Every year, members elect the people who will lead the WashU Chess Club. Meet the exec for the 2024-2025 school year!

Shreya Mangalam
Co-president, Class of 2025
Major: Genomics and Computational Biology
Rating: 2150
Fun Fact: Represented the US National Chess Team 3 times in Dubai, Russia, and Uruguay!

Wilson Gao
Co-president, Class of 2026
Major: Mechanical Engineering and Computer Science
Rating: 2100
Fun Fact: Once beat Shreya in less than 20 moves!

Alec Beck
Treasurer, Class of 2027
Major: Finance and Statistics
Rating: 2150
Fun Fact: Is lactose-intolerant!

Jacob Song
Tournament Coordinator, Class of 2025
Major: Biology
Rating: 2000
Fun Fact: Plays the Pirc Defense!

Ricky Wang
Social Chair, Class of 2025
Major: Neuroscience
Rating: 2200
Fun Fact: Attended the 43rd US Chess School right here in STL!

Mao Nozaki
Social Chair, Class of 2027
Major: Biology and Psychology
Rating: 1800
Fun Fact: Played chess since pre-school!

Uma Kaushik
Design Director, Class of 2025
Major: Neuroscience and Anthropology
Rating: None 😭
Fun Fact: Lives with the one and only WCM Shreya!!