Building a Global Community
Stern's Executive Board members bring the NYU Stern community together throughout the year.
Dietrich Becker (MBA ’91), Chair of the Stern Executive Board, hosted multiple events in London and New York City that brought Stern alumni and parents together to connect, meet Dean Bharat Anand, and hear from Professors Suzy Welch and Sam Chandan.
Alison Mass (BS ’80, MBA ’81), chairman of the investment banking division at Goldman Sachs, led a conversation about Women in Finance with Sonali Basak (MBA ’20), chief investment strategist at iCapital and former global finance correspondent at Bloomberg News, which was hosted by the Stern Women’s Forum in celebration of NYU One Day.
James “Great Neck” Richman hosted a reception for members of the Stern Executive Board and special guests in his home in April 2026, inspiring connection and strategic dialogue.
Darren Richman (MBA ’00) and Lee Kruter (BS ’00) shared their perspectives on the Breakthrough Scholars Program and what inspires them to give back as donors. The panel was part of the Breakthrough Scholars 10th Anniversary Reception, marking a decade of impact and expanded access to Stern.
Susan Jurevics (MBA ’96) participated in a discussion on “Creative Leadership in an Evolving World” hosted by the Stern Office of Student Life.
As part of the Altman-Paulson Initiative—focused on connecting students with practitioner-driven learning and new career pathways in alternative investments—Steve Zelin (MBA ’91) of PJT Partners met with students on campus, while Lee Kruter (BS ’00) of GoldenTree Asset Management hosted undergraduates at his firm and also spoke on campus.
Christina Dennis (BS ’80) once again helped to launch Stern’s NYU One Day efforts with a $1 million matching challenge to the Stern Executive Board. Her gift was matched by David Handler (BS ’87, MBA ’90), and collectively, they inspired gifts totaling nearly $8 million from the Executive Board alone.
Georges Makhoul (Parent STERN ’24) and Stan Moss (MS ’17) participated in graduation-related events and programs for the first graduating class of Stern’s new MBA program at NYUAD.
Andre J.L. Koo (MBA ’94, Parent STERN ’18, ’24) as President of the Pan-Asia Alumni Association he hosted the NYU Pan-Asia Conference in Shenzhen, which included topical sessions, networking and celebratory events, and a Stern breakfast with Dean Anand. Koo also welcomed Dean Anand to Taipei, where he additionally hosted an event for alumni and parents.
Chris Gallea (BS ’88, Parent STERN ’23) brought the Stern alumni community at Goldman Sachs together for an event featuring Professor Jonathan Haidt as part of Stern’s Corporate Ambassador Program.
David Ko (BS ’93) led a fireside chat with Dean Bharat Anand at the Dean’s Lunch during NYU Alumni and Families Weekend in October 2025.
Elizabeth Elting (MBA ’92) joined as an inaugural member of the Stern Women’s Forum Advisory Group, playing an active role in shaping its early direction while speaking at and participating in multiple programs this year.
