Coordinate club events, make decisions for the team, and represent Club XC to the university. Please don’t hesitate to contact them with any questions or concerns.

President – Karis Blagden

(she/her)

kmb7890@psu.edu

Karis is a junior majoring in Environmental Resource Management from Berwyn, PA. She started running in high school and fell in love with cross country soon after. Joining Club XC is the best decision she has made at Penn State so far, and she is always happy to meet new people and be someone’s running buddy! Outside of running, Karis spends her time hanging out with friends, rock climbing, volunteering for THON, or listening to classic rock. She loves to try new things and is so excited to lead Club XC and see everyone’s smiling faces at Rec Hall!

Karis Blagden

@karisblagden

Vice President – Emma Bauer

(she/her)

epb5533@psu.edu

Emma is a junior studying finance. She is from Springfield, PA and has been running cross country since she was in 2nd grade. She knew she wanted to join Club XC when she came to Penn State and is so happy she did! She loves how the team feels like a family and is so supportive of each other. Outside of running, you can find her at Club XC THON events, hanging out with friends, or just listening to all types of music. She is so excited to be part of the officer board this year and make many more fun memories with both new and old teammates!

Emma Bauer

@emmabauer_7

Treasurer – Madhura Dahale

(she/her)

mvd6137@psu.edu

Madhura Dahale

@madhura_dahale

Secretary – Mikayla Warren

(she/her)

mkw5988@psu.edu

Mikayla is a sophomore majoring in Communication Sciences and Disorders with a Spanish minor. She is from Whitehall, PA and has been running cross country since her freshman year of high school. She discovered Club XC through her older brother before arriving at Penn State, and from the very first practice of her freshman year, she knew she had found where she belonged. She is extremely grateful for this team and all the friendships and memories this has given her. Outside of running, you can find her at any THON event, at the IM teaching group fitness classes, watching the sunset, or spending time with her friends. I am super excited to work with the amazing o-board this year and have a great season with everyone!

Mikayla Warren

@mikaylawarren30

Race Management Chair – Zach Probolus

(he/him)

zdp5057@psu.edu

Zach is a junior from Lancaster, PA majoring in Geography. He started running in third grade with a program called Stride that was partnered with the Girls on the Run initiative. In middle school, Zach discovered his love of distance running in middle school and joined cross country in seventh grade. He ran his first half marathon with his dad and step – mom a few months later. He continued running cross country throughout high school and made many new friends through running. It soon became a lifelong passion. He wanted to continue on running throughout college so he joined Club XC. Being part of this club definitely shaped his college experience and made him even more of a crazy runner in the wise words of Ethan Chen. The low stakes and social environment of the club is what he really enjoys. Other than running, he enjoys playing chess, watching sports, mapping his runs, and spending time with friends. He is looking forward to meeting new people and runners and is excited to give back to the Club XC community as a member of the officer board.

Zachary Probolus

@zachpro352

Coordinate team bonding activities, assist the officer board, lead and inspire teammates.

Hannah DelVecchio (she/her) hed5140@psu.edu Hannah is a junior majoring in Middle Level Social Studies Education from Burke, Virginia. She has run since elementary school, so she knew that she wanted to continue in college by joining Club Cross Country. It has been the best decision she’s made at Penn State because of how the team feels like one big family! Outside of running, Hannah enjoys hanging out with friends, watching sports, going on bike rides, and reading. She can’t wait to give back to Club XC this year as a captain!

Ian Smith (he/him) ips5217@psu.edu Ian is a junior majoring in Biobehavioral Health from Warrington, PA. He has been running cross country since middle school, always doing it for the people and not for the running part. Joining Club XC was one of his best decisions freshman year, and looks forward to making it one of the highlights of everyone’s year! When not at practice or doing school work, he loves hanging out with friends and anything to do with sports (Go Phils).

Lillie Nye (she/her) len5172@psu.edu Lillie is a sophomore majoring in Advertising/Public Relations from Albany, NY. She started running in her senior year of high school and fell in love with the sport and its community! Coming to practice and running with her friends is always her favorite part of the day. Outside of running, Lillie is the PR chair for Club Figure Skating, Media Relations chair for Homecoming 2024, and a store worker at the Creamery. Lillie looks forward to creating a welcoming, supportive, and FUN environment this year as captain!

Nate Allen (he/him) nea5194@psu.edu Nate is a Junior majoring in Civil Engineering. He started running in first grade for a recreation league that his parents signed him up for, and he enjoyed every second of it. He ran cross country in middle school and high school and found that the best part of the sport is the community, which was why he decided to join Club XC at Penn State. Outside of running, Nate hikes, hangs out with friends, and loves listening to and talking about music. His goal as captain is to give back to the club/running community and help make lasting memories.

Follow these links to meet our Workout Chairs and our THON Chairs and read about all they do for Club XC!