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FALL 2025
EXECUTIVE BOARD
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PRESIDENT
VP EXTERNAL
VP INTERNAL
TREASURER
PHILANTHROPY CHAIR
CO-MEMBERSHIP CHAIR
CO-MEMBERSHIP CHAIR
SOCIAL CHAIR
DEVELOPMENT CHAIR
MARKETING CHAIR
PUBLIC RELATIONS CHAIR
OPERATIONS CHAIR
ABOUT THE EXECUTIVE BOARD
PRESIDENT
JARED REYES
Jared is a Junior at the Gies College of Business majoring in Accountancy with a minor in International Business. This is his fifth semester in Accounting Club and his fourth semester serving on the Executive Board, having previously served as Operations Chair, Co-Membership Chair, and VP External. On campus, he is involved in InterVarsity and volunteers as a part of Gies Ambassador. He also works two part time jobs on campus, one at the SDRP front desk & package station and the other in the BIF Student Success Lab. In his free time, Jared enjoys going to the gym, traveling, keeping up with football and baseball, browsing and buying both new and vintage Casio watches, and building Legos.
The President is responsible for overseeing all Executive Board members and maintaining strong communication among all position holders. The President also serves on the Gies Council of Presidents to create a uniform alliance between all registered student organizations in the Gies College of Business.
EXTERNAL VICE PRESIDENT
ABBY MATERN
Abby is a Junior at the Gies College of Business majoring in Accountancy + Data Science. This is her third semester in Accounting Club and her second semester serving on the Executive Board, having previously served as Co-Membership Chair. On campus, she is a small group leader for Illini CHAARG and holds a part time job in the BIF Student Success Lab. In her free time, Abby enjoys playing volleyball and going to concerts with friends.
The External Vice President is in charge of contacting and planning all professional events with companies each semester. Alongside this, the VP External is also in charge of compiling and submitting Accounting Club's member resume book to send to corporate sponsors.
INTERNAL VICE PRESIDENT
CALEB LEE
Caleb is a Junior at the Gies College of Business majoring in Accountancy + Data Science. This is his fourth semester in Accounting Club and his third semester on the Executive Board, having previously served as Co-Membership Chair and Social Chair. On campus, he is actively involved in Student Consulting for Non-Profit Organizations (SCNO). In his free time, Caleb enjoys playing golf, pickleball, and juggling.
The Internal Vice President is the main point of contact for the club. The VP Internal is also responsible for organizing and sending the club's weekly newsletter to all club members as well as day-of event reminders.
TREASURER
SAFIN SARAIYA
Safin is a Senior at the Gies College of Business majoring in Accountancy and Information Systems. This is his sixth semester in Accounting Club and his fourth semester serving on the Executive Board having previously served as Co-Membership Chair, Philanthropy Chair and VP Internal. On campus, he is involved in pickleball club, chess club, and serves as a campus ambassador for KPMG. In his free time, Safin enjoys playing and watching sports, hanging out with friends, and playing the LinkedIn/NYT games.
The Treasurer is in charge of managing the club's finances through keeping a detailed record of all payments, cash expenditures, and revenues. The Treasurer also ensures that the club is spending within its budget at all times.
PHILANTHROPY CHAIR
PURAB ARORA
Purab is a Sophomore at the Gies College of Business majoring in Accountancy. This is his third semester in Accounting Club and his second semester serving on the Executive Board having previously served as Co-Membership Chair. On campus, he is actively involved in TEDxUIUC, UIUC4Paws, Gies Capital Association, and Marketing for Persistence Labs INC. In his free time, Purab enjoys working out, drone photography, pickleball, and reading.
The Philanthropy Chair is responsible for planning and coordinating the club's service events, such as I-Help, blanket making, and campus trash pickups. Alongside this, the Philanthropy chair helps organize club fundraisers with local restaurants and businesses. The Philanthropy Chair also co-leads the Engagement Committee alongside the Social Chair.
SOCIAL CHAIR
KOSTA PAULOS
Kosta is a Junior at the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences, majoring in Agricultural Accounting. This is his third semester in Accounting Club and his first semester serving on the Executive Board having previously served on the Engagement Committee. On campus, he is involved in the Orthodox Christian Fellowship and Sigma Nu Social Fraternity serving on the Philanthropy and Recruitment Committees. In his free time, Kosta enjoys playing golf, watching sports (I-L-L), and hanging out with friends.
