Exec Board

Our Executive Board

The students leading VITAL's research, consulting and operations.

The six members of VITAL's executive board standing together on a staircase
Ronak Kumar

Ronak Kumar

External President

Business Analytics & Information Management ยท Finance

Oversees external partnerships and corporate relations, and represents VITAL to the wider Purdue community.

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Ayush Kabirpara

Ayush Kabirpara

Internal President

Biomedical Engineering

Leads internal operations and member engagement, and co-leads VITAL's research teams.

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Alex McKay

Alex McKay

Chief Operating Officer

Mechanical Engineering

Manages project teams, coordinates research initiatives and oversees club events.

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Thomas Doucet

Thomas Doucet

Chief Strategy Officer

Pharmaceutical Sciences

Drives research strategy and connects members with research opportunities.

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Ethan Enav

Ethan Enav

Chief Financial Officer

Finance & Accounting

Manages club finances, budgets and fundraising, and keeps VITAL financially sustainable.

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Lukas Zapasnikas

Lukas Zapasnikas

Chief Innovation Officer

Computer Science

Manages technology infrastructure, the website, social media and VITAL's digital presence.

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