Dear Members of the Harvard Club of Dallas,
One of the greatest strengths of our club is the incredible people who make up our leadership team. From planning events to fostering connections within our Harvard community, our Officers, Directors, and School Vice Presidents are committed to making the Harvard Club of Dallas a vibrant and engaging organization.
At our last Officers and Directors meeting, Marvin Benton, our club secretary, shared a fantastic idea—introducing our leadership team to all area alumni. When alumni see familiar names or learn more about those involved, it can spark engagement, inspire connections, and strengthen our community.
With that in mind, I’m excited to introduce you to the dedicated individuals who help lead our club. Their bios are included below in alphabetical order by last name—I encourage you to take a moment to read about them. If you recognize a name and would like to reconnect, or if you’re interested in getting more involved, we welcome you to reach out. The Harvard Club of Dallas thrives because of its engaged and dynamic members, and we’re always looking for ways to build meaningful relationships.
Some individuals have provided their preferred contact information, while others have opted not to include it. If you’d like to get in touch with someone who did not list their contact details, please feel free to reach out to me, and I’d be happy to make the connection.
I hope to see many of you at our upcoming events. Thank you for being part of this wonderful community.
Warm regards,
David Roosevelt
President, Harvard Club of Dallas
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Meet the Leadership Team of the Harvard Club of Dallas
Dear Members of the Harvard Club of Dallas,
One of the greatest strengths of our club is the incredible people who make up our leadership team. From planning events to fostering connections within our Harvard community, our Officers, Directors, and School Vice Presidents are committed to making the Harvard Club of Dallas a vibrant and engaging organization.
At our last Officers and Directors meeting, Marvin Benton, our club secretary, shared a fantastic idea—introducing our leadership team to all area alumni. When alumni see familiar names or learn more about those involved, it can spark engagement, inspire connections, and strengthen our community.
With that in mind, I’m excited to introduce you to the dedicated individuals who help lead our club. Their bios are included below in alphabetical order by last name—I encourage you to take a moment to read about them. If you recognize a name and would like to reconnect, or if you’re interested in getting more involved, we welcome you to reach out. The Harvard Club of Dallas thrives because of its engaged and dynamic members, and we’re always looking for ways to build meaningful relationships.
Some individuals have provided their preferred contact information, while others have opted not to include it. If you’d like to get in touch with someone who did not list their contact details, please feel free to reach out to me, and I’d be happy to make the connection.
I hope to see many of you at our upcoming events. Thank you for being part of this wonderful community.
Warm regards,
David Roosevelt
President, Harvard Club of Dallas
Meet the Leadership Team of the Harvard Club of Dallas
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Club Title
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Bio and Contact Information(if provided)
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Vickie Allen
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Director
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Vickie Allen is an accomplished leader with experience focused on empowering, inspiring, and uplifting individuals as well as organizations to reach their highest potential. As the Chief Impact Officer at The Dallas Foundation, she manages a team tasked with implementing a sustainable grant-making strategy. vallen@dallasfoundation.org
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Stephen Arbogast
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School VP (Divinity)
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Stephen Arbogast is an Episcopal priest and is the school chaplain at St. Mark's School of Texas. He can be reached at 917-859-2581 or at arbogasts@smtexas.org.
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Luke Bateman
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Officer (Schools)
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A native Dallasite and father of two young girls, I balance the remainder of my time between industrial private equity and ultramarathon running (preferrably someplace pretty!). Please feel free to email me at bateman.luke@gmail.com
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Marvin Benton
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Officer (Secretary)
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Marvin currently operates the Law Office of Marvin Benton. Marvin received his B.A. from St. Olaf’s College in 1975, graduating Magna Cum Laude. While at St. Olaf’s College Marvin was selected as a Foreign Exchange Student at Oxford University, England in 1974. Marvin attended Penn Law School (University of Pennsylvania) where he graduated in 1978. Marvin attended HKS as a MC/MPA from the Class of 1988. Upon graduation Marvin distinguished himself at HKS by being selected as a Lucius N. Littauer Fellow. In addition, to Marvin's legal career Marvin is a retired Colonel, U.S. Army, Marvin is a Veteran of Bosnia (1998), Afghanistan (2002) and Iraq (2008-2009). You may reach Marvin via email at marvinbenton@sbcglobal.net
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Steve Bloch
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Officer (Finance/Treasurer)
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Harvard AB ’89, I am a tax attorney and Certified Financial Planner. My company, Bloch Private Wealth, provides tax consulting, comprehensive financial planning and asset management services. My side interests are travel, golf, fine dining, and suffering with the NY Giants. Proud husband to Colleen and father to Sydney (Harvard AB ’25) and Hayley (Harvard AB ’27). You can reach me at steve@blochprivatewealth.com or 213-926-5396 (cell).
