BIOTECHNOLOGY EXECUTIVE BOARD 2025-2026
Meet the current BSA Board Members!
Chris Saladino – Co-President
I am a second year Biotechnology masters student on the Biopharmaceutical/Engineering Biotechnology track at Penn. Prior to attending Penn, I completed my bachelor of science in Honors at Villanova University with majors in biology and humanities, and minors in Spanish and ethics. After attending undergrad, I lived in New York City for two years and performed prostate cancer research at Weill Cornell Medicine. In my free time, I enjoy going on runs, working out at the gym, exploring the city and watching baseball. I was previously your GSEG representative. I am excited to be your co-president and make this a great experience!
Cameron Colucci - Co-President
I’m from Philadelphia and did my undergraduate at McGill University majoring in Microbiology and Immunology. I’m a second semester master’s student concentrating in Molecular Biology and Engineering Entrepreneurship. This summer I was doing Epigenetics and Immunology research in the BRB here at Penn as well as working for the healthcare team for Tap Root Capital, which is a startup Private Equity firm that specializes in seeding first time emerging funds. For my free time I enjoy going to the gym, hanging out with friends, and DJing.
Alice Hou - Vice President
I was born in China and completed my undergraduate studies at Emory University, majoring in Biology and minoring in Economics. I’m currently a second-year master’s student concentrating in the Biomedical Technologies track and working full-time at CHOP as a research assistant. In my free time, I enjoy playing tennis, singing a cappella, exploring different group exercise classes, and spending time with my two cats.
Christiana Dangas - Treasurer
I’m from New York City and graduated from Boston University this past May, where I studied Psychology on the pre-med track. I’m now a first-year Master’s student concentrating in Biopharmaceuticals and Engineering. In my free time, I love playing tennis, reading, going on walks, and spending time with friends.
Shivani Kadiyala - GSEG Representative
I was born in Michigan but grew up in India, and later came back to the U.S. for college at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, where I studied Biology and Studio Art. I’m now a second-semester master’s student concentrating in Biopharmaceuticals and Engineering. When I am not in class, I love drawing, dancing, hanging out with friends, and trying out new food spots around town!
Kristi Civici - Secretary
I am a first-year Biotechnology master's student on the Biopharmaceutical/Engineering Biotechnology track at Penn. Before Penn, I completed my Bachelor of Arts in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at Clark University. A fun fact about me is that I am an international student from Albania, and in my free time, I enjoy going to the gym, hanging out with friends, spending time with my cat, and traveling to different countries.