Executive Board


 

Katrina Greene ‘27

Our 2026-2027 Managing Partner is Katrina Greene. Katrina is a Senior, studying Government and American Studies with minors in Inequality Studies and Law & Society. On campus, she is a Policy Analyst for the State Policy Advocacy Clinic, the President of External Relations for the Caribbean Student Association, involved in Pi Lambda Sigma, and works at Cornell’s Gender Equity Resource Center. Born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, she is passionate about civil rights law with a concentration on immigrant and worker rights. Her favorite memory from Black Ivy was a cooking competition from her freshman year, which allowed her to get closer to fellow members.

Email: klg232@cornell.edu 

Grace Kamau ‘28

Our 2026-2027 Director of Corporate Relations is Grace Kamau, a Junior studying Public Policy in the JEB. E Brooks School. On campus, she is the Vice Hoeogos for Cornell’s chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®, Vice President of Community Engagement for Les Femmes de Substance, Social Sisterhood chair for Baraka Kwa Wimbo Acapella group, an Undergraduate Leadership Council Member, Student Ambassador, and a Library Assistant. A resident of Baltimore, MD, Grace has a passion for the intersection between Medical law, Business law, and Economic policy. Her favorite BIPLS memory was her class matriculation celebration!

Email: gnk24@cornell.edu

Joshua Mask ‘28

Our 2026-2027 Director of Finance is Joshua Mask, a Junior studying ILR in Cornell’s School of Industrial and Labor Relations. On campus,

Email: jlm599@cornell.edu

Princess Kane ‘29

Our 2026-2027 Director of Public Relations is Princess Kane, a Sophomore studying Government and Sociology with a minor in Fashion Studies. On campus, Princess is the Historian for Cornell’s chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®, a member of the Cornell Cheer Team, and Co-Events Chair of the Black Student Union. Born in Queens, raised in Brooklyn, and currently living on Long Island, Princess considers herself a New York native with Ghanaian roots interested in Constitutional Law, and aspires to become a judge in the future. In her free time, Princess loves hair braiding, content creating, and learning Spanish on Duolingo!

Email: pkk34@cornell.edu

Saphira Augustin ‘29

Our 2026-2027 Co-Director of Philanthropy is Saphira Augustin, a Sophomore studying Government and Sociology. On campus, Saphira is the Corresponding Secretary of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®, a member of the Haitian Students Association, NAACP Political Action Chair, and the Student Assembly First-Gen Student Representative. Living in Miami, Florida, Saphira is interested in Immigration Law and serving her local community. In her free time, Saphira loves to spend time with friends, do community service, and cook Haitian food!

Email: sa2457@cornell.edu

Jasmine Shirley ‘29

Our 2026-2027 Director of Internal Relations is Jasmine Shirley, a Sophomore studying Government and Sociology. On campus, Jasmine is the Treasurer of Soulann, External House Manager of Wari, and a member of Baraka Kwa Wimbo. From Chicago, Illinois, Jasmine is interested in criminal law and social justice. In her free time, Jasmine enjoys thrifting, going to the beach, and trying new foods!

Email: jds555@cornell.edu

Cherie Animashaun ‘27

Our 2026-2027 Co-Vice President of Academics is Cherie Animashaun, a Senior studying Government and Public Policy. On campus, Cherie is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®, a member of Les Femmes Pre-Professional Organization, the Quill & Dagger Honor Society, and a Beck Fellow. With Nigerian roots but living in Chicago, Cherie has intersecting interests in policy and entrepreneurship. In her free time, Cherie likes to plan events, create content, and, of course, build her non-profit: Her Rising Initiative!

Email: ca552@cornell.edu

Icema Castle ‘27

Our 2026-2027 Director of Event Programming is Icema Castle, a Senior studying ILR in Cornell’s School of Industrial and Labor Relations with a double minor in Law and Society and Inequality Studies. On campus, Icema is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®, a center for dialogue facilitator, an ILR peer mentor, and is on the Sabor Latino Dance Ensemble. From Queens, NY, Icema is interested in Civil Rights and Entertainment Law. In her free time, Icema likes to hang out with friends and dance!

