Our E-Board plans our events and leads the chapter in its endeavors
Meet our Spring 2024 E-Board
Erica Kong
President
Class of 2025
Hey, y’all, my name is Erica and I am so excited to be the president of ESA’s Delta Zeta chapter. I am a part of the Diamond Family and the Gamma pledge class. I am also proud big to my amazing triplets, Ariel, Jordan, and Cristina! I am a second-year criminal justice major and sustainability minor from San Diego, CA. I joined ESA because I felt it was important to serve the community I was entering when I moved to DC. I am also a sister of the multicultural sorority Sigma Psi Zeta!
Katelyn Karner
Vice President of Events
Class of 2025
My name is Katelyn Karner and I am the Vice President of Events. I help plan events for ESA, book rooms, and help run Chapter meetings. I am in the Alpha Pledge Class and Diamond Family. I am originally from outside of Chicago and will be graduating in 2025. I study history at GWU with a double minor in communication and American Studies. Along with ESA, I am also involved in the history honors society, Phi Alpha Theta, and work with Albert H. Small Normandy Institute.
Jenny Lowery
Vice President of Finance
Class of 2024
Hi everyone! My name is Jenny and currently, I am the Vice President of Finance. I am from Fairfax, VA (right outside of DC) and I am in my final semester at GW! I am majoring in History with a specialization in Medieval Europe and minoring in Classical and Ancient Near Eastern Studies. My job as VP of Finance requires me to be in charge of the bank account and managing all ESA's spending. Also, the other big part of my job is planning all ESA fundraisers. When I am not working with ESA, I am the Co-founder and Vice President of the GW Byzantine Studies Club!
Samantha Ansah-Dico
Treasurer
Class of 2025
My name is Samantha Ansah-Dico, and I am a junior majoring in cell and molecular biology. I come from Yaounde in Cameroon and currently work as a student laboratory assistant in GWU's MITM department. I am passionate about studying host-microbe interactions and the human system in general, as it aligns with my dreams of becoming a physician. During my free time, I enjoy drawing, crocheting, and writing short stories, and I love dancing with my team at GWU's District K.
Abha Thapar
Secretary
Class of 2024
Hi my name is Abha and I am currently a senior from South Brunswick, NJ. I am majoring in Public Health and minoring in Bioinformatics and Biology. I am currently ESA’s secretary and have been Treasurer in the past. My favorite part of ESA is spending time with my pledge class and doing service with the sisters around DC. Outside of ESA I am one of the co-presidents for the American Medical Physiology Club.
Libby Shaw
Community Service Chair
Class of 2024
Hi everyone! My name is Libby and I am a senior double majoring in international affairs and criminal justice. I am from Albuquerque, New Mexico and I am currently the community service chair. This means I am in charge of organizing all of the amazing service ESA does around the DMV, keeping track of completed service hours and making sure people stay on top of their service requirement. This semester I have also gotten to plan our annual service trip! I joined ESA because I wanted to find an org where I could not only continue to give back to the community through volunteering, but also find a community of great people. ESA has definitely given me this and much more! Some other GW activities that I’m involved in are the Adopted and Fostered Student Association (AFSA), GW Reads and the University’s Integrity and Conduct board.
Sofia Bertini
Philanthropy Chair
Class of 2024
Hi everyone! My name is Sofia and I’m a senior studying Psychology and Brain Science and minoring in Management. I joined ESA to find a community of like-minded individuals who cared about getting involved in the local DC area. I am currently the Philanthropy Chair for ESA. In my role I get to host all kinds of fun events to raise money for St. Judes Children Hospital. I’m super grateful to be a part of ESA at GW!
Laurin Still
Sisterhood Chair
Class of 2026
Hey lovelies! I'm this year's sisterhood chair for ESA! I'm from Boiling Springs, PA (about 40 minutes southwest from Hershey), but I'm a military kid so I've lived all over! I'm currently a sophomore studying Journalism & Mass Communications in the School of Media & Public Affairs with a double minor in Creative Writing and Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies! I joined ESA because I was interested in Greek life but was nervous about the pressure and price of Panhel & I thought having the opportunity to volunteer all throughout the DMV area was too good to overlook! I have absolutely fallen in love with ESA and couldn't ask for a better organization to be a part of on campus! Outside of ESA, I'm in GW RAGE, am a huge movie buff, and love to explore plant / books / coffee shops in the DMV area!
Urja Mehta
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Chair
Class of 2027
Hello loves! My name is Urja Mehta and I am honored to be your DEI chair this year! I am a first year student from Cincinnati, Ohio majoring in Public Health with a minor in organizational sciences. I joined ESA because, as an only child, I loved the idea of having a supportive sisterhood that can make a real impact in the Foggy Bottom and greater DC community! On E-Board, I am in charge of hosting celebratory events for all cultures and backgrounds, and making ESA a more representative and inclusive environment! This is the first time ESA has had a DEI chair so it has been an honor! Outside of ESA, I am on the WLP student advisory board, an RHA hall council member, and work at a public health research company!
Sophie Eckstein
Public Relation Chair
Class of 2025
Hi, my name is Sophie! I’m from Northern California and came to George Washington University to study Political Science and Criminal Justice. I am the Public Relations Chair on the E-Board for the 2023 Fall and 2024 Spring semesters. I joined ESA because I love doing community service and ESA was a perfect place to meet welcoming like-minded people. Aside from ESA, I am a student staff member for CLRE on campus.
Giselle Sethi
Parliamentarian
Class of 2026
Hi y'all! My name is Giselle Sethi and I am the Parliamentarian of ESA! Basically, what I do is manage membership requirements and member conduct (so scary). I joined ESA because I have always been passionate about community service, and the strong sisterhood and community of lovely women is also a HUGE plus! I am a double major in Political Science and International Affairs with a Concentration in Comparative Political, Economic, and Social Systems, and a psychology minor. Other fun facts about me: I'm from Dallas, Texas (go cowboys!!), I'm also the Director of Recruitment for Pi Beta Phi Sorority, I am learning to DJ, and I love Formula 1.
Myra Qazi
Leadership Chair
Class of 2026
Hi everyone!! My name is Myra and I am the leadership chair of ESA! My job is to plan leadership and professional development events, which include wonderful activities such as study hours, resume/cover letter workshops, our mentorship program, and more! I joined ESA because I wanted to get involved on campus, and ESA immediately was a welcoming and fun organization that I knew I had to be a part of. Some fun facts about me are that I'm from Long Island, NY, I'm studying psychology and public health, and in my free time I like to watch silly sitcoms. :)