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Members

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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Corina Lam, BS Marketing and Communications 2010

Lam Corina

 

Corina Lam, BS Marketing and Communications 2010
Chair

Global Vice President, Sales Partnerships & Channels, Workhuman
Lives in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania


  • What student organizations, fraternities/sororities and/or sports teams were you a part of at Drexel?
    Drexel Marketing Association
  • What's the first word that comes to mind when you think about Drexel?
    Family
  • What’s something interesting about you that people would be surprised to know?
    I'm in a published book by a CEO of a large software company.
  • Describe yourself in three words.
    Thoughtful, dependable, cheerful
  • Why did you decide to become a member of the Alumni Board of Governors?
    I wanted to give back to the community that helped me learn, grow and continue to challenge myself to become better each day.

Bernard F. Greene III, BS Electrical Engineering 1999, MBA Business Administration 2014

Greene Bernard

Bernard F. Greene III, BS Electrical Engineering 1999, MBA Business Administration 2014
Vice-Chair

Senior Director, Software Development and Engineering, Comcast
Lives in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania


  • What student organizations, fraternities/sororities and/or sports teams were you a part of at Drexel?
    NSBE BSU SAFAC Concert Band Jazz Band Pep Band Gospel Choir Resident Assistant Student Support Services Mentor/Tutor
  • What's the first word that comes to mind when you think about Drexel?
    Family
  • What’s something interesting about you that people would be surprised to know?
    I met my wife at Drexel, on the first day of the fall semester, in the cafeteria at breakfast.
  • Describe yourself in three words.
    Passionate, determined, thoughtful
  • Why did you decide to become a member of the Alumni Board of Governors?
    I wanted to not only be more informed about University vision and strategy, I wanted to also have an opportunity to communicate that vision to the broader alumni community.

Amish Desai, BS Business Administration 2003

Desai Amish

Amish Desai, BS Business Administration 2003
Past Chair

Founder, Red Spruce Capital
Lives in Landenberg, Pennsylvania

Angela Harris, BS Information Systems 2002

Harris Angela

Angela Harris, BS Information Systems 2002
Member, Executive Committee
Chair, Scholarship Committee

Senior Product Marketing Manager, Microsoft
Lives in Redmond, Washington


  • What student organizations, fraternities/sororities and/or sports teams were you a part of at Drexel?
    National Society of Black Engineers
  • What's the first word that comes to mind when you think about Drexel?
    Co-op
  • What’s something interesting about you that people would be surprised to know?
    I rappelled 29 stories down an office building in Philadelphia to raise money for charity.
  • Describe yourself in three words.
    Driven, giving, authentic
  • Why did you decide to become a member of the Alumni Board of Governors?
    To connect with Drexel alumni and give back in the form of time and talent. 

Ashish Joseph, BS Business Administration 2011

Joseph Ashish

Ashish Joseph, BS Business Administration 2011
Member, Executive Committee
Chair, Grants Committee
Partner, SC Botanicals
he/him/his
Lives in Sicklerville, New Jersey


  • What student organizations, fraternities/sororities and/or sports teams were you a part of at Drexel?
    Sigma Beta Rho Variety of Indian Cultural Expressions (VOICE), Drexel Finance Association, Multi-Cultural Greek Council
  • What's the first word that comes to mind when you think about Drexel?
    Co-op
  • What’s something interesting about you that people would be surprised to know?
    I enjoy riding four-wheelers and dirt bikes.
  • Describe yourself in three words.
    Loyal, dedicated, creative
  • Why did you decide to become a member of the Alumni Board of Governors?
    I wanted to bring my fellow classmates closer to the University so we could try to re-live those precious moments that we had over a decade ago. 

