Gilad Shany - Treasurer
Professional Background – F-16 Fighter Pilot, Hedge Fund Analyst
Interesting Fact – A retired bartender and a father of twins
Hobbies – Snowboarding, Scuba Diving, Surfing and Flying
Quote – “It is impossible to speak in such a way that you cannot be misunderstood"
Sir Karl Popper
Involvement – Wharton Winter Welcome Co-Chair, Volunteer Admissions Committee, VP Career Investment Management Club, Microsoft Competition, CFA Competition
Gilad has spent a substantial amount of time with prospective students, fellow students, faculty, staff and alumni bouncing ideas about how to further boost the Wharton spirit and forge a closer community. He is a Winter Welcome Co-Chair and an active member of VAC. Gilad wants to improve the Wharton experience through student involvement and make the little things better - he has already suggested changes in the reprographic system to MBAPO.
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Jaclyn Casavant - EVP, Clubs & Conferences
Professional Background – Entrepreneur, Student Government
Interesting Fact – Never misses an episode of Jeopardy, an American TV show on each weeknight at 7.00 pm Eastern Time USA
Hobbies – Reading (everything but textbooks!), traveling, cheering on Philadelphia and Penn State sports teams, being an Open Water Enthusiast and catching up on celebrity gossip
Quote – “The whole problem with the world is that fools and fanatics are always so certain of themselves, and wiser people so full of doubts." Bertrand Russell
Involvement – Wharton Early Career Club, Cohort G Leadership Development Representative, Wharton Community Consultants
Jaclyn has dreamt of becoming a Wharton MBA since she was a little girl and is excited by the opportunity to bring about positive change both to the institution at-large and for those individuals who fill its halls. Along with her Let's Go Long counterparts, she is looking forward to implementing the various ideas put forth by classmates, faculty, and staff that will help create both an inclusive and challenging--yet fun!--learning environment for the Classes of 2009 and 2010, and future generations of Whartonites.
Kelly Spriggs - EVP, Administration
Professional Background – Software Start-ups, Product Development, Information Technology Consulting
Interesting Fact – Can never think of interesting facts when asked to reveal interesting facts except that she is the only vegetarian in her family on both sides and all generations
Hobbies – Eating dessert first, Anything related to music, Design, Drawing, Yoga, Running, Sailing (I hope!)
Quote – "Reserving judgments is a matter of infinite hope." The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald
Involvement – Wharton International Volunteer Program, Wharton Community Consultants, Wharton Charity Fashion Show, Volunteer Admissions Committee, Sustainable Venture Capital Investment Competition, International Development Club, Technology Club, Consulting Club
Kelly is very excited about her EVP of Administration candidacy. She relishes solving problems, enjoys working with people and has developed strong relationships with the MBA Program Office, the Admissions Office and the faculty. Needless to say, she holds her fellow students in high regard, is constantly impressed by them and is excited about helping everyone make the most of their time at Wharton.
Atul Singh - President
Professional Background – Social Entrepreneurship, Counter-Insurgency and Corporate Law
Interesting Fact – Writes bad poetry and cycles in the snow.
Hobbies – Travel, Outdoors, Writing, History and Cooking
Quote – “We are such stuff
As dreams are made on, and our little life
Is rounded with a sleep."
"The Tempest” by William Shakespeare Act IV Scene I
Involvement – Entrepreneurship Club, Technology Club, Wharton Business Plan Competition, Open Expression Committee GAPSA, Knowledge@Wharton
Atul has spent a lot of time with fellow students, alumni and faculty to understand Wharton and is bursting with ideas to improve it. He believes that relationships matter and form the foundation of a strong community. Atul aims to build a closer Wharton community by creating more congregation points where students can meet each other. To this end, he has already been working with Wharton and Penn administration to secure additional space for a new MBA Lounge. Atul has also been exploring America by driving across the country and attending the Presidential Inauguration in Washington DC.
