Meet the 2026-2027 Executive Board


  • Shaylan Gupta

    PRESIDENT

    The President sets the general direction and vision for the organization, and then works to make sure everyone else has whatever they need to succeed.

    Major: Civil Engineering

    What are you most excited for about EC this year? Helping students get the most out of their Grainger experience!

  • Ananya Shah

    VICE PRESIDENT EXTERNAL

    Vice President External works as a liaison between the EC executive board and EC member societies to provide opportunities for funding, awards, and additional resources.

    Major: Bioengineering

    What are you most excited for about EC this year? Getting to know everyone on exec and bond!

  • Samaira Mohapatra

    VICE PRESIDENT INTERNAL

    Vice President Internal oversees the great work our internal directors do. VPI aids them in any help they need during the planning of their events as well as assist other PVPT.

    Major: Mechanical Engineering

    What are you most excited for about EC this year? mock career fair 🫣


  • Shreya Vijay

    TREASURER

    The Treasurer is responsible for overseeing EC's finances and materials. The Treasurer works closely with all EC committees in their activities and the affiliated societies which EC provides funding to.

    Major: Electrical Engineering

    What are you most excited for about EC this year? To work with Grainger COP and EC and meet a lot of new people! 

  • Veer Sehgal

    CORPORATE DIRECTOR

    The Corporate Director helps secure corporate sponsorships and organizes partner events alongside the committee. The Corporate Director also manages EC's alumni relations, assists with reverse career fair, and maintains EC's LinkedIn presence.

    Major: Mechanical Engineering

    What are you most excited for about EC this year? I'm most excited about partnering with other organizations to help the greater Champaign-Urbana community this upcoming school year!

  • Hamza Usman

    EOB CO-DIRECTOR

    The EOB Co-Director is in charge of hosting outreach events for all ages and inspiring future leaders in the engineering field!

    Major: Bioengineering

    What are you most excited for about EC this year? To get more involved with Engineering Council, meet more people across Grainger, and help make a bigger impact through outreach!


  • Lamya Hussain

    EOB CO-DIRECTOR

    The EOB Co-Director is in charge of hosting outreach events for all ages and inspiring future leaders in the engineering field!

    Major: Chemical Engineering

    What are you most excited for about EC this year? I'm super excited to run all of the EOB outreach events and get to help out the kids of our community along with bonding with this years committee and all of EC!

  • Nour Krichene

    DSAC DIRECTOR

    The DSAC Director, along with their committee, hosts events for Grainger students and deans/administrators to further improve the Grainger College of Engineering based off of student feedback.

    Major: Aerospace Engineering

    What are you most excited for about EC this year? Dinner with the Deans!! And also working with my amazing committee & exec board.

  • Kate Pactol

    EOH CO-DIRECTOR

    The EOH Co-Directors, get to help an amazing Central Committee put on the largest student-run science fair in the nation!

    Major: Mechanical Engineering

    What are you most excited for about EC this year? EOH 2027 and meeting new people and committees!

  • Adithi Bikkavilli

    EOH CO-DIRECTOR

    The EOH Co-Directors, get to help an amazing Central Committee put on the largest student-run science fair in the nation!

    Major: Computer Engineering

    What are you most excited for about EC this year? Organizing new corporate events and EOH!

  • Abdullah Choudhry

    EXPO CO-DIRECTOR

    EXPO runs the career fairs along with Grainger engineering career services! We also hold our own events like the Reverse Career Fair and assist with professional development for students.

    Major: Bioengineering

    What are you most excited for about EC this year? Working with my committee and socials!

  • Jonny Chen

    EXPO CO-DIRECTOR

    EXPO runs the career fairs along with Grainger engineering career services! We also hold our own events like the Reverse Career Fair and assist with professional development for students.

    Major: Civil Engineering

    What are you most excited for about EC this year? I'm excited to meet people across all the EC committees!

  • Aidan Arakkal

    E-WEEK DIRECTOR

    The E-Week Director works with their committee to organize and execute the National Engineers' Week celebration on campus. This week, filled with themed events and challenges, creates opportunities for many engineering RSOs within EC to compete and interact with one another.

    Major: Computer Engineering

    What are you most excited for about EC this year? Meeting new committee members!

  • Anoosheh (Shey) Azeem

    DEI DIRECTOR

    The DEI Director and committee runs Diversity, Equity and Inclusion events and workshops while collaborating with various RSOs and industry representatives.

    Major: Chemical Engineering

    What are you most excited for about EC this year? Collab-ing with RSOs

  • Yuktha Ayyagari

    PRODEV DIRECTOR

    The Professional Development Director and their committee work to enrich Grainger students' professional skills through workshops, mentorship, and by raising awareness of these opportunities.

    Major: Systems Engineering and Design + Hoeft T&M

    What are you most excited for about EC this year? Meeting so many new people and lead mentorship!

  • Caitlin Pron

    SOCIAL DIRECTOR

    The Social Director organizes gatherings for students in the Grainger College of Engineering and EC itself.

    Major: Bioengineering

    What are you most excited for about EC this year? Spring Bance!!!

  • Sarah Hedberg

    SERVICE DIRECTOR

    The Service Director organizes meaningful opportunities for service and volunteering for EC members and the larger engineering community.

    Major: Chemical Engineering

    What are you most excited for about EC this year? Bonding with exec and making an impact in the Champaign-Urbana community!

  • Racheal Liu

    PUBLICITY DIRECTOR

    The Publicity Director runs the EC social media pages and website to ensure that all EC events are being promoted to the public!

    Major: Systems Engineering

    What are you most excited for about EC this year? I am excited to participate in the EC events and also get more people to come to them!

  • Payton McDonald

    AWARDS DIRECTOR

    The Awards Director runs all of our monthly and yearly awards ceremonies and is responsible for giving out all of our EC awards to the different students, faculty and organizations that win them!

    Major: Computer Engineering

    What are you most excited for about EC this year? Meeting new committee members and bonding within my committee. 

  • Alleyah Genosa

    EFC PRESIDENT

    Major: Aerospace Engineering

    What are you most excited for about EC this year? To plan fun events and make friends!