Industry Affinity Programs Committee
Stern's alumni groups are committed to connecting alumni with each other, students, and the School through events, programs, and philanthropy within their respective industries.
Vice Chair
Chavon Sutton (MBA ’12)
Managing Director, Global Investment Research at Cambridge Associates
Co-Chair
Andrew Beck (MBA ’23)
Entertainment/Media Representative | Founder and Consultant at Borderland Projects
Meet the Members
Jeffrey Lapin (MBA ’00)
Finance Representative | Partner and Portfolio Manager (Retired) at Lord Abbett & Co. LLC
Serge Permyakoff (MBA '15)
Finance Representative | Vice President, Wealth Advisor at J.P. Morgan
Marina Pearlman (BS ’95)
Healthcare Representative | Vice President & Oncology Chief Commercial Counsel at Pfizer
Jeremiah Leong (BS ’13)
Sustainability Representative | Vice President, Capital Markets at Sunstone Credit
Catherine Charles (MBA ’19)
Technology Representative | Senior Business Program Manager, Partner Programs at Microsoft
Monica Proothi (MBA ’11)
Technology Representative | Vice President and Senior Partner, Global Finance Transformation Leader at IBM
Jeff Spielberg (MBA ’19)
Technology Representative | Senior Director, Strategy at Two Six Technologies
Ryan Piela (MBA ’18)
Venture Capital Representative | Executive Director, New Incubation Ventures at Estée Lauder Companies
Alumni Groups
Stern alumni have the opportunity to join alumni and affinity groups that offer programs and events that foster community, networking, and lifelong learning.