Meghan Klauder, BS/MS Environmental Science 2002

Klauder Meghan

Meghan Klauder, BS/MS Environmental Science 2002
Member, Executive Committee
Chair, Honors and Awards Committee

Realtor, Remax
she/her/hers
Lives in Collingswood, New Jersey


  • What student organizations, fraternities/sororities and/or sports teams were you a part of at Drexel?
    Women's Basketball
  • What's the first word that comes to mind when you think about Drexel?
    Proud
  • What’s something interesting about you that people would be surprised to know?
    I am an avid reader via audio books. I read 2-3 books a month while I'm on the road for work. My favorite genres are historical fiction and multicultural education. It is a way that I can gain perspective about others outside of my personal experiences, which I value greatly.
  • Describe yourself in three words.
    Caring, driven, passionate
  • Why did you decide to become a member of the Alumni Board of Governors?
    I am highly involved with Drexel Athletics and a past Board member suggested I look into it and put my name in the hat. One of the best things about my role is the interaction with students and learning about how we, as alumni, can help them. I also LOVE getting to know fellow alum and helping them find ways to get more engaged with Drexel!
 

 

ELECTED DIRECTORS

Hiren Asudani, MBA Business Administration ’94

Baker Valerissa

Hiren Asudani, MBA Business Administration ’94
Chief Executive Officer, Mobile Multiples and Chief Strategy & Innovation Officer, Ushta Te Consultancy Services
Lives in Mumbai, India


  • What student organizations, fraternities/sororities and/or sports teams were you a part of at Drexel?
    Graduate Business Association, Student Member - ASQC (American Society for Quality Control)
  • What's the first word that comes to mind when you think about Drexel?
    My Guru-kul ("Learning Experience Center where I learned from Subject and Life Gurus")
  • What’s something interesting about you that people would be surprised to know?
    I’m known as "coach" by many good friends, I've helped individuals and small businesses to achieve their objectives across quite a few instances. Also, I'm good at making friends and building trusted relationships wherever I go.
  • Describe yourself in three words.
    Positive, innovative, giver
  • Why did you decide to become a member of the Alumni Board of Governors? 
    I've gained a lot from my education at Drexel, and my experiences here have been very memorable. Serving with the Alumni Board is my way of giving back to this esteemed institution and valued community. I’d like to see Drexel University and our alumni network stronger than ever, and for DU to emerge as a front runner among its peers.
 

Valerissa Baker, BS Biological Sciences 2015, MPH Health Policy & Management, Global Health 2017

Baker Valerissa

Valerissa Baker, BS Biological Sciences 2015, MPH Health Policy & Management, Global Health 2017
Business Development Manager, World Vision, Inc.
Lives in San Diego, California


  • What student organizations, fraternities/sororities and/or sports teams were you a part of at Drexel?
    Minority Associations of Pre-Medical Students (MAPS), Black Student Union (BSU)
  • What's the first word that comes to mind when you think about Drexel?
    DRAGON
  • What’s something interesting about you that people would be surprised to know?
    I’ve traveled to over 50 countries before age 27.
  • Describe yourself in three words.
    Kind, autonomous, cheerful
  • Why did you decide to become a member of the Alumni Board of Governors?
    I joined the Alumni Board of Governors to increase its diversity and inclusion of young, Black professionals and to bring new ideas and perspectives for alumni engagement.
 

Julie Bonner, BS Graphic Design 2001

Julie Bonner

Julie Bonner, BS Graphic Design 2001
Director of Communications, FreeFall 5G
Lives in Tucson, Arizona


  • What student organizations, fraternities/sororities and/or sports teams were you a part of at Drexel?
    I played singles for the women’s tennis team from 1997 – 2001.
  • What's the first word that comes to mind when you think about Drexel?
    Real-world
  • What’s something interesting about you that people would be surprised to know?
    Although I have a career in the space industry, I am also a fine artist! I painted and designed an educational set of animal cards for kids.
  • Describe yourself in three words.
    Connected, active, creative
  • Why did you decide to become a member of the Alumni Board of Governors?
    To grow our Southwest alumni region and create beneficial connections.
 

Justin DeAngelis, BS ’96 Mechanical Engineering, MBA Business Administration ’02

Dieter Patricia

Justin DeAngelis, BS ’96 Mechanical Engineering, MBA Business Administration ’02
Partner, Denham Capital
Lives in Basking Ridge, New Jersey


  • What student organizations, fraternities/sororities and/or sports teams were you a part of at Drexel?
    TKE, IFA Board, Student Judicial Board, intramurals
  • What's the first word that comes to mind when you think about Drexel?
    Work
  • What’s something interesting about you that people would be surprised to know?
    I DJ’d in college
  • Describe yourself in three words.
    Kind, loyal, thoughtful
  • Why did you decide to become a member of the Alumni Board of Governors?
    To give back to the University that helped mold me.

