MEET OUR EXECUTIVE BOARD
ALICE TEIXEIRA
President
Major: Civil & Environmental Engineering
Minors: HOEFT T&M
Alice is a member of the Fall 2020 new member class. She previously chaired the Public Relations and Corporate Relations Committees in Fall 2021 and 2022 respectively. Outside of her involvements in Phi Gamma Nu, Alice is the Vice President of Recruitment for the Illinois Consulting Academy, and previously a member of OTCR Consulting and chair of committees within Society of Women Engineers. This previous summer, Alice interned at PricewaterhouseCoopers as a Start Consulting Intern and at Bain & Company as a BEL intern. This following summer, she will be returning to PricewaterhouseCoopers as a Management Consulting Intern. In her free time, Alice enjoys traveling, boxing and going to concerts.
GABI BERNAL
Internal Vice President
Major: Accountancy & Finance
Gabi is a member of the Spring 2022 new member class and has previously served as the Fall 2022 Assistant Vice President of Membership. Outside of PGN, she is involved Gies' Women in Finance Academy as the Vice President of Communications. In Summer 2022, Gabi worked as an embark intern at KPMG a consulting firm in Chicago and is looking forward to returning to KPMG's advisory practice this upcoming summer. In her free time, Gabi loves to drink chai tea lattes, going to concerts and cooking.
BROOKE LAFFERTY
External Vice President
Major: Information Sciences
Minor: Business
Brooke is a member of the Fall 2021 new member class and has previously served as the Fundraising Chair. Outside of Phi Gamma Nu, Brooke is involved with SCNO, ICA, and a social sorority. This past summer, she was business analyst intern for the Illinois Housing Development Authority. This upcoming summer, Brooke will be working at PwC as a technology consulting intern in their Digital and Cloud Practice in Chicago. In her free time, she loves doing yoga, running and trying new coffee recipes.
MICHAEL ROGERS
Vice President of Membership
Major: Consumer Economics & Finance
Assistants: Ella Brend & Jeremy Santiago
Michael is a member of the Fall 2021 new member class and has previously served as the Assistant Vice President of Membership and Dad's Day Chair. Outside of PGN, Michael was the Athletics Chair for his social fraternity. Last summer, Michael worked as a sales intern at Gallagher. This summer, he will be interning for KPMG under their Business Development division in Orlando. In his free time, Michael likes cook fun foods, go on long walks on the beach and play football.
TEMI ODUWOLE
Vice President of Finance
Major: Accountancy
Assistant: Avery Hutchison
Temi is a member of the Spring 2022 new member class and has previously served in the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Committee. Outside of her involvement in Phi Gamma Nu, she is the President of Black Business Network. She is also a management leader for Tomorrow Fellow. Last summer she worked at Deloitte as discovery audit and assurance intern. This upcoming summer, she will intern as an investment banking analyst at William Blair. Some of Temi's interest include going to movies, concerts, fashion and philanthropy.
LINDSEY GARCIA
Vice President of Communications
Major: Interdisciplinary Health Sciences
Minors: Healthcare Administration & Psychology
Assistant: Vanessa Ivanov
Lindsey is a member of the Fall 2021 new member class. She has previously served as the Assistant Vice President of Communications and as a member of the Philanthropy Committee. Outside of her commitment with Phi Gamma Nu, Lindsey is the "Make The Magic" Fundraising Chair for Camp Kesem. Last summer, she worked as a medical scribe at Advanced Pediatrics and a camp counselor at Camp Kesem. This summer she will be interning at Aunt Martha's Health and Wellness in Chicago. In her free time, Lindsey enjoys reading, going on walks and shopping.
EXTERNAL COMMITTEE CHAIRS
ELIZABETH WATSON
Major: Inudstrial-Organizational Psychology
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Alumni Chair
The Alumni Committee maintains alumni database, sends out alumni newsletter, and organizes events to deepen relationships between current members and alumni.
OLA DABKOWSKI
Major: Accountancy & Information Systems​
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COB Relations Chair
The College of Business Relations Committee coordinates all events involving speakers and workshops affiliated with the College of Business.
