Executive Board

UPB strives to meet the needs of UMKC students by offering a range of events. Our executive board members help make sure there’s something planned for everyone.

Meet the Executive Board

Michelle Wu, the wind in her hair, poses smiling in front of a natural pool in a sunny location

Michelle Wu

President
Hometown: Dallas, Texas
Majors: Liberal Arts with a minor in chemistry, six-year med program
Ask me about:

Running, hiking, biking, playing tennis and exploring new restaurants and coffee shops. I’m fluent in Chinese and can understand Taiwanese.

I love how UPB has given me the opportunity to work with and meet diverse groups of students and faculty that I would not have met otherwise.

Karen Moussa wears a fur vest and black shirt as she poses in front of a storefront on the Kansas City plaza

Karen Moussa

Marketing and Outreach Coordinator
Hometown: Lenexa, Kansas (originally from Syria)
Majors: Liberal Arts with a minor in chemistry, six-year med program
Ask me about:

Ballroom dancing, painting and playing guitar. I speak three languages — Arabic, English and French.

I enjoy UPB for many reasons but the main reason is that I get the chance to create events for students and receive a support system from UPB advisors.

Chase Redington

Roos in the City Coordinator
Hometown: St. Charles, MO
Majors: Business with an emphasis in healthcare administration
Ask me about:

Climbing, coffee shops in KC, and Netflix shows

There are a lot of reasons I enjoy being a part of the UPB, but the main one has to be seeing people come to the events we make and watching them enjoy it! It’s nice knowing we have an impact on people’s college experience.

Smiling, Grace Yu, poses in a gray suit with a black shirt

Grace Yu

Roos in the City Coordinator
Hometown: Kansas City, Missouri
Majors: Accounting and analytics/business intelligence
Ask me about:

Traveling, playing tennis and exploring KC's food scene

I love planning an event and watching it come to life. It’s even more special to be part of the student organization that ties every UMKC student together.

Navi Kaur holding a bunny

Navi Kaur

After Hours Coordinator
Hometown: Shawnee, KS
Majors: Computer Science and analytics/ business intelligence
Ask me about:

Places to explore in KC, movies/shows recommendations, and books to read

I joined UPB to bring students' ideas in action and increase student engagement! UPB has allowed me opportunities to implement new ideas and traditions at UMKC!

Tiana Ford

Live Events Coordinator
Hometown: St. Louis, MO
Majors: Biology
Ask me about:
The best place to get coffee in KC!
 
I joined UPB to bring students together. I love planning events and wanted to be a part of an organization committed to making UMKC a fun place for everyone!

Tin Chen

Culture, Arts, & Perspectives Coordinator
Hometown: Olathe, KS
Majors: Dental Hygiene
Ask me about:

Trying new foods, painting, and traveling.

I love UPB for its opportunities to meet new people from all backgrounds. I also love planning events and experiences for students to come together and enjoy.

Nabila Hashim

Roo Traditions and Spirit Coordinator
Hometown: Saudi Arabia/India
Majors: Master's in Computer Science with emphasis on Data Science
Ask me about:

Video games, exploring scenic spots, and recommendations for shows to binge watch

UPB's approach to promoting an inclusive and engaging campus community for all students is something I greatly admire.