Our Team

Business Today is completely operated by Princeton University students, but services students from all backgrounds around the world.

Our organization is run by a core team of officers as well as over a hundred other students who contribute to our organization through organizing conferences, managing our endowment, writing articles for our journal, designing our publication, and so much more!

As Princeton’s largest undergraduate business organization, we provide opportunities for the brightest students across all disciplines and interests. Business Today is open to all Princeton University students interested in supporting our organization’s mission, regardless of identity, such as race, sex, ethnicity, national origin, or other protected characteristics.


The 2026 Business Today Officer Team

Brian zhou

President

Brian is the President of Business Today. He previously served as a Corporate Contacts Manager and AD of Logistics for the International Conference. Brian is a third-year from North Carolina and studying Electrical Computer Engineering. Outside of Business Today, he is an RCA for Mathey College and an Orange Key Tour Guide. Brian was drawn to BT by its mission of democratizing life-changing conversations with leaders around the world.

Sophie Ryan

Director of Corporate Contacts

Sophie is a sophomore from White Plains, New York in the ORFE department who serves as the Director of Corporate Contacts. She previously served as co-Assistant Director of Logistics for the 51st International Conference and the VP of Operations. Outside of Business Today, she is involved with Princeton Figure Skating Club, Triple 8 dance company, E-club, and Girls into VC. In her free time, Sophie enjoys exploring different art forms and documenting new foods.

SANDY ZHANG

Co-Director of Design Nation

Sandy Zhang is a Co-Director of Design Nation and a senior majoring in Computer Science with a minor in Finance. She previously served as Vice President of Technology and as a senior logistics staffer for the 50th IC. Outside of her work, Sandy enjoys spending time with friends and family.

JAMIE ZHANG

Vice President of Design & Marketing

Jamie is a junior from Silver Spring, Maryland, majoring in Economics with a minor in East Asian Studies. She is the Vice President of Marketing and Design of Business Today, and has previously been a senior staffer of design for the 50th IC and a staffer for Design Nation. Outside of BT, she is involved in Triple 8 Dance Company, Princeton CSA, and Princeton Women in Economics & Policy.

Bella Pianko

Vice President of Content & Media

Bella Pianko is a freshman from Larchmont, New York, studying Economics with prospective minors in Cognitive Science and Entrepreneurship. She is currently serving as the Vice President of Content & Media for Business Today and was a staffer at the 51st International Conference. Outside of BT, Bella is involved with TigerLaunch, Tiger Consulting Club, TAMID, Business Today, Women in Economics & Policy, and eXspressions Dance Company.

susan chen

Vice President of Finance

Susan is the Vice President of Finance of Business Today. She is a junior from New York City studying Economics, with interests in public finance. Susan served as a senior staffer of logistics staffer at the 50th International Conference, was a past member of BT's finance team, and is an Assistant Director of Logistics for the Design Nation Conference. Outside of BT, she is involved in Rem and Company and FemaleFounded. Susan enjoys charm beading, cafe hopping, and trying new restaurants.

KEHAN CHEN

Director of FemaleFounded

Allen li

Director of the International Conference

Kehan is the Director of FemaleFounded for Business Today. She was previously the VP of Human Resources and logistics staffer for the 50th International Conference. Coming from Minnesota, Kehan majors in Public Policy with a minor in East Asian Studies at Princeton. In her free time she enjoys baking, hanging out with friends, and eating out.

Allen is a sophomore from Rowland Heights, California, studying Operations Research and Financial Engineering at Princeton with minors in Computer Science and Finance. He is the Director of the 52nd International Conference, and previously served as Assistant Director of Logistics for the 51st IC and Corporate Contacts Manager in the South. Outside of Business Today, he enjoys card games, hiking, and watching horror movies with friends.

Sophie kim

Vice President of Human Resources & Communications

Sophie is the Vice President of Human Resources and Communications. She is a freshman from Seoul, South Korea, who intends to major in Economics. She currently serves as the Co-Assistant Director of Logistics for the 52nd International Conference and previously was a Logistics Team staffer for the 51st IC. In her free time, she enjoys going hiking, trying new foods, and hanging out with friends and family.

Miyu Yamane

Vice President of Operations & Strategy

Miyu Yamane is a junior studying Mechanical Engineering with minors in Computer Science and Robotics and Intelligent Systems. Outside of Business Today, she is involved in Princeton Racing Electric, Sinfonia, and the Robotics Club. She is very excited to work with the team as Vice President of Operations & Strategy this year!

Angela jin

Co-Director of Design Nation Conference

Angela is a Junior studying Economics with a minor in East Asian Studies. Within Business Today, she is a Co-Director for the 2026 Design Nation Conference and previously served as a Corporate Contacts Manager for the Northeast Region. Beyond Business Today, she is involved with Princeton’s Chinese Student Association and Girls into VC.

MICHAEL HAUB

Director of Seminars

Michael is a sophomore from the Philadelphia area studying Operations Research and Financial Engineering. He is currently the Director of Seminars and was previously a student relations staffer for the 50th International Conference. In Michael’s free time, he enjoys running, trying new foods, and spending time with family and friends.