The Social Chair is responsible for planning and organizing social events for the club, both for just Accounting Club members, as well as in collaboration with other organizations. This includes events such as barn dances, trivia night, and any intramural teams the club organizes. The Social Chair also co-leads the Engagement Committee alongside the Philanthropy Chair.
CO-MEMBERSHIP CHAIR
JACK JOHNSON
Jack is a Sophomore at the Gies College of Business majoring in Accountancy + Data Science. This is his third semester in Accounting Club and his first semester serving on the Executive Board having previously served on the Engagement Committee. On campus, he is involved in the Illinois Sports Analytics Society and the Gies Ambassadors Program serving on the Marketing Committee. In his free time, Jack enjoys watching baseball, keeping up with Illini sports, cooking, and watching TV shows.
The Co-Membership Chairs are in charge of maintaining and updating member attendance points as well as confirming dues payments. The Co-Membership Chairs also create professional workshops and events to help our members develop their professional skillset. These events include LinkedIn & Career Fair Workshops as well as a semesterly case competition.
CO-MEMBERSHIP CHAIR
AICIA SUN
Aicia is a Sophomore at the Gies College of Business majoring in Accountancy + Data Science. This is her second semester in Accounting Club and her first semester serving on the Executive Board. On campus, she is involved in Illinois Business Consulting as a Senior Consultant, Central Illinois Speech and Debate Association as a tournament judge and is a tutor for Amikka Tutoring. In her free time, Aicia enjoys swimming, skating, and making hair bows.
The Co-Membership Chairs are in charge of maintaining and updating member attendance points as well as confirming dues payments. The Co-Membership Chairs also create professional workshops and events to help our members develop their professional skillset. These events include LinkedIn & Career Fair Workshops as well as a semesterly case competition.
DEVELOPMENT CHAIR
ANANYA GUPTA
Ananya is a Senior at the Gies College of Business, majoring in Accountancy and Information Systems. This is her second semester in Accounting Club and her first semester serving on the Executive Board. On campus, she is actively involved in Illinois Enactus as a project manager and as a Co-Founder of GatchaMatcha. She also works a part-time campus job as a loanable technology student assistant.
The Development Chair is responsible for coordinating the semester-long mentorship program and ensuring that all members are on track towards achieving their professional goals. In addition, the Development Chair is in-charge of overseeing the coffee chat program between the Executive Board and the active member body.
MARKETING CHAIR
OLIVIA SHEEHAN
Olivia is a Senior at the Gies College of Business, majoring in Accountancy with a minor in International Business. This is her seventh semester in Accounting Club and her second semester serving on the Executive Board having previously served as Philanthropy Chair. On campus, she is actively involved in Society of Women in Business, Phi Eta Sigma, and Intramural Volleyball. She also works a part-time campus desk job in the BIF Student Success Lab. In her free time, Olivia enjoys baking, reading, volleyball, and traveling.
The Marketing Chair is in charge of managing and updating the club's website each semester, designing apparel for our members, and creating corporate gifts for our corporate sponsors. The Marketing Chair is an important position.
PUBLIC RELATIONS CHAIR
MICHELLE VASQUEZ
Michelle is a Junior at the Gies College of Business majoring in Accountancy and Information Systems. This is her third semester in Accounting Club and her first semester serving on the Executive Board. On campus, she is actively involved in the Society of Women in Business. In her free time, Michelle enjoys baking, making Pinterest boards, running, and nature.
The Public Relations Chair is responsible for spreading awareness for Accounting Club on campus and running the club’s Instagram (@uiucaccyclub). The PR Chair is in charge of posting reminders for upcoming events as well as promoting the club's membership involvement on social media. Additionally, the PR Chair takes photos at club events for social media use.
OPERATIONS CHAIR
AARYA TELANG
Aarya is a Sophomore at the Gies College of Business, and he is majoring in Accountancy + Data Science. This is his third semester in Accounting Club and his first semester serving on the Executive Board having previously served on the Engagement Committee. On campus, he is involved in the Pickleball Club and the Gies Ambassadors Program. In his free time, Aarya enjoys playing badminton, baking desserts, and watching true crime documentaries.
The Operations Chair is responsible for ensuring that enough food and drinks are present for all club meetings and events. The Operations chair is also in charge of presenting gifts for our corporate sponsors after each professional event.