Penny CEOs
The Penny Pilgram George Leadership Initiative cohorts are lead by the Cohort Executive Officers (CEOs)
Ellie Armstrong
Major: International Comparative Studies and Psychology majors, Child Policy Research certificate
Year: Senior
Favorite Penny Memory: At the annual retreat, we played Just Dance, made friendship bracelets, got to know each other around a bonfire, and participated in an inspiring public speaking workshop. I felt so empowered by the Penny community and can’t wait to welcome more students into the program as a CEO this year!
Maddie Morrison
Major: B.A. Global Health and Cultural Anthropology, Minor in Chemistry
Year: Senior
Favorite Penny Memory: The fall overnight retreat, which was an amazing opportunity to bond with my cohort off-campus, take time to reflect, and relax.
Zaina Khan
Major: Neuroscience Minor: Music
Year: Junior
Favorite Penny Memory: IFiguring out how to build the tallest balloon tower as a team silently.
Neeharika Chintalapudi
Major: Civil Engineering and Computer Science
Year: Senior (Class of '26)
Favorite Penny Memory: The overnight Spring retreat! I loved bonding with my fellow cohort members through the team building activities and getting to hear from the public speaking presenter, Nicki. I also enjoyed sitting around the campfire and making smores with the rest of the cohort!
Monica Balakrishnan
Major: Neuroscience major and political science minor
Year: Senior
Favorite Penny Memory: Hard to choose, however the retreats are always a great time, it’s a fun time and I make memories there!
Mao Kobayashi
Major: Chemistry, Statistics
Year: Sophomore
Favorite Penny Memory: Kick-off retreat – reflecting together with my friends over paint-by-numbers