Undergraduate Staff 2025-2026

Anna Ross
She/her
Actuarial Science, Applied Statistics, and Classical Studies
ross323@purdue.edu

Anna is a senior from Atlanta, Georgia majoring in Actuarial Science, Applied Statistics, and Classical Studies with a minor in business. This is her fourth year in WISP and her second year as a part of the leadership team. In her free time, Anna enjoys baking, cooking, reading, hiking, and traveling. After graduation, she plans on pursing a job in the actuarial field while working on passing the exams required for actuarial certification.

Haley Klein
She/her
Computer Science
klein134@purdue.edu

Haley is a senior from Long Island, New York majoring in Computer Science. This is her 4th year in WISP, her first year on the leadership team, and she previously served as Outreach Committee Chair. Outside of WISP, Haley is part of Phi Sigma Rho sorority and works as a teaching assistant for the Purdue Computer Science Department. In her free time, she enjoys reading, staying active, and spending time with friends and family. After graduation, she plans to pursue a career as a Software Engineer.

Keya Dutta
She/her
Chemistry 
dutta63@purdue.edu

Keya is a junior from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, majoring in Chemistry. This is her third year in WISP and her first year serving as the Gold Team Leader. Beyond WISP, she is actively involved in Dr. Kenttämaa’s research lab, Phi Sigma Rho, and the Purdue Science Student Council (PSSC). In her free time, she enjoys traveling, reading, hiking, swimming, and spending time with friends. After graduation, Keya plans to pursue a master’s degree or head straight to medical school.

Olivia Safranek
She/her
Microbiology
osanfran@purdue.edu

Olivia is a junior from Schererville, Indiana in Microbiology with minors in Fermentation Science and Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies. This is her third year in WISP and first year serving on the Leadership Team. Outside of WISP, you can find Olivia in Dr. Noinaj's lab analyzing temperature-sensitive enzymes. In her free time, she loves to drink coffee and raise her houseplants. After graduation, she plans on attending graduate school to pursue a PhD in the microbiology field.

Raveena Venkateshwaran
She/her
Neurobiology and Physiology
venka139@purdue.edu

Raveena is a junior from Fremont, California, majoring in Neurobiology and Physiology with a minor in Chemistry. This is her second year with WISP and her first year serving on the Leadership Team. Outside of WISP, Raveena conducts research in axonal regeneration in Dr. Suter’s Neurobiology Lab and serves as a Co-Chair representing the College of Science on the Honors Leadership Council. In her free time, she enjoys reading mystery novels, solving sudoku puzzles, and making jewelry. After graduation, she plans to attend medical school to continue her education.

Reileigh Lyst
She/her
Interdisciplinary Science with an EAPS concentration and Communications
rlyst@purdue.edu

Reileigh is a junior from New Haven, Indiana majoring in Interdisciplinary Science and Communications. This is her third year in WISP and her first year serving on the leadership team. In addition to WISP, Reileigh has also been a Team Supervisor and Team Leader for Boiler Gold Rush, is a member of the Purdue University Meteorological Association, and is involved with Purdue Bands and Orchestras. Outside of academics, she enjoys listening to music, attending concerts, hanging out with friends, reading, and crocheting. After graduation, Reileigh plans to work towards a career in public safety in emergency management or risk communication for severe weather events.

Rhea Shah
She/her
Biology
shah914@purdue.edu

Rhea is a junior from Nashville, Tennessee, majoring in Biology with a pre-medical concentration and a Finance minor. This is her 3rd year in WISP and her first year on the leadership team. In addition to WISP, Rhea is a public health research assistant in the Prevention Research Collective at Purdue. She is also a part of Greek life as a member of Phi Mu. In her free time, Rhea enjoys playing soccer, running, and DJing. After graduating, Rhea hopes to attend medical school and become an OB-GYN.

Sravya Nagalakunta
She/her
Computer Science
snagalak@purdue.edu

Sravya is a senior from Dubai, UAE who is majoring in Computer Science and Data Science. This is her fourth year in WISP and second year as a leadership team member, having served as a mentor last year. In addition to WISP, Sravya is a member of the CS Undergraduate Student Board and Girls Who Code. In her free time, she enjoys painting and watching Formula 1. After graduation, Sravya hopes to work in the tech industry.