Walnut Street Journal
The Walnut Street Journal is a blog found on the Wharton Women website and newsletter, featuring blog posts written, edited, and graphically designed by students. Topics range from the impact pieces of legislation has to business leaders we admire to summer opportunities available at Penn. The committee also recently launched a podcast, called “Locust Talks,” which is available on Spotify. Committee members have full creative freedom to write and speak about whatever interests them, and are able to connect the broader Penn community.
2024 Committee
Claire Qu
Claire Qu (Class of 2026) is from Carmel, IN and is concentrating in Finance and Management. She joined Wharton Women her freshman fall as an Annual Dinner Chair, where she helped organize Wharton Women’s largest fall event. She spent her next two semesters on the Pro-Bono Consulting Committee. During this time, she also chaired Dressing for Success, Wharton Women’s philanthropic cornerstone event. Now as VP of Operations, Claire hopes to foster a strong sense of community within the Walnut Street Journal and Education & Engagement committees, ensure that all Wharton Women events run smoothly, as well as promote inter-committee collaboration on projects. Besides Wharton Women, Claire is in Wharton Asia Investments and is a TA for OIDD 1010. In her free time, she loves to run along the Schuylkill and drink way too much coffee. You can reach Claire at quclaire@wharton.upenn.edu.
Maggie Goldman
Elyse Kim
Elyse Kim (Class of 2025) is a junior in the College of Arts & Sciences double majoring in Economics and French with a minor History. She is originally from Greenwich, Connecticut, and now lives in Miami. In her first two semesters with the WSJ, she has written articles and created podcasts about intriguing business models, inspiring alumnae, and female leaders on campus. Outside of Wharton Women, Elyse is a Kite & Key tour guide, a Learning Assistant for Introduction to Microeconomics and Macroeconomics, a peer-to-peer counselor through Penn Benjamins, and a worship leader for Christian Union. In her free time, she loves to cook and bake, exercise, read, listen to podcasts, and journal. Feel free to reach out to her at kimelyse@sas.upenn.edu.
Anna Moehn
Anna Moehn (Class of 2026) is from Alton, Illinois and plans to concentrate in Finance. Thrilled to have joined the Walnut Street Journal team this semester, she is excited to explore and write about many aspects of the business world while being a part of the close-knit Wharton Women community. Aside from Wharton Women, Anna is a part of the Varsity Swim and Dive team here at Penn and a finance co-chair for the Women’s Athletic Association. When she’s not in the pool, she loves spending her time with friends, whether that be exploring Center City or trying fun new restaurants! She can be reached at amoehn@wharton.uepnn.edu
Riya Anand
Riya Anand (Class of 2026) is a sophomore at the College of Arts & Sciences majoring in Chemistry with minors in Engineering Entrepreneurship and Sustainability and Environmental Management. She is originally from Marlboro, New Jersey, and she is thrilled to return to the Walnut Street Journal Committee this semester for a second year. She is excited to cover a number of topics in her articles and take part in the editing team. Outside of Wharton Women, Riya is a part of Wharton Undergraduates in Wharton Undergraduate Energy Group, Wharton Asia Exchange, and the Penn Undergraduate Biotech Society. Riya enjoys spending time with her friends, reading, traveling, going to the beach, listening to music, and running. She is always looking to meet new people! Free to reach out to her at riyaana@sas.upenn.edu.
Valeri Guevarra
Valeri Guevarra (Class of 2026) is a student in the Nursing and Healthcare Management dual-degree program originally from New Jersey. Valeri's passion for journalism led her to join the Walnut Street Journal during her sophomore fall. Having previously served as Editor-in-Chief of her high school newspaper and founded a nonprofit media company, she is excited to explore the business world through the lens of journalism. Some topics she likes to write about include the economics of the healthcare industry, business career development, and the entertainment industry. Outside of Wharton Women, Valeri is involved with The Daily Pennsylvanian Sports Department, Nonprofit Connect. Consulting, and Wharton Undergradate Healthcare Club. In her free time, she loves listening to Sabrina Carpenter, trying new restaurants and documenting the experiences on her food Instagram, and traveling to new cities. Valeri can be reached at valeri@wharton.upenn.edu!
Nina Rawal
Nina Rawal (Class of 2027) is a sophomore in Wharton planning to dual concentrate in Finance and Business Analytics. She is originally from Phoenix, Arizona, and is excited to further explore the city of Philly this year. Nina joined the Walnut Street Journal Committee her freshman fall and is excited to write about topics that fascinate her, furthering her passion for writing while learning more about the multifaceted field of business. Outside of Wharton Women, Nina is a part of Wharton Wellness, The Daily Pennsylvanian, The WALK, and Penn Appétit. In her free time, you will find Nina spending time with friends, listening to music, or on a long walk by the Schuylkill. She’s always looking to meet new people, so please feel free to reach out at nrawal@wharton.upenn.edu!
Kelly Yang
Kelly Yang (Class of 2027) is a freshman from Los Altos, California who is pursuing a dual degree in business and international relations through the Huntsman program. She is super excited to be a part of the Walnut Street Journal this year and to delve into writing about business opportunities and communities here on campus. Outside of Wharton Women, Kelly is a general assignments writer for the Daily Pennsylvanian and is also a part of Wharton Asia Exchange and Wharton Korean Undergraduate Business Society. In her free time, you can find Kelly binging Netflix shows, curating Spotify playlists, and searching for good food places in Philly. Feel free to reach out to her at ykelly@wharton.upenn.edu.
Ella Gupta
Ella Gupta (Class of 2027) is a sophomore in Wharton planning to concentrate in Finance and Accounting. Ella is originally from Raleigh, North Carolina. She is excited to return to the Walnut Street Journal community this year, furthering her passion for writing while exploring a gamut of new topics. In high school, she wrote a personal finance guide, Gen Z Money $ense, which is currently utilized by over 120,000 students as a classroom resource and has written articles for Yahoo Finance and Barron's. Outside of Wharton Women, Ella is involved in Wharton Council, Smart Woman Securities, and UPenn Honor Council. In her free time, Ella enjoys working out, hiking, paddle boarding, reading, and exploring new restaurants with friends.
Elli Jin
Elli Jin is in the College, studying Economics and Political Science (and possibly a minor in Statistics and Data Science). She is from Orange County, California. She hopes to expand her passion for writing and the intersection of political science and economics as a member of Walnut Street Journal. Outside of Wharton Women, Elli is involved with Wharton Initiative on Financial Policy and Regulation (WIFPR), Global Research and Consulting, and Penn’s Forum for Legislative Action. She has two cats and two dogs and in her free time, she likes to explore different restaurants in Philadelphia, reading, and binging TV shows. You can reach Elli through ellijin@sas.upenn.edu.