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Representing GOLD (Graduates of the Last Decade) in the Wharton community

Who Are GOLD Ambassadors?

GOLD Ambassadors are members of the GOLD MBA alumni community who serve as leaders by fostering connections, promoting philanthropy, and advocating for recent alumni interests. Ambassadors serve for two-years cycles and currently represent one of three regions within the U.S.: East Coast, West Coast, and Central/South.

What Do GOLD Ambassadors Do?

Foster relationships between recent MBA graduates and the School

Organize at least two events per year for GOLD MBA alumni in your area

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Encourage peers in your region to give to The Wharton Fund

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Share GOLD updates on social media, including your personal platforms

Meet the 2025 GOLD Ambassadors

East Coast Cohort

Zamreen Ebrahim WG'21

Zamreen Ebrahim, WG’21
East

Max Kneis WG'24

Max Kneis, WG’24
East

Johana Saenz WG'23

Johana Saenz, WG’23
East

Mariam Slimane WG'23

Mariam Slimane, WG’23
East

Joy Smith WG'16

Joy Smith, WG’16
East

West Coast Cohort

Jamie Miranda WG'19

Jaime Miranda, WG’19
West

Tejinder Singh WG'23

Tejinder Singh, WG’23
West

Ryan Auffenberg WG'23 GOLD Ambassador

Ryan Auffenberg, WG’23
West

Central/South Cohort

Garuth Acharya WG'23

Garuth Acharya, WG’23
Central/South

Leek Deng WG'20

Leek Deng, WG’20
Central/South

James Garcia WG'24

James Garcia, WG’24
Central/South

Contact Your GOLD Team

For more information about becoming a GOLD Ambassador and other ways to get engaged, please contact your Wharton GOLD liaisons at whartongold@wharton.upenn.edu.

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