Meet the Class of 2021
Julie Chen
Friar Name: Friar Shark Tank or Friar Jul
Hometown: Pittsburgh, PA
Majors: (M&T) Computer Science, Operations Information & Decisions, Entrepreneurial Management
Activities & Honors:
- 3-year Lead Venture Partner/Chief of Staff – Contrary Capital (College VC firm)
- 3-year VP of External Affairs – Class Board 2021
- 3-year VP of Social Committee – M&T Board
- Founder – Peerlift.org (non-profit for high school students to connect them with scholarships, summer programs, awards, study abroad programs, college fly-ins, and internships)
- Member – Chi Omega Fraternity
- Business Developer – Hack4Impact
- Member – Bell and Hexagon Senior Societies
Hobbies: Making Spotify playlists, going to concerts, working out, community building
Favorite Movie: The Farewell
Favorite Foods: Spicy hot cheetos, Distrito’s super nachos & margs 🙂
Favorite Quote: “If they don’t give you a seat at the table, bring a folding chair.” ~Shirley Chisholm
Plans After Penn: Up in the air
