Penn Lens, otherwise known as the University of Pennsylvania Photographic Society, is the only organization on Penn’s campus dedicated to the photographic medium. We aim to be a community for both hobbyists and professionals of all levels to engage in, learn about, and discuss the art form. Our events, guest speakers, workshops, and annual print showcase in the Fox Art Gallery draw in hundreds of Penn students every year to more fully appreciate and experience the medium. The Photo Division within Penn Lens also serves the unique function of providing photography services to Penn’s student groups. Beyond our initiatives on campus, Penn Lens serves first and foremost as a tight-knit photography community––a home for any Penn student interested in the art form.
Halbert Bai
Co-President
Year: 2018
Major: Biology and Psychology
Hometown: Dallas, Texas
Interests/Hobbies: Running, Visiting Art Exhibitions, Filmmaking, Traveling
Contact Halbert at: halbertb@sas.upenn.edu
Steven Shan
Co-President
Year: 2018
Major: Biology
Hometown: Hangzhou, China
Interests/Hobbies: Guitar
Contact Steven at: xshan@sas.upenn.edu
Tracey Woods Jr.
VP of Finance
Year: 2018
Major: Finance and Accounting
Hometown: New Orleans, Louisiana
Interests/Hobbies: Sports, Video Games, Nature Walks, Game Design, Japanese
Contact Tracey at: woodstr@wharton.upenn.edu
Emily Zislis
Internal Committee Head
Year: 2021
Major: Anthropology and Political Science
Hometown: Denver, Colorado
Interests/Hobbies: Rock Climbing, Running, Skiing, Ping Pong, Salsa & Bachata, Photography
Contact Emily at: ezislis@sas.upenn.edu
Ericka Lu
Events Chair
Year: 2020
Major: Finance and Marketing
Hometown: Wuhan, China
Interests/Hobbies: Hiking, Backpacking, Videography, Photography
Contact Ericka at: ruowenlu@wharton.upenn.edu
Emily Solomon
Photo Team Head
Year: 2021
Major: Communications
Hometown: Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Interests/Hobbies: Swing Dancing, Coffee Shop Hopping, Netflixing
Contact Emily at: emsol@sas.upenn.edu
Stefanie Lee
Showcase Chair
Year: 2021
Major: Philosophy Politics and Economics (PPE)
Hometown: Hanoi, Vietnam
Other Interests/Hobbies: Napping, Discovering new TV shows, Reading, Eating good food
Contact Stefanie at: yjslee@sas.upenn.edu
Molly Dorshimer
Head of SI2
Year: 2019
Major: Science, Technology, and Society
Hometown: Jenkintown, Pennsylvania
Interests/Hobbies: Photography, Ice Cream, Basketball, Beekeeping, Travel, Coffee
Contact Molly at: mold@sas.upenn.edu
