Undergraduate Staff 2024-2025

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Anna Ross

Anna Ross
She/her/hers
Actuarial Science, Applied Statistics, and Classical Studies
ross323@purdue.edu

Anna Ross is a junior from Atlanta, Georgia majoring in Actuarial Science, Applied Statistics, and Classical Studies with a minor in business. This is her third year in WISP and her first year as a part of the leadership team. In her free time, Anna enjoys baking, cooking, reading, hiking, and traveling. After graduation, she plans on pursing a job in the actuarial field while working on passing the exams required for actuarial certification.

Caitlin Birthright

Caitlin Birthright
She/her/hers
Biochemistry
cbirthri@purdue.edu

Caitlin is a senior from Mission Viejo, California majoring in Biochemistry (Chemistry) with a minor in Biotechnology. This is her fourth year in WISP and first year serving on the Leadership Team. Outside of WISP, you can find Caitlin in Dr. Tian's bioinorganic research lab mutating enzymes to perform novel reactions or on a hiking trip with the Outing Club. In her free time, she loves to read, knit, and bake. After graduating, she plans to attend graduate school to pursue a PhD in the biochemistry field.

Emily Raine

Emily Raine
She/her/hers
Genetics
eraine@purdue.edu

Emily is a Senior from South Elgin, IL majoring in Genetics with a minor in Psychology. This is her fourth year in WISP and first year on the WISP leadership team. In addition to WISP, Emily is also a part of Dr. Low’s cancer research lab and has been involved with Purdue Orientation Programs serving as a Team Supervisor for Boiler Gold Rush. In her free time, Emily enjoys reading, listening to music, and spending time with friends and family. After graduating she plans on applying to graduate school for Genetic Counseling.

Indiraa Doraivel

Indiraa Doraivel
She/her/hers
Cell, Molecular and Developmental Biology
idoraive@purdue.edu

I am a senior in Cell, Molecular and Developmental Biology and minoring in psychology. I am also enrolled in the Cornerstone Certificate program and the Learning Beyond the Classroom program. I am from Mumbai, India. This is my 4th year in WISP and my first year on the WISP Leadership team. Apart from WISP I am also a board member in University Residences Global (UR Global). I am conducting research on Pancreatic Cancer in the Brittany Allen-Petersen lab. In my free time, I enjoy swimming, reading, and watching anime. After graduating, I hope to pursue a PhD in cancer research.

Isabel Chalfant

Isabel Chalfant
She/her/hers
Data Science
ichalfan@purdue.edu

Isabel is a senior from Fishers, IN. This is her fourth year in WISP and second year on the leadership team. In addition to WISP, Isabel is a Corporate Partners TA in the Data Mine. In her free time, she enjoys playing board games, hiking, hanging out with friends and traveling. After graduating she plans to obtain a job in the Data Science industry.

Mackenzie Souchon

Mackenzie Souchon
They/Them
Biochemistry (Chemistry)
msouchon@purdue.edu

Mackenzie is a junior from Greenwood, IN majoring in Biochemistry with minors in both psychology and forensics. This is their third year in WISP and their first year serving on the Leadership Team. Outside of WISP, Mackenzie is also part of the LGBTQ Alliance at Purdue. They enjoy crocheting, baking, listening to music, and spending time with their friends, family, and cat. After graduation, Mackenzie plans on attending graduate school to pursue a PhD in biochemistry.

Marygrace Fagan

Marygrace Fagan
She/her/hers
Applied Math & Physics
faganm@purdue.edu

Marygrace is a senior from Cincinnati, Ohio majoring in physics and applied math. This is her third year in WISP and her second year as a leadership team member. She also helps with research in a quantum computing lab. In her free time, Marygrace enjoys reading, baking, traveling, and spending time with her friends. After graduation, Marygrace hopes to either work in industry or attend graduate school.

Sravya Nagalakunta

Sravya Nagalakunta
She/her/hers
Computer Science
snagalak@purdue.edu

Sravya is a junior from Dubai, UAE who is majoring in Computer Science and Data Science. This is her third year in WISP and first year as a leadership team member, having served as a mentor last year. In addition to WISP, Sravya is a member of the CS Undergraduate Student Board and Girls Who Code. In her free time, she enjoys painting and watching Formula 1. After graduation, Sravya hopes to work in the tech industry.