MEET OUR EXECUTIVE BOARD
Co-President
Aryan Rajput
Aryan is a junior studying Human Biology, Health, and Society with a minor in Health Policy. He is a Meinig scholar, and serves on the executive boards for Cornell Planned Parenthood Generation Action and Cornell Minds Matter. Aryan is passionate about improving legislature and encouraging discussion around prison reform. He also enjoys bouldering and road tripping.
Co-President
Felicia Smithen
Felicia is excited to be the Co-President for PREP! She is a sophomore studing Human Development with minors in Policy Analysis & Management and Global Health. Felicia is active in the Cornell community, particularly within work of prison reform as a member of the Cornell University Parole Initiative as well as other volunteer work. She is passionate about advocating for rehabilitation efforts and justice within the carceral system.
Treasurer
Sunni Horton
Sunni is keen to support PREP as the organization's treasurer in her third year. They major in Government and American Studies in the College of Arts & Sciences with minors in Demography, Law & Society, and Policy Analysis & Management. She also volunteers her time to the State Policy Advocacy Clinic and harm reduction clubs on campus. After graduation, she intends to pursue a career in civil rights law.
MacCormick Coordinator
Audrey Manley
Audrey is excited to serve as PREP’s MacCormick Coordinator for the second year. She is a junior studying Healthcare Policy with a minor in Law and Society. Audrey works at the Cornell Food Pantry, and is passionate about advancing health equity through policy. In her free time, Audrey enjoys hiking and traveling.
Secretary
Nayoung Kim
Nayoung is a sophomore majoring in Mathematics with a concentration in Economics.
Public Relations Chair
Layla Copen
Layla is excited to be the Public Relations Chair for PREP this semester. She is a sophomore in the college of Arts and Sciences majoring in History and Government with a minor in Law and Society. On campus, she writes for the Cornell Sun, and enjoys hiking and exploring new spots in Ithaca in her free time.
Community Outreach Chair, Internal
Malia Chen
Malia is a first-year in CAS studying English and Cognitive Science. She has a passion for service and social justice as a Traditions Fellow and through her involvement with the Cornell Commutation Project, Cornell Undergraduate Humanities Review, Homelessness Action Project, and more. Malia also enjoys reading and creative writing, playing tennis, and eating good food.
Community Outreach Chair, External
Olivia Lee
Olivia is a freshman studying Industrial and Labor Relations on a pre-law track. She is excited to serve as one of PREP’s Outreach Chairs to raise more awareness on equity in our justice system. Olivia is also a Cornell Tradition Fellow and a Freshman Representative of the Minority ILR Student Organization. In her free time, she enjoys snowboarding and rooting for the Knicks!
Programming Chair
Sebastian Rajguru
Sebastian is a sophomore studying Industrial Labor Relations with interests in law and advocacy. He is excited to be serving as PREP’s programming chair and looks forward to planning g-bodies! On campus, Sebastian is also involved in POLIS and PAD pre-professional fraternities and the Speech and Debate Society. In his spare time, he enjoys designing clothes, playing basketball, and going to concerts.
Senior Advisor
Alex Riva
Alex is thrilled to serve as the Senior Advisor of PREP. She is a junior studying Biology in CALS on the pre-medicine track. Alex is also part of the Cornell University Parole Initiative and thoroughly enjoyed her time volunteering at the MacCormick Secure Center (a juvenile detention facility) through PREP.