Chapter Board


We’re always keen to recruit new volunteers for our Board and Chapter so if you are interested in getting involved, please get in touch with one of our board members.


Executive Board Members

(Click on each name for LinkedIn link)

Martin Szczepanik

CHAPTER PRESIDENT

➢ Reason for joining BHAN NYC?
After spending four years in the Bay Area during my tenure at Haas, I did not have a community in the NYC area. I was looking for friends, colleagues, and business connections and was looking to put my creativity and energy into a great group!

➢ Favorite quote or mantra? 
It gets better” – a good reminder to keep optimistic in tough times.

Caitlyn Kuan

EVP

➢ Reason for joining BHAN NYC? 
Building friendships with people who share the Berkeley spirit!

➢ Favorite quote or mantra? 
“Everything you’ve ever wanted is on the other side of fear.” ― George Addair

Raj Muhar

CO-VP of PROF. DEVELOPMENT

➢ Reason for joining BHAN NYC?
I joined BHAN NYC to create and mobilize an engaging community of Haas alumni in NYC.

➢ Favorite quote or mantra?
“The question isn’t who is going to let me; it’s who is going to stop me.” ― Ayn Rand

Jason Block

SOCIAL IMPACT CHAIR/ CO-TREASURER

➢ Reason for joining BHAN NYC? 
To make a difference.

➢ Favorite quote or mantra? 
“Take a deep breath and make the world a little colorful.”

Anita Lee

CO-VP SOCIAL

➢ Reason for joining BHAN NYC? 
To give back and to make new friends!

➢ Favorite quote or mantra? 
“True humility is not thinking less of yourself; it is thinking of yourself less” ― C.S. Lewis 

Randall Nixon

CO-VP SOCIAL

➢ Reason for joining BHAN NYC? 
I joined the BHAN as a way to remain close to Haas while so far away. Its also been a great way to expand my network in NYC.

➢ Favorite quote or mantra? 
“Wisdom is knowing what you don’t know.” 

Benton Persons

VP OF COMMS & MARKETING

➢ Reason for joining BHAN NYC? 
I loved my experience being VP of Comms while at Haas and wanted to continue that work as an alum. I also wanted to meet and build connections with Haasies in NY!

➢ Favorite quote or mantra? 
“Now go find your team. Get to work. Whatever that work is that you find worth doing. Do it, and find some people to love who’ll do it with you.” ― Leslie Knope

An Tran

VP OF STUDENT OUTREACH

➢ Reason for joining BHAN NYC? 
I want to build a stronger Haas MBA community in New York City which supports the professional and personal growth of each member.

➢ Favorite quote or mantra? 
“Stay Hungry. Stay Foolish”

Kassim Chaudry

CO-TREASURER

➢ Reason for joining BHAN NYC? 
To give back and to network.

➢ Favorite quote or mantra? 
“Student Always. Confidence without Attitude.”

CASSIE SCHARFF HALLBERG

SECRETARY

➢ Reason for joining BHAN NYC? 
Haas gave me so much that I felt it was time I gave back.

➢ Favorite quote or mantra? 
“The art of marketing is the art of brand building. If you are not a brand you are a commodity.” ― Kotler


Executive Board Members on Sabbatical

Chinmay Gaikwad

SECRETARY & CO-VP OF PROF. DEVELOPMENT

➢ Reason for joining BHAN NYC? 
Making new friends in NYC and expanding my Bears network 

➢ Favorite quote or mantra? 
“You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.” ― Wayne Gretzky – Michael Scott” 


Judy Chou

PAST PRESIDENT

 Reason for joining BHAN NYC? 
Meet other Haasies.

➢ Favorite quote or mantra?
Create good karma.

Industry Champions

IndustryHaas Alumni Contact
ConsultingMartin Szczepanik, MBA ’18
EnergyMartin Szczepanik, MBA ’18
FinancePooja Saksena, MFE ’06 • Samir Mathur, MBA ’93
Healthcare / Life Sciences / Medical DevicesTanya Shah, MBA/MPH ’04 • Alind Sahay, MBA ’00
Marketing / Advertising / MediaOwen Corso, MBA ’17 • Raj Muhar, BS ’16
Media, Technology & EntrepreneurshipCaitlyn Kuan, BA ’98 • Raj Muhar, BS ’16
Non-ProfitOpen
Real EstateNeil Seth, MFE ’05
Retail & ConsumerOpen