

OUR BEGINNING
The Global Affairs Strategy Forum began with a simple idea: students should have a place to connect global awareness with practical problem-solving. Founded at Penn State Harrisburg, GASF brings together students interested in consulting, strategy, diplomacy, debate, and international affairs.
As a newly established organization, we are building a community where students from every academic background can develop professional skills, discuss important global issues, and turn ideas into action. From case competitions and Model United Nations conferences to community projects, educational trips, and interviews, every GASF initiative is designed to create meaningful, hands-on experiences.
This is the beginning of our journey—and every new member has an opportunity to help shape what comes next.
Our Team

Aneesh Reddy
President
Aneesh leads the Global Affairs Strategy Forum and oversees its strategy, operations, and programs. He works with the leadership team to develop opportunities in consulting, Model United Nations, debate, case competitions, and global affairs while representing GASF in its relationships with Penn State Harrisburg and external organizations.

Emily Crum
Advisor
Emily serves as GASF’s Faculty Advisor, providing guidance, mentorship, and institutional support to the organization’s student leaders. She helps the team understand university procedures, strengthen its programs, and pursue its mission responsibly while ensuring that students remain at the center of the organization’s decisions and activities.

Shourya Mehta
Vice-President
Shourya supports GASF’s internal operations and works closely with the President to coordinate the leadership team and its programs. He helps turn organizational goals into action, supports communication among officers, and promotes the balanced development of GASF’s consulting, diplomacy, debate, and global-affairs initiatives.

Husnain Khan
Treasurer
Husnain manages GASF’s finances, funding requests, budgets, and financial documentation. He works with Penn State Harrisburg’s Office of Student Engagement to support responsible spending and helps ensure that the organization’s events, travel, and programs are planned with clear and sustainable financial resources.

Agastya Chandra
Secretary
Agastya maintains GASF’s official records and supports clear communication across the organization. He prepares meeting minutes, documents club activities, tracks attendance, and helps maintain an accurate membership roster on Discover East so that the leadership team and general membership remain organized and informed.

Vi Tuong Ha
Director of Social Media
Vi leads GASF’s presence across social media platforms. He creates engaging content, promotes meetings and events, shares organizational achievements, and helps communicate GASF’s opportunities to the Penn State Harrisburg community while maintaining a consistent, professional, and welcoming public image.

Jadon Zao
Director of Marketing
Jadon develops GASF’s visual identity and promotional strategy. He creates marketing materials for meetings, events, and recruitment initiatives while helping ensure that the organization’s public materials remain clear, consistent, professional, and aligned with applicable Penn State branding guidelines.

Murad Gurbanov
Director of Communications
Murad manages GASF’s official communications with members, campus partners, and external organizations. He prepares announcements, correspondence, and newsletters while helping the leadership team communicate important information accurately, professionally, and on time.

Bhaumi Kaliraman
Director of Membership
Bhaumi leads GASF’s member recruitment, onboarding, and engagement efforts. She welcomes new members, helps maintain the organization’s Discover East roster, supports involvement fairs and information sessions, and works to create an inclusive community where students remain informed, involved, and connected.

Jyothi Prajapati
Director of Events
Jyothi plans and coordinates GASF’s meetings, conferences, competitions, and special programs. She manages event timelines, logistics, room arrangements, registration, and communication with campus offices while helping ensure that every GASF event is organized, accessible, and valuable to participants.

Suhas Gorle
Director of Technology
Suhas manages GASF’s website, digital platforms, and technical resources. He supports online and hybrid meetings, maintains the organization’s digital infrastructure, and helps provide reliable technology for Model United Nations conferences, case competitions, interviews, and other programs.

Gunjana Baskota
Director of Community Engagement
Gunjana connects GASF with the Harrisburg community, nonprofit organizations, and civic partners. She identifies opportunities for outreach, community service, and collaborative projects while helping members apply their knowledge and skills to initiatives that create meaningful local impact.

Joshua Gomes
Director of External Relations
Joshua builds relationships between GASF and outside organizations, including student clubs, community partners, and other colleges. He supports collaborations, guest invitations, sponsorship outreach, and opportunities that expand GASF’s network and impact.
Our values
GASF is guided by curiosity, integrity, collaboration, inclusion, and meaningful action. We encourage members to examine global issues from different perspectives, communicate with respect, and approach complex problems with evidence and purpose. Our programs are designed to welcome students from every academic background, strengthen ethical leadership, and transform ideas into practical experiences that benefit both our members and the wider community.

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This Is Us In Numbers
2026
Founded at Penn State Harrisburg
14
Core Member Experiences
2
Formal Meetings Each Month
5
Planned Events