Patricia Dieter, RN Nursing, HU 1975, BS Physician Assistant, HU 1977

Dieter Patricia

Patricia Dieter, RN Nursing, HU 1975, BS Physician Assistant, HU 1977
Professor, Duke University
she/her/hers
Lives in Durham, North Carolina


  • What's the first word that comes to mind when you think about Drexel?
    Memories
  • What’s something interesting about you that people would be surprised to know?
    I was valedictorian of my very, very small high school class.
  • Describe yourself in three words.
    Organized, resourceful, generous
  • Why did you decide to become a member of the Alumni Board of Governors?
    I had become more and more interested in serving in some capacity, and when the call for a BoG rep from CNHP went out, I put myself in the running!

Kristin Dudley, BA Fashion Design 2006

Dudley Kristin

Kristin Dudley, BA Fashion Design 2006
Founder, Mother Butter LLC
she/her/hers
Lives in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania


  • What student organizations, fraternities/sororities and/or sports teams were you a part of at Drexel?
    Art ANNX, Baiada Center for Entrepreneurship
  • What's the first word that comes to mind when you think about Drexel?
    Driven.
  • What’s something interesting about you that people would be surprised to know?
    I never formally worked in the fashion industry (aside from a short residency in London after graduating). But I've translated my skills and applied my creativity and rigor to many other industries and applications.
  • Describe yourself in three words.
    Idealist, creative, optimistic
  • Why did you decide to become a member of the Alumni Board of Governors?
    I wanted to better contribute to the University with the skills and experience I've acquired since graduating, but more importantly, my goal is to re-engage my fellow Westphal peers and attract them back to the University as well. We have so many important experiences and stories to share!

Stephen Facenda, BS Business Administration 1990

Facenda Stephen

Stephen Facenda, BS Business Administration 1990
Co-Chair, Volunteer Cultivation Committee

President, ViaMark Advertising
he/him/his
Lives in Wayne, Pennsylvania


  • What student organizations, fraternities/sororities and/or sports teams were you a part of at Drexel?
    Member of the Alpha Tau chapter of TKE Fraternity, Student government, VP of my senior class
  • What's the first word that comes to mind when you think about Drexel?
    Achievement
  • What’s something interesting about you that people would be surprised to know?
    In addition to owning an advertising agency, I also teach advertising sales at Temple University
  • Describe yourself in three words.
    Entrepreneur, teacher, friend
  • Why did you decide to become a member of the Alumni Board of Governors?
    To help students and alumni engage with the University and all of its amazing assets.

Christina Flory, BS/MBA Business Administration 2010

Flory Christina

Christina Flory, BS/MBA Business Administration 2010
Head of Digital Strategy, Emerging Business, TD Bank
Lives in Voorhees, New Jersey

Manthan Gandhi, BS Mathematics 2006

Manthan Ghandi

Manthan Gandhi, BS Mathematics 2006
Principal, M. Gandhi Consultants
he/him/his
Lives in Norristown, Pennsylvania


  • What student organizations, fraternities/sororities and/or sports teams were you a part of at Drexel?
    Drexel Crew Team
  • What's the first word that comes to mind when you think about Drexel?
    Friends and home
  • What’s something interesting about you that people would be surprised to know?
    I love cooking, something I didn't pick up until after college.
  • Describe yourself in three words.
    Loyal, empathetic, helpful
  • Why did you decide to become a member of the Alumni Board of Governors?
    I have received more than my degree's worth from Drexel. A lot of what I have in my life currently, I owe to Drexel. My professional journey started because of contacts I developed at Drexel. My best friends are people I met at Drexel. My love of Philadelphia is because of Drexel. My love of the city is entwined with memories of Drexel, and the two are the same for me.

