EXECUTIVE BOARD
Nicolas Scola
President - Class of 2027
Nick is a junior pursuing an uncoordinated dual-degree through Wharton and the college, concentrating in Finance and studying Philosophy, Politics & Economics (PPE). He is currently interested in corporate and Constitutional Law and has even published a legal brief regarding the constitutionality of the Federal Reserve.
After graduating from Penn, Nick plans to work in finance before attending law school and later practicing corporate law as a Mergers & Acquisitions attorney.
Outside of his academics, Nick enjoys investing, traveling, playing basketball and hanging out with friends.
Redina Rapi
Vice President, Re-Founder - Class of 2026
Redina is a senior in the college studying Philosophy, Politics & Economics (PPE) and minoring in Consumer Psychology and Hispanic Studies. Redina re-started JMS because she was looking for a welcoming, inclusive community of other pre-law students.
She envisions JMS as a valuable resource to help her and other students understand the law school application process and connect with alumni who have undegone this experience.
Outside of JMS, Redina is also is involved with the Penn Albanian Society, The WALK Fashion Magazine, and the Philadelphia Institute of Contemporary Art. In her free time, she loves to cook new recipes, visit art exhibitions, and go on road trips to spontaneous places.
Open Position
External Chair
This position is open for the 2025-2026 school year.
Open Position
Internal Chair
This position is open for the 2025-2026 school year.
Rawan Awadalla
Social Chair - Class of 2026
Rawan is a senior in the college studying Sociology with a concentration in Law and Society and a minor in Legal Studies. She joined JMS on the quest for legal knowledge that is complemented by networking opportunities and insights into the intricacies of the legal profession.
Rawan aspires to help transform JMS into a valuable resource facilitating the understanding of the law school application process and fostering connections with alumni who have undergone similar experiences.
Outside of JMS, Rawan is a part of the Sociology Undergraduate Assembly Board, Phi Alpha Delta Fraternity, Penn for Unicef, International Affairs Association, and Penn Arab Society. Outside the realm of academia, Rawan finds joy in baking, exploring new places, and visiting different art exhibitions and installations.
Zara Tena
Marketing Chair - Class of 2026
Zara is a senior in the college studying Political Science and minoring in Legal Studies and History. Zara joined JMS because she wanted to connect with other pre-law students at Penn.
As an international student, she believes that JMS can be a valuable tool for students to understand the process of going to law school and what this entails.
Outside of JMS, Zara is also involved in The Daily Pennsylvanian, F-Word Magazine, the WALK, and Perry World House. In her free time she loves to go on walks, read, and go on shopping trips with her friends.
Vivi Sankar
Finance Chair - Class of 2027
Vivi is a junior in the College of Arts & Sciences and the Wharton School studying a dual degree in Biochemistry and Finance. She is interested in the intersection between medicine, equity and policy applications, as well as in solving global challenges in patent and intellectual property law.
Outside of JMS, Vivi writes for The Daily Pennsylvanian, is involved with Moot Court, the West Philadelphia Tutoring Project and Penn Undergraduate Chemistry Society. She also does chemistry research with the Fakhraai Lab at Penn.
In her free time, Vivi loves crocheting, baking new recipes and traveling.
Open Position
Freshman Liaison - Class of 2029
This position is open for the 2025-2026 school year.
ONLY Freshmen graduating in 2029 may apply.
Reagan Reese
Director of Web Content - Class of 2026
Reagan is a senior in the college studying Philosophy, Politics & Economics (PPE) with minors in Neuroscience and Consumer Psychology. She joined JMS for more opportunities to connect with others in the legal profession.
Outside of JMS, she is an EMT through Penn's Medical Emergency Response Team (MERT), member of Chi Omega Fraternity, Penn Traditions, and is on the Penn Panhellenic Council.
Reagan recently interned in the U.S. House of Representatives, where she found a passion for government and law. After Penn, she hopes to return to Capitol Hill as a staffer before attending law school.