The Executive Branch of the UPUA is appointed and lead by the President and Vice President. They are charged with enacting legislation passed by the General Assembly, as well as maintaining and improving the UPUA’s standing departments. The Chief of Staff is appointed by the President to maintain the day-to-day operations of the UPUA, and oversees all of the Executive Directors and Departments.
Chief Executives
Katie Jordan, President, kmj5406@psu.edu
Alex Shockley, Vice-President, aes5772@psu.edu
Jennifer Heckman, Chief of Staff, jah6184@psu.edu
Executive Directors & Departments
Department of Communications:
Lexi Shimkonis, Director of Communications
Joel Schuck, Associate Director
Cailyn McCutcheon, Social Media Manager
Laura Kaeppel, Graphic Designer
Arianna Deng, Graphic Designer
Department of Records:
Brooke Novotnak, Director of Records
Department of Finance:
Daniel Terek, Director of Finance