Patricia Giordano, BS Chemical Engineering 1988

Giodrano Patricia

Patricia Giordano, BS Chemical Engineering 1988
Co-chair, Drexel Serves Committee

Executive Director, Clinical Safety and Risk Management for Devices and Product Quality, Merck & Co., Inc.
she/her/hers
Lives in Glenmoore, Pennsylvania


  • What student organizations, fraternities/sororities and/or sports teams were you a part of at Drexel?
    American Institute of Chemical Engineering (AIChE), Intramural Softball
  • What's the first word that comes to mind when you think about Drexel?
    Institution
  • What’s something interesting about you that people would be surprised to know?
    I played piano and clarinet in elementary and high school and wanted to become a music teacher. Just reconnected to my musical side, buying a pandemic grand piano!
  • Describe yourself in three words.
    Resourceful, relentless and resilient
  • Why did you decide to become a member of the Alumni Board of Governors?
    I wanted to give back to the school that has given me so much, to connect with alumni, and to facilitate alumni connections.

Orcel Kounga, BS General Engineering 2017

Kounga Orcel

Orcel Kounga, BS General Engineering 2017
Co-chair, Recent Alumni and Student Committee

Director of Admissions and Student Affairs, Drexel University College of Medicine
he/him/his
Lives in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania


  • What student organizations, fraternities/sororities and/or sports teams were you a part of at Drexel?
    Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity (Phi Psi), Interfraternity Council (IFC), Orientation Leader, Community Assistant (University Crossings) Drexel Philanthropy Club, DUSCTeach
  • What's the first word that comes to mind when you think about Drexel?
    Time management
  • What’s something interesting about you that people would be surprised to know?
    I have traveled for a long time and lived in different countries. Through that I am fluent in 3/5 romance languages.
  • Describe yourself in three words.
    Ambitious, creative, dedicated
  • Why did you decide to become a member of the Alumni Board of Governors?
    I decided to become a member of the Alumni Board of Governors because being on the Board will hopefully put me in spaces to be able to advocate for the needs of the alumni community. I see my role as a liaison between the University and alumni, specifically our younger alumni. I want to be a diverse face in the crowd and help ensure that alumni can see themselves in this group that is meant to represent them.

Mare Lucas, BS History/Politics 1988

Lucas Mare

Mare Lucas, BS History/Politics 1988
Co-chair, Dragon Network Committee

Co-founder, Traverse Strategies
Lives in Palo Alto, California


  • What student organizations, fraternities/sororities and/or sports teams were you a part of at Drexel?
    WKDU
  • What's the first word that comes to mind when you think about Drexel?
    Empowering
  • What’s something interesting about you that people would be surprised to know?
    I love to collect hats.
  • Describe yourself in three words.
    Driven, empathetic, restless
  • Why did you decide to become a member of the Alumni Board of Governors?
    I truly loved my Drexel years. I started life as an engineering major in 1984 and went on co-op. While I loved math and science, co-op helped me know for sure that it wasn't the career I wanted. I also loved Philly and going to college in the city with so many opportunities. I got involved in the Board as I think it's really important to create a wide network to help you reach goals in life - personal and professional - and to give back to other alums as I can.

Jamie McDonald, BS Architectural Engineering 2010, MS Construction Management 2015

Jamie McDonald

Jamie McDonald, BS Architectural Engineering 2010, MS Construction Management 2015
Partner, KMC Partners
Lives in Lancaster, Pennsylvania


  • What student organizations, fraternities/sororities and/or sports teams were you a part of at Drexel?
    I played on the intermural women’s basketball team.
  • What's the first word that comes to mind when you think about Drexel?
    Co-op
  • What’s something interesting about you that people would be surprised to know?
    I’m on the Associate Board for Girls on the Run in Lancaster. It is a non-profit I am very passionate about, ask me about it to get involved!
  • Describe yourself in three words.
    Adaptive, proactive, entrepreneurial
  • Why did you decide to become a member of the Alumni Board of Governors?
    I love any path that keeps me connected to the University and on campus. Both my BS and MS are from Drexel, I adjunct within the Construction Management Department and am an active contractor on campus. Drexel and Philadelphia created the path of entrepreneurship that I am on today. Giving back to the current students and connecting alumni is a great way to give back.

