OUR BOARD
Our executive board is composed of Hoyas who have demonstrated leadership and commitment to 1634's mission as trustees.
The board manages the logistics of our signature events while fostering a lasting community and furthering initiatives relating to our mission.
2026-2027 EXECUTIVE BOARD
President
James Balsamo
James is a junior in the CAS from Easton, Pennsylvania. He is studying Government and hoping to go to law school and study international maritime law. He is interested in advancement and alumni relations. Outside of the 1634 Society he enjoys hiking and live music.
Vice President - Fall Semester
Livi Ray
Livi is a junior in the College and McCourt School from Hopkinsville, Kentucky, majoring in public policy. She enjoys talking about education, FaceTiming her niece, and frequenting art museums.
Vice President - Spring Semester
Dylan Fiore
Dylan is a junior in the College from Westport, CT, double majoring in Government and Psychology with a minor in Spanish. In his free time, he enjoys listening to new music, exploring as many different foods as he can, and hanging out with friends.
Membership Co-Chair
Emily Cheigh
Emily Cheigh is a sophomore in the SOH from Rye, New York studying Healthcare Management & Policy and minoring in Computer Science. Outside of 1634, she loves spending time outdoors, being with her friends and family, and watching New York sports.
Membership Co-Chair - Fall Semester
Devon Wald
Devon is a junior in the College from Rochester, MN, double majoring in English and French. She loves reading, drinking coffee, & exploring D.C.!
Membership Co-Chair - Spring Semester
Zoe Feinberg
Zoe is a sophomore at Georgetown University majoring in Classical Studies with minors in English and Jewish Civilization. Originally from New York City, she is actively involved across campus, serving as the Service & Philanthropy Director for Kappa Alpha Theta and participating in the 1634 Society, Jewish Students Association, Georgetown Early Entrepreneurs, Georgetown FinTech, TAMID Group, Israel Alliance, HoyaBlue, and the Classical Studies Club. She is particularly interested in the intersection of history, identity, and innovation. She is excited to be part of the 1634 Society and looks forward to contributing to its mission this year.
Membership Co-Chair
Arlo Risenhuber
Arlo is a sophomore in the College from Great Falls, Virginia, studying English and Economics. Outside of the classroom, he enjoys playing basketball, visiting local cafes, and reading anything he can get his hands on.
Membership Co-Chair
Iris Wen
Iris is a junior in the MSB majoring in Finance and Management. She is from South Windsor, CT, and in her free time she enjoys trying new restaurants, reading, and creating floral arrangements.
Events Co-Chair
Emma Friedman
Emma is a sophomore in the SFS studying Global Business on the Finance track and is from Kansas City, Missouri. She also serves as a tour guide with the Blue and Gray Tour Guide Society and works as a stylist for Aritzia. Outside of academics, she loves collaging, going to concerts with her friends, and traveling to new countries.
Events Co-Chair
Caroline McAnally
Caroline is a sophomore from Deerfield, Illinois. She is in the McDonough School of Business studying Management and International Political Economy and Business. In her free time, you can find her going for walks throughout D.C., trying new restaurants, and spending time with friends.
Events Co-Chair
Jack Stewart
Jack is a sophomore in the CAS from Atlanta, Georgia, on a pre-law track with an intended major in Economics or Sociology. Outside of 1634, Jack loves playing tennis, singing with Superfood A Cappella, hanging out with AKPsi, and shopping on M Street!
Marketing Co-Chair
Brynn Ryan
Brynn is a sophomore from Wilmette, Illinois. She is majoring in Economics in the College of Arts and Sciences. In her free time, she loves seeing live music, going to sports games, and exploring DC with her friends.
Marketing Co-Chair
Olivia Zaft
Olivia is a sophomore in the College majoring in Psychology with a minor in Spanish. She’s from Chevy Chase, MD, and in her free time she enjoys finding new coffee shops to try, exploring D.C., and spending time with friends.
Alumni Co-Chair
Charlie Farber
Charlie is a sophomore in the SFS from Manhattan Beach, CA. He is studying Global Business with a minor in Spanish. Outside of the 1634 Society, he enjoys going camping, attending concerts, and completing crossword puzzles.
Alumni Co-Chair
Julia Witherspoon
Julia is a sophomore in the College from Miami, FL majoring in Neurobiology on the pre-med track. Outside of 1634, she enjoys reading, tutoring with GUMSHOE, and exploring D.C. with her friends.
