YPEM has expanded rapidly since beginning in 2013, and would not be possible without the support of leading young professionals in the financial services industry. Both YPEM - BOSTON and YPEM - NYC are led by philanthropic young professionals who volunteer their time in support of the fight against cancer. Leadership Team members play a huge rule in the strategy and growth of YPEM.

The YPEM Leadership Team takes on the role of a “board” with an all hands on deck approach. The Leadership Team has a President and a Vice President, and all Leadership Team members play a huge rule in the strategy and growth of YPEM. Members of the YPEM Leadership Team focus their efforts on collaborating in any way needed to help direct and grow YPEM in collaboration with Expect Miracles Foundation staff. The YPEM Leadership Team works together to plan events for members of YPEM, which will consist of fundraising initiatives, social events, and volunteer opportunities. Scroll down to see current members in Boston and New York City, and apply to be a part of the Team!

BOSTON YPEM LEADERSHIP TEAM


Members of the 2017 Boston Leadership Team at the 3rd Annual Kan Jam Classic (August 2017)

• Ashley Gregory, Sapient Global Markets - YPEM Boston President

  Ashley Elizabeth Gregory is currently a Senior Associate, Account Management for Sapient Global Markets. At SGM, Ashley is responsible for managing their Fidelity account and works directly with Fidelity clients and the internal Sapient team. Ashley’s previous role at The Bowdoin Group was as a Senior Consultant, placing executive level financial services IT hires and maintaining existing client rapport. She attended James Madison University where she obtained a Bachelors of Business Administration, double major in Accounting and Business Management and a minor in CIS. Ashley currently lives in South Boston and grew up in Norfolk, MA.
  
  

• Nick Darsch, ALPS

  Nick currently serves as Vice President of Institutional Business Development at ALPS, where he advances the firms growth efforts in partnering with asset managers and supporting U.S. registered investment products. In 2016, Nick was named to the Rising Stars of Mutual Funds by the editorial staff of Fund Action and Fund Directions, leading sources of intelligence for the U.S. mutual fund industry. Recipients are up-and-comers whose accomplishments in, and contributions to the industry make them stand out among their peers and position them as future leaders.
  
  Before ALPS, Nick held the position of Senior Sales Executive for Asset Manager solutions at Boston Financial Data Services – a joint venture of State Street and DST Systems. At Boston Financial he was focused on expanding the footprint of the firms core mutual fund services. He joined Boston Financial in 2012, spending 2 years as Manager of the firm’s Global Relationship Management program, leading client strategy efforts for the firms largest and most complex mutual fund relationships and aligning with State Street, DST and international sister firm, IFDS.
  
  Prior to Boston Financial, he served as an Enterprise Technology Consultant with Deltek. Nick holds both an MBA and B.S. in Economics and Finance from Bentley University. Nick also serves as the Co-Chair for the United Way Emerging Leaders Executive Council. He currently resides in Boston.
  
  

• Bill Fink, Wellington Management

  Bill currently serves as an Account Manager within Wellington Management’s Global Relationship Group. In this capacity, he partners with US financial intermediary clients to ensure that the full range of resources and services of the firm are brought to bear on their behalf. Bill works with clients on long-term investment strategy and policy issues, evaluates portfolio risks and performance, ensures compliance with policy guidelines and applicable regulations, resolves administrative and operational issues, and meets with clients regularly to discuss investment- and business-related issues as well as new product development ideas.
  
  Prior to joining Wellington Management, Bill worked as an investment analyst for the Massachusetts Pension Reserves Investment Management Board, the defined benefit plan for state teachers and employees within the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Bill holds a BS in Finance from Bentley University. Bill grew up in Shrewsbury, Ma. And now resides with his wife Stephanie in the Leather District in downtown Boston.
  
  

• Chelsea Gavitt, IR&M

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• Raj Kalra, Eastern Bank

  Raj Kalra is a Vice President with Eastern Bank’s Business Banking division in the Greater Boston area. He is responsible for cultivating relationships with business owners and assisting them in accomplishing their business goals via customized banking solutions including: commercial and business loans/lines of credit, cash management solutions, and business consulting. He recently joined Eastern Bank in September of 2015 and prior to that, worked at Citizens Bank for 4+ years in both sales and management positions. Raj graduated from Framingham State College with a B.S. in Finance. As for volunteer work, Raj participates in Cradles for Crayons and various Walks for Cancer. He grew up a Natick native and moved to South Boston shortly after graduating college. For fun, Raj likes to participate in recreational sports leagues, snowboard, travel, and spend time with family & friends.
  
