# Industry Affinity Programs ## 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)](/sites/default/files/styles/480w_x_543h/public/2025-07/chavon_sutton_mba_12.png?h=4ecf8430&itok=xL1CSc4_) ](https://www.linkedin.com/in/chavonsutton/) ### Chavon Sutton (MBA ’12) Managing Director, Global Investment Research at Cambridge Associates [See Profile](https://www.linkedin.com/in/chavonsutton/) --- ## Co-Chair [ ![Andrew Beck (MBA ’23)](/sites/default/files/styles/480w_x_543h/public/2025-07/andrew_beck_mba_23.png?h=4ecf8430&itok=Rgmxn-Sb) ](https://www.linkedin.com/in/beckandrew/) ### Andrew Beck (MBA ’23) **Entertainment/Media Representative** | Founder and Consultant at Borderland Projects [SEE PROFILE](https://www.linkedin.com/in/beckandrew/) --- ## Meet the Members [ ![Maulin Shah (BS ’99)](/sites/default/files/styles/480w_x_543h/public/2025-07/2025_nyu_stern_alumni_council_headshots_1_0.png?h=4ecf8430&itok=JggVubPH) ](https://www.linkedin.com/in/maulin-shah-300b25/) ### Maulin Shah (BS '99) **Entrepreneurship Representative** | Co-Founder at Digital Strategy [See Profile](https://www.linkedin.com/in/maulin-shah-300b25/) --- [ ![Jeff Spielberg (MBA ’19)](/sites/default/files/styles/480w_x_543h/public/2025-07/2025_nyu_stern_alumni_council_headshots_6.png?h=4ecf8430&itok=QXG5Jjdb) ](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-spielberg/) ### Jeff Spielberg (MBA ’19) **Entrepreneurship Representative** | Senior Director, Strategy at Two Six Technologies [See Profile](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-spielberg/) --- [ ![Eric Lipkind (MBA ’18)](/sites/default/files/styles/480w_x_543h/public/2025-07/eric_lipkind_mba_18.png?h=4ecf8430&itok=WyrCGnIu) ](https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-lipkind-13550727/) ### Eric Lipkind (MBA ’18) **Finance Representative** | Investment Management at Goldman Sachs [See Profile](https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-lipkind-13550727/) --- [ ![Serge Permyakoff](/sites/default/files/styles/480w_x_543h/public/2025-07/serge_permyakoff.png?h=4ecf8430&itok=laADccvT) ](https://www.linkedin.com/in/pserge/) ### Serge Permyakoff (MBA '15) **Finance Representative** | Vice President, Wealth Advisor at J.P. Morgan [See Profile](https://www.linkedin.com/in/pserge/) --- [ ![Marina Pearlman (BS ’95)](/sites/default/files/styles/480w_x_543h/public/2025-07/2025_nyu_stern_alumni_council_headshots_0.png?h=4ecf8430&itok=fLBXb78c) ](https://www.linkedin.com/in/marina-pearlman-2ba975ba/) ### Marina Pearlman (BS ’95) **Healthcare Representative** | Vice President & Oncology Chief Commercial Counsel at Pfizer [See Profile](https://www.linkedin.com/in/marina-pearlman-2ba975ba/) --- [ ![Allison Zlotnick (MBA ’24)](/sites/default/files/styles/480w_x_543h/public/2026-06/allison_zlotnick_mba_24.png?h=4ecf8430&itok=2WOcb9Nm) ](https://www.linkedin.com/in/alliezlotnick/) ### Allison Zlotnick (MBA ’24) **Luxury & Retail Representative** | Commerce Merchandising and Marketplace Strategy at Prada [See Profile](https://www.linkedin.com/in/alliezlotnick/) --- [ ![Jeremiah Leong (BS ’13)](/sites/default/files/styles/480w_x_543h/public/2025-07/2025_nyu_stern_alumni_council_headshots_2.png?h=4ecf8430&itok=eG0U0AYB) ](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremiah-leong-guang-hao-42331516/) ### Jeremiah Leong (BS ’13) **Sustainability Representative** | Vice President, Capital Markets at Sunstone Credit [See Profile](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremiah-leong-guang-hao-42331516/) --- [ ![Catherine Charles (MBA ’19)](/sites/default/files/styles/480w_x_543h/public/2025-07/2025_nyu_stern_alumni_council_headshots_4.png?h=4ecf8430&itok=6G-aBpdc) ](https://www.linkedin.com/in/catherinecharles1/) ### Catherine Charles (MBA ’19) **Technology Representative** | Senior Business Program Manager, Partner Programs at Microsoft [See Profile](https://www.linkedin.com/in/catherinecharles1/) --- [ ![Tim Richer (MBA ’21)](/sites/default/files/styles/480w_x_543h/public/2026-06/tim_richer_mba_21.png?h=4ecf8430&itok=fV_bEK9F) ](https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-richer/) ### Tim Richer (MBA ’21) **Technology Representative** | Director of Product Marketing, Data & AI at IBM [See Profile](https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-richer/) --- [ ![Chris Millisits (MBA ’23)](/sites/default/files/styles/480w_x_543h/public/2025-07/2025_nyu_stern_alumni_council_headshots_7.png?h=4ecf8430&itok=EWTNj89e) ](https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-millisits/) ### Chris Millisits (MBA ’23) **Venture Capital Representative** | Principal at Antler VC [See Profile](https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-millisits/) --- [ ![Ryan Piela (MBA ’18)](/sites/default/files/styles/480w_x_543h/public/2025-07/2025_nyu_stern_alumni_council_headshots_8.png?h=4ecf8430&itok=7zkCg2K0) ](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanpiela/) ### Ryan Piela (MBA ’18) **Venture Capital Representative** | Executive Director, New Incubation Ventures at Estée Lauder Companies [See Profile](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanpiela/) --- ![Stern alumni connect at the Welcome to Stern 10 Summer Gathering](/sites/default/files/styles/640w_x_535h/public/2023-10/53008358566_2feb81b416_6k%20%281%29.jpg.webp?itok=vl_5Ic1a) Alumni Council ## 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. [Learn More](/portal-partners/alumni/stay-connected/alumni-groups) ---