Volunteers

Discover how to become a Penn volunteer and support undergraduate students through The Penn Fund.

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We are only able to deliver on our promise to support Penn undergraduates because of you. Penn volunteers are essential to our mission and help shape the student experience at Penn.

Every time an alum or parent gets involved with The Penn Fund as a volunteer, our community grows that much stronger. We are grateful for your time, your energy, and your Penn pride. Go Quakers!

Volunteer Leadership

Leaders of The Penn Fund Executive Board at an ICA Philadelphia eventLeaders of The Penn Fund Executive Board at an ICA Philadelphia eventThe Penn Fund Executive Board

Penn volunteers play a vital role in helping The Penn Fund reach our ambitious annual goals and uphold our promise to support undergraduate students. Our Executive Board provides the guidance and leadership needed to ensure we are successful, year after year.

Chair
Claudia Meer Linehan, C’83,
PAR’21, PAR’27

Vice Chair
Katlyn M. Grasso, W’15
  • Board Members

    Sydney N. Acquaye, C’19, GR’23, L’23

    Juan E. Alva, ENG’92, W’92, PAR’28

    Archita Banerjee, C’08, W’08, WG’13

    Samuel A. Colangelo, W’18

    Carly E. Crist Hutchison, W’16, WG’22

    David P. France, C’89

    Jared B. Friedberg, C’94, PAR’29

    Robert S. Graham, Jr., W’70

    Matthew J. Greenberger, C’99

    Carin H. Gribetz, MD, C’96, PAR’27, PAR’29

    Marcus Darnell Henderson, Nu’17, GNu’20

    Naiel Iqbal, W’06

    Carmen Jap, W’99

    Michael B. Krone, C’19, L’24 WG’24

    Carlos Lopez-Ona, W’94, PAR’29

    Hanli Mangun, ENG’01, W’01

    Breanne K. Mastromarino, Nu’19, GNu’25

    Kaitlin Milich, C’10

    Brett A. Perlmutter, C’09

    Rahul Prakash, C’01

    Andrew Quinn, C’13

    Peter J. Rogers, Jr., C’77

    Shari Safra, C’97

    Karina M. Shah, W’20

    A. Lloyd Thomas, C’06, W’06

Ways to Get Involved

Two alumni from the Class of 2004 smile during a reunion eventThree alumni from the Class of 2004 smile during a reunion eventReunion Giving Volunteers

Reunion classes are led by giving committee volunteers who establish both donor and dollar goals to achieve throughout the reunion cycle and fiscal year—July 1 to June 30. Gifts in honor of milestone celebrations directly benefit The Penn Fund and special projects chosen by several classes.

Alumni stroll along Locust Walk, supporting class giving efforts.

Alumni stroll along Locust Walk, supporting class giving efforts.Class Giving Volunteers

Whether or not you are celebrating a milestone reunion, there are many ways to help your class reach dollar and donor goals that keep Penn’s philanthropic tradition alive year after year. After all, Benjamin Franklin himself said: “An investment in knowledge always pays the best interest.”

Group of young alumni smiling and enjoying each other's company.Group of young alumni smiling and enjoying each other's company.Young Alumni Volunteers

Welcome, graduates of the last decade! As young alumni, you play a significant part in our ability to support the undergraduate experience at the University by creating and maintaining strong connections to friends, classmates, and members of the campus community. Become a fundraising volunteer or plan a philanthropic leadership event to help foster the Penn spirit around the country and the world.

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Become a Penn Volunteer

Want to support Penn students and make a lasting impact? Learn how you can become a Penn volunteer through The Penn Fund.

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