ABOUT MICHAEL

Co-President

Howdy! I’m Michael and I like to go up and down mountains. I’ve performed this activity across the US, from Mount Rainier to Mount Le Conte. I previously led OAC trips to New Mexico, Texas, and North Carolina. I look forward to coordinating more trips for the UChicago outdoors community!

You can reach out to me at michaelcheng@uchicago.edu

ABOUT Laia

Co-President

Hey! My name is Laia Fonoll and I’m a second year. Through skiing, biking, and playing soccer, I’ve always loved the outdoors. I grew up visiting all the national parks, which made me extremely excited to be a part of the Outdoor Adventure Club!

You can reach out to me at laiafonoll@uchicago.edu

ABOUT ABHAY

Treasurer

Hey everyone! I’m Abhay, a third-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!

ABOUT FELICIA

Gear Manager

Hi! My name is Felicia. I’m a second-year Math major, English and Creative Writing minor. I live in New York City now, but I grew up hiking Hong Kong trails. I love skiing over fresh powder. It only took me 18 years to learn how to bike, so I’m excited to keep at that, too. A trip to Indiana Dunes and a cross-country skiing expedition are also on my bucket list. I joined OAC because I want to make nature accessible and fun for people! I would be more than happy to help you explore the outdoors here in Chicago, as well as anywhere else that is more topologically diverse. If you have any questions, comments, curiosities, outrage, find me at feliciah@uchicago.edu.

ABOUT NICK

Gear Manager

Nick is a third year from Albuquerque, New Mexico. He is majoring in Chemistry to follow closely in Walter White’s footsteps, and he hopes he will survive long enough to pursue his real passion: The Outdoors! Nick is in love with the desert, and when he’s not studying in Chicago, you can find him dirtbagging out of his car somewhere in the Great American Southwest. Nick also enjoys soccer, climbing, waking up early, and going on life changing trips! This year Nick is a gear manager only because “spiritual nature guide” isn’t an OAC board position (yet). If you need help renting gear or just want someone to complain to about the flatness of Chicago, please reach out to him at nduran@uchicago.edu

ABOUT VIKRAM

Gear Manager

Hi! I’m Vikram, a third 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 need any gear or just want to vibe and talk about nature.

ABOUT LUKE

Secretary

My name is Luke and I’m a third 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