Executive board of the Union

LEXI BOCCUZZI - PrESIDENT of the Union

Lexi Boccuzzi is a sophomore in the College from Stamford, CT studying Philosophy, Politics and Economics with minors in Legal Studies and History and Classics. Lexi is a columnist and deputy editor for the opinion section of The Daily Pennsylvanian, a student representative on the University Committee for Open Expression and a volunteer tutor with the West Philadelphia Tutoring Project. She is very active in Connecticut politics and has worked on a number of local and state campaigns as well as for a variety of free-market think tanks. Outside of politics Lexi is an avid reader and country music fan so please reach out to her with recommendations!
 

EMILIANO CASTILLO - Chair of the Progressive Caucus

Emiliano Castillo is a sophomore, Progressive Caucus Chair, from Monterrey, MX. I study international relations with a focus on the Middle East. Especially interested in unions, wage growth, healthcare and corporate regulation.

LEANNE WATTAR - chair of the Liberal CAucus

Leanne Wattar is a freshman from Cleveland, Ohio, planning to study Political Science. In addition to her role in PPU, she is a copy editor for the Daily Pennsylvanian, a member of the Penn Bend, and a Director of Operations for the University of Pennsylvania Model United Nations Conference. She is also on the National Policy Team for Zero Hour, where she is an executive policy analyst. In her free time, she likes to read, watch movies, and visit historical sites and museums.

GIULIO IACOVIELLO - Chair of the Centrist Caucus

Giulio Iacoviello is a freshman in the College of Arts and Sciences planning to major in Political Science or PPE, originally from Washington, D.C. Giulio is most passionate about issues relating to education, the environment, and achieving bipartisanship. He is also a big political junkie who regularly makes electoral maps! Outside of politics, Giulio plays bass in a D.C.-based rock band, loves meditation, and regularly makes homemade pasta. Feel free to reach out to him at giulioi@sas.upenn.edu.

ANDREW LIU - Chair of the Conservative Caucus

Andrew Liu is a senior from Houston, TX studying Philosophy, Politics, and Economics with minors in Legal Studies & History and Classical Studies. At Penn, he has been involved in various positions within the Penn Undergraduate Law Journal, Government and Politics Association, Alpha Chi Rho, and research at the Wharton School. Outside of school, Andrew enjoys traveling, nature trails, and attending opera and symphony performances at the Kimmel Center.

adam robbins - chair of the libertarian caucus

Adam Robbins is a senior in the College of Arts and Sciences studying Physics with minors in Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering and Math. Outside the PPU, Adam is an active participant in Penn Quiz Bowl, Penn for Liberty and the Polybian Society, where he is always sure to come prepared with a controversial opinion. In his free time he likes learning philosophy, reading historical nonfiction and watching old movies. 

Matteo Akbarpour - Vice President External

Matteo Akbarpour, is the VP External of PPU, and a sophmore in the College studying English and Computer Science. He is also a proud member of the Progressive Caucus. He is very interested in exploring the legal framework of the US government, as he is am planning a future career in Public Interest Law. He is beyond excited for what PPU has in store this semester and to get to know the people of each of the diverse caucuses. Feel free to reach out to him for any questions or any type of conversation at: matteoa@sas.upenn.edu.

Alexandra SHank - Vice President Internal

Alexandra Shank is a sophomore in the College studying International Relations. She is from Hawai'i and enjoys hiking and swimming. Her interests lie in national security issues and reducing political polarization. She is excited to be a part of the GPA Board this year!