Our team
CSSP Senior Staff
Andrea Barajas
CSSP Co-Director
Andrea (C’25) is from Downey, CA and is studying Criminology and Sociology. She is also pursuing a submatriculate masters degree in Criminology. As well as CSSP, she is a researcher at the Crime and Justice Policy Lab, and is involved with Penn Undergraduate Criminology Society, Fuerza, La Casa Latina, The Daily Pennsylvanian and the Netter Center Student Advisory Board.
Kyuho Lee
CSSP Co-Director
Kyuho (C’25) is from Lexington, MA and is majoring in Design with minors in Computer Science and Psychology. Outside of CSSP, he is involved in Keynotes A Cappella and the Signal Society. He enjoys music production, exploring Philly, and DJing in his free time.
Kayla White
Lea Site Coordinator
Kayla (C’25) is from Chester County, PA. She is studying Africana and Philosophy and pursuing a minor in Law and Society. Outside of CSSP, she is Community Engagement chair for Phi Alpha Delta, a PHINS Coordinator, ILMUNC USG of Operations, and a member of both BPLA and Penn Flutes.
Bella Fynn-Thompson
Hamilton Site Coordinator
Bella (C’26) is from Needham, MA. She loves studying anthropology and is on the pre-med track. Some of her favorite things to do are reading and walking to get ice cream in the summer. She is so excited to be a part of the Senior Staff team!
Ben Persily
Sayre, West, and Robeson Site Coordinator
Ben (C’27) is from Scarsdale, NY and is in the Life Sciences and Management Program. He joined CSSP because he wanted to act as a youth mentor and help enable others to provide mentorship as well. Outside of CSSP, he is involved in research at CHOP, PUBS consulting, and the LSM student advisory board.
Rachel Gittleman
Comegys Site Coordinator
Rachel (C’26) is from Houston, TX (yee-haw!). At Penn, Rachel is studying Psychology on a pre-med track. Outside of classes, Rachel loves reading, art, running, and saying hi to just about every four-legged animal she sees around campus. Rachel is so excited about this upcoming year with CSSP. She can’t wait to create more fun memories with Comegys Elementary.
Keira Feng
Marketing Coordinator
Keira (C’26) is from Orange, CA. She is majoring in English and Political Science and pursuing a minor in American Public Policy. Outside of CSSP, she is involved in Penn Reproductive Justice, 34th Street Magazine, and the Penn Undergraduate Law Journal.
Katie Yoo
Events Coordinator
Katie (C’27) is from Seoul, South Korea. She is studying Criminology and Consumer Psychology. Her current interest lies within juvenile justice. In her free time, she loves to stay in her bed and watch movies!
Michelle Lee
Finance and Operations Coordinator
Michelle (C’26) is from Summit, NJ and is pursuing majors in Biology and Health & Societies, with a minor in Chemistry. Outside of CSSP, she is a researcher in a Cancer Biology Lab, a member of the Wharton Undergraduate Healthcare Club, and enjoys running.
Ava Strong
Recruitment Coordinator
Ava (C’27) is from Chevy Chase, MD. She is pursuing a major in Business and International Studies and targeting Spanish as her language concentration. The highlight of her first semester at Penn was mentoring at Hamilton’s after school program through CSSP and now serving as the Recruitment Coordinator! Apart from CSSP, she is a part of Wharton Women, the Director of Professional Events for Wharton GUIDE, and a member of the Penn Equestrian Team.