Members are committed to building a culture of philanthropy among their classmates and investing in the future of Columbia College. They help ensure that students can direct their gift to an area of their choice, beginning a legacy of support at the College.

Members develop informative programs, plan fundraising events and solicit gifts to the College Fund from their classmates. Guest speakers at past events include the dean of Columbia College and alumni leaders.

CLASS OF 2026 SENIOR FUND COMMITTEE​

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  Alexander Vincenti, Co-Chair
  
  Alexander Vincenti is a senior in Columbia College studying political science. On campus he has served twice as the president of Columbia Sailing and competes intercollegiate. He also writes on international relations for the Columbia Political Review, plays trombone in the Columbia Music Performance Program, and he serves as a Student Ambassador to Columbia College Alumni. In his free time Alexander is an avid reader, writer, and sailor. He is excited to co-chair the Senior Fund, working with the committee to build a community dedicated to supporting programs vital to the Columbia College experience.
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  Natalie Carnoy, Co-Chair
  
  Natalie Carnoy is a senior at Columbia College studying History. She serves as the Director of Membership for Columbia Women’s Business Society and as Treasurer of the Columbia History Association. In her free time, Natalie enjoys running in Central Park, exploring new restaurants, and visiting museums. As a co-chair of the Senior Fund, she is excited to help create meaningful events that foster class pride and encourage continued engagement with the College beyond graduation.
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  Marie Tarazi, Vice Chair
  
  Marie Tarazi is a senior in the College studying Applied Mathematics, on the pre-health track. Marie loves to try new things and is always on the lookout to join new clubs. On campus, she is the Co-chair of the Global Recruitment Committee and the Co-President of CU Doctors Without Borders. She has also been involved with CU Turath, Undergraduate Math Society, and Systems Biology Initiative, and New Student Orientation Programming (as an OL for Explore!). In her free time, she enjoys engaging with museums and the local food scene. As Vice Chair of Events, she looks forward to curating engaging events that help fundraise for all students in the College.
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  Ryan Fortani​, Vice Chair
  
  Ryan Fortani is a senior in Columbia College studying Political Science and Business Management. He previously served as Co-President of Columbia Venture Partners, Columbia’s leading venture capital club connecting students and founders to the NYC venture ecosystem. He also currently serves as a Resident Advisor in East Campus. In his free time, Ryan enjoys exploring new restaurants across the city, running along Riverside Park, and attending Amity trivia night. Through the Senior Fund, he hopes to inspire his classmates to give back and help ensure that future students can enjoy the same opportunities and experiences that have shaped his time at Columbia.
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  Oliver Fuisz, Vice Chair
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  Aruna Das, Vice Chair
  
  Aruna Das is a Columbia College senior majoring in Biology. She works as a bartender for the Columbia Bartending Agency, as a Resident Advisor in Schapiro Hall, and, occasionally, at a wildlife rehabilitation center. She also serves as a Senior Associate Editorial Page Editor at the Columbia Daily Spectator, where she recruits and edits op-eds and writers, and scripts and produces content for Spectator Opinion’s social media channels. Aruna spends her free time hoarding books from Book Culture’s sale section (she’ll read them someday!), making overnight oats, and assuring people that you can, in fact, study biology without wanting to pursue a career in medicine.
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  Polly Arnan
  
  Polly Arnan is a senior in Columbia College studying Economics and Computer Science. She served on the 149th Managing Board of the Columbia Daily Spectator and grew its technology accelerator, developing apps and sites used by Columbia undergraduates. She’s an active member of the Application Development Initiative and held executive board positions with the Columbia Consulting Group and Thai Student Association. Polly’s (current) interests include sailing, cooking, and mixology; she can be found crafting elaborate dishes from her East Campus dorm and ranking Thai restaurants in New York on Beli.
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  Emma Dignan
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  Mia Gonzalgo
  
  Mia Gonzalgo is a senior in Columbia College majoring in music and minoring in computer science. She is Co-Music Director and Equipment Manager of Clefhangers A Cappella and has served as Treasurer for the group and Co-Orchestrator for The 129th Varsity Show. In her free time, she loves exploring the city and nature, playing tennis, singing with family and friends, and writing music, ranging from acoustic ballads to orchestral-pop productions to contemporary classical choir pieces. With the Senior Fund, she hopes to ensure that every student can fully access and enjoy the experiences and opportunities Columbia offers, while fostering a compassionate, empathetic senior class and campus community.
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  Sophia Maier
  
  Sophia Maier is a senior at Columbia College double majoring in Film and Religious Studies. She currently interns at NBC’s New York Live and has also held communications roles at Comcast and MSNBC. At Columbia, Sophia serves as Internal Communications Chair for the Student Ambassadors for Columbia College Alumni (SACCA), an editor of The Witness, and a Resident Advisor in Schapiro Hall. She brings strong experience in marketing, design, and creative storytelling through leadership roles in SACCA, Alpha Chi Omega, and independent film production. As a member of the Senior Fund Marketing Committee, Sophia is excited to inspire her classmates to give back and strengthen their lasting connection to Columbia College.
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  Daniela Palacios
  
  Daniela Palacios is a senior at Columbia University studying Political Science and double-minoring in Business and Education. Daniela founded Para KIDS!, a bilingual education company serving over 2,000 elementary school students throughout New Jersey and New York City. In her free time she enjoys practicing yoga, going to the gym, and watching Broadway shows. Daniela joined the Senior Fund to cultivate a culture of philanthropy and ensure every student can direct their support to the causes they care about most.
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  Kennedi Poullard
  
  Kennedi Poullard is a senior in Columbia College studying Psychology and Business Management while competing as a hurdler on Columbia’s Track & Field Team. She serves as President of the Black Student Athlete Alliance (BSAA), leading monthly professional development and community building events for over 80 Black student-athletes, and is an active member of the Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC). Her rare instances of free time consist of trying new foods and reading novels. Through the Senior Fund, Kennedi aims to inspire her classmates to embrace philanthropy and foster a lasting culture of cheerful giving.
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  Ben Rothman
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  Jackson Shampanier-Bowen
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  Subin Shetty
  
  Subin Shetty is a senior in Columbia College studying Biochemistry on the pre-med track. He is president of the National Undergraduate Consortium for Science Journalism and has served as an editor on Columbia Undergraduate Science Journal for multiple years. He is also an active teaching assistant in the Department of Biology and an exam writer for Columbia University Science Olympiad. In his free time, he enjoys playing tennis with friends and exploring the city. Through the Senior Fund, he hopes to express the importance of philanthropy to seniors to foster a culture of giving that supports future generations of Columbia students.
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  Rachel Smith
  
  Rachel Smith is a senior in Columbia College studying Comparative Literature and Chemistry on the pre-med track. She serves as the Program Director of WKCR 89.9 FM, Columbia’s student-run radio station, where she hosts a weekly jazz show. She is the Mentoring Co-Chair for the Student Ambassadors for Columbia College Alumni (SACCA) and the Website Manager of the French Cultural Society. During her free time, she enjoys going to jazz shows, visiting museums, and taking long walks.