Meet the 2022-2023
Pennharmonics!
Nolan Jacob - President
Nolan hails from Pittsburgh and he is a fourth-year Chemistry major with a Biology minor. His intentions are to get his doctorate in organic/biochemistry after graduating, and go into the research field. Besides the Penns, he enjoys volleyball, swimming, hiking, board games, and playing guitar. A fun fact about Nolan is that he used to dive in high school and still occasionally goes cliff diving! He also traveled to Costa Rica last winter break on a field ecology study abroad.
Solos: Rosanna, Still Feel
Nolan Jacob - President
Nolan hails from Pittsburgh and he is a fourth-year Chemistry major with a Biology minor. His intentions are to get his doctorate in organic/biochemistry after graduating, and go into the research field. Besides the Penns, he enjoys volleyball, swimming, hiking, board games, and playing guitar. A fun fact about Nolan is that he used to dive in high school and still occasionally goes cliff diving! He also traveled to Costa Rica last winter break on a field ecology study abroad.
Solos: Rosanna, Still Feel
Mollie Schumaker - Music Director
Mollie is a senior from Doylestown, PA studying Marketing here at Penn State. She is passionate about music and its power to impact people. Aside from Penns, Mollie is a member of the Phi Beta Lambda business fraternity. In her free time, you can find Mollie hiking, exploring new places, playing guitar, trying new recipes, and spending time with her favorite people. One fun fact about Mollie is that she went on a cross-country camping trip last summer and slept next to a herd of bison!
Solos: Movement, Better Off, What You Don't Do, Young Blood
Mollie Schumaker - Music Director
Mollie is a senior from Doylestown, PA studying Marketing here at Penn State. She is passionate about music and its power to impact people. Aside from Penns, Mollie is a member of the Phi Beta Lambda business fraternity. In her free time, you can find Mollie hiking, exploring new places, playing guitar, trying new recipes, and spending time with her favorite people. One fun fact about Mollie is that she went on a cross-country camping trip last summer and slept next to a herd of bison!
Solos: Movement, Better Off, What You Don't Do, Young Blood
Ryan Rich - Business Manager
Ryan grew up in New Castle, PA and is a third-year Biology major with a Psychology minor. His intentions are to attend PA school to become a physician’s assistant. When not with the Penns, you can find him helping out with THON, cooking, talking about Disney, or playing Mario Party on the Nintendo Switch. A fun fact about Ryan is that he loves horror movies and he got to ride in a firetruck for a preschool field trip!
Solos: Forgiven, Anyone Else
Ryan Rich - Business Manager
Ryan grew up in New Castle, PA and is a third-year Biology major with a Psychology minor. His intentions are to attend PA school to become a physician’s assistant. When not with the Penns, you can find him helping out with THON, cooking, talking about Disney, or playing Mario Party on the Nintendo Switch. A fun fact about Ryan is that he loves horror movies and he got to ride in a firetruck for a preschool field trip!
Solos: Forgiven, Anyone Else
Mira Iskander - Public Relations Manager
Mira is from Warrington, PA and is a third-year Biology major. She intends to get her masters in Biology and continue to medical school post-grad. Besides the Penns, Mira has been a part of the dance organization Volé and enjoys teaching dance classes back at her home studio. A fun fact about Mira is that she frequently visits NYC during the summer.
Solos: Come Through, Streetlights
Mira Iskander - Public Relations Manager
Mira is from Warrington, PA and is a third-year Biology major. She intends to get her masters in Biology and continue to medical school post-grad. Besides the Penns, Mira has been a part of the dance organization Volé and enjoys teaching dance classes back at her home studio. A fun fact about Mira is that she frequently visits NYC during the summer.
Solos: Come Through, Streetlights
Noel Villanueva - Concert Manager
Noel is from Corpus Christ, Texas and is a third year Human Resources major. He intends to commission into the Army as an officer through ROTC and get his MBA following his undergrad. In addition to being in the Penns, Noel also does MMA, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and loves to play poker. A fun fact about Noel is that he is the oldest of 10 siblings!