Danielle Melman, MS Sports Management 2012

Melman Danielle

Danielle Melman, MS Sports Management 2012
Associate Athletics Director, External Engagement and Marketing, UC San Diego
she/her/hers
Lives in Arroyo Grande, California


  • What's the first word that comes to mind when you think about Drexel?
    Innovative
  • What’s something interesting about you that people would be surprised to know?
    I was on the UC San Diego women's water polo team during my undergraduate years and held the single season assist record for 10 years.
  • Describe yourself in three words.
    Passionate, loyal, energetic
  • Why did you decide to become a member of the Alumni Board of Governors?
    My experience at Drexel as a graduate student was incredibly impactful, helping me achieve my long-term professional goals. I wanted to become a member of the Alumni Board of Governors to have a chance to give back to the community that changed my life, in hopes I could have a similar impact on others within the Dragon family.

Jessica Nava, BS Business Administration 2000

Jessica Nava

Jessica Nava, BS Business Administration 2000
Chief Growth Officer, The Moxie Exchange
Lives in Canandaigua, New York


  • What student organizations, fraternities/sororities and/or sports teams were you a part of at Drexel?
    I was on the women's volleyball and crew teams. I was also a part of the Drexel Marketing Association and president in my last year.
  • What's the first word that comes to mind when you think about Drexel?
    Co-op!
  • What’s something interesting about you that people would be surprised to know?
    I'm a classical musician. I’ve played the Viola since I was 9.
  • Describe yourself in three words.
    Mom, athlete, leader
  • Why did you decide to become a member of the Alumni Board of Governors?
    Being a woman in technology is sometimes a lonely journey and I'm passionate about helping other women in technology in sales and/or leadership roles. I truly believe that Drexel was a big reason for my professional success, and I want to support graduating Dragons to learn the lessons I’ve learned along the way so they can see success even more quickly!

Shane Nelson, BS ’16 Psychology

Melman Danielle

Shane Nelson, BS ’16 Psychology
Support Coach, Center for Male Engagement at the Community College of Philadelphia; Managing Partner and CEO, Reify Solutions LLC
Lives in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania


  • What student organizations, fraternities/sororities and/or sports teams were you a part of at Drexel? Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. - Psi Chapter, Multicultural Greek Council, Leadership Consultant in the Student Activities Office, Psi Chi Honors Society, Phi Eta Sigma Honors Society, Global Student Advisors (international co-op students), Lindy Scholars Program
  • What's the first word that comes to mind when you think about Drexel? Balance - you need a whole ton of it during the ten-weeks!
  • What’s something interesting about you that people would be surprised to know? I learned how to build a kitchen during the height of lockdown, I'm pretty crafty out of a suit!
  • Describe yourself in three words. Joy, harmony, drive
  • Why did you decide to become a member of the Alumni Board of Governors? I wanted to maintain the legacy my mom (Palak Raval-Nelson ’02, ’08) started when she served and add my expertise in taking ideas to action in a sustainable way.

Aubrey Reichard-Eline, BS ’99 Design and Merchandising

Raymond Robert

Aubrey Reichard-Eline, BS ’99 Design and Merchandising
Director of Corporate and Community Engagement at American Childhood Cancer Organization
Lives in Gillette, New Jersey


  • What student organizations, fraternities/sororities and/or sports teams were you a part of at Drexel?
    Drexel Cheerleading
  • What's the first word that comes to mind when you think about Drexel?
    Energy
  • What’s something interesting about you that people would be surprised to know?
    I run a pediatric cancer charity with my daughter.
  • Describe yourself in three words.
    Cheerful, responsible, caring
  • Why did you decide to become a member of the Alumni Board of Governors?
    I wanted to give back to the Drexel community. It is very important to me to pay it forward. I always say I would choose Drexel again if I had to do it all over. Being a member of the Alumni Board of Governors helps me to stay connected with Drexel.

