About Our Organization
TAPP in the News
Feb. 5, 2017 --Daily Trojan
Trump era ignites newfound passion for protest
Feb. 15, 2017 --Annenberg News
USC's Political Voices Heard in 'Postcards for Representatives'
Mar. 21, 2018 -- Daily Trojan
TAPP encourages political awareness, engagement
Apr. 12, 2018 -- USC Price Safe Communities
USC’s TAPP Hosts Discussion on Gun Violence
May 25, 2018 --Daily Trojan
Nikias to resign as USC president after year defined by scandals
October 4, 2018 --Daily Trojan
TAPP Raises Money to End Sexual Assault
November 4, 2018 --Daily Trojan
Meet our E-Board!
President
VP of External
VP of Internal
Director of Outreach
Treasurer
Director of Communications
Director of Membership
Nayanika Kapoor is a junior from Palo Alto, CA studying Journalism and Political Science with a minor in East Asian Languages and Culture. She is Vice President of External Affairs for TAPP, and has been involved since the beginning of the club. On campus, she is involved with Model United Nations, Daily Trojan and Annenberg Media. The political issues closest to her heart are women’s issues and education reform.
Jacob Lind is a junior majoring in English Literature and History. Born in Long Island and raised in Los Angeles, he currently serves as the VP of External Affairs. As one of the founders of the club, Jacob has also served as the VP of Internal Affairs. He is also an active member of MUNSC for which he is the Director of Internal Relations. Besides politics, Jacob enjoys soccer (Liverpool!).
Tate Delgado is a sophomore majoring in Public Policy and is serving as Director of Finance for TAPP. Born and raised Georgian, his main goal is to put people in office who support improving public education and represent their constituents before other interests.
Michaela Murphy is a Junior at USC studying Public Policy and Law, and proudly serves as TAPP's Director of Outreach. She consults and serves on various local political campaigns, and most recently served as the Field Director for the Doug Chaffee Campaign for OC Supervisor. The issues of equality in the workplace, health policy, and sustainable regional development are all particularly close to her heart.
Alexander is a sophomore in Cinema & Media Studies and serves as TAPP’s Director of Communications. A native San Diegan, he’s extremely passionate about immigration reform. He’s also involved with on-campus organizations such as Spark SC and KXSC. Outside of class, he loves music, thrifting, films, cuffed pants, and fulfilling cliches about film majors.
Alec Vandenberg is a junior from the Bay Area majoring in Public Policy. On campus he also serves as Director of External Affairs for Undergraduate Student Government, as President of a service club called Share a Meal, and volunteers for local campaigns. He's particularly passionate about housing and homelessness.
Oliver Kashyap is a senior majoring in Global Health. He is passionate about surfing, camping, hiking, cooking and traveling. Naturally, he cares about the environment and also healthcare.