Meet Our Executive Board
President
Bradley Shannon
I am a senior from Huntington Beach, CA and I am minoring in Economics and Biotechnology. I was initiated into OXE during Fall 2022, and have served three terms as the fundraising chair. I am excited to be a part of a great executive team that is looking forward to an awesome year in OXE planning events and connecting with our members. OXE creates friendships that will last a lifetime and is an organization that gives back to those who are involved! Excited for a great year in OXE and Boiler Up!
Vice President
Ryan Tobin
I am a senior from Los Gatos, CA. I have two minors, one in Business Economics and another in Nuclear Engineering. I joined OXE in the fall of 2022 and a year later I thoroughly enjoyed my time serving as the social chair for both semesters of my junior year. When I am not passionately reading my chemical engineering textbooks, I love to destress by hiking and spending time in the great outdoors. I am grateful for my position this year in such an amazing club that has given so much to me, and I can't wait to be able to give back to our amazing Purdue Chemical Engineering community. Boiler Up!
Treasurer
Sophia Rigitano
I am a junior from Batavia, IL interested in getting involved with consumer products. I joined OXE in fall 2023 and served as the food chair for the spring 2024 semester. Outside of OXE, I enjoy spending time with friends and family and attending Purdue sporting events! I am so proud to be a member of this club because it creates lifelong friendships and always gives back to the local communities. OXE has always felt like home to me and I am excited to get to work with such a great executive team!
Secretary
Lucas Ellis
I am a senior from Stafford, VA and I am pursuing a minor in chemistry. I joined OXE in the fall of 2022 and served as a social chair for a semester where I met some of my best friends and a had a blast. Now I'm excited to help run the organization that has given me so much, both professionally and personally!
Philanthropy Director
Abigail Delaney
I am a senior from Newark, DE. As a ChE I have worked as an undergraduate researcher in continuous processing of pharmaceutical tablets and optimization for energy systems using mathematical modeling. I joined OXE in fall of 2022 and have served one semester as a junior representative prior to becoming philanthropy director. Through OXE, I have made several of my closest friends. I am so excited to be able to give back more to the community and spread awareness for our organization!
Philanthropy Director
Dagan Knight
I am a Junior from Indianapolis, IN. In addition to ChE, I have a concentration in Biotechnology and Pharmaceuticals with a minor in Biotech. I joined OXE in the fall of 2023 and served as the Junior Representative. I believe OXE is a great community filled with fantastic people and it's a great way to actively be involved with not only the campus but also with some of the best and brightest ChE students.
Meet Our Chairs
Social Chair
Addison Coyle
I am a senior from Northville, MI and joined OXE fall of 2022. After serving as a general member I was elected in May of 2023 as Philanthropy Director serving on the Executive board for the 2023-24 year. I am excited to see my other opportunities within OXE this year through my chair position. Outside of OXE I enjoy hiking, traveling and spending time with friends and family. I love being involved in OXE and am excited for what is in store for this year!
Junior Representative
Zoey Rentzsch
I am a junior from Dublin, Ohio interested in the renewable energy industry. In addition to my chemical engineering degree, I will be earning a minor in dance from Purdue. I joined OXE in the fall of 2023. Outside of OXE I am a member of the Purdue Contemporary Dance Company, assistant director of X-Series Dance Purdue, and I’m an Eagle Scout and Gold Award Girl Scout. I am looking forward to helping new members join OXE this semester!
Research Chair
Katie Yates
I’m a junior from Toledo, Ohio. I’ve interned with Intel and Apex E&M. Also, I do energetics research in Dr. Nagy’s lab. In my free time, I enjoy lifting and playing pickleball.
Fundraising Chair
Lily Crouse
Hi! I’m a junior from Bright, Indiana. I’m minoring in Spanish, and I’ve been a member of OXE since spring 2024. In my free time, I enjoy going to the gym and hanging out with friends. I’m interested in the pharma and consumer packaged goods industries. I’m super excited for all the fun events we have planned for this semester!
Fundraising Chair
Nathan Byrd
I enjoy spending lots of time outdoors and pushing my limits in any way that I can! I recently have started mountain biking again and am learning to white water kayak on top of continuing to boulder and rock climb. I am also training to run an ultramarathon eventually (Leadville 100 here I come!!). Outside of that I also love playing soccer and working on my multiple project cars and jetskis. I love my dog Tucker, he's THE dude.
Food Chair
Haley Bissell
I am a junior from Tinley Park, Illinois, and I am the current food chair of OXE. I am pursuing minors in mathematics and chemistry. Apart from OXE, I am also an academic tutor and peer mentor through the Purdue Women in Engineering Program, and I enjoy spending time with my family, friends, and animals. Being involved with OXE is one of my favorite things about Purdue, and I am excited to form more connections with all the other members.
Alumni Relations Chair
Brianna Eden
I am a senior from Howell, MI. I have a minor in Chemistry and I joined OXE in Fall 2022. This is my second semester serving as the Alumni Relations Chair. Outside of OXE, I enjoy spending time in the gym and spending time with my friends and family. I’ve met a lot of lifelong friends during the time I’ve spent in OXE. I’ve had the opportunity to grow a lot professionally and socially. I’m excited for this new semester!
Fundraising and Tutoring Chair
Abby Hoekstra
I am a junior from Minneapolis, Minnesota interested in the consumer products industry. I joined OXE in fall 2023 and have loved my time here ever since. Outside of OXE I love going to Purdue Football and Basketball games, and involved in the Women in Engineering program, and Honors Ambassadors. I have enjoyed my time in OXE so far, and can’t wait for what is to come!
Tutoring Chair
Sophia Zielinski
I am a junior from Westchester, NY. In addition to studying ChE, I am minoring in economics. I am also involved in research studying nanoparticle production with the LPRC. Outside of class, I love to cheer on Purdue sports, hike, and paint. I am excited to be tutoring chair and help out the OXE ChE community!
Tutoring Chair
Abigail Antonishek
I am a junior from Poolesville, Maryland interested in developing personalized medicines to target metabolic diseases. I joined OXE in fall of 2023 and am serving as a tutoring chair member this fall. Outside of OXE I enjoy running and painting small things for friends and family. I’m excited to meet more ChemEs this semester!
Tutoring Chair
Ram Goyal
I am a junior from India with minors in Chemistry and Materials Science & Engineering. I am involved with ChemE Car as an Assistant Design Lead and am a Director for The Network of Engineering and Business. I enjoy playing the guitar, badminton, the outdoors, and more recently, cooking. I am excited to be more involved with OXE this semester and look forward to working with the rest of the team.