Meet The Board!
We meet twice a month to plan events, coordinate marketing and communication efforts, and provide services for our local Alumni.
Interested in joining the board? Keep an eye out for Open Board Meetings, or send us an email! We are always excited to have an additional members & support.
President
Bennett Brown
Bennett graduated from Penn State in 2022 with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. At Penn State, Bennett was involved in THON™ as a proud OPP committee member.
Now, he lives in Baltimore working as a project manager for CMTA where he renovates schools to help improve their facilities and reduce their energy bills. His favorite parts of Baltimore are Orioles & Ravens games, and spending time playing rec sports with his friends.
Vice President
Jessica Raskin
Jessica is a 2019 Food Science graduate with a minor in International Agriculture. At Penn State, she worked in a Food Science Lab, was a New Student Orientation Leader, a RA in East Halls, and was involved in Sigma Alpha. Some of her favorite memories include researching & creating ice cream, travelling to India & Italy with Food Science courses, and Piano Fight Club nights at the Phyrst.
She is currently a Technical Service Representative with Ingredion Inc. She loves living in a city and being able to take day trips and explore new places.
Director of Communications & Marketing
Bailee Cota
Bailee graduated from Penn State in 2023 with a degree in Architecture. At Penn State, Bailee was involved in Alpha Rho Chi, studied abroad for a semester in Rome, and danced in THON™ 2023.
She moved to Baltimore after graduation to work as an architectural designer in the city. She enjoys Volo Volleyball, hanging out with her cats, and Guiness. Her favorite parts of the city are the people she has met, playing rec sports, and going to O's games.
Director of The Charm City Gala
Bailey Dismukes
Bailey graduated from Penn State in 2023 with a degree in Data Science and a minor in Security & Risk Analysis.
At Penn State, Bailey was president of and danced in THON™ for DPhiE and was the VP of the Association of Women in Computing.
She moved to Baltimore after graduating to work as a cybersecurity analyst. In her free time, she enjoys playing volleyball and spending time with her dog. She loves the many things to do in Baltimore - attending sports games, festivals, playing Volo, and exploring the city!
Member at Large
Tara Balach
Tara graduated from Penn State in 2019 with a degree in Biomedical Engineering. At Penn State, Tara was involved in Ski Club, the Women in Engineering Program, and THON™.
She now works as an Equipment Breakdown Risk Engineer. In Baltimore, Tara enjoys playing Volo sports and going to Nobles for Penn State games.
Member at Large
MR Janny
MR graduated from Penn State in 2024 with a Nutritional Science degree and a minor in Spanish. At Penn State, MR was involved in Club Track and Field, was THON™ Captain for the Entertainment Committee, was a Performance Nutrition Intern for PSU Athletics, and was an Undergraduate Research Assistant at the Center for Childhood Obesity Research.
Now, she is studying at John Hopkins to become a Registered Dietician. In Baltimore, she loves the Penn State community, doing Volo leagues, and exploring all the fun places, trying new food, and listening to local live music.
Member at Large
Zach Lyons
Zach Lyons graduated from Penn State with a B.S in Labor Employment and Relations (L.E.R) in 2018. During his time at Penn State, Zach was involved with THON™ through committees and organizations, Phi Beta Lambda business fraternity, and SHRM-SLER organization. He also worked part time as a student-athlete tutor, mostly focusing on accounting.
Zach enjoys playing Volo volleyball, game nights, running the 50/50 raffle at Game Watches, reading random facts, and traveling.