Solos: Move
Noel Villanueva - Concert Manager
Noel is from Corpus Christ, Texas and is a third year Human Resources major. He intends to commission into the Army as an officer through ROTC and get his MBA following his undergrad. In addition to being in the Penns, Noel also does MMA, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and loves to play poker. A fun fact about Noel is that he is the oldest of 10 siblings!
Solos: Move
Lydia Neuhauser
Lydia is a first year graduate student in the School of International Affairs, and a senior undergraduate majoring in Global and International Studies. Lydia is from Hershey, Pennsylvania, where the chocolate is made. Lydia has a passion for sustainability, which shows from her focus in Health and Environment, and minors in Sustainability Leadership and Environmental Inquiry. Lydia hopes to work outside every day, preferably in a Spanish-speaking country so she can keep up with her Spanish language abilities. A fun fact about Lydia is that she played violin for 12 years.
Solos: Better Off, Sleep, Spirit Cold, Lights Up
Lydia Neuhauser
Lydia is a first year graduate student in the School of International Affairs, and a senior undergraduate majoring in Global and International Studies. Lydia is from Hershey, Pennsylvania, where the chocolate is made. Lydia has a passion for sustainability, which shows from her focus in Health and Environment, and minors in Sustainability Leadership and Environmental Inquiry. Lydia hopes to work outside every day, preferably in a Spanish-speaking country so she can keep up with her Spanish language abilities. A fun fact about Lydia is that she played violin for 12 years.
Solos: Better Off, Sleep, Spirit Cold, Lights Up
Kennedy Kollar
Kennedy hails from Pottstown, PA and she is a third-year broadcast journalism major with an entrepreneurship and innovation minor. Her intentions are to become a producer or entertainment journalist after graduating. Besides the Penns, she enjoys producing The Nittany Lion Red Carpet Network at Penn State and spending time with everyone she loves. A fun fact about Kennedy is that she once jumped on a pogo stick 742 times in one shot.
Solos: Always Remember Us This Way
Kennedy Kollar
Kennedy hails from Pottstown, PA and she is a third-year broadcast journalism major with an entrepreneurship and innovation minor. Her intentions are to become a producer or entertainment journalist after graduating. Besides the Penns, she enjoys producing The Nittany Lion Red Carpet Network at Penn State and spending time with everyone she loves. A fun fact about Kennedy is that she once jumped on a pogo stick 742 times in one shot.
Solos: Always Remember Us This Way
Brady Collins
Brady is a third year physics and astronomy & astrophysics double major with a minor in math from Saxonburg, PA. He intends to pursue a PhD in Astrophysics and research black holes! Other than the Pennharmonics, Brady is a member of the Society of Physics students, and the Astronomy club. He enjoys gaming, whether it be ps4 or nintendo switch, sports, and hanging with the group! A fun fact about Brady is he loves Disney and has been to Disney World 10+ times!
Solos: Magic, Ain't It Fun
Brady Collins
Brady is a third year physics and astronomy & astrophysics double major with a minor in math from Saxonburg, PA. He intends to pursue a PhD in Astrophysics and research black holes! Other than the Pennharmonics, Brady is a member of the Society of Physics students, and the Astronomy club. He enjoys gaming, whether it be ps4 or nintendo switch, sports, and hanging with the group! A fun fact about Brady is he loves Disney and has been to Disney World 10+ times!
Solos: Magic, Ain't It Fun
David Rowcotsky
David was born and raised in Central New Jersey and is a second-year Masters Student in Counselor Education with an Emphasis on Clinical Mental Health Counseling in Schools and Communities. In the Penns, David serves as our incredible vocal percussionist! They plan on becoming a mental health counselor within school systems in Washington, D.C. When not in the Penns, you can find David working in the State College Area School District, or playing video games with their friends! A fun fact about David is that they are double jointed in one hand, and triple jointed in the other!
Solos: Freedom, Bad Liar, Sing To You
David Rowcotsky
David was born and raised in Central New Jersey and is a second-year Masters Student in Counselor Education with an Emphasis on Clinical Mental Health Counseling in Schools and Communities. In the Penns, David serves as our incredible vocal percussionist! They plan on becoming a mental health counselor within school systems in Washington, D.C. When not in the Penns, you can find David working in the State College Area School District, or playing video games with their friends! A fun fact about David is that they are double jointed in one hand, and triple jointed in the other!
