Young Professional Board

Thank you to this esteemed group of Young Professionals who are a diverse group of emerging leaders who act as brand ambassadors in support of the Make-A-Wish mission and who are passionate about being active and philanthropic members of their community. This group uses their significant talents to support the chapter in granting wishes for kids with critical illnesses while enjoying opportunities to volunteer, grow their leadership skills and expand their networks. Members engage in a passionate pursuit to increase Make-A-Wish awareness in the communities in which they work and live.

If you are interested in joining, please fill out the interest form here.

To learn more about the Young Professionals Board and how to get involved, please contact Joanna Kim, [email protected]

Chairs
Valerie Colantuono
Valerie Colantuono

Co-Chair

Behavior Analyst - Adapted Care Clinical Coordinator, Nemours Children’s Health
Derrick J. Goodenow
Derrick J. Goodenow, CFP®

Co-Chair

Wealth Advisor, Corient
Lauren Cardone
Lauren Cardone

Event Co-Chair

Senior Content Strategist, Elsevier
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Hannah Rafferty

Event Co-Chair

Founder and CEO, For Pause
Members
Chelsea Biemiller
Chelsea Biemiller

Litigation Associate

Stradley Ronon Stevens & Young, LLP
Kara Brown
Kara Brown

Director of Upper School Admissions

Academy of Notre Dame de Namur
Rebecca DiMuzio
Rebecca DiMuzio

Manager

Comcast
Jordan Fortunato, PharmD
Jordan Fortunato, PharmD

Postdoctoral Fellow

Incyte
Mackenzie Jackson
Mackenzie Jackson

AVP, Executive Assistant & Human Resources Manager

Presence Bank
Mike Jensen
Mike Jensen

Senior Brand Manager

Bimbo Bakeries USA
Maura McDonald
Maura McDonald

Senior Management Assistant

DLL
Marin Merge
Marin Merge

Product Manager

Johnson & Johnson
Anna Palutis
Anna Palutis

Assurance Manager

PwC
Himani Patel
Himani Patel

Senior Medical Science Liaison

Gilead Sciences
Dante Pierantozzi
Dante Pierantozzi

Financial Advisor

Merrill Lynch
Mikaela Phillips
Mikaela Phillips

Marketing Manager

Famous 4th Street Cookie Company
James Potts
James Potts

Marketing Communications Coordinator

The Haverford Trust Company
Leanne Purcell
Leanne Purcell

Medical Student

Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
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Luke Rafferty

Filmmaker/Owner

Luke Rafferty Visuals
Katrina Seykora
Katrina Seykora

Senior Associate

Heidrick & Struggles