Sara Schneider, BS Finance and Legal Studies 2009, MBA Organizational Behavior 2010

Schneider Sara

Sara Schneider, BS Finance and Legal Studies 2009, MBA Organizational Behavior 2010
Co-chair, Dragon Network Committee

Principal, Xplora Search Group
Lives in Bala Cynwyd


  • What student organizations, fraternities/sororities and/or sports teams were you a part of at Drexel?
    Women in Entrepreneurship, Chair Drexel Marketing Association, Vice President Drexel Finance Association, Member Kappa Theta Epsilon, Member
  • What's the first word that comes to mind when you think about Drexel?
    Inclusive
  • What’s something interesting about you that people would be surprised to know?
    I have never eaten red meat...ever.
  • Describe yourself in three words.
    Ambitious, opportunistic, goal-oriented
  • Why did you decide to become a member of the Alumni Board of Governors?
    I chose to become a member of the Alumni Board of Governors to add value and give back to the University by continuing to help engage alumni and staying involved in furthering the relationships between current students and alumni.

Danielle Schroeder, BS/MS Civil Engineering 2017

Schroeder Danielle

Danielle Schroeder, BS/MS Civil Engineering 2017
Associate Engineer, Pennoni Associates
she/her/hers
Lives in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania


  • What student organizations, fraternities/sororities and/or sports teams were you a part of at Drexel?
    Society of Women Engineers (SWE), American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), and Alpha Omega Epsilon. I also loved volunteering for open houses and Admitted Students Days and even was the student speaker for Drexel's Accepted Students Day for the College of Engineering in 2015.
  • What's the first word that comes to mind when you think about Drexel?
    Co-op or food trucks (missing those Chicken Satay Tacos from Cucina Zapata)
  • What’s something interesting about you that people would be surprised to know?
    I love the performing arts space. I took part in plays and musicals since I was eight years old. Most notably, I was in the play “The King and I” at Plays & Players Theatre which is a local theatre in downtown Philadelphia. “The Last Five Years” is my favorite musical.
  • Describe yourself in three words.
    Quirky, passionate, caring
  • Why did you decide to become a member of the Alumni Board of Governors?
    I decided to become a member of the Alumni Board of Governors to help shape the alumni experience for Drexel Dragons around the world! As I look back fondly at my time at Drexel, I see how my connections with alumni had a great impact while I was still a student. I now want to pay it forward by giving back to the current students. I look forward to using this role to elevate the stories of my fellow alumni about how they are continuing the “Drexel Difference” as active alumni as well as fostering new connections with alumni I have not met yet.

Jeff Spence, BS Individualized Studies 2009

Spence Jeff

Jeff Spence, BS Individualized Studies 2009
Assistant Vice President, Alumni Relations, Thomas Jefferson University
Co-Chair, Drexel Serves Committee
he/him/his
Lives in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania


  • What student organizations, fraternities/sororities and/or sports teams were you a part of at Drexel?
    Drexel Commuters (D-Com)
  • What's the first word that comes to mind when you think about Drexel?
    Innovation
  • What’s something interesting about you that people would be surprised to know?
    Because of Drexel, I appeared on an episode of “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” with President Papadakis and other Dragons.
  • Describe yourself in three words.
    Leader, relationship-builder, quick-witted
  • Why did you decide to become a member of the Alumni Board of Governors?
    To support an organization and University that has provided me with so much, and help share my experience in alumni engagement to connect alumni to each other, to students and to Drexel.

Nick Thompson, MPH Health Management and Policy 2015

Thompson Nick

Nick Thompson, MPH Health Management and Policy 2015
Co-chair, Recent Alumni and Student Committee

IT Project Manager, Robert Wood Johnson Barnabus Health
he/him/his
Lives in Wyncote, Pennsylvania


  • What student organizations, fraternities/sororities and/or sports teams were you a part of at Drexel?
    Student Government Organization for the School of Public Health, and Graduate Student Association Executive Committee
  • What's the first word that comes to mind when you think about Drexel?
    Innovative
  • What’s something interesting about you that people would be surprised to know?
    I have more than 100 plants in my home
  • Describe yourself in three words.
    Motivated, organized, leader
  • Why did you decide to become a member of the Alumni Board of Governors?
    To make Drexel an even more welcoming and engaging place for students and alumni alike.