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Brian Buffington
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School VP (Business School)
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Brian is a long time technology industry executive. He has an interest in start-ups. investing and taxes. Feel free to contact him at brian@hbscdallas.org
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Avi Chavda
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School VP (Public Health)
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A Dallas native and Johns Hopkins fellowship-trained interventional spine specialist, Dr. Avi Chavda has performed over 4,000 spine procedures. In his free time, he enjoys playing the piano, lifting weights, and training for memory competitions; he placed 2nd at the 2018 USA Memory Championship. chavda.avi@gmail.com
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Debbie Chong
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School VP (Medical)
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After college and medical school at Harvard, I completed my training and returned as quickly as I could to the great state of Texas where I am currently a vitreoretinal surgeon in the DFW metroplex.
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Theresa Chung
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Officer (Chairman)
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Theresa Chung graduated from Harvard College in 1998, and HLS in 2002. She works for the U.S. government as an administrative judge. In her spare time, she enjoys playing the cello at her church and spending time with her family. She grew up in Plano and returned to Dallas from the East coast in 2010. theresachung2000@gmail.com
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Tonika Cheek Clayton
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School VP (Parents)
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Tonika Cheek Clayton (AB ’99, MBA ’04) seeks opportunities to gain wisdom and positively impact the world while enjoying life with her family (husband and 3 children) and building on her 20+ years of investing at the intersection of technology and education. Feel free to reach out to her at tonikaclayton@gmail.com.
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Brian Dethrow
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Director
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I am a tax lawyer working with large private business and family offices. My side interests are biking and music. bdethrow@jw.com
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Adrienne Dominguez
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Officer (Schools)
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A native Texan and almost-lifelong Dallasite, with my Harvard History and Literature A.B. and UT Law School J.D, I handle Intellectual Property matters, focusing on patent-infringement and trade-secret disputes. Also happy to discuss the Dallas Cowboys, Texas Longhorns, Red Sox baseball, Schools Committee outreach, or anything Dallas- or Texas-based (political, historical, or just fun). adrienne.dominguez@hklaw.com
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Marjorie Drucker
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School VP (Public Health)
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I am so grateful for my forty-plus year career in protecting the environment and workers from health and safety hazards, a profession that allowed me to work for the US EPA, the UN, major corporations, and ultimately to establish my own successful consulting company with offices in Los Angeles and Atlanta. Contact: marjoriedrucker@gmail.com.
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Steve Durham
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Director
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Steven H. Durham is Chairman of The Durham Family Foundation, dedicated to improving the quality of life and education in Dallas and our nation. Steve is also a founding member of Americas Strategic Holdings LLC, a merchant banking and investment firm with a primary focus on real estate that focused on the purchase, acquisition, and financing of commercial, residential, and retail properties. Founded in 2003, Americas Strategic Alliances developed three 100-million-gallon ethanol plants with Cargill as one partner, representing the largest debt syndication in the industry’s history. Steve also founded SH Durham Enterprises, a privately held investment company. Steve is a member of Horatio Alger, active in the Chief Executive Organization and the Worlds Presidents Organization and a proud member of the Harvard Club of Dallas.