  

• Lacey Maddalena, Lumicell

  Lacey Maddalena is the Administrative Coordinator at Lumicell, a leader in the field of image-guided cancer surgery. Lumicell technology illuminates cancer cells in the tumor cavity, enabling physicians to take action in real time to improve patient outcomes. Prior to working there, she spent six years as a recruiter in Boston placing technical and financial professionals.
  
  Lacey graduated from Belmont University in Nashville, TN with a B.A. in English Writing and a minor in Accounting. Having grown up on Cape Cod, she loves spending time at the beach, sailing on the ocean, and golfing at Willowbend Country Club. Lacey currently lives in Beacon Hill with her Goldendoodle puppy, Oscar.
  
  

• Kate Richman, Financial Recovery Technologies

  Kate Richman is on the Operations Team at Financial Recovery Technologies in Medford, MA. At FRT, Kate focuses on class action settlement claims and remitting funds to clients once settlements have disbursed. She has been with the organization since December 2013. During her downtime at work, she organizes company activities including an annual Red Sox Game, trivia nights and other social functions.
  
  Kate attended the University of Connecticut where she personally witnessed four National Basketball Championships while receiving a BA in Psychology and a minor in Women's Studies. A native of East Greenwich, RI, Kate currently resides in Medford, MA.
  
  

• Brian Rudenauer, State Street - Vice President

  Brian is currently a Sr. Associate Fund Administrator within State Street Corporations Financial Reporting division. Brian has a comprehensive financial services background with prior experience in audit, pricing, fund accounting operations, as well as systems conversion and client service management within client operations. Brian currently holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology/Neuroscience from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst and previously worked at Mclean Hospital, a psychiatric Harvard Medical School teaching affiliate. The Expect Miracles Foundation’s Miracle Makers Leadership Council, Best Buddies Challenge, Multiple Sclerosis Society - Cape Code Getaway, and Purple Stride for Pancreatic Cancer are among Brian’s previous and ongoing philanthropic efforts. Brian currently resides in Arlington Ma, and enjoys such recreational activities as skiing, cycling, and hiking with his family.
  
  

• Christina Secatore, State Street

  Christina Secatore is an Associate with State Street Corporation, and is a founding member of the Regulatory Execution Group within Wealth Manager Services. She joined State Street in 2016, and is currently a part of the Future Focus Class of 2017, and working towards becoming a CFA Charterholder.
  
  Christina recently graduated with a B.S. in Financial Management from Clemson University; while there, she partnered with several philanthropic organizations, including Girls on the Run and the All in Foundation. Having grown up on the South Shore of Massachusetts, Christina spends her free time hiking throughout New England, at the beach, or with family and friends.
  
  

NEW YORK CITY YPEM LEADERSHIP TEAM 


Members of the 2017 NYC Leadership Team at the Inaugural Kan Jam Classic (April 2017)

• Matt Mackay, J.P. Morgan - YPEM New York President

  Matt Mackay is a Vice President with J.P. Morgan and a member of the Sales team in the Corporate & Investment Bank. He joined J.P. Morgan in 2007, spending 8+ years within the Investor Services business in both the US and Australia. In his various roles Matt managed multiple teams across Alternative Investment Services and Investment Analytics products for both fund manager and institutional investor clients. He moved into the Sales organization of Investor Services in 2015 covering the Asset Manager segment.
  
  Matt holds a B.S. in Economics from Lehigh University and is a CFA Charterholder. For volunteer work, Matt has been involved with various organizations in the US and Australia including Matthew Talbot, Football United and ABCN Sparks. Matt grew up in Rye, NY and currently resides in Manhattan.
  
  

• Matt Collins, Morgan Stanley

  Matt Collins is an Analyst at Morgan Stanley in the CMBS originations and lending group. Matt’s role focuses on underwriting and structuring loans on Commercial Real Estate assets, including office, retail, and hospitality properties. Matt graduated from Cornell University’s Dyson School in 2011, where he double-majored in Finance and Marketing. In his free time Matt likes to ski, go to the beach, and play golf with his father and friends. He grew up on eastern Long island and currently resides in Manhattan.
  