Karla Trotman, MBA Business Administration 2015

Trotman Karla

Karla Trotman, MBA Business Administration 2015
President and CEO, Electro Soft, Inc.
she/her/hers
Lives in Ambler, Pennsylvania


  • What's the first word that comes to mind when you think about Drexel?
    My Mergers and Acquisitions class during which I formulated a strategy to start acquiring companies to grow my business.
  • What’s something interesting about you that people would be surprised to know?
    I am the second-generation owner of my family's electronics engineering and manufacturing company.
  • Describe yourself in three words.
    Witty, business-minded, direct
  • Why did you decide to become a member of the Alumni Board of Governors?
    I loved the fact that the Board was looking to diversify and felt called to lend my voice.

Valerie Tutwiler, BS/MS Biomedical Engineering 2013, PhD 2017

Tutwiler Valerie

Valerie Tutwiler, BS/MS Biomedical Engineering 2013, PhD 2017
Assistant Professor, Rutgers University
Lives in Basking Ridge, New Jersey


  • What student organizations, fraternities/sororities and/or sports teams were you a part of at Drexel?
    Ambassadors, Phi Sigma Pi
  • What's the first word that comes to mind when you think about Drexel?
    Ambition
  • What’s something interesting about you that people would be surprised to know?
    I love to bake.
  • Describe yourself in three words.
    Caring, driven, creative
  • Why did you decide to become a member of the Alumni Board of Governors?
    I wanted to give back to the Drexel community.

Patrick Williams, BS Civil Engineering 2004

Williams Patrick

Patrick Williams, BS Civil Engineering 2004
Senior Project Manager, Urban Engineers
Lives in Irving, Texas

COMMITTEE MEMBERS

Paul Gondek, BS Psychology/Sociology/Anthropology 1974

Gondek Paul

Paul Gondek, BS Psychology/Sociology/Anthropology 1974
Adjunct Teaching Professor, Psychology, Drexel University
he/him/his
Lives in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania


  • What student organizations, fraternities/sororities and/or sports teams were you a part of at Drexel?
    Men's Swim and Dive, Madrigal Singers, Drexel Players, University Chorus
  • What's the first word that comes to mind when you think about Drexel?
    Home
  • What’s something interesting about you that people would be surprised to know?
    I nearly flunked out at the end of my first quarter.
  • Describe yourself in three words.
    Caring, insightful, dedicated
  • Why did you decide to become a member of the Alumni Board of Governors?
    To give back to and learn more about the University that set the path for the rest of my life.

Shefali Sharma, BA Marketing/Economics 2012

Sharma Shefali

Shefali Sharma, BA Marketing/Economics 2012
Senior Strategy Consultant, SAP
Lives in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania


  • What student organizations, fraternities/sororities and/or sports teams were you a part of at Drexel?
    Drexel SAFAC Drexel Traditions- Homecoming Business Learning Community (BLC) Dean Student Advisory Board
  • What's the first word that comes to mind when you think about Drexel?
    Co-Op
  • What’s something interesting about you that people would be surprised to know?
    I love to cook Indian Food and create lifestyle and cooking social content
  • Describe yourself in three words.
    Dependable, Creative, Driven
  • Why did you decide to become a member of the Alumni Board of Governors?
    I wanted students to see the possibilities and resources that Drexel can offer them. I want to help students to have a great experience, like I did, and take advantage of the current opportunities the school provides along with building more programs that will benefit them in the future.

GOVERNORS EMERITI

Rich Blumberg, BS Marketing 1984

Blumberg Rich

Rich Blumberg, BS Marketing 1984
President, World Sales Solutions, LLC
Lives in Lansdale, Pennsylvania


  • What student organizations, fraternities/sororities and/or sports teams were you a part of at Drexel?
    Soccer, Karate, Drexel Triangle, Campus Concerts
  • What's the first word that comes to mind when you think about Drexel?
    Dragons
  • What’s something interesting about you that people would be surprised to know?
    Learning to play the guitar. Ready to publish a job-seeking book on Amazon, Kindle, Barnes & Nobel in 2021.
  • Describe yourself in three words.
    Entrepreneurial, innovative, resilient
  • Why did you decide to become a member of the Alumni Board of Governors?
    The Board is a platform to engage alumni and students as well as build meaningful relationships with fellow BOG members, staff, professors and the entire Drexel community. It’s a great opportunity to network and give back!

