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Raghav Khemka
Masters in Environmental Studies '25 Raghav Khemka is a key figure at Ashoka, overseeing the venture and fellowship program and supporting social entrepreneurs across several South Asian countries. He focuses on climate issues and sustainability alongside his advisory role with the Khemka Foundation and directorship in some Khemka group companies. With a background in Law and politics from the School of Oriental and African Studies in London, Raghav plans to pursue a master’s in Climate Policy and Action while continuing his advisory role within the Khemka group. From a traditional industrial family, Raghav has embraced a balanced approach to human enterprise and environmental sustainability, actively engaging in scientific methods of growing food and advocating for optimal water and resource utilization.
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Isadora De Almeida
Master of Laws '24 Isadora De Almeida is a Brazilian Capital Markets attorney pursuing an LL.M in Penn Law. She worked in several fundraising transactions for renewable plants in Brazil and is deeply passionate about the role that innovative sources of financing can assume within the climate change context. At Penn Law, Isadora is also an active member of the Penn Law Real Estate Club and of the Penn Black Law Students Association.
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Jack Miklaucic
J.D., Penn Carey Law '26 Jack Miklaucic is a first-year Levy Scholar at the Carey Law School who is also pursuing the Kleinman Center’s Certificate in Energy Management and Policy. At the Law School, he is involved in pro bono work with the Environmental Law Project as well as serving as a first-year representative for the Student Public Interest Network, the National Lawyers Guild, and the American Constitution Society. He hopes to apply his experience in climate and energy activism, policy work, and research to a career in energy justice. He earned his B.S. in Environmental Sciences from Emory University, where he was a Woodruff Scholar and also studied Philosophy, Politics, and Law.
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Heather Korzun
Master of Public Administration '25 Heather Korzun is pursuing a career in public policy her undergraduate studies in sustainable business. She is primarily interested equity and justice in the energy transition, and hopes that this fellowship can help her make a difference in the field.
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Riya Choudhury
Master of Environmental Studies '24 Riya Choudhury is pursuing a Master's degree in Environmental Studies with a specialization in Sustainability. She is passionate about corporate sustainability, with a specific focus on reducing carbon emissions in supply chains and studying energy markets and policies. During her academic journey, she gained valuable experience by interning at a sustainability tech startup and collaborating with procurement experts to incorporate sustainability into their decision-making. Currently, Riya is working as a sustainability intern at Philadelphia Gas Works. Prior to Penn, she completed her undergraduate degree in chemical engineering. She also volunteers with Climate Action PA, a project of CVPA, that works to accelerate the transition to a more sustainable and equitable society.
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Chenxi Zhu
Master of City Planning '24 Chenxi Zhu is currently pursuing a Master's in City Planning with a focus on smart cities and urban technologies. Drawing from her background in Data Science, she is passionate about blending data science with urban planning to craft sustainable urban solutions and enhance urban information systems for improved public services. Aside from her professional pursuits, she enjoys reading about Chinese architectural history and occasionally indulges in the simple joy of doing absolutely nothing.
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Stephanie Cheng
Master of City Planning '24 Stephanie Cheng is a second year Master of City Planning student in the Weitzman School of Design with a background in Law. Having lived in China, Singapore, Hong Kong, UK, and now USA, Stephanie is inspired by a range of urban issues in cities across the world. She is particularly interested in how technology and data can be effectively and equitably used to solve climate change issues impacting urban populations. Stephanie most recently worked as the Offshore Wind Intern at New York City Economic Development Corporation, and is passionate about supporting the global shift towards renewable energy.
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Anindita Rajesh
Master of Environmental Studies '24 Anindita Rajesh is currently a second year Masters of Environmental Studies student, concentrating in Sustainability. She is passionate about the impact the fashion industry has on global communities, specifically in the realms of water accessibility and sanitation, and labor ethics. Her current research focuses on developing dyes which reduce water waste and eliminate contamination. Prior to attending Penn, she received a BA in Biology, with a Minor in Business at Boston University, leading to her current interest in interdisciplinary approaches to sustainability.
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Yonghyeon Kim
Master of Public Administration '24 Yonghyeon Kim is currently working for his family business which produces concrete civil engineering materials. He is interested in low carbon concrete infrastructure development. His undergraduate major was International Business and Trade. After graduation, He worked for Korean Army as a military officer. After being discharged, he worked for Hyundai Department Store Group as a financial manager. He got MBA from the University of Michigan Ross School of Business. He is a sports guy and likes playing soccer and tennis.
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Zainab Afolabi
MSE Robotics '25 Zainab Afolabi is an aspiring master's student in Robotics Engineering at the School of Engineering and Applied Science (SEAS). Poised to graduate in 2025, Zainab hails from Nigeria, a background that has instilled in her a profound sense of responsibility towards environmental sustainability and technology's role in its advancement. Before this, Zainab was involved with the Young Engineers Future Leaders Program through the World Federation of Engineers Organizations. She worked as a member of Nigerias SDG 13 climate action, participating in efforts to fight climate change. For Zainab, the fellowship is a crucial waypoint in her dedicated pursuit to advocate for a world where technological progress is synonymous with ecological mindfulness.
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Chandrima Shrivastava
MBA '24 Chandrima Shrivastava is a food scientist and MBA candidate at Wharton. She grew up in Mumbai, India, where she pursued an undergraduate degree in food engineering driven by her love for chocolate. After her undergrad, she moved to Zurich, Switzerland to pursue a master's in food science. She continued there to obtain a PhD specializing in developing digital twins to reduce quality loss in supply chains of perishable biological products. At UPenn, her goal is to combine technical and business perspectives to advance sustainability in food systems.
