Krithika Santhanam

LCEC President

WiMSE House

Krithika is a senior pursuing a dual-degree in Molecular and Cell Biology and Individualized: Health Policy and Racial Disparities. She is an alum of the Women in STEM Learning Community (WiMSE House), former FYE Mentor, and this is her second-year part of the Learning Community Executive Council. She served as Vice President during her Junior year and will be serving as President her senior year. Outside of the Learning Community program, Krithika is involved in several student organizations. She is part of the 6th cohort of BOLD Scholars, Peer Research Ambassador, Student Program Director of the Community Sustainability Alternative Break to Puerto Rico, Co-President of UConn Pre-Medical Society, and a member of the Leadership Legacy Program. A fun fact about Krithika is she loves parasailing!  

You can reach out to Krithika or visit her during her office hours to discuss any of the following: 

• LCEC logistical operations and role of LCEC chairs. 

• Learning Community Council (LCC) questions, thoughts, and feedback. 

• How to get more involved with UConn’s LC Program!  

• Cross-LC program and event planning.  

• LC Student Leader Perspective at Faculty Director Meetings.  

• Strengthening LC experience for all students (not just first year).