Meet the 2018 Board of Directors!
President A. J. Lucarini
Hi everyone! My name is AJ Lucarini and I’m the President of Smeal Student Mentors. I’m from Moorestown, New Jersey and I’m currently a Junior in the MAcc (Masters of Accounting) Program and also majoring in Finance. Aside from Smeal Student Mentors I am involved with Penn State Investment Association as well as Penn State Asset Management Group. In my free time I enjoy snowbaord and hiking as well as watching Philadelphia sports. As President of SSM, I am the spokesperson for our organization, acting as a liason between our organization’s members and faculty advisors while working closely with our Board of Directors. This upcoming year I look forward to helping business student freshman have the easiest transition from high school to Penn State as possible. Also, if you have any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to reach out to me or any other member of the board of directors.
Hi everyone! My name is AJ Lucarini and I’m the President of Smeal Student Mentors. I’m from Moorestown, New Jersey and I’m currently a Junior in the MAcc (Masters of Accounting) Program and also majoring in Finance. Aside from Smeal Student Mentors I am involved with Penn State Investment Association as well as Penn State Asset Management Group. In my free time I enjoy snowbaord and hiking as well as watching Philadelphia sports. As President of SSM, I am the spokesperson for our organization, acting as a liason between our organization’s members and faculty advisors while working closely with our Board of Directors. This upcoming year I look forward to helping business student freshman have the easiest transition from high school to Penn State as possible. Also, if you have any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to reach out to me or any other member of the board of directors.
Vice President Joshua Lewin
Hi! I am Josh Lewin and I am the 2018 Vice President of Smeal Student Mentors. As a freshman, I served as a Smeal Student Mentor, and now, as a sophomore, I have the honor to serve on the Board of Directors. I come from a small town called Huntingdon Valley which is about 20 minutes outside of Philadelphia, PA. Although I come from a small town and high school, I quickly embraced and learned to love the size of Penn State including the numerous opportunities. Outside of Smeal Student Mentors, I am the Philanthropy Chair for my business fraternity, a member on the THON Finance Committee, and I am a member of the Penn State Investment Association. When I am not busy with academics or extracurricular, I enjoy keeping up with all of the Philadelphia sports teams and enjoy playing basketball at the gym with friends.
Hi! I am Josh Lewin and I am the 2018 Vice President of Smeal Student Mentors. As a freshman, I served as a Smeal Student Mentor, and now, as a sophomore, I have the honor to serve on the Board of Directors. I come from a small town called Huntingdon Valley which is about 20 minutes outside of Philadelphia, PA. Although I come from a small town and high school, I quickly embraced and learned to love the size of Penn State including the numerous opportunities. Outside of Smeal Student Mentors, I am the Philanthropy Chair for my business fraternity, a member on the THON Finance Committee, and I am a member of the Penn State Investment Association. When I am not busy with academics or extracurricular, I enjoy keeping up with all of the Philadelphia sports teams and enjoy playing basketball at the gym with friends.
Events Coordinator Jen Ferrone
Hi everyone! My name is Jen Ferrone, and I am a junior pursing a degree in Supply Chain Management as well as a minor in Information Systems Management. This will be my third year of involvement with Smeal Student Mentors and my first on BOD; in previous years, I served as both a mentor and a team leader. As the Events Coordinator for 2018, I am in charge of planning and staffing most of the events hosted by SSM. Outside of SSM, I’m involved in THON as a Dancer Relations committee member. In my free time, I enjoy binge watching Netflix, baking, and exploring the world around me! I couldn’t be more excited for another great year with Smeal Student Mentors!
Hi everyone! My name is Jen Ferrone, and I am a junior pursing a degree in Supply Chain Management as well as a minor in Information Systems Management. This will be my third year of involvement with Smeal Student Mentors and my first on BOD; in previous years, I served as both a mentor and a team leader. As the Events Coordinator for 2018, I am in charge of planning and staffing most of the events hosted by SSM. Outside of SSM, I’m involved in THON as a Dancer Relations committee member. In my free time, I enjoy binge watching Netflix, baking, and exploring the world around me! I couldn’t be more excited for another great year with Smeal Student Mentors!
Training/Recruitment Director & Treasurer Liz Milton
Hi everyone! My name is Liz Milton. I'm a junior in the integrated Master of Accounting Program studying accounting and finance. This is my third year in Smeal Student Mentors, but my first year on BOD. I am the treasurer/Recruitment directors so I am responsible for collecting dues and maintaining our budget. I am also responsible for all the applications and interviews for new positions in Smeal Student Mentors. If you ever have any questions about applications or interviews please reach out to me! Outside of Smeal Student Mentors I am a security leader on my Rules and Regulations Committee and I tutor Math 110 at Liontutors. In my free time, I enjoy hanging out with my friends, going to eat, and hiking.
Hi everyone! My name is Liz Milton. I'm a junior in the integrated Master of Accounting Program studying accounting and finance. This is my third year in Smeal Student Mentors, but my first year on BOD. I am the treasurer/Recruitment directors so I am responsible for collecting dues and maintaining our budget. I am also responsible for all the applications and interviews for new positions in Smeal Student Mentors. If you ever have any questions about applications or interviews please reach out to me! Outside of Smeal Student Mentors I am a security leader on my Rules and Regulations Committee and I tutor Math 110 at Liontutors. In my free time, I enjoy hanging out with my friends, going to eat, and hiking.