Solos: Freedom, Bad Liar, Sing To You
An Lai
An is a Second-year Music Education Major with a Primary in Voice. She grew up in York, Pa (South Central PA). This is her 3rd semester in the Pennharmonics. Outside of the Penns, she is the Treasurer for the National Association for Music Educators Collegiate, and the Vice President of Vocal Dimensions (PSU’s Only Vocal Jazz Ensemble). She wants to teach choir in the Secondary education setting. She loves to bake, and play tennis in her free time. A fun fact about her is that she’s been playing piano for 14 years.
Solos: Better Off, Brother, Spirit Cold, Light On
An Lai
An is a Second-year Music Education Major with a Primary in Voice. She grew up in York, Pa (South Central PA). This is her 3rd semester in the Pennharmonics. Outside of the Penns, she is the Treasurer for the National Association for Music Educators Collegiate, and the Vice President of Vocal Dimensions (PSU’s Only Vocal Jazz Ensemble). She wants to teach choir in the Secondary education setting. She loves to bake, and play tennis in her free time. A fun fact about her is that she’s been playing piano for 14 years.
Solos: Better Off, Brother, Spirit Cold, Light On
Ahyanna Navarro-Foreman
Ahyanna hails from Philadelphia and is a fourth-year African American Studies major with a Journalism minor. She is a first-generation college student. Her intentions are to travel the world and do what she loves (career in the performing arts) after graduating. Besides the Penns, she enjoys cooking, volleyball, watching football, traveling, and trying new foods. A fun fact about Ahyanna is that she actually used to be left-handed up until the first grade.
Solos: Easy To Love
Ahyanna Navarro-Foreman
Ahyanna hails from Philadelphia and is a fourth-year African American Studies major with a Journalism minor. She is a first-generation college student. Her intentions are to travel the world and do what she loves (career in the performing arts) after graduating. Besides the Penns, she enjoys cooking, volleyball, watching football, traveling, and trying new foods. A fun fact about Ahyanna is that she actually used to be left-handed up until the first grade.
Solos: Easy To Love
Conner Gardner
Conner grew up in State College, PA and is a third year Biomedical Engineering Major. He is planning on working in the pharmaceutical industry after obtaining a masters in pharmacology after his time at Penn State. Conner enjoys running, longboarding, rock climbing, and hiking. One fun fact about Conner is that he once flew all the way to China and spent less than a day there before flying back.
Solos: West Coast, My Parade, Streetlights
Conner Gardner
Conner grew up in State College, PA and is a third year Biomedical Engineering Major. He is planning on working in the pharmaceutical industry after obtaining a masters in pharmacology after his time at Penn State. Conner enjoys running, longboarding, rock climbing, and hiking. One fun fact about Conner is that he once flew all the way to China and spent less than a day there before flying back.
Solos: West Coast, My Parade, Streetlights
Nicholas Cole
Nicholas is a third year computer science major. He was born and raised in State College Pennsylvania. Outside of singing, Nicholas enjoys running, skateboarding, scuba diving and backpacking. Outside of the Pennharmonics, Nick participates in club cross country. A fun fact about Nick is that he has skateboarded over 40 miles per hour.
Solos: You're The Inspiration
Nicholas Cole
Nicholas is a third year computer science major. He was born and raised in State College Pennsylvania. Outside of singing, Nicholas enjoys running, skateboarding, scuba diving and backpacking. Outside of the Pennharmonics, Nick participates in club cross country. A fun fact about Nick is that he has skateboarded over 40 miles per hour.
Solos: You're The Inspiration
Quinn Adams
Quinn is a first year aerospace engineering major. He is from somewhere in the US. After graduating, Quinn plans to do things. Other than the Penns, Quinn enjoys doing stuff, A fun fact about him is that he did that thing one time.
Quinn Adams
Quinn is a first year aerospace engineering major. He is from somewhere in the US. After graduating, Quinn plans to do things. Other than the Penns, Quinn enjoys doing stuff, A fun fact about him is that he did that thing one time.