NICOLE SZCZESNY
Major: Accountancy & Finance​
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Corporate Relations Chair
The CR Chair serves as the main point of contact between chapter and corporate representatives, regardless of sponsorship status. This committee forms relationships with new companies for potential future sponsorship.
TIATIA ALUKA
Major: Finance
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External Affairs Chair
Maintain relationships with other business organizations and strengthen our network on campus.
ANDY PEKAR
Major: Accountancy
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Philanthropy Chair
The Philanthropy Committee organizes impactful philanthropy events within the Champaign-Urbana community.
MANAS GANDHI
Major: Computer Engineering
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Professionalism Co-Chair
The Philanthropy Committee organizes impactful philanthropy events within the Champaign-Urbana community.
NEIL SHAH
Major: Finance
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Professionalism Co-Chair
The Professionalism Committee plans and develops internal professionalism events such as resume critiques, guest speakers, panels, mock interviews, etiquette dinner, and any new ideas you have!
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MELANIE MEIER
Major: Marketing​
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Mr. Business Chair
The Mr. Business committee organizes and executes PGN's annual fall philanthropy event that supports the local Boys and Girls Club in the Champaign-Urbana community. The event consists of a pageant show format where contestants are able to showcase their skills and talents!
ANNIE VIANCOURT
Major: Accountancy & Finance
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Recruitment Chair
The Recruitment Committee markets PGN's brand to prospective recruits, facilitates the interview process, and runs Membership Selection.
INTERNAL COMMITTEE CHAIRS
HAILEY GRUBICH
Major: Civil & Environmental Engineering​
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Social Chair
The Social Committee organizes events that promote bonding and brotherhood between chapter members.
ANDREW CHIENG
Major: Materials Science and Engineering
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Athletics Chair
The Athletics Committee organizes intramural activities for the chapter, such as volleyball, basketball, football, softball, or any other active event.
DANNY CIECKO
Major: Industrial Engineering
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Dad's Day Chair
The Dad's Day Committee creates and plans the events held on Mom's Weekend.
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ELIZABETH GALLA
Major: Finance & Strategic Business Development & Entrepreneurship
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Special Events Chair
The Special Events Committee secures venues and organizes food, theme, beverage, transportation, gifts, entertainment, and any other logistical needs required for special events.
MARK MENEZES
Major: Actuarial Science
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Public Relations Chair
The Public Relations Committee records events by taking photographs, organizes newsletter for actives, creates marketing material for PGN, and runs the social media outlets, while also updating the bulletin board in Wohlers Hall.
ANISH MAKKAPATI
Major: Finance & Information Systems​
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Merchandising Co-Chair
The Merchandising Committee purchases and designs apparel and other gifts for PGN members.
MADDY KIM
Major: Marketing & Information Systems​
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Merchandising Co-Chair
The Merchandising Committee purchases and designs apparel and other gifts for PGN members.
MICHAEL ADLER
Major: Accountancy & Finance
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Membership & Scholarship Chair
The Membership & Scholarship Committee recognizes chapter accomplishments.
ZOE DELIS
Major: Accountancy & Finance​
Diversity & Inclusion Chair
The D & I Committee creates events that help members become more aware of how what we say can affect whether or not someone feels comfortable, supported, and included in the workplace, other professional settings, and in life.
JULIA BLOCKINGER
Major: Advertising ​
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Health and Wellness Chair
The Health & Wellness Committee promotes the overall mental and physical health of our members.
ALEX ZELCER
ADAM SCHOENRADE
Major: Accountancy & Information Systems
​Mentorship Chair
The Mentorship Committee facilitates mentorship programs to foster professional development for both current members through the Alumni Mentorship Program and Big Brother program.
Major: Mechanical Engineering
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Fundraising Chair
The Fundraising Committee raises funds for the chapter through various, typically external, events.
ROHAN SHARAN
Major: Accountancy & Finance
Study Abroad Committee
The Study Abroad Committee includes all PGN members spending the semester abroad, and the chair helps to bridge communication between PGN members abroad and on-campus.