is an involved and passionate member of a variety of clubs on campus, including Filipina Americans Association, United Political Science Association, Empowering Women in Law, Political Science Honors (Pi Sigma Alpha), and the sorority Alpha Phi. She enjoys public speaking, is super outgoing and friendly, and would love to get to know all of you. Please reach out for any reason at jambeaub@umich.edu! :)
V.P. OF MARKETING
Roger Briddick (he/him) is a senior studying Biopsychology, Cognition, and Neuroscience at LSA. His goal is to pursue a PhD/JD and work towards advancing scientific understanding of developmental neuroscience and psychology while advocating for educational policy change. His hobbies include running, graphic design, and playing video games (Elden Ring and Valorant, if you're curious). He's very excited to be working with MPLS this year! Go Blue!
V.P. OF OUTREACH
Jaden Yablon (he/him) is a junior from New York City studying Political Science. In addition to his role as MPLS VP of outreach, he is in Beta Alpha Rho Pre Professional Law Fraternity and writes for a campus Newspaper. Outside of campus life, Jaden loves music, tennis, and is an avid New York Sports fan. He also is training to run a marathon.
V.P. OF OUTREACH
Madeleine Ahn (she/her) is a junior studying English and Sociology. She was born and raised in Texas but recently moved to Ohio. Along with being an MPLS VP of Outreach, she was a summer intern at a law firm in Toledo, works at the IMSB, and is a member of Empowering Women in Law. Additionally, she enjoys spending time with her friends, staying active, traveling with her family, and reading. If you have any questions, please email her at ahnmads@umich.edu!
V.P. OF MENTORSHIP
Claire Sales (she/her) is a senior from Madison, NJ majoring in Political Science and Spanish with a History minor. Alongside being a VP of Mentorship for MPLS, she is a campus Tour Guide, a Research Assistant for the Global Feminisms Project, and a PCAP (Prison Creative Arts Project) Literary Review Volunteer. In her free time, she enjoys listening to music, reading, and playing volleyball. Please feel free to contact her at casales@umich.edu with any questions!
V.P. OF MENTORSHIP
Mia Wang (she/her) is a sophomore from Allendale, NJ studying Biopsychology, Cognition, & Neuroscience (BCN) with a minor in writing. She is interested in the intersection of business, medicine, and law. For the summer of 2024, she worked as a Legal Intern for a Medical Malpractice/Personal Injury firm in NYC. Besides from being the Vice President for MPLS, she works as an undergraduate research assistant under Dr. Felix Warneken in the psychology department. Her other involvements include being a project manager and consulting analyst for the Michigan Healthcare Business Club, Social Chair for UM Health Horizons, and a member of Nu Rho Psi (the only honor society recognizing brain research in the U.S!). She enjoys listening to Travis Scott, weightlifting, and cooking in her free time. If you have any questions about anything, feel free to reach her at miawangg@umich.edu.