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Meet the Board of Penn NYC

Dale Kramer Cohen, Chairman

Eunice Chen, President

Eunice is currently the founder and Managing Director of Brandcookie Marketing Events, which produces interactive and guerrilla marketing experiences that bring brands to life to engage directly with consumers. A serial entrepreneur with a well-rounded background in various industries, including past employment at Goldman Sachs, EA Games (Electronic Arts), and MMG Partners for strategy and management consulting, Eunice co-founded the Weiss Tech House, a venture capital group at the University of Pennsylvania which funds and mentors entrepreneurs on campus. She helped direct its growth from concept to execution into the prominent hub it is today, which funds numerous exciting technology startups with endless potential. Eunice graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in Computer Science with an Economics minor. 

Sandra Yens, VP/Treasurer

Sandra is currently volunteering for PennNYC and the University of Pennsylvania Pro-bono Alumni Consulting group (PennPAC). Her background includes working in strategic planning, finance, and economic consulting. Sandra graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with a Bachelor of Arts in Economic History and minors in Economics and Math. While at Penn, Sandra was a member of the Varsity Fencing team and Alpha Phi International.

Aditya Chadha, Vice President of Technology

Melissa Hozik, Vice President of Membership

Melissa Hozik (GR'09) is serving her first term as the PennNYC VP of Membership. Melissa graduated from Penn with a Master in Public Information and Certificate in Nonprofit Administration, and holds a second masters in Library and Information Science. Melissa currently works in higher education administration at the City College of New York.  Her out-of-office projects include being a website/social networking marketing consultant and is a mental health advocate. 

Jason Shapiro, Vice President of Development

Jason Shapiro is a senior executive with experience managing companies in a variety of roles including Board member, CEO, CFO, and other advisory capacities. Mr. Shapiro is currently Chief Financial Officer and a Board member of a public infrastructure construction company. On the board of PennNYC, Jason is responsible for business development and outreach. Mr. Shapiro is also a Board Director and Audit Committee member of The Shield Institute, a 90 year-old subsidiary of a $200+Million Non-Profit that is a leader in providing services to for children and adults with autism and other disabilities. Mr. Shapiro earned his MBA from the University of Pennsylvania’s The Wharton School and his J.D from the Seton Hall University School of Law. 

Graham Ober, Vice President of Communications

Graham Ober is an Analyst at Credit Suisse in the Investment Banking Division, based in New York. Graham graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with a Bachelor of Arts with distinction in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (PPE) in May 2012. He was awarded the College Alumni Prize in PPE and served as the Chair of the PPE Program’s Undergraduate Board. Additionally, Graham served as the President of the Penn Alumni Student Society, the primary conduit between undergraduates and the global alumni network of the University. Graham also served as Secretary of the Dean’s Advisory Board for the College of Arts and Sciences and co-led the major gifts effort for the Class of 2012 fund. Graham remains an active Penn alumnus, serving as a Vice-President for PennNYC, a Committee Chair for undergraduate admissions interviews in Latin America and the Caribbean, and as a member of the yPenn (Young Penn) Alumni Board.

Jennie Ripps, Venue Manager

JennieRipps is the founder of Owl's Brew, a "tea crafted for cocktails", and of The Teaologist, a company specializes in creating custom tea blends. Previous to starting her own companies, Jennie was the director of the sponsorship division of Talent Resources, a boutique marketing firm specializing in experiential marketing and celebrity relations. Jennie is also a member of Cohort Seven of Goldman Sachs’ 10,000 Small Businesses program.

Penn NYC Committees 

Communications & Social Media: 

Graham Ober (chair)                    Melissa Hozik

Christina Zhang                            John Bonini

Claire Choi                                    Alex Gray

Lia Zneimer                                   Oscar Nunez

Social Events:

Christine Roche (chair)                Christina Zhang

Rebecca Elwork                             Jessica Jett

Katie Stiles                                     Drew Bass

Terry Moreland                             Caki Zamoiski

Community Service:

Laura Loewenthal (chair)            Jill Kleczko

Denise Froatz                                Lisa Siegel 

Cultural Events:

Anne Desrosiers (chair)               Jith Eswarappa

Prithvi Karthikeyan                     Sharyn Yensko 

Business & Career Affairs:

Sandra Yens (chair)                      Seth Shapiro

Lanette Donovan                          Emily Brotman Gasthalter

Chavon Sutton                              Susan Jaffe

Stacy Paul                                      Alexis Shamsi

Wendy Vigroux 

MBA Panel:

Seth Shapiro                                 Christine Roche 

Social Impact: 

Jackie Einstein Astrof  






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