Penn State Alumni Association
Philadelphia Chapter — Board of Directors
Meet the 2026 Board of Directors
Dane Zdunowski ‘05
Dane graduated in 2005 with a degree in Spanish and also holds an M.Ed. in Higher Education Administration from Northeastern University. He lives in the Wissahickon neighborhood with his wife and daughter and has been a member of the PSU Philly board since 2023. Dane enjoys being able to assist alumni in the area with their career and professional development goals!
President
Shane White ‘18
Shane is a 2018 graduate in Business and a minor in HPA. He has been involved with Penn State Philly since graduation, serving in multiple leadership roles across PSAA Philadelphia and The Liberty Ball. Professionally, Shane is the Director of Compliance at Integra LifeSciences where he leads Global Compliance Operations.
Vice President
TreasurerDylan Lantz-Goldstein ‘24
Dylan graduated from Penn State in 2024, completing his BS in Finance. He held leadership positions for Delta Phi Psi fraternity, THON, and the Outing Club. He is thankful for the community in Philadelphia and enjoys contributing to the Alumni Organization as their Treasurer.
Stephanie Sheppard ‘15 ‘19
Stephanie is an electrical engineer and proud alumna, holding both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Penn State. As secretary of the Penn State alumni group, she supports chapter operations, communications, and engagement initiatives that keep fellow Nittany Lions connected. She is a proud Philadelphia resident and is energized by leading a team of engineers at the local utility company.
Secretary
Vanshika Agarwal ‘20 ‘22
Vanshika is passionate about building meaningful connections among Penn Staters, Philadelphians, and the broader community. Drawing on her diverse professional background, she brings a thoughtful, strategic approach to marketing and communications, helping alumni stay engaged and connected across the Philly area.
Communications Director
Engagement DirectorJonathan Klingeman ‘08
Jonathan is the Director of Gifted and Talented Programs for the School District of Philadelphia. He holds two degrees from PSU in Journalism and Secondary Education, a Master’s from Duquesne University, and a Doctorate from Point Park University. Jonathan has spent years volunteering for the Alumni Association, and you can spot him at games and watch parties from Happy Valley to the City of Brotherly Love.
Scholarship & Student Outreach DirectorAli Ingersoll ‘12
Ali is a 2012 graduate from the Bellisario College of Communications. She also holds a master's degree in Computational and Data Journalism from Cardiff University. She is an award-winning investigative data journalist. Ali looks forward to serving as the scholarship chair and helping Philadelphia students have the opportunity to further their education at Penn State.
Alyse Phillips ‘18
Alyse graduated from Penn State in 2018. She enjoys running, yoga, and spending time with family and friends. Alyse is the Chair for The Liberty Ball, A Knight For the Kids benefiting THON and Four Diamonds in the mission to conquer childhood cancer.
THON Director
Technology DirectorDaniel Gaynor ‘10
A 2010 Penn State graduate, Daniel also holds an MBA from Indiana University. He has held leadership roles with startups as well as Fortune 500 companies and is excited to enhance the chapter’s online presence to help Philly-area alumni stay connected.
Taylor Leonard ‘17
Athletics DirectorPSAA Philadelphia Advisory Board
The PSAA Philadelphia Advisory Board consists of past Board of Directors who elect to serve as an advisor to the current board.
Becky DiMattesa ‘03
Brian DiMattesa ‘02
Tyler Doppelheuer ‘12
Chris Weidman ‘10
Janelle Rushton ‘15
Liana Trigg ‘15
Matt Micklin ‘16