Email: idc29@cornell.edu

Keten Abebe ‘27

Our 2026-2027 Deputy Managing Partner is Keten Abebe, a Senior studying Public Policy in the JEB. E Brooks School with minors in Inequality Studies, International Relations, and Law & Society. On campus, Keten is the Student-Elected Undergraduate Trustee, a member of Mock Trial, and Cornell Policy Group. From Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Keten is interested in Corporate and International Human Rights Law. In her free time, Keten likes to …

Email: ksa58@cornell.edu

Alysha Adusei ‘27

Our 2026-2027 Director of New Member Development is Alysha, a Senior studying Government and College Scholar with minors in Law & Society and Film. She is from Worcester, MA, but her family is from Ghana. On campus, Alysha is the Co-Vice President of the Cornell Undergraduate Parole Initiative Club, Vice President of Wanawake Wa Wari Cooperative, Co-VP of External Relations for the Black Ivy Pre-Law Society, and a brother of Kappa Alpha Pi. In her free time, Alysha likes getting to know fellow pre-law students and hosting her own podcast: Our Natural Hair Club!

Email: aa2477@cornell.edu

Abi Kizza ‘29

Our 2026-2027 Vice President of Recruitment is Abi Kizza, a Sophomore studying Cognitive Science with minors in Business and Africana Studies. On campus, Abi is the Director of Events for Alpha Phi and sings with Nothing But Treble-Cornell’s premier all-female a cappella group. Born in Maryland and raised in Uganda, India, and Nigeria, she is pursuing a career at the intersection of Artificial Intelligence, finance, and the law. In her free time, Abi loves singing, binge-watching documentaries, and playing Roblox with her little brother-which absolutely counts!

Email: ak2785@cornell.edu

Basil Bob ‘27

Our 2026-2027 Director of Alumni Relations is Basil Bob, a Senior studying Government and English. On campus, Basil is the Social Action Chair for the Pan-African Muslim Student Association (PAMSA), Treasurer for the Literary Society at Cornell, member of the BP team for the Cornell Speech and Debate Society (CSDS), and contributor for the Cornell Daily Sun. He is from Sudan, but now lives in Gorham, Maine. Basil’s favorite BIPLS memory was the Boston Advantage Tour!

Email: bob27@cornell.edu

Olivia Phillips ‘29

Our 2026-2027 Co-Director of Philanthropy is Olivia Phillips, a Sophomore studying Public Policy in the JEB. E Brooks School. On campus, Olivia is a member of Black in Public Policy and is a Black Student Empowerment Fellow. From Long Island, New York, Olivia plans to attend law school and use her public policy expertise to enact real, meaningful change in communities. In her free time, Olivia loves to go on a good run and discover new music!

Email: oap24@cornell.edu

Demarcus Allen ‘29

Our 2026-2027 Director of External Relations is Demarcus Allen, a Sophomore studying Government and Africana Studies with a minor in American Studies. On campus, Demarcus is the Vice President of Scholars Working Ambitiously to Graduate (SWAG), on the Student Leadership Team for Cornell University’s diverse admissions ambassador (CUDAA), and club swim. From Chicago, IL, Demarcus is interested in civil rights and education policy and hopes to be a judge in the future. In his free time, Demarcus likes to swim, listen to music, and cook traditional American food!

Email: da544@cornell.edu

Coleene Jessie Elias ‘29

Our 2026-2027 Co-Vice President of Academics is Coleene Jessie Elias, a Sophomore studying Accounting and Finance in the Dyson School. On campus, Jessie is a member of the Haitian Students Association, Cornell Global Business Club, and Alpha Xi Delta. With Haitian roots but living on Long Island, Jessie is interested in Corporate Law and Business. In her free time, Jessie likes to create Pinterest boards and go to dinners with friends!

Email: cje54@cornell.edu