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David Escamilla
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School VP (College)
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David Escamilla graduated from Harvard College with an economics degree and has been investing in the stock market for more than a decade. He enjoys convening young professionals for cultural events. dtescamilla@gmail.com
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Graham Gardner
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Director
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I’ve been in commercial real estate business for over 40 years, primarily focused on multifamily and industrial, and have diversified into private equity, venture, and oil and gas during the last ten years, with the goal of doing well by doing good throughout. ggardner@g2-group.com
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Will Hartnett
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Director Emeritus
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Will Hartnett, AB ’78, is board certified in Estate Planning and Probate Law, is a Fellow of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel, and has been listed in “The Best Lawyers in America” since 2003. will@hartnettlawfirm.com
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Jeff Helfrich
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Director
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I'm a lifelong-learner spending most of my time studying investments, economics, and finance, and volunteering where I can to make the world a better place. I can be reached at jeffhelfrich@gmail.com.
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| Robert Hill |
School VP (Law) |
Rob is professionally active in all areas of intellectual property law, and within civil society works with organizations related to international affairs, economic policy, and technological development. Robert.hill@hklaw.com |
| Arthur Hollingsworth |
Officer (Investment) |
Mr. Hollingsworth is Managing Partner of four private equity funds with over $350 million under management. He also serves on the Harvard Alumni Association Board of Directors for Texas Clubs. ah@texasprivateequity.com |
| Dulany Howland |
Director Emeritus |
I am a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) with an MBA providing wealth management and family office services to individual and families for 35 plus years through Howland Advisory Corp. My email is: Dhowland@howlandadvisory.com |
| Stacie Hyatt |
Club Administrator |
President & CEO of Thrive Association Partners and SACL, is a nonprofit leader, author, and speaker with 20 years of experience founding and guiding organizations. Passionate about volunteer leadership, she provides strategic and operational support to alumni groups and associations while serving in leadership roles with the Salvation Army, Tech Titans, and the Wharton Alumni Club of DFW. stacie@sacleadership.com |
| Tiffany Jackson |
School VP (Medical) |
Harvard College ‘03 Harvard College ‘07. I serve women through providing minimally invasive gynecological surgery. tjackson@post.harvard.edu |
| Andre Johnson |
School VP (Extension) |
André Johnson is an information technology professional focused on improving higher education through digital transformation and data-driven strategies. He serves as Sr. Director of Human Resource Information Systems at Dallas College and earned his A.L.M. in Management Information Systems from Harvard University in 2017. dre5611@hotmail.com |
| Stephen Lerer |
Officer (Membership) |
Stephen Lerer will gladly give help. I’ve AB Stanford, MBA Harvard and JD SMU. My business focus is real estate and plumbing distribution. Please contact me thru my assistant Sarah Allegro (214) 717-9028. |
| Amy Lo |
Officer (Philanthropy) |
Hello Harvard alumni! I am a Harvard College graduate from 1997 and was part of the Harvard Medical School faculty from 2001 to 2021. We moved to Dallas from Boston in August 2021. My husband Samir (who has the same Harvard credentials) and I both work at UTSW. We are the proud parents of two kids (ages 13 and 16). amylo00@gmail.com |
| Ray Loggins |
School VP (Extension) |
Ray Loggins (ALM '16) is a banker, a native Dallasite and a devotee of the history and traditions of Harvard. raylan.loggins@yahoo.com |
| Brenda Lu |
School VP (College) |
Brenda is an innovative finance and data analyzer, with experience in asset management and commercial finance. Passionate about exploring new places, she loves traveling internationally and embarking on road trips. She is a devoted dog-mom to her beloved Shih Tzu, LoMein. To contact Brenda, please reach out through David Roosevelt. |
| Michael Mancinelli |
