Meet the ESA Presidency
Sami Bedell - President
Hello! I am a senior from Bountiful, UT majoring in economics and minoring in math. I’m applying to PhD programs in economics this year. I love to be outside, run, hike, ski, camp, and go on adventures. When I’m not outside or doing homework you’ll find me eating ice cream and watching a movie somewhere.
Spencer Hancock - Executive Vice President
My name is Spencer Hancock and I’m from The Ohio. I am a senior studying Economics with a minor in Business Strategy. My plan is to go into management consulting after I graduate. In my free time I like to play pickleball, exercise, read books, play board games, and go to Burgers Supreme.
Ruth Berry - President of Women in Economics
Hey!! I am a senior from Fruit Heights, Utah and I love economics! I am getting a Business minor with my Economics degree and love to solve any kind of problem that the world throws at me with a smile. Soccer is one of my favorite things – watching the FIFA world cup was my favorite part of summer! You will likely find me doing homework, but if not I’m either on an adventure with my husband Sam or training for the marathon we are running this fall.
Kaylana Morlant - Vice President of Careers
Hi! I’m a junior from Springville, Utah majoring in Economics and minoring in International Development. I’m passionate about the intersection of social impact and entrepreneurship. In my free time I enjoy hiking, cooking and spending time with my husband, Fritz.
Isaac Judd - Vice President of Academics
Hi everybody! I’m from Olympia, Washington, and I am a sophomore majoring in Economics with a pending double major in American Studies. I’m interested in economic policy and behavioral economics, and I plan to attend law school after I graduate. Outside of academics, I also love swimming, watching movies, reading classic lit, and trying new foods.
Julia Krider - Vice President of Communications
Hey everyone! I’m from Pasadena, California and I am a senior majoring in Economics and minoring in Math. I’m interested in environmental economics, and I hope to work as a pre-doctoral fellow after graduating and eventually get a PhD in Economics. When I have free time, I like to hike, read memoirs, and listen to music! I’ve also gotten into cross-stitch this semester. Feel free to send me any book and music recs!
Chase Becker - Vice President of Marketing
Hello everyone! I’m from Glendale, California and I am a junior majoring in Economics and Mathematics. I am planning on pursuing a PhD in economics, with interests in econometrics and finance. When I am not doing research or at the library, I love to spend time with my fiancée Katie by going on hikes, cooking new foods, and eating ice cream!