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
| Industry | Haas Alumni Contact |
|---|---|
| Consulting | Martin Szczepanik, MBA ’18 |
| Energy | Martin Szczepanik, MBA ’18 |
| Finance | Pooja Saksena, MFE ’06 • Samir Mathur, MBA ’93 |
| Healthcare / Life Sciences / Medical Devices | Tanya Shah, MBA/MPH ’04 • Alind Sahay, MBA ’00 |
| Marketing / Advertising / Media | Owen Corso, MBA ’17 • Raj Muhar, BS ’16 |
| Media, Technology & Entrepreneurship | Caitlyn Kuan, BA ’98 • Raj Muhar, BS ’16 |
| Non-Profit | Open |
| Real Estate | Neil Seth, MFE ’05 |
| Retail & Consumer | Open |