Shivani is a junior majoring in Biological Sciences and Health Professions with a minor in Spanish. She hopes to go to PA school after undergrad. This is Shivani’s third year with Infusion, and she is excited to bring new changes as Sponsorship Director again this year! Her hobbies are watching Netflix, going to the gym, and eating food. Fun fact about Shivani is that she’s traveled to 16 countries across the world!
Kazel Kapadia
Executive and Finance Director
Kazel is a junior majoring in Finance and minoring in Spanish and International Business. Her passion for Indian dance has led her to be involved with board for a second year as the Co-Executive Director and Finance Director for Infusion 2019! When Kazel’s not giving tours on campus as a Penn State Lion Scout, she’s posting delicious pictures on her food Instagram @kazeeeats! Kazel is excited to bring Infusion 2019 to new heights.
Juhusri Chinnam
Registration and Finance Director
Juhu is a junior majoring in Finance and double minoring in IST and Spanish. After experiencing Infusion 2017 as a Sponsorship Manager and 2018 as a Sponsorship Director, she is thrilled to be returning to board as a Co-Registration and Finance Director. In her free time, she enjoys watching tv shows/movies, spending time outdoors, reading a good book, and passing time with friends and family. Juhu had an amazing two years with Infusion and is excited to see what’s in store for Infusion 2019!
Mital Joshi
Registration Director
Mital is one of Infusion 2019’s Registration Directors. She is currently a junior pursuing a major in Psychology and a minor in Biology. Her strong interest in Infusion sparked from her love for dance. Before college, Mital danced at local events and was classically trained in Bharatnatyam. Additionally, Mital also spent her first two years at Penn State as a member of the Sher Bhangra team. Aside from dance, Mital also enjoys spending time outdoors, spending time with her friends and family, and catching up on her Netflix/Hulu. After being a volunteer for Infusion 2017 and one of the Hospitality Directors for Infusion 2018, Mital is most excited to be able to build connections with the new competing teams and welcome them to a successful Infusion 2019 Weekend as a Registration Director!
Akanksha Bhusari
Hospitality Director
Akanksha is a sophomore majoring in Computational Data Sciences with a minor in Engineering Leadership Development. Last year, she was able to experience Infusion as a Tech Manager, and is more than excited to be a Hospitality Director this year. She loves all kinds of dance and is also fundraising chair and a dancer for Penn State Natya. In her free time, she can be found doing arts and crafts, watching Bollywood movies, and spending time with her friends and family. Akanksha can't wait for what Infusion 2019 holds!
Agustey Mongia
Hospitality Director
Agustey is a senior in Biomedical Engineering here at Penn State. He has danced for and been captain of Penn State's very own Bhangra team, Sher Bhangra. Having been to various competitions both as a dancer and audience member, he joined Infusion to see what happens behind the scenes and is taking on his final year as Hospitality Director. Other than doing bhangra all over campus, Agustey can be seen watching The Office for the 10th time, playing soccer on Old Main lawn, or tailgating for Penn State Football! He is excited to see what the heat brings for Infusion 2019!
Sneha Panackal
Public Relations Director
Sneha is a junior majoring in Industrial Engineering here at Penn State. Before college she had been dancing for more than 12 years and is classically trained in Bharatanatyam, Kuchipudi, and Mohiniyattam. With Indian dance playing such a big role in her life, she was inspired to get involved with Infusion and learn more about the intercollegiate dance circuit. From her past two years on Infusion as an Events Manager and Team Liaison, Sneha is excited to take on her third year as one of the Public Relations Directors. Her interests include watching Friends on Netflix, alpacas, eating Penn State Creamery ice cream despite her lactose intolerance, and of course going to Penn State Football games. She’s ready to handle the heat for Infusion 2019!
Nida Zubair
Public Relations Director
Nida Zubair is currently a Sophomore and is enrolled in Penn State's 7 year accelerated medical program. Last year, Nida served as Community Liaison for Infusion 2018 and used her dance skills to teach the kids of State College, PA. Nida loves the DDN Circuit and is even part of Penn State's very own fusion dance team, JaDhoom! She is so excited to be part of board for her second year with Infusion and can't wait spread the word of Infusion as Public Relation Director for 2019!
Ritwik Biswas
Sponsorship Director
Ritwik Biswas is a junior majoring in Mechanical Engineering and minoring in Entrepreneurship. Although not a dancer himself, his passion has driven him to get more involved in the fusion circuit. Ritwik is thrilled to join the Infusion board this year as Sponsorship Director after being a liaison for Infusion during his first two years of college. When he isn't stressing about classes and exams, he enjoys going for a run, bike ride, or even a drive around town. He also loves traveling and visiting new places whenever he's not at school!
Manan Garg
Tech & Production Director
Manan, is a junior majoring in biology. He enjoys to play and watch many sports, like basketball, baseball, soccer, and football to name a few. He finds himself rooting for his hometown New York, and of course all Penn State teams. For him, the end goal is to be a doctor because he wants to be there for individuals at their most vulnerable times, and finds no greater joy then finding a way to help others and putting a smile on their faces. This will be his third year on Infusion, the past two years he has been the Tech Manager and this year he will be the Tech & Production Director. Infusion has been his greatest college experience, as he has made countless friendships and has had a blast running the show from the booth. He can’t wait to make this Infusion the best ever!
