We are very pleased to announce that the undergraduate PPE Society has elected a new Executive Board for 2026! To learn more about upcoming meetings and events, please contact Sam Smith (smith.17769@buckeyemail.osu.edu ) or follow them on GroupMe or Instagram [links HERE]. 

President: Aaryan Pathak 

Aaryan is a second year Morrill Scholar studying Economics and Political Science. Currently, Aaryan works as a Research Assistant for Dr. Arvind Krishnamurthy in the Political Science Department. Additionally, Aaryan serves as Vice President for ConsciousOSU, the university's premier music meditation club. During the summer, Aaryan serves as Senior Intern Manager for U.S. House Representative Raja Krishnamoorthi in Illinois' 8th Congressional District. He also leads public relations for Southern Ohio Soles, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based out of Jackson, Ohio, with the mission of providing brand-new sneakers to underprivileged youth in Appalachian Ohio.

Vice President: Megan Gantner 

Megan is a second year in the honors program studying PPE and English Rhetoric with a minor in Classical Greek. She is student convener of the PPE Book Club and is also involved in Classics Club, the Leighton Undergraduate Philosophy Club, and Ethics Bowl. She currently works as Student Outreach and Communications Assistant for the Knowlton School and as a political science research assistant for Professor Maria Silfa. 

Treasurer: Jeremy Lavoie

Jeremy is a third year Stamps Eminence Scholar majoring in Philosophy and Economics with a minor in History. He also serves as the Vice Chair of Academic Affairs in the Ohio State University Senate and is the Editor-In-Chief of the Journal of Political and International Affairs at Ohio State. In his free time, Jeremy loves to spend time outside and play jazz saxophone.

Secretary: Kandace McConnell

Kandace is a second year Morrill Scholar and Honors English Major with minors in Spanish, Law and public policy, and professional writing on the pre-law track. Outside of academics, Kandace is in her Law and Society scholars group leadership council, participates as a Civil Discourse Fellow, serves her community as a resident advisor, and is the special initiatives chair for the Black Student Association. 

Social Media Manager: Bradley Hiros

Brad Hiros is a second year Land Grant Scholar studying PPE and Public Affairs at the John Glenn School. He is additionally a student leadership advocate and works with our on-campus Transportation and Traffic Management. This year, Brad is excited to learn how to drive a bus.

Member Development Chair: Sam Smith

Sam is a first year Land Grant Scholar studying PPE and Classics. He is a member of the PPE Book Club, Classics Club, and the Leighton Undergraduate Philosophy Club. He is excited to begin learning ancient Greek this semester!