Members
Angela Gomez | President
Hailing from the great Dallas, Texas, Angela is a self-proclaimed “sad boy music” aficionado with her favorite artists including Dean Lewis, Alex Benjamin, Lewis Capaldi, and James Arthur. Her non-sad boy favorites include Sia and Adele. She reads romance and new adult books so much (almost too much) that her family says she’s more likely to be grounded for reading than anything else. Angela applauds the DXA family for making the newbs feel so welcomed at BYOs and social events.
Reem Assi |
Music Director
Meet Reem Assi, a sophomore in the College of Arts and Sciences, hailing from Palestine. She rocks the piano, guitar, and ukelele while slinging poetic prowess for the Excelano Project. When she’s not busy shaping international affairs and penning captivating stories for “Fenjan,” a Middle East and North Africa region based magazine, you’ll find her on a mission to locate the perfect vanilla pudding at Gourmet Grocer. She’s got enough positivity and excitement to light up an entire city, and we’re so excited to see what she does next with Dischord!
Kamila Kudela | Vice President
Kamila Kudela, a Manhattan native, is a multi-talented individual. Over the years she’s played a variety of sports, like volleyball, tennis, track, gymnastics, and ultimate. Off the field, Kamila is a skilled knitter and crocheter, and she has a knack for playing the guitar. Her most notable instrumental accomplishment was memorizing all of “Married Life” from the movie UP. Kamila also has a soft spot for dogs, spending time dog-sitting, fostering, and volunteering at dog shelters. She studies Nursing and Healthcare Management, embodying her commitment to making a positive impact on the healthcare industry and beyond. We are so thankful to have her wonderful self in DXA!
Amrita Balajee | AMD + DEI Chair
Meet the queen from Pittsburgh Amrita “Rita” Balajee! This multitalented newb is the embodiment of all things music. She grew up learning Hindustani Classical Music, was the president of her high school choir, releases her own music (stream on Spotify!!), and is now a Dischord member. Although she’s the most musically talented, she’s also super involved outside of music, from handling the pre-med track to rowing. If you see someone with flowing gorgeous hair walking through campus, chances are, it’s Amrita. And once you see her, make sure you ask about her about her dog Minnie :)
Harper Simpson | Publicity Manager
Hailing from the Big Apple, Harper is our resident board game aficionado. Be careful if you challenge her—she's been known to crush her friends and family at both Clue and Ticket to Ride. A city girl at heart who has lived in both New York and London, Harper can often be found making vibrant photo collages, eating Trader Joe's peanut butter cups, and playing sports! She's an incredibly talented vocalist and seasoned soprano (check out her high school a cappella group, the Brearly-B-Naturals, on Spotify!), but beyond her music, Harper has lately loved doing the New York Times mini crossword and learning to play bar chords on the guitar. We are so happy to have this multi-talented, kindhearted soul with us on Dischord!
Ritha Igout | Business Manager
Ritha Igout, originally from Casablanca and Marrakech in Morocco, is a beautiful and talented individual who rocks a fantastic sense of fashion and a unique, mesmerizing voice. She loves to listen to Arctic Monkeys (the best band ever), Tayc, Maluma, and many more artists that represent her extensive music taste. You can catch her around campus with a good iced matcha latte, probably humming a tune from the Disney movie, “The Hunchback of Notre Dame.” Aside from her wonderful music taste and genius brain (she’s at penn, she’s a genius), she has the most free-spirited and fun-loving personality. We are so lucky and proud to sing with Ritha in Dischord!!
Julian Caesar | Social Chair
From the greatest part of Philly (West Philly), Julian Caesar is an inspiration to everyone he meets. From the age of 3, Julian started his music career by writing a song about Thomas the Tank Engine. In high school, his friends recognized his talent and pushed him into musical theatre, where he flourished and even wrote a musical about COVID-19. He’s a fan of artists like Bruno Mars, Harry Styles, SZA, Frank Ocean, and The Weeknd. In his free time, Julian loves to crush his friends in video games and scare them with horror movies. He’s an extremely talented individual and he’s extremely happy to be a part of Dischord. Shoutout to all Philly sports teams:)
Mihir Mishra | Secretary
Despite growing up in Seattle, Mihir joins the Dischord family from sunny San Diego! An avid vegetarian, you are likely to find him making the long walk to Trader Joe’s for their rolled lentil chips, cooking entire meals in his Instant Pot, or convincing people to try Commons’ Vegan Satay. Although he’s only been a vegetarian since 7th grade, Mihir has been a singer his entire life. Trained in Indian classical music and raised on Ariana Grande and Boygenius, this neuroscience major is all over the music scene, from vocal lessons to Penn Sargam. His artistic ability doesn’t stop at Dischord either; Mihir can paint, play the ukulele, and bust out a stunning rendition of Liv and Maddie’s “Froyo Yolo” at Kiwi. We are so lucky to have him in the group!
Reil Abashera
When it comes to music, Reil Abashera is the Reil Deal. This West Philly native has vocals like Ariana Grande—with the whistle register to match—and as a cellist, she’s no stranger to bass notes. You will find covers of some of her favorite artists like Ari, The Weeknd, and Summer Walker on her Instagram. She is also working on writing and recording music of her own. A child of Sudanese immigrants, Reil is a worldly queen who speaks Arabic and loves to watch Turkish dramas in her spare time. Reil’s star sign is Aquarius with Leo rising and Cancer moon.