Officer (Social Media) |
Engineer turned entrepreneur working on a Sports Technology startup for youth and high school sports headquartered in Mckinney. Michaelmancinelli131@gmail.com is the best way to connect with me. |
| Shirley Marks |
Director |
Dr. Marks is a retired Psychiatrist. She is an alumnus of Harvard Medical School '73 and the Harvard School of Public Health '76. She received her Psychiatric training at the Harvard affiliated McLean Hospital in Belmont, Massachusetts. marks469@sbcglobal.net |
| Eric V. Moyé |
School VP (Law) |
I have devoted forty-five years to the practice of law; with twenty of those years as a Presiding Judge of one of the Civil District Courts of Texas, sitting in Dallas. Time away from the Law has predominantly spent with Family, practicing and teaching Aikido and as a member of a very peaceable Motorcycle club. |
| Libby Patterson |
Club Bookkeeper |
Libby Patterson is a seasoned financial professional with nearly 40 years of experience in accounting, treasury management, and tax preparation across various industries. A Texas Tech graduate, she has held leadership roles in both corporate and nonprofit sectors, including as Regional Assistant Controller for the March of Dimes, and has extensive expertise in nonprofit financial management and 501(c)(3) compliance. |
| Iván Pérez-Rosselló |
Director |
Ivan Perez-Rossello is an award-winning architect and master planner specializing in government and commercial projects, known for pushing the boundaries of artistic and sustainable design while fostering art and architecture appreciation through the Dallas Harvard Club, Art Circle. iperezro@gmail.com. 210 378 2794 |
| Patrick Pijls |
School VP (Law) |
Patrick Pijls is an associate at McKool Smith’s Dallas office, a Harvard Law graduate who clerked for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, and a dedicated educator with teaching experience at Harvard College, Harvard Law School, and through Teach For America and the Fulbright Program. patrick.pijls.us@gmail.com |
| Rebecca Posten |
Officer (Programs) |
A longtime Harvard community leader at the University and Dallas levels, Rebecca appreciates all the friendships and professional connections developed over the years and is thrilled to warmly welcome Harvard alums to our Dallas community. Please reach out! Rebecca_posten@yahoo.com |
| Velda Powers |
Club Administrator |
A lead administrative professional at SACL, known for her reliability and expertise in event planning, membership management, and contract negotiations. She also supports the Harvard Club of Dallas Schools Committee and the Dallas Bar Association Energy Section Annual Symposium while serving as a legal assistant at Jackson Walker, LLP. admin@harvardclubofdallas.com |
| Grier Raggio |
Director Emeritus |
For over fifty years, I've dedicated my time to addressing the public issues I believe matter most—climate change and other challenges affecting natural systems—while also building a career as a family law attorney and business owner. You can reach me at ghrlar@gmail.com or on my cell at (214) 293-3706. |
| Mary Reyes Hartsfield |
Officer (Schools) |
I am a native Texan, and a 1989 graduate of the College. I grew up in Houston and after my time in Cambridge, came to Dallas to attend law school. I have lived in the area and have interviewed for the Harvard Schools Committee ever since. I currently work at a law firm in Uptown Dallas where I specialize in Insurance Coverage law, and I live in Denton with my husband and three crazy dogs. maryh@tbmmlaw.com |
| Geralyn Richard |
School VP (Kennedy) |
With more than 20 years of experience working at the intersection of policy and practice, Geralyn has led efforts to help public, private, and non-profit organizations realize mission and drive performance. As a member of the “open-faced sandwich generation,” she has spent the last decade as an elder care strategist and healthcare advocate. Geralyn is a proud graduate of Spelman College and earned a Master in Public Policy from Harvard Kennedy School. She may be reached at geralyn.richard@gmail.com. |
| Kaitlin Roberson |
School VP (Education) |
Kaitlin Roberson is the CEO of Cacti Inc., a whirlwind mom of four, caretaker of a mini zoo with seven pets, and a volunteer at the U.S.-Mexico border, squeezing adventure into every spare moment. kaitlinroberson@gmail.com / cell phone (205) 495-1098 |
| David Roosevelt |
Officer (President)
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Harvard AB '93, investor, and owner of Roosevelt Capital Management, where I focus on fixed income and cash management. Husband to Kim, whom I adore, and proud dad to Elizabeth (Harvard AB '25) and Caroline. I’m passionate about supporting causes close to my heart, including Type 1 diabetes (Elizabeth), Down syndrome (Caroline), and education (Harvard and Hockaday). david.roosevelt@roosevelt
