Leadership
Our wonderful leadership team for the 2025-2026 school year! Our board consists of a President, Vice President, and Treasurer. Our elections are held in the spring annually.
President
Gloria Gao
Hi! I’m Gloria and I’m the Co-Founder, President, and Social Media Manager of the Avian Society. I started this club with Weston and Catherine in Spring 2024 with the intention of building a welcoming community for bird lovers and raising awareness of bird conservation issues on campus. In my free time, I like going to farmers markets and art galleries, cooking plant-based food, and just being in nature. You can reach me at gaoge@unc.edu & hope to see you at our events!
Vice President
Evan Zhu
Hello! My name is Evan and I'm a sophomore majoring in chemistry. I joined the club in Fall 2024 without knowing anything and quickly became fascinated with all that I could learn about birding. As VP, I want to organize and grow our club so more people can learn about birds. When I'm not enjoying the outdoors, I'm in the kitchen baking desserts! You can reach me at ezzhu@unc.edu
Treasurer
Shannon Parks
I'm Shannon Parks, treasurer of the Avian Society! I joined the club in Fall 2024 with no prior birding experience and was immediately captivated by our bird walks, outings, and service projects. Outside of the Avian Society, I enjoy visiting the beach, exploring vintage markets, and going to concerts. I look forward to helping this club accomplish our many goals for the future!