Mikey Marcus
When resident boy-next-door Mikey Marcus isn’t breaking hearts with his 238 TikTok thirst traps, this Jewish superstar can be found making the crowd swoon at Dischord performances. Though he has cracked his head open twice, this tough cookie never lets adversity get in his way. If you’re looking for this PPE major, he’s probably busy with Kite & Key or (insert any other activity here, because he does it all). In his spare time, chef Mikey can be found in the kitchen whipping up his signature dish-- oatmeal lace cookies-- and drooling over Frank's buffalo sauce. Dischord is so happy to have Spicy Mikey join the family!
Collin Lovelace
If you looked up ‘multi-talented’ in the dictionary, you would probably find a picture of Collin Lovelace alongside the definition. This baritone from Central Massachusetts is a king with many passions, and he does not come to play! Not only is Collin an amazing singer, he also loves to write poetry, watch cooking and baking videos, and play video games. Aside from his killer bass notes, Collin is also passionate about community engagement and is a part of the Undergraduate Assembly at Penn. Being part Lebanese, he loves baklava, and some of his other favorite foods include pasta and ramen. We truly struck gold having him in Dischord!!
Ankit Poudel
After the split up of his high school boy band, One Direction, Ankit felt lost and in need of a new home. Luckily, he has found that home in Dischord. As a pre-med student who’s involved in groups like Masti and Fimrc, he tends to be pretty busy. When he does have free time, he can be found talking about his eating habits (eating cookie dough straight from the tub… we don’t judge). Ankit claims to be a cereal connoisseur, but he hates Lucky Charms and deems the marshmallows “too sweet.” While the rest of us in Dischord strongly disagree, we are still so excited to have him in the group!
Ben Lin
Ben is our top-notch beatboxer from Holmdel, NJ. With this man around, there's no need to go clubbing; you can get the same experience with a dark room and a disco ball (the only difference is that the drinks are cheaper). Ben picked up his skills through imitating sounds from whatever music he was listening to. He draws his inspiration from his favorite artists like Pixel Terror, Jon Bellion, and Bazzi. When Ben is not beatboxing, you can find him playing both flute and piano, or tending to the chickens and geese he keeps at home. We are delighted that Ben decided to bring his talents to the stage with Dischord!
Cameron Ito
Hailing from just outside of Los Angeles, Cameron is our resident udon lover! When he’s not listening to Khalid or Red Velvet, you can find him collecting albums, playing 2048 in class, or thrifting. Cameron is a man of many talents. Besides singing, he spends his time planning club events as a part of the Japanese Student Association board and being the production chair for the Korean dance group K-Beats. He is also a master at making fried rice in his dorm kitchen when he gets tired of dining hall food. We are so excited to have Cameron in the Dischord family!!
Leandra Archibald
Leandra is probably the funniest person in Dischord (if it weren’t for her questionable choice in Percy Jackson books she would for sure be #1 funniest). From Mount Vernon, New York, this short Libra jokester loves to produce music, listen to R&B, and fake marriage proposals in the middle of Times Square (yes, it’s happened). Leandra is a very talented and lively finance major who is so excited about joining the Dischord family!
Brinina Altamirano
From the suburbs of Philadelphia, Brinina is so thrilled to be a part of Dischord! If she’s not out in the fields playing literally any sport, you can find her watching the sunset or stargazing. On top of that, she also enjoys painting, playing her guitar, and playing piano. But for now, she’s super busy ironing out some fire soprano harmonies at rehearsal. Brinina is extremely talented and also the coolest person ever. We are super excited to have her as part of the Dischord family!
Ashley Chung
Our favorite mainstream girly from Manhattan, PPE-major Ashley is a pop superstar. When she isn’t singing with Dischord or creating beautiful harmonies on the spot, social butterfly Ashley can be found hanging out with friends or watching sitcoms. She always serves— both with her impeccable fits and delicious home-cooked meals. Ashley’s also recently learned how to DJ, so you can bet she’s the life of the party. And watch out for her ppppoker face because she will crush you in any board game. Dischord is so lucky to have such a talented gal with us.
Damian Ferraro
Meet Damian, the sophomore sensation who transferred from UNC, bringing a hint of southern charm to our campus. With his unique blend of Polish and Italian heritage, Damian’s DNA is 50% pasta sauce and 50% pierogi filling, making him the ultimate culinary fusion expert. When he’s not enjoying the finest vanilla pudding from Gourmet Grocer, you’ll find him on the field playing soccer or beatboxing in his dorm. His talents extend far beyond the pudding bowl. Damian’s real superpower is the contagious positive energy he brings to every every rehearsal. Need a pick-me-up? Damian’s got you covered. So, if you ever need some good pudding, a great story, or just a fantastic friend, Damian is your go-to guy!
Anushka Kulkarni
Meet the formidable soprano of Dischord: Anushka! When she’s not blowing everyone away with her angelic runs, Anushka can be found listening to Jazmine Sullivan and H.E.R or eating Gobi Manchurian while on a random side quest. This Wharton Junior also loves matcha putting on performances with Dischord and Sargam!
Join Our Family!
Audition for Dischord and join our family! Auditions are held at the start of each semester. Check out our Instagram for updates, and fill out our interest form by clicking on this photo. We’re so excited to meet you!