capitalmanagement.com. |
| Paris Rutherford |
School VP (Design) |
Paris Rutherford is Principal of Catalyst Urban Development, a real estate planning, investment and development company focused on the creation of great places in Texas through market, experiential and social successes. Paris served on the GSD’s Alumni Council for three terms since the 1990’s and believes in the multi-disciplinary creative process that can improve our Cities. paris@catalysturban.com |
| Claire Sahlin |
School VP (Divinity) |
Claire Sahlin (Ph.D. and A.M., Study of Religion; M.T.S.) lives in Denton, where she is a Professor of Multicultural Women’s & Gender Studies and Associate Dean of Arts & Sciences at Texas Woman’s University. Contact: 940-367-1878 or csahlin@twu.edu |
| Selda Sayek |
School VP (Dental) |
DMD at Harvard, Prosthodontics residency at UTHSCSA. Works as Parkhaven Dental Care. Feel free to contact me at sayekdmd@gmail.com |
| Nancy Schmitt |
School VP (Business School) |
Nancy Schmitt graduated from Harvard Business School with an MBA and spent the majority of her career working for McKinsey. Most recently she served as President of the HBS Club of Dallas. She is especially proud of the cordial relationship between the Harvard Clubs in Dallas which serves as a model for Harvard Clubs everywhere. Nancy’s current pursuits span a wide range of entrepreneurial ventures in land, real estate, art and design. |
| Shikha Sethi |
Officer (President-Elect & Membership) |
Dr. Shikha Sethi, AB ’93 is a physician based in Dallas, married to Dr. Ganesh Raj. A proud member of the Harvard community, she is the mother of Eddie, a Harvard graduate, and Mina, who is a current student. thefamilyraj@gmail.com. |
| Van Sheets |
Director |
Three overlapping careers: 1) previously CEO of midsize companies in petrochemicals, building automation, and retail, and board member in several industries; 2) now working for social equity as advisor to dozens of nonprofits; and 3) preparing for a third career in writing and visual design. van.sheets@gmail.com |
| Jared Slade |
Officer (General Counsel) |
Jared Slade (AB’03) serves as the Club’s General Counsel. The Florida native married his college classmate and Dallas native, Katy Crawford Slade (AB’03). He is a trial attorney at Alston & Bird LLP, where he also leads the firm’s local office. He and Katy have two daughters, who are at or soon-to-be entering their teenage years. jared.slade@gmail.com |
| Peter Smith |
Director Emeritus |
I have an AB Harvard ‘78, MBA UT-Austin ‘80 & Texas CPA. I am a retired private investor. I serve on the Cistercian School Board and am a member of the audit & investment committees. I enjoy golf, masters swimming and snow skiing. peter@pbsmith5.com |
| John Sughrue |
Director |
John Sughrue is the founder of the Dallas Art Fair and co-developer of Museum Tower which changed the skyline of Downtown Dallas. jsughrue@brookpartners.com |
| Chidu Sulur |
Officer (Website/Internet) |
I have a Masters degree in Information Technology Management from Harvard in addition to a Bachelor in Engineering and MBA. My career has been in the Technology and Financial Services industries for 25+ years. I'm passionate about volunteering and actively involved in serving the community. chidusv@yahoo.com |
| Rodney Thomas |
Director |
Long professional career in information technology sales and marketing with IBM. Currently involved in start-ups and economic development. rjtiii@alumni.harvard.edu |
| Betsey Urschel |
Director Emeritus |
Betsey Urschel has been a dedicated leader in the Harvard Club of Dallas, serving as President in 1993-94; she also held national roles in the Harvard Alumni Association, including Director and Vice President for University Affairs, and was honored with the Harvard Medal in 2016 for her extraordinary service to the University. |
| Natalie Vesti |
Officer (Membership) |
Natalie works as in-house counsel at Verily Life Sciences LLC. In her free time, she’s chasing after her 18 month old toddler. natalievesti@gmail.com |
| Linda Wang |
School VP (Parents) |
AB ’94, MBA ’98; New to Dallas since 2020 via Nashville and Boston. Homemaker and mom to three boys, including Harvard junior, Brown sophomore, and St. Mark’s junior. Email preferred — Linda_wang@comcast.net. Cell: 617-875-9369 |
| Andrew Yung |
Director |
Andy Yung (HLS ‘95) is an enthusiastic yet challenged skier and golfer who works from Dallas and Jackson Hole for Yung Ventures (alternative and digital investments) and Yung Keithly LLP (dispute consultation). His preferred contact is andrew.yung@yungkeithly.com |
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