Marketing/Communications Elise Sheehy
Hi everyone! My name is Elise Sheehy. I am a sophomore from Mars, PA pursuing a degree in Finance. This year, I am the marketing and communications Director for Smeal Student Mentors. That means that I am in charge of promoting any and all events for the organization, and publishing the Monthly Mentor. Aside from mentors, I am involved in a THON organization called Atlas. I am the Special Events Captain in charge of all things surrounding recruiting and retaining members. I am looking forward to this year, as I will get to aid first-year students with their transition into Penn State college life. That being said, please never hesitate to reach out to me if you have any questions or concerns. I am here to help!
Hi everyone! My name is Elise Sheehy. I am a sophomore from Mars, PA pursuing a degree in Finance. This year, I am the marketing and communications Director for Smeal Student Mentors. That means that I am in charge of promoting any and all events for the organization, and publishing the Monthly Mentor. Aside from mentors, I am involved in a THON organization called Atlas. I am the Special Events Captain in charge of all things surrounding recruiting and retaining members. I am looking forward to this year, as I will get to aid first-year students with their transition into Penn State college life. That being said, please never hesitate to reach out to me if you have any questions or concerns. I am here to help!
Technology Director Connor McKeon (ckm5251@psu.edu)
Hey guys, my name is Connor McKeon and I am a Junior studying Finance and Statistics. Last year I was the Training& Recruitment Director/ Treasurer and this year I will be serving as the Technology Director. This is my 3rd year with Smeal Student Mentors and am excited for the new role. Outside of SSM, I am a member of the Sapphire Leadership Program and Penn State Finance Society Market Analyst Group. This summer I will be interning for Prudential Global Investment Management in Newark, NJ. Most Importantly, I am the captain of the 2017 Penn State Intramural Bocce Champion team, Barack O'Bocce.
Hey guys, my name is Connor McKeon and I am a Junior studying Finance and Statistics. Last year I was the Training& Recruitment Director/ Treasurer and this year I will be serving as the Technology Director. This is my 3rd year with Smeal Student Mentors and am excited for the new role. Outside of SSM, I am a member of the Sapphire Leadership Program and Penn State Finance Society Market Analyst Group. This summer I will be interning for Prudential Global Investment Management in Newark, NJ. Most Importantly, I am the captain of the 2017 Penn State Intramural Bocce Champion team, Barack O'Bocce.
THON/Alumni Relations Chair Alex Tanabe (ast5232@psu.edu)
Hi! My name is Alex Tanabe and I am the THON/Alumni Relations Director for Smeal Student Mentors. This will be my second year involved with SSM and the first on BOD. I am currently majoring in Finance and minoring in International Business, and I am from Pittsburgh, PA aka the City of Champions. Besides SSM, I am a member of the Smeal Global Representatives, Penn State Club Golf, and last year I was a member of a THON OPPerations committee. In my free time, I enjoy playing golf and watch both pro and college football. As the THON/Alumni Relations Director, I organize all fundraising efforts for THON, manage the SSM Think Page, and act as a liaison between the organization and past SSM alum. I can’t wait for another great year with SSM!
Hi! My name is Alex Tanabe and I am the THON/Alumni Relations Director for Smeal Student Mentors. This will be my second year involved with SSM and the first on BOD. I am currently majoring in Finance and minoring in International Business, and I am from Pittsburgh, PA aka the City of Champions. Besides SSM, I am a member of the Smeal Global Representatives, Penn State Club Golf, and last year I was a member of a THON OPPerations committee. In my free time, I enjoy playing golf and watch both pro and college football. As the THON/Alumni Relations Director, I organize all fundraising efforts for THON, manage the SSM Think Page, and act as a liaison between the organization and past SSM alum. I can’t wait for another great year with SSM!
Faculty Advisor Alla Hatfield (anh130@psu.edu)
My name is Alla Hatfield and I am the Faculty Advisor to the Smeal Student Mentors. This is my fifth year working with this exceptional student group and I can confidently say that it is my favorite part of the advising job here Smeal. I am extremely proud of their professionalism, integrity and commitment to Smeal community. I earned my B.S. in Psychology and my M.Ed. degree in Counselor Education at Penn State. I’ve lived in the area since I graduated, so I certainly bleed blue and white! I started my career as a guidance counselor and then spent eight years as an educational consultant prior to coming to Smeal. When I am not at work, I enjoy spending time with my husband and my two kids, ages ten and thirteen. Both of my children play basketball, so a lot of my free time consists of driving them to practices and rooting for them at their games. I also love long distance running and taking my miniature labradoodle on walks. My advising philosophy is that students should consider all possible options when making decisions regarding their education and careers and not be afraid to challenge themselves.
My name is Alla Hatfield and I am the Faculty Advisor to the Smeal Student Mentors. This is my fifth year working with this exceptional student group and I can confidently say that it is my favorite part of the advising job here Smeal. I am extremely proud of their professionalism, integrity and commitment to Smeal community. I earned my B.S. in Psychology and my M.Ed. degree in Counselor Education at Penn State. I’ve lived in the area since I graduated, so I certainly bleed blue and white! I started my career as a guidance counselor and then spent eight years as an educational consultant prior to coming to Smeal. When I am not at work, I enjoy spending time with my husband and my two kids, ages ten and thirteen. Both of my children play basketball, so a lot of my free time consists of driving them to practices and rooting for them at their games. I also love long distance running and taking my miniature labradoodle on walks. My advising philosophy is that students should consider all possible options when making decisions regarding their education and careers and not be afraid to challenge themselves.