GPA Executive Board
The GPA Board meets weekly to discuss program operations, upcoming events, and internal affairs. Meetings are attended by the five elected GPA officers and the heads of each of the four branches.
Simon Webber
President
Class of 2027 | Economics
Simon is a junior studying Economics with a minor in Real Estate from Portland, Maine. Within the GPA, he is active in the Penn Political Union and Polybian branches. He is also the president of Young Americans for Liberty on campus, looking to spread libertarian values to the great students of Penn. He enjoys reading, debates, history, geopolitics, architecture, economics, theology, listening to jazz, playing jazz, mountain climbing, snowboarding, and hitting pottruck. You can also find him on stage at a Chris’ Jazz Cafe late night jam playing keys.
Eliav Zendehdel
VP External
Class of 2029 | Philosophy, Politics & Economics
Eliav is a sophomore from Los Angeles studying Philosophy, Politics & Economics and Law & Society. He’s interested in American political thought and the moral philosophy that fuels political decision-making. As a huge film buff, Eliav chronicles his hobby with frequent film reviews and rankings.
Peter Kennedy
VP Internal
Class of 2029 | History & Philosophy, Politics & Economics
Peter is a sophomore in the College studying History and PPE from Pennsylvania. Within GPA, he is involved in the Penn Political Review and Forum for Legislative Action. In his spare time he enjoys swimming and exploring Philadelphia.
Eden Liu
VP of Finance
Class of 2028 | Philosophy, Politics & Economics
Eden is a junior in the College of Arts and Sciences from Taipei, Taiwan, studying Philosophy, Politics, and Economics with a minor in Legal Studies and History. He has been involved in GPA through the Penn Political Union. He is also president of the Model Congress@Penn and Penn Taiwanese Society and an opinion columnist for the Daily Pennsylvanian. His main interests include constitutional law, electoral reform, and Indo-Pacific strategy. In his spare time, he enjoys reading, cooking, making models, badminton, and running
Vincent Chen
Chief of Staff
Class of 2027 | Political Science
Vincent is a sophomore, originally born in New York City, now residing in Philadelphia. Currently studying political science in the College, with a minor in Legal Studies and History. Previously involved with PPR. Currently involved with club lacrosse. He enjoys reading political theory, history, and going to the gym.
Liza Pirtskhelava
VP Marketing
Class of 2029 | Philosophy, Politics and Economics
Liza is a sophomore, originally from Tbilisi, Georgia. Currently studying PPE at the College of Arts and Sciences, with a minor in Data Science.
