Please see a list of our Board of Directors below. All Chapter members are welcome to attend any of our board meetings, and all Chapter members can apply to join our board as well.
Interested in joining the board? If so, please contact our president at president@psuwashdc.org
President |
Meghan Maffey
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Hometown: Basking Ridge, NJ
Freshman Dorm: Sproul Major at PSU: Journalism + Education Currently Resides in: Capitol Hill, Washington, DC Current Job Position: Client Solutions Manager at Robert Half Talent Solutions Activities done while at PSU: Her Campus, Gamma Phi Beta Sorority, Penn State Homecoming, The Daily Collegian, THON (Dancer Relations + Special Events) Favorite PSU Memory: Four overtimes Freshman year against Michigan!!!
Favorite PSU DC Events: Penn State Homecoming Why did you join the Penn State Alumni Association, Metro Washington, D.C. Chapter: I would give anything to be back at Penn State - so the next best thing is the Alumni Chapter! I love being President and being able to bring my love for PSU to the Washington DC area! I also love meeting the other alumni in the area and sharing stories, laughs and love for PSU together! Favorite Creamery Flavor: Death by Chocolate
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Vice President |
Bryan Gardiner
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Hometown: Annapolis, MD
Freshman Dorm: Brumbaugh
Major at PSU: International Politics
Currently Resides in: Vienna, VA
Current Job Position: Senior Recruiter at Spectrum Careers
Activities done while at PSU: Member of Alpha Chi Rho Fraternity, THON, Penn State Pep Band
Favorite PSU Memory: Joe Paterno’s 409th win
Favorite PSU DC Events: Coaches Caravan, Wresths Across America, Football Viewing Parties
Why did you join the Penn State Alumni Association, Metro Washington, D.C. Chapter: I joined because I want to stay involved as a Penn State alumnus on the local level to ensure alumni in the area don’t lose their bonds to Dear Old State and to help support local Penn State students
Favorite Creamery Flavor: Peachy Paterno
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Treasurer |
Matthew Saar
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Hometown: Moscow, PA
Freshman Dorm: Tener Hall Major at PSU: Mechanical Engineering Currently Resides in: Arlington, VA Current Job Position: USAF Officer, Acquisitions Program Manager Activities done while at PSU: Air Force ROTC, Amercian Society of Mechical Engineers, Fitness Favorite PSU Memory: Football games
Favorite PSU DC Events: Football game watch parties, Lionfest, happy hours Why did you join the Penn State Alumni Association, Metro Washington, D.C. Chapter: Give back to the community and meet and get involved with local alumni Favorite Creamery Flavor: Peanut Butter Swirl
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Secretary |
Allison Lenhart |
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Communications Chair | Jen Gabris |
Hometown: Philadelphia, PA
Freshman Dorm: Hibbs Major at PSU: Public Relations and RPTM Currently Resides in: Washington, DC Current Job Position: Public Affairs Specialist Activities done while at PSU: Marketing for PSU athletics Favorite PSU Memory: Football games
Favorite PSU DC Events: Football game watch parties Why did you join the Penn State Alumni Association, Metro Washington, D.C. Chapter: Give back to the PSU community Favorite Creamery Flavor: Vanilla
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Communications Chair |
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Community Service Chair |
Amanda Caputo |
Hometown: West Warwick, Rhode Island
Freshman Dorm: I lived off campus at Penn State Altoona
Major at PSU: Rehabilitation and Human Services
Currently Resides in: Alexandria, VA
Current Job Position: Medical licensed social worker
Activities done while at PSU: Baja club, Alpha Sigma Tau, Ski Club, IM sports
Favorite PSU Memory: Every time Penn State beats OSU.
Favorite PSU DC Events: Wreaths Across America
Why did you join the Penn State Alumni Association, Metro Washington, D.C. Chapter: Penn State is part of who I am. My most treasured memories, traditions, and best friends are from Penn State – because of that I felt compelled to give back to the University.
