PSEAS Board Members
The Penn State Engineering Alumni Society (PSEAS) is governed by a Board of Directors, which includes At-Large Board Members, Affiliate Program Group (APG) representatives, and ex-officio members. In addition to on-campus board meetings and conference calls, board members serve on one of the strategic committees.
Name | Affiliation | Affiliate Program Group (APG)/ Student Organization |
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Jonathan Dougherty | President | |
Sienna Helfrich | Vice President | |
Casey Moore | Past President | |
Ned Brokloff | At-Large | |
Gary Butler | At-Large | |
Abbie Canale | At-Large | |
Patrick Cook | At-Large | |
Anthony Davis | At-Large | |
Ken Graziani | At-Large | |
Ken Hibbard | At-Large | |
Tom Kapelewski | At-Large | |
Mike McGinley | At-Large | |
Michelle Olenoski | At-Large | |
Jennifer Rauhofer | At-Large | |
Suzette Schultz | At-Large | |
Edward Zayas | At-Large | |
Chris Schoonover | APG Representative | Penn State Alumni Society of Architectural Engineers |
Megan Padovani | APG Representative | Penn State Chemical Engineering Society |
Jack Diviney | APG Representative | Penn State Civil and Environmental Engineering Alumni Society |
Paul Mittan | APG Representative | Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Alumni Society |
Charles Gaston | APG Representative | Penn State Engineering Science and Mechanics Alumni Society |
Crystal Welker | APG Representative | Penn State Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering Society |
Kyle Verrinder | APG Representative | Penn State Mechanical Engineering Society |
Hilary Ruby | APG Representative | Penn State Nuclear Engineering Society |
Vacant | APG Representative | Engineering Ambassadors Alumni |
Abby Dodson | APG Representative | Engineering Leadership Program Alumni Society |
Dameon Proctor | APG Representative | Multicultural Engineering Program |
Maria Haddad | APG Representative | Penn State Women in Engineering Program APG |
Abby Kappel | APG Representative | Penn State Women in Engineering Program APG |
Frank Arieta | Ex-Officio | |
Jane Clampitt | Ex-Officio | |
Dale Hoffman | Ex-Officio | |
Michelle Schafer | Ex-Officio | |
Karen Sweeney | Ex-Officio | |
Mikayla Roach | Ex-Officio | Engineering Undergraduate Student Council Representative |
Thomas Hannah | Ex-Officio | Engineering Graduate Student Council Representative |
Board Member Expectations
- Attend all PSEAS Board Meetings, virtually or in-person, with a minimum of attendance in-person once per year
- Serve the Board by membership on a standing Committee
- Actively participate in Committee meetings and initiatives
- Prepare for each meeting by reviewing material provided in advance
- Represent the College as a spokesperson
- Serve a three-year term with possible election to one additional term
- Contribute financially to the interests of the Society on an annual basis
- All interested nominees must maintain a current membership status in the Penn State Alumni Association
At Large Board Member Nominating Timeline and Process
The schedule that is generally followed for nominations, member selection, and onboarding is as follows:
Due Date | Task |
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March thru November | Identify At-Large Board Member candidates and Committee volunteers |
July/August | Advertise opportunities for Alumni to serve on a PSEAS Committee |
September | Invite interested At-Large Board candidates and Committee volunteers to the Fall Board meeting and any other Board/Committee activities |
Communicate electronic Nominations Form. | |
December 1 | Electronic Nominations Forms are due. Candidate information will be circulated to the PSEAS Executive Committee |
December 15 | PSEAS Executive Committee will conclude initial review of the candidate information |
January 15 | The current Vice president will reach out to any candidates if additional information is required. |
January 31 | Executive Committee makes their final selection of qualified candidates to present to the full Board |
February | Vote by PSEAS Board of Directors at Board Meeting |
March | Formal Letter is sent by the President of PSEAS welcoming new members and inviting them to attend the Spring Board teleconference |
Spring | New Board Members attend the Spring Board teleconference |
May/June | The Vice President of PSEAS will officially on board the new At-Large Board Members, as well as any new APG representatives. |
July 1 | New Board Members term begins |
At any time of year, the Director of Alumni Relations, upon discussion with the Executive Committee, may send potential candidates an invitation to attend an upcoming board meeting to learn more about the PSEAS Board and other volunteer opportunities, such as participation on an active PSEAS standing committee, etc.
PSEAS links:
- Overview
- Board of Directors
- Engineering Alumni Groups
- APG Grants Program
- Get Involved
- Become a Mentor
- PSEAS Awards