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PRESIDENT
Jason hails from Chester County and grew up around West Chester. He started at the University Park Campus in 1999 and found a way to stay until 2005. In those 6 years Jason obtained a BS in Chemical Engineering and an MS in Polymer Science. But academics were just a small part of the experience. Jason served as a Lion Ambassador and THON Captain, as well as, MC’ing the Homecoming Parade for a number of years. Penn State sports also hold a special place in his life as he found a way to work for a few of the teams. GO PSUFH! In 2009 he finally completed the Big Ten tour of stadiums at Iowa. Currently, Jason works for West Pharmaceutical Services in Lionville, PA developing packaging for medical components and closures. He spends some of his free time coaching with the local Little League Baseball team and Pee Wee Football team. Contact Jason |
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VICE-PRESIDENT
The Vice-President is an open position, please contact Jason Mattia, Chapter President, for more information Contact Jason |
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SECRETARY
The Secretary is an open position, please contact Jason Mattia, Chapter President, for more information Contact Jason |
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TREASURER
George Matz is serving as the current Philadelphia Chapter Treasurer. Contact George @ treasurer@psuphila.org |
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MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR
Michelle is from Chester County. She grew up in Wayne. Michelle realized she wanted to be a Nittany Lion during her first trip up to Happy Valley. She attended the University Park campus and graduated in May 2009. Michelle graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education and a minor in Special Education.
While at Penn State, Michelle was very active on campus. She served as vice president, social chair, and morale chair of her sorority, Omega Phi Alpha (a national service sorority). She was also involved with SES (Students Engaging Students), an organization that focuses on leadership and service. In addition, she was a moraler for THON, a THON chair, and she had the privilege of dancing for her sorority in THON 2009. Michelle also enjoyed her involvement with FreshSTART Day of Service and the LET program.
Michelle currently teaches 6th and 7th grade math in Media. She is also pursuing her Master’s in Education. Michelle enjoys Philadelphia sports, meeting new people and anything related to Penn State! We Are!
Contact Michelle at membership@psuphila.org |
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SCHOLARSHIP AND STUDENT OUTREACH DIRECTOR
Ami is from Baltimore, Maryland and is proud to be a Baltimore Ravens fan. She attended the University Park campus and graduated in 2004 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and a minor in Human Development and Family Studies. While at Penn State she was involved in THON as a dancer in 2002 and served on the Morale Committee and Communications Committee during her Junior and Senior years. She also had the opportunity to help organize “Kids Mail Call” through the Morale Committee. She served as Service Vice President, Blood Drive Coordinator and Derby Days Chair for the Gamma Sigma Sigma Service Sorority. She loves PSU football and enjoys spending the weekend watching the games with friends. Following graduation, she worked as a teacher in Miami, Florida through the Teach for America program and then served as an AmeriCorps volunteer in Montgomery County, Maryland. She received her Master’s Degree in Public Policy from Johns Hopkins University in May of 2008 and has been working in the Mayor’s Office of Education as a Policy Assistant ever since. She is able to combine her passions for education and her alma mater through the position of Scholarship and Student Outreach Director. Contact Ami |
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ACTIVITIES DIRECTOR
Brian and Becky both attended the University Park campus, which is where they met. Brian graduated in 2002 with a BS in Accounting and a minor in Economics. Becky, as a member of the Schreyer Honors College, graduated in 2003 with a BS in Aerospace Engineering and a minor in Engineering Mechanics. During their time at Penn State, both were active in the Newman Catholic Student Association. While both of them played several intramural sports, Becky also participated in Project Haiti and the Women in Engineering Program. They both enjoy PSU football and still attend games regularly. Brian is originally from Washington Township, Gloucester County, NJ. He became a CPA in 2004 and is now a manager for St Clair CPA Solutions of Merchantville, NJ, and Conshohocken, PA. Becky grew up in Media, PA. She is now an engineer. In 2008, she earned an MS in Mechanical Engineering from Drexel University. They were married in 2005 and currently live in South Jersey with their two children, Danielle and Luke. Contact Brian and Becky at activities@psuphila.org |
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COMMUNITY SERVICE DIRECTOR
Chrissy was born and raised in Philly within a Penn State family, since her dad, Godfather, and uncle are all alumni. She graduated from University Park in 2003 with a B.A. in Print Journalism and a minor in Animal Sciences. During her time at Penn State she played club soccer for Abington, lived and worked at the Dairy Barns, volunteered with the Hockey Management Association, and was the Science and Nature Editor at Voices of Central Pennsylvania. Currently, Chrissy is a special education teacher and environmental educator in Philly. She actively volunteers with her church, Philabundance and Fairmount Park restoration organizations, and participates in city-wide volunteer days. She is also a part of the Hope Express Morale Team, a 135-mile run that was created to bridge the gap between the families on the 7th floor at the Hershey Medical Center and the Dancers at THON. Chrissy believes that it takes a village to raise a child and to better a community. Through community service with the Philadelphia Chapter, Penn Staters can work together to serve, love and improve Philadelphia for the children and the future. For the glory. For the kids. For the community. We are…Penn State. Contact Christina at service@psuphila.org |
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Andrew Tosto knew in 1998 when his dad took him to his first Penn State Football game that he was destined to be a Nittany Lion. Seven years later I landed in Happy Valley in East Halls and by the end of my years there I lived off West College Ave with 8 best friends from high school. In between my years I was involved in various clubs and activities including THON, the snowboarding club, the longboarding club, College of Communications newsletter, Penn State Film Club and of course tailgating! Contact Andrew at marketing@psuphila.org |
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COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR
The Communications Director is an open position, please contact Jason Mattia, Chapter President, for more information Contact Jason |
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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
The Professional Development Director is held by Taryn Correll. Contact Taryn at prodev@psuphila.org |
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