Maria Mascioli Charlton, MBA Business Administration 1982

Charlton Maria

Maria Mascioli Charlton, MBA Business Administration 1982
CFO Edmar Abrasive Company
Lives in West Chester, Pennsylvania  

Joel B. Cohen, BS Business Administration 1954

Joel B. Cohen, BS Business Administration 1954
President, Allflex Packaging Products, Inc.
Lives in Ambler, Pennsylvania

Susan Daroff, BS Design and Merchandising 1970

Daroff Susan

Susan Daroff, BS Design and Merchandising 1970
Lives in Berywn, Pennsylvania

James B. Dougherty, Jr., BS Accounting 1978, MS Taxation 1981

Dougherty James

James B. Dougherty, Jr., BS Accounting 1978, MS Taxation 1981
Attorney at Law, Dougherty Law Offices
Lives in Shamong, New Jersey

Frederick Crotchfelt III, BS Business Administration 1965, MBA 1966

Crotchfelt Frederick

Frederick Crotchfelt III, BS Business Administration 1965, MBA 1966
Lives in Oxford, Pennsylvania

Nana Goldberg DeLia, BS Design and Merchandising 1978

Delia Goldberg Nana

Nana Goldberg DeLia, BS Design and Merchandising 1978
President, The Original I. Goldberg
Lives in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

D. Eugene Hamme, BS Business Administration 1962, MBA 1970

D. Eugene Hamme, BS Business Administration 1962, MBA 1970
Lives in Flat Rock, North Carolina

Paul K. Johnson, BS Marketing 1992, MBA Business Administration 2007

Paul Johnson

Paul K. Johnson, BS Marketing 1992, MBA Business Administration 2007
Assistant Professor, Marketing/Management, Montgomery County Community College
Lives in Prospect Park, Pennsylvania

Arnold H. Kaplan, BS Commerce and Engineering 1962

Arnold H. Kaplan, BS Commerce and Engineering 1962
Trustee, Deanne and Arnold Kaplan Foundation
Lives in Bradenton, Florida

Adelina G. Kieffer, BS Economics 1977

Keiffer Adelina

Adelina G. Kieffer, BS Economics 1977
Lives in Birdsboro, Pennsylvania

Lawrence Lehmann, BS Civil Engineering 1972

Lehmann Lawrence

Lawrence Lehmann, BS Civil Engineering 1972
Lives in Red Bank, New Jersey


  • What student organizations, fraternities/sororities and/or sports teams were you a part of at Drexel?
    Phi Sigma Kappa Fraternity
  • What's the first word that comes to mind when you think about Drexel?
    Co-op
  • What’s something interesting about you that people would be surprised to know?
    I have traveled to Australia and New Zealand.
  • Describe yourself in three words.
    Left-handed, dedicated, focused
  • Why did you decide to become a member of the Alumni Board of Governors?
    To give back to the school in thanks for the education I obtained.

Jeffery Lisinicchia, BS Accounting 1990

Lisinicchia Jeffrey

Jeffery Lisinicchia, BS Accounting 1990
Senior Vice President/Divisional Chief Financial Officer Rushmore Home Loans
Lives in Laguna Beach, California

Tony Noce, BS Civil Engineering 1980

Noce Tony

Tony Noce, BS Civil Engineering 1980
President, AMN Development, LLC
Lives in North Wales, Pennsylvania

Christopher Stratakis, BS Business Administration 1951

Christopher Stratakis, BS Business Administration 1951
Senior Partner/Attorney, Poles, Tublin, Stratakis & Gonzalez, LLP
Lives in Greenport, New York

Ira Taffer, BS Chemistry 1979, PhD 1983

Taffer Ira

Ira Taffer, BS Chemistry 1979, PhD 1983
Associate Dean, Drexel University, College of Arts and Sciences
Lives in Dresher, Pennsylvania

 

Lauren Villanueva, BS Corporate Communications 2004, MS Higher Education 2009

Villaneuva Lauren

Lauren Villanueva, BS Corporate Communications 2004, MS Higher Education 2009
Executive Director, Emeritus
Lives in Camillus, New York