  

• Heather Connelly, Dun & Bradstreet

  Bio Heather Connelly is an Account Manager at Dun & Bradstreet. She is responsible for understanding the customer's business goals, challenges, and requirements while aligning and applying Dun & Bradstreet’s data and analytics solutions in such areas as Supplier Risk, Sales Acceleration, Marketing, Compliance, and Master Data solutions. Prior to joining Dun & Bradstreet she worked at ICE Data Services, and Interactive Data.
  
  Heathers support and continuous effort to the fight against cancer is in memory of my mother, Victoria Connelly.
  
  

• Brianna Day, Ernst and Young

  Brianna Day is a Senior Consultant with Ernst and Young and a member of the Technology Transformation Services practice in the EY Financial Services Office. She joined Ernst and Young in 2016, with previous work experience at Barclays and Goldman Sachs. She has three years of experience in the Financial Services Industry and specializes in Executive Stakeholder Management, concentrating in Wealth and Asset Management.
  
  Brianna holds a B.S. in Pre-Med Human Biology from the University at Albany where she played Division I Lacrosse. For volunteer work, Brianna has been involved with various organizations in the US and Panama, including Johns Hopkins Global Medical Brigades, The Fight for Blindness Foundation, Wounded Warrior Project/Shootout for Soldiers and Harlem Lacrosse and Leadership. Brianna grew up in Massapequa, NY and currently resides in Manhattan.
  
  

• Paul DeSalvo, J.P. Morgan

  Paul DeSalvo is a Vice President in J.P. Morgan’s Investor Services division of the Corporate & Investment Bank. He is a member of the sales team within the asset management segment responsible for building strategic partnerships with key clients across custody & fund services and prime services.
  
  Paul has 10 years of experience in the financial service industry. Prior to Investor Services, he held roles within J.P. Morgan Asset Management as well as J.P. Morgan's Risk Management division. He received a B.A. in Finance from Fordham University.
  
  

• Danielle Gaglione, Investopedia

  Danielle Gaglione is an Account Manager at Investopedia. Danielle is responsible for helping asset management firms as well as financial service providers advertise through digital, mobile, print and bespoke opportunities across the Investopedia portfolio. Prior to joining Investopedia she worked at the Financial Times and Tech Briefs Media Group.
  
  Danielle holds a BA in Marketing from The University of Tampa. As for volunteer work, Danielle previously volunteered for the Tampa Lighthouse for the Blind. She currently participates in various walks and races for charity in the New York City area.
  
  

• Tara Mulhall, Brown Brothers Harriman

  Tara Mulhall is an Assistant Vice President at Brown Brothers Harriman, and currently works as a Relationship Manager in the Network and Counterparty Relationship Management team. Tara joined BBH in 2008 and spent time in various business lines including securities lending, treasury, foreign exchange and marketing.
  
  Tara is a graduate of the University of Miami and received her MBA from New York University Stern School of Business. For the past five years, Tara volunteered with Read Ahead, a reading based mentoring program for elementary school students.
  
  Tara grew up outside Boston, MA and currently resides in Manhattan.
  
  

• Leah A. Ritchie, Deutsche Asset & Wealth Management

  Joined the Company in 2010 with 3 years of industry experience. Before this, she was Senior Investment Specialist at Baron Funds. Previously, she served as an Investment Specialist at Allianz Global Investors. Prior to joining the finance industry, Leah spent a year in advertising sales for the media company, Viacom. She is currently pursuing her MBA at NYU, Leonard N. Stern School of Business and is studying for her CIMA. BS from the University of Connecticut.
  
  

• Lanie Van Heerden, PwC

  Lanie is a Manager in PwC’s Asset Management group in NYC focusing on audits of Mutual Funds, Hedge Funds and Private Equity Funds. His past and present clients include New York Life MainStay Funds, JP Morgan Private Bank, Yorktown Energy Partners, and HSBC Private Equity Funds amongst others. He joined PwC in 2012 after previously having worked for another big 4 accounting firm in South Africa and the United States.
  
  Lanie holds a B.Comm in Law from Stellenbosch University and completed his graduate studies at the University of Cape Town, both in South Africa. He also holds a Chartered Accountant (South Africa) designation, and is a CPA licensed in New York. Lanie grew up in South Africa and currently resides in Brooklyn, NY with his wife. In his spare time he enjoys traveling, running and golf.
  
  

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