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Justin Cairns
Master of Environmental Studies '25 Justin Cairns is a first-year Master of Environmental Studies student. He focuses on sustainable energy advancement and energy systems management. Prior to Penn, Justin Cairns held several internships in energy and environmental policy. This past summer, Justin Cairns interned for the NJ Board of Public Utilities within their Clean Energy Division. He conducted research and quantitative analyses on renewable energy resources and development, refined parameters of peer-state programs, and assisted staff with program implementation. During undergrad, Justin Cairns attended Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey. He acquired a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Policy, Institutions, and Behavior.
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Richard Barad
Master of Urban Spatial Analytics '24 Richard Barad a Masters student in the Master of Urban Spatial Analytics (MUSA) program at the Weitzman School of Design. At PENN, he works as a research fellow at the Water Center where he provides GIS mapping and data analytics support for water infrastructure projects. Prior to attending UPENN Richard worked at the Famine Early Warning Systems Network (FEWS NET), a USAID funded project which provides early warning on acute food insecurity around the world. He also previously worked at the World Resources Institute on the Global Forest Watch Initiative. He is interested in using GIS and data analysis tools to inform energy and climate policy solutions and excited to be part of the multidisciplinary CL@P community. In his free time Richard enjoys watching and playing soccer, hiking, and bouldering.
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Marissa O'Neill
Master of Environmental Studies '24 Marissa O'Neill is a second-year Master of Environmental Studies candidate concentrating in the urban environment. Her academic and professional interests include the intersections of climate resiliency, environmental justice, and community engagement. Since starting at Penn, Marissa has been involved with Perry World House and Penn Club H2O. Marissa began working for the Community Investment and Economic Revitalization team at the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection this summer. Prior to moving to Philadelphia, Marissa worked in nonprofit communications in Washington D.C., supporting governments and civil society organizations around the world in creating more transparent, participatory, inclusive, and accountable democracies.
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Ankita Patil
Master of Environmental Studies '24 Ankita Patil is a 2nd year Master of Environmental Studies with a concentration in Sustainability. She is interested in the intersection of business, environment and policy and is hoping to pursue a career in corporate sustainability post graduation. At Penn, she is a part of Penn Sustainability Consulting - a student club that partners with companies to help further their sustainability goals. Aside from academics, she enjoys reading and discovering new cafés or restaurants in Philly!
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Tiffany Chui
Master of Science in Engineering '24 Tiffany Chui is a second-year Master's student in Materials Science and Engineering. She is working towards transforming unsustainable consumerism practices with environmentally friendly materials. She believes that convenience does not need to be in conflict with sustainability. Her past experience includes researching on seaweed-based biodegradable foam, as well as innovating novel leather alternatives at a startup. She holds a BS in Materials Science and Engineering from Cornell University.
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Aiswarya Murali
Master of Laws '24 Aiswarya Murali is an LL.M. student at the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School. At Penn Law, she serves as the LLM representative for the Environmental Law Project. Prior to Penn, she worked as a litigating lawyer, judicial clerk to the Supreme Court of India judge and a legal researcher. Her practice areas focused on environmental law, constitutional law, extradition law, criminal law, civil law and human rights law. Her areas of research include climate justice, justice education, gender justice and just energy transition. She is the co-founder of Scetti (State Clean Energy Transition Tracker India) a climate data start-up. She is also a community member of an Indian non-profit: Initiative for Climate Action. In her free time, she enjoys swimming, hiking and cooking.
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Leonardo Acedo
MBA & MA in International Studies '25 From a young age, Leonardo Acedo was drawn to Venezuela's energy sector, leading him to pursue a Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering from the University of Maryland. He then joined ExxonMobil in Houston, Texas, where he dedicated four years to advancing energy infrastructure in Latin America. Now, through his studies at Wharton and Lauder, Leonardo seeks to deepen his expertise in business strategy and sustainable energy in the Latin American context. He aims to merge his engineering and business insights to promote sustainable growth in the region's energy landscape.
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Radwan Munkarah
MBA & MA in International Studies '24 Radwan Munkarah is a second year MBA/MA candidate at The Wharton School and The Lauder Institute. Radwan holds a BBA and a BA in International Studies from The University of Michigan. Radwan's interests in climate lie mostly in the energy sector, and understanding how strategic capital allocation can positively transform global energy systems. Prior to Wharton, Radwan was a consultant at BCG, where he focused his latter projects in the sustainable finance realm. During the summer, Radwan completed an internship as a private equity associate at LS Power, piquing his interests in power markets and energy with real deal experience in the space. Radwan's future aspiration is to play a key role in the energy transition towards renewables, while also ensuring energy security for global communities in need.
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Elan Joseph
MBA '25 Elan Joseph is a first-year MBA candidate at Wharton. He grew up in suburban Atlanta and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Political Science from Columbia University. Before Wharton, he worked as a consultant across the private, public, and nonprofit sectors. The focus areas of his work ranged from organizational strategic planning, management training, DEI coaching, and board development. Most recently, he was at a family office where he worked to build the philanthropic arm of its portfolio focused on oceans-based climate action. In his free time he enjoys watching and playing basketball, and exploring new neighborhoods in Philly.
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Luke Iott
MBA & MA in International Studies '24 Luke Iott is a graduate student completing a dual MBA at the Wharton School of Business and a Master’s in International Affairs through the Lauder Institute. He is interested in the global energy transition and the intersection between climate tech and business, working to grow and invest in the next wave of emerging growth climate companies. Before coming to the University of Pennsylvania, he worked in international development focused on food security, agriculture, and renewable energy projects in Africa and East Asia. He holds a BA from Georgetown University where he graduated with honors.
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