About Vikram
Co-President
Hi! I’m Vikram, a fourth year from Austin. I grew up hiking trails around Texas, and I’ve recently spent a couple of summers summiting the Rockies. I love to be out and about, so you’ll probably see me climbing trees or longboarding around campus. I want to share my love of the outdoors with all of y’all, so please let me know at vikramj@uchicago.edu if you have any questions or just want to vibe and talk about nature.
About Lucas
Co-President
Hi! I’m Lucas! From campfires to hiking to bike rides, I love being outside, and when I first heard about the OAC, I knew I wanted to be a part of it!
Last year, I planned and led/co-led OAC trips to Big Bend Nat’l Park, the Ozarks, and Starved Rock state park. It’s been an incredible and fulfilling experience, and I’ve learned so much about everything from budgeting to logistics to outdoor planning along the way. This year, as co-president, I hope to help extend these awesome experiences to more of the university community! You can reach me at lucaszr@uchicago.edu
About Eliza
Gear Manager
Hi! I’m Eliza, a fourth year from Los Angeles, majoring in Biology. I love all things nature and spend my free time exploring the local trails and playing ultimate frisbee. During the summers, I love hiking with my dogs, mountain biking, and swimming in alpine lakes. Feel free to reach out to her for any of your gear needs at elizakaplan@uchicago.edu.
About Kevin
Trip Coordinator
It’s Kevin! I am a senior majoring in Statistics and Economics. I love long-distance running and cycling and you can surely catch me divvying at Lakefront Trail on the weekends. When I’m not on the trail, you’ll likely find me surfing, kayaking, or exploring the outdoors in search of new adventures, looking to meet new friends through the coming-up adventures at OAC!
You can reach out to me at
haochuanwang@uchicago.edu
About Livia
Social Media Manager
Hi! My name is Livia. I’m a third year, studying Molecular Engineering and Econ! I love to camp, hike, bike, and swim, and have seen a lot of the West. I’ve visited 41 national parks so far, and am excited to visit more with our awesome club!
You can reach out to me at rosenmayr@uchicago.edu
About Abhay
Treasurer
Hey everyone! I’m Abhay, a fourth-year, and I’m one of the OAC Treasurers this year. I’m also from Richfield, OH, and enjoyed adventuring through the nearby Cuyahoga Valley National Park while growing up. In my free time, beyond hiking, I like to bike and play rec sports like tennis and badminton and want to share this enthusiasm for the outdoors as Treasurer. Looking forward to meeting other adventurers!
You can reach out to me at aadury@uchicago.edu
About Luke
Secretary
My name is Luke and I’m a fourth year in Bio and Environmental Science. I grew up in Golden, Colorado, and massively enjoy hiking, backpacking, and mountain biking. I also like birdwatching. Looking forward to a great year with the OAC!
You can reach me at lukekfriedman@uchicago.edu