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2025-2026 Board Members
President
Cara Elledge
Cara is a senior studying biological systems engineering and minoring in green engineering. She has been a member since Spring 2024, and has loved making friends and learning about polo during her time in the club. As president, Cara is excited to help build a welcoming environment for members of all levels of polo experience.
Vice President
Diego Cuadra
Diego is a junior majoring in agribusiness management with a minor in international business. As Vice President of the club, he plans on growing the program by leading team logistics, strengthening alumni and sponsor connections, and promoting the sport of polo on campus.
Barn Manager
Amelia Safran
Amelia is a junior double majoring in cognitive and behavioral neuroscience & psychology. This will be her third year with the club, and she is most excited to create new traditions for the club and continue growing the wonderful community of polo at Virginia Tech! Amelia has been playing for 8 years and now teaches at the kids camp where she first got her start in the game.
Barn Manager
Claire Arnold
Claire is a senior studying dairy science pre-vet. She is excited to take care of and spend more time around our talented ponies!
Treasurer
Noah Cisneros
Noah is a junior majoring in philosophy with plans to attend law school post graduation. He joined the club last year and has fallen in love with polo. Noah is excited to learn more about the sport while ensuring that the club's finances stay on track.
Secretary
Amanda Thrasher
Amanda is a senior studying international trade and development within Agriculture and Applied Economics. She joined Polo Club in fall of 2024 and fell in love with the sport. Amanda has spent her whole life in the equine world caring for her own horses! As secretary, Amanda will work towards creating a welcoming environment and promoting polo.
New Member Coordinator
Helen Rix
Helen is a junior majoring in animal and poultry sciences. She joined the club in 2023.
Fundraising Chair
Julia Salm
Julia is a sophomore pursuing a double major in history and philosophy on a pre-law track. She is most excited to plan team building events and fun fundraisers!
Social Chair
Karissa Konezny
Karissa is a senior majoring in industrial design. This is her fourth year with the club, and her second on the board. Karissa is excited to share her love of polo and the club through social media, along with bringing club members and the surrounding community together through fun, polo related social events.
Merchandise Chair
Stevie Aguilar
Stevie is a junior majoring in animal and poultry sciences, and this is her second year in the club. As clothing chair, she is very excited to bring her ideas for new and fun designs to the club's merchandise offerings.