MEET THE EXECUTIVE BOARD
Committed to the Cause
MAYA CARON
Oriana Singers Primary Chair
Maya Caron (she/her) is a 3rd year Music Education Major with a Voice concentration and a Psychology Minor. She sings in the Penn State Concert Choir and is also the Region III Coordinator Elect for PSU NAfME. Her current favorite song is Bright Star by Anais Mitchell. She THONs for the members of her family who have bravely fought their cancer battles and for all of the children in the world who deserve to lead long, happy lives.
KENNY BUTLER
Glee Club Primary Chair/Fundraising Chair
Kenny Butler (he/him) is a 4th year Risk Management Major with a Sustainability Leadership Minor. He sings with the Penn State Glee Club and is the President of the Fencing Club. His current favorite song is Home by Modern Baseball. Kenny THONs because when he was a kid, someone in his church community battled childhood cancer, and now he THONs in memory of her.
CATHARINE ABOULHOUDA
Family Relations Chair
SOPHIA TREMBLER
Family Relations Chair
Sophia Trembler (she/her) is a 2nd year English Major with a Vocal Performance Minor. She sings with Essence of Joy and the Penn State Concert Choir. She is also the Historian for the Creative Writing Club. Her current favorite song is Can't Take My Eyes Off of You by Frankie Valli. Sophia THONs for her family who has felt the loss of someone from cancer. She THONs because she feels that these kids deserve to feel like kids. Whether that's through fun activities or special gifts, they should feel that excitement and joy every kid feels without having to worry about anything medical for a while.
Catharine Aboulhouda (she/her) is a 4th year Recreation, Park, and Tourism Major. She sings with Essence of Joy and Oriana Singers. She is also involved with Movin' On. Her current favorite song is Epiphany by Taylor Swift. Catharine THONs for all the children and families affected by childhood cancer, and to give every child a fighting chance.
ANA MCCARRON
Communications Chair
Ana (she/her) is a 2nd year English Major with a Business and Liberal Arts Minor. She sings with Oriana Singers and University Choir. Her current favorite song is Bags by Clairo. Ana THONs because it is such an important cause. After seeing how meaningful THON was to everyone last year, she is looking forward to being more involved.
ELLA PEDERSEN
Donor and Alumni Relations Chair
Ella Pedersen (she/her) is a 5th year Architecture and Applied French Major. She sings with Essence of Joy. Her current favorite songs are Holiday/Boulevard of Broken Dreams by Green Day. Ella THONs for her family who has felt the loss of someone from cancer. She THONs so that one day, no one ever has to feel that way again. And she THONs especially for the children who deserve to experience all that life has to offer.