Wharton Alumni Fellows
Empowering students for lifelong engagement with Wharton
About the Fellows
The Alumni Fellows are a group of second-year MBA student leaders within the Wharton community. Alumni Fellows:
Educate
Educate their classmates on the importance of philanthropy and establishing lifelong engagement with Wharton.
Collaborate
Collaborate with Student Life and External Affairs through a year-long program.
Organize
Organize and execute their Class Gift Campaign during their final spring semester.
Become a Fellow
MBAs are eligible to apply to become an Alumni Fellow in the spring of their first year.
Benefits of Being an Alumni Fellow:
- Hands on experience running a philanthropic campaign
- Board Mentorship Program: opportunity to be matched with a member of Wharton’s Executive Board for one-on-one mentorship and networking
- Networking opportunities with notable Wharton staff and alumni faculty, including a Dean’s Reception
- Access to Wharton External Affairs that continues into alumni status
- Opportunity to meet new people and build long-term relationships with your peers
- Represent Wharton in branding and marketing materials
Become a Fellow
MBAs are eligible to apply to become an Alumni Fellow in the spring of their first year.
Benefits of Being an Alumni Fellow:
- Hands on experience running a philanthropic campaign
- Board Mentorship Program: opportunity to be matched with a member of Wharton’s Executive Board for one-on-one mentorship and networking
- Networking opportunities with notable Wharton staff and alumni faculty, including a Dean’s Reception
- Access to Wharton External Affairs that continues into alumni status
- Opportunity to meet new people and build long-term relationships with your peers
- Represent Wharton in branding and marketing materials
Apply to Become an Alumni Fellow
Applications for the Wharton Alumni Fellows program are accepted and reviewed during the spring recruiting cycle in April, and candidates will be contacted at that time regarding next steps, including interviews.
For additional information, please contact The Wharton Fund.
Frequently Asked Questions
▼ How does the work of the Alumni Fellows help current students?
Funds raised by the Alumni Fellows for the MBA Class Gift support The Wharton Fund. The Wharton Fund provides a valuable, consistent stream of resources that alleviate operating costs and the transferring of those costs to current students. The Wharton Fund helps the School respond to immediate needs, unexpected opportunities, and plan for the future.
▼ When can I apply to be an Alumni Fellow?
Full Time MBAs are eligible to apply to be an Alumni Fellow in the spring semester of their first year. Applications can be submitted on this site only during recruiting season. The program takes place during the entirety of the second year. Contact The Wharton Fund, (details below) for additional information.
▼ Can I apply to be an Alumni Fellow in my second year?
No. Applications will not be accepted as Alumni Fellows are already working on their MBA Class Gift campaign by early fall of their second year.
▼ Can I still become an Alumni Fellow if I’m traveling in my second year?
In order to serve as an Alumni Fellow, students must be on campus the spring semester of their second year. Participating in Semester in San Francisco or another off-campus activity is permitted during the fall semester. Alumni Fellows who travel during the fall semester are asked to remain engaged by calling into meetings and participating in ongoing MBA Class Gift efforts.
▼ Are Alumni Fellows paid positions?
Yes. Alumni Fellows are compensated for their participation as they work towards building philanthropic engagement between current MBA students and the School.
▼ Do I need prior fundraising experience?
No. Alumni Fellows attend an orientation and other meetings that explain the importance of philanthropy and provide them with strategies to help build confidence and a solid foundation for fundraising.
▼ What’s the Board Mentor Program?
The Board Mentor Program is a 1:1 mentoring relationship that pairs every Alumni Fellow with a current Wharton Executive Board Member. The mentoring relationship can be personal or professional-focused. The Board Member will share their passion for Wharton and giving back to the School with their assigned Fellow. This is an excellent and exclusive networking opportunity.
Meet Prior Alumni Fellows
Established at the start of the 2015 academic year, the Alumni Fellows program currently boasts over 130 alumni and counting.
▼ Meet the 2026 Alumni Fellows
Satvik Bansal, Co-Chair
Shruti Manglik, Co-Chair
Abigael Bamgboye
Ziv Barak
Gili Becker
Annabelle Camp
Sreelatha Challa
Sidharth Chopra
Ruhi Jain
Claire Mendelson
Tim Miao
Tiyasha Mitra
Dabila Ouattara
Shloka Parvatrao
Duncan Robertson
Riddhi Sampat
Shawn Song
Dilesha Tanna
Loic Tchebetchou
Andrew Udofa
James Walker
Naomi Weiner
Omer Yeari
▼ Meet the 2025 Alumni Fellows
Jacqueline Alexandra Keene, Co-Chair
Natu Jebor Mccarthy, Co-Chair
Alex Cordelia Ford
Alex Elizabeth Griffin
Ameya Mittal
Annabel Hitchcock Buckfire
Gabriel Adebowale Adebanjo
Gal Levin
Haider Abbas
Jacqueline Liang
Jady Yiting Wei
Jaime Joel Roceles Jimenez
Jake Dale Pence
Jeany Zhao
Jordan Elise Harris
Katherine Marie Flessel
Kathryn Qian
Nidhi Jagadeesha
Nirav Sahni
Oritseweyinmi Tania Olamide-Kotun
Shuai Yang
Talise Redmond
Cassie Huang
Yodit Admassu
▼ Meet the 2024 Alumni Fellows
Russell Matambo, Co-Chair
Maryam Alausa, Co-Chair
Hailey Ji
Chidinma Nnoromele
Sharina Woo
Halle Aberhm
Abisola Akinyemi
Jared Dawson
Roni Hacham
Eberechi Ihezie
Sunny Jiang
Yuval Luxenburg
Megan Mchale
Zachary Morley
Tom Ng
Doris Ofori
Wasim Ottman
Geoff Rosin
Mrinalini Samanta
Ankita Shrivastava
Pratyusha Simharaju
Kendall Smith
Jennifer Walker-Crawford
Phillip Weinstein
Martha Wolday
Contact Us
If you wish to speak to someone about the Alumni Fellows Program, please contact The Wharton Fund at +1.215.898.7868 or email whartonfund@wharton.upenn.edu.
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