Favorite Creamery Flavor: Vanilla Bean
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Community Service Chair |
Jill Wiscount |
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Membership Chair | Dan Pierson |
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Professional Development Chair | Ross Clark | |
Scholarship Chair |
Brandon Shoup
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Hometown: Leesburg, VA
Freshman Dorm: Curtin Hall Major at PSU: Marketing Currently Resides in: Arlington, VA Current Job Position: Marketing Manager for Carahsoft Technology Corp. Activities Done while at PSU: THON (Rules & Regulations Captain 2014 & 2015), Alpha Epsilon Pi fraternity, Penn State Marketing Association, PSMA Philanthropy Advisory Board, IM Sports
Favorite PSU DC Events: Student Send-Off picnics, Annual Golf Tournaments, Lionsfest, Watch Parties
Favorite PSU Memory: Meeting Joe and Sue during Halloween my freshman year; all THON events; storming the field after knocking off #2 Ohio State
Why did you join the Penn State Alumni Association, Metro Washington, D.C. Chapter: Penn State has given me the best memories, best friends, and greatest experiences of my life, so I wanted to be sure that graduation didn't mark the end. I love being involved as often as possible so that I may help make other peoples' experience just as fulfilling as mine.
Favorite Creamery Flavor: Tie between WPSU Coffee Break and Peachy Paterno
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Social Chair |
Emily Matyas
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Hometown: New Kensington, PA
Freshman Dorm: Geary Hall Major at PSU: Marketing Currently Resides in: Arlington, VA Current Job Position: Election and Government Mail Program Specialist II Activities done while at PSU: Delta Zeta Sorority, Penn State Marketing Association Favorite PSU Memory: Winning the Big Ten Championship Game my senior year
Favorite PSU DC Events: Football Watch Parties Why did you join the Penn State Alumni Association, Metro Washington, D.C. Chapter: I joined the Penn State Alumni Association because when I first moved to the DMV, I didn't know a soul. Now I've built an awesome community and get to hangout with people who love Happy Valley just as much as I do! Favorite Creamery Flavor: Death by Chocolate
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Sports Chair |
Rob Englund |
Hometown: Cary, IL
Freshman Dorm: Stone Major at PSU: Meteorology Currently Resides in: Ballston, Arlington, VA Current Job Position: Senior Consultant at Booz Allen Hamilton Activities done while at PSU: College of Earth and Mineral Sciences Student Council, THON (College of Earth and Mineral Sciences + Communications Committee), Campus Weather Service, Penn State Branch of American Meteorological Society, Weather Risk Management Club Favorite PSU Memory: Dancing in THON senior year
Favorite PSU DC Events: Scholarship Golf Tournament Why did you join the Penn State Alumni Association, Metro Washington, D.C. Chapter: My time at Penn State was amazing, and I miss it dearly. It gave me experiences that I will never forget, an education that brought me to where I am today in my career, and most importantly, life-long friends and relationships. Being a part of such an awesome chapter allows me to give back and be a part of such an awesome community that shares my love for Penn State! Favorite Creamery Flavor: Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough
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Sports Chair |
Brady McCall |
Hometown: Pittsburgh, PA
Freshman Dorm: Tener Major at PSU: Finance Currently Resides in: Rosslyn, Arlington VA Current Job Position: Treasury Analyst at MidCap Financial Services Activities done while at PSU: Chi Phi Fraternity, Penn State Arrival Crew Captain, Penn State Asset Management Group, Penn State Finance Society, THON Favorite PSU Memory: Upsetting Ohio State at the white out and storming the field in 2016
Favorite PSU DC Events: Penn State Football Watch Parties Why did you join the Penn State Alumni Association, Metro Washington, D.C. Chapter: Penn State not only gave me some of my favorite memories but also a community full of fantastic friends and collegues. I would give anything to support the people within this community as they have supported me during my time both as a student and as an alumni. I love being able to bring the PSU alumni together from all over Washington DC to connect with one another. Favorite Creamery Flavor: Grilled Stickies
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Student Affairs Chair | Diana Reese |
Hometown: Montville, NJ
Freshman Dorm: Atherton Hall
Major at PSU: Accounting
Currently Resides in: Arlington, VA
Current Job Position: Senior Manager of Technical Accounting at Hilton
Activities done while at PSU: THON (Dancer Relations), Schreyer Honors College
Favorite PSU Memory: Premiering the Line Dance at THON 2011
Favorite PSU DC Events: PSU Football Watch Parties
Why did you join the Penn State Alumni Association, Metro Washington, D.C. Chapter: I missed be surrounded by other Penn Staters, and wanted to find a way to give back to dear old State
Favorite Creamery Flavor: Alumni Swirl
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THON Chair |
Daniela Lawton |
Hometown: Flemington, NJ
Freshman Dorm: Hastings Hall
Major at PSU: Life Science
Currently Resides in: Washington, DC
Current Job Position: Senior Health Care Analyst, NCQA
Activities done while at PSU: THON
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