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SPRING 2026
EXECUTIVE BOARD
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PRESIDENT
VP EXTERNAL
VP INTERNAL
TREASURER
SOCIAL CHAIR
PHILANTHROPY CHAIR
CO-MEMBERSHIP CHAIR
CO-MEMBERSHIP CHAIR
DEVELOPMENT CHAIR
MARKETING CHAIR
PUBLIC RELATIONS CHAIR
OPERATIONS CHAIR
ENGAGEMENT CHAIR
ABOUT THE EXECUTIVE BOARD
PRESIDENT
Aicia Sun
Aicia is a junior at the Gies College of Business, and she's majoring in Accountancy and Data Science. This is her fourth semester in Accounting Club and her third semester serving on the Executive Board, previously serving as VP External and Co-Membership Chair. On campus, she's part of Illinois Business Consulting and Gies Ambassadors. In her free time, Aicia enjoys swimming, skating, and side questing with friends.
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
Shruthi Muthiah
Shruthi is a sophomore at the Gies College of Business, and she's majoring in Accountancy and Data Science. This is her third semester in Accounting Club, currently serving as VP External and previously serving as Operations Chair. On campus, she's part of Gies Ambassadors, serves as a Course Assistant for STAT 107, and works as a Gies Success Lab Attendant. In her free time, Shruthi enjoys baking, crafting, and getting coffee 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
Justin Yuwono
Justin is a sophomore at the Gies College of Business, and he's majoring in Finance and Accountancy. This is his third semester in Accounting Club, currently serving as VP Internal and previously serving as Co-Membership Chair. On campus, he's part of the Investment Management Academy as a Junior Analyst, Derivatives & Trading Academy as a Trading Analyst, and PERMIAS UIUC as Treasurer. In his free time, Justin enjoys drawing, listening to music, and playing Pokémon playthroughs.
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
MICHELLE VASQUEZ
Michelle is a senior at the Gies College of Business, and she's majoring in Accounting and Information Systems. This is her fifth semester in Accounting Club, currently serving as Treasurer and previously serving as Marketing Chair and Public Relations Chair. On campus, she's part of La Colectiva. In her free time, Michelle enjoys thrifting and running.
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
Ananya Krishnan
Ananya is a sophomore at the Gies College of Business, and she's majoring in Accountancy. This is her third semester in Accounting Club, currently serving as Philanthropy Chair and previously serving as Public Relations Chair. On campus, she works at the Interlibrary Loan Department of the University Library and plays intramural soccer. In her free time, Ananya enjoys cooking, reading, hiking, and playing and watching soccer.
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
Aarya Telang
Aarya is a junior at the Gies College of Business, and he's majoring in Accounting and Data Science. This is his fifth semester in Accounting Club, currently serving as Social Chair and previously serving as Co-Membership Chair and Operations Chair. On campus, he's part of Gies Ambassadors, Pickleball Club, and serves as a Course Assistant for BADM 275 and ACCY 310. In his free time, Aarya enjoys playing card games, taking walks, and watching documentaries.
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
Krisha Patel
Krisha is a sophomore at the Gies College of Business, and she's majoring in Accounting and Finance. This is her first semester in Accounting Club and her first semester serving on the Executive Board as Co-Membership Chair. On campus, she's part of FACES Consulting and the Society of Women in Business. In her free time, Krisha enjoys going on long walks, playing badminton with friends, reading, and baking.
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
Shailen Zimmerman
Shailen is a sophomore at the Gies College of Business, and he's majoring in Accounting and Finance. This is his third semester in Accounting Club and his first semester serving on the Executive Board as Co-Membership Chair. On campus, he's part of ITFC, Business 101 Section Leaders, Gies Ambassadors, and Gies VITA Community Volunteers. In his free time, Shailen enjoys playing football and basketball, traveling, and watching movies.
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
Jack Johnson
Jack is a junior at the Gies College of Business, and he's majoring in Accountancy and Data Science. This is his fifth semester in Accounting Club, currently serving as Development Chair and previously serving as Treasurer and Co-Membership Chair. On campus, he's part of Gies Ambassadors, the Illinois Sports Business Conference, and the BIF Success Lab as a Peer Advisor. In his free time, Jack enjoys baseball, following Illini sports, reading, and solving puzzles and brain games.
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
Purab Arora
Purab is a junior at the Gies College of Business, and he is majoring in Accountancy with a minor in Computer Science. This is his fifth semester in Accounting Club and his fourth semester serving on the Executive Board, previously serving as Internal Vice President. On campus, he is involved in Illinois Consulting Academy, EntreCorps, and BuildIllinois, In his free time, Purab works on his startups, LightWork and GoGhost, plays pickleball, creates AI automations, captures stunning sceneries via drone, and travels.
The Marketing Chair is responsible for leading Accounting Club's recruitment and outreach by maintaining and updating the club website, designing apparel, and creating corporate sponsor gifts. Additionally, the Marketing Chair manages event advertising and manages key promotional materials, including bringing banners and signs to campus involvement fairs and info nights.
PUBLIC RELATIONS CHAIR
Sofia Hill
Sofia is a sophomore at the Gies College of Business, and she's majoring in Accounting and Information Systems. This is her third semester in Accounting Club and her first semester serving on the Executive Board as Public Relations Chair. On campus, she's part of Pride at Gies (serving as VP Internal & Membership), the Recreational Volleyball Club, Gies Ambassadors, and serves as a Course Assistant for CS 105. In her free time, Sofia enjoys reading, playing volleyball, watching sports, and spending time with her cats.
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
Jimmy Chen
Jimmy is a junior at the Gies College of Business, and he's majoring in Accounting and Finance. This is his fifth semester in Accounting Club, currently serving as Operations Chair and previously serving as Social Chair. On campus, he's part of Gies Ambassadors. In his free time, Jimmy enjoys playing basketball and collecting trading cards.
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.
ENGAGEMENT CHAIR
Jared Reyes
Jared is a senior at the Gies College of Business, and he's majoring in Accounting. This is his seventh semester in Accounting Club, previously serving as President. On campus, he works as the SDRP Front Desk Manager, a Gies Success Lab Attendant, a Newman Center Small Group Leader, a Japan House Intern, and is involved with Gies Ambassadors. In his free time, Jared enjoys watching baseball and football, getting ice cream and custard, reading, sleeping, and personal finance.
The Engagement Chair oversees the club’s ‘Friends for LIFO’ program and leads the Engagement Committee, which plans and executes the club’s social and philanthropic events. The Chair serves as the primary liaison between the committee and the Executive Board, facilitates biweekly meetings, and supports members’ professional development.