Devon Lené Carney
BS design & merchandising ’15
Jersey City, New Jersey
Designer, Women’s Footwear, Cole Haan
What’s something interesting about you that people would be surprised to know? I hiked through Nepal to Everest Base Camp at 17,598 feet (about 5.36 km).
Why did you decide to become a member of the Alumni Board of Governors? If not for my Drexel experience, I passionately believe that I would not be as accomplished as I am today. My education shaped and formed me into a leader, and with heartfelt enthusiasm, I am driven to help young individuals come to this same realization and strive to reach their highest potential.
Fan Feng
BS finance ’17
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Founding Partner, Liberty One Wealth Advisors
What’s something interesting about you that people would be surprised to know? When I was younger, I was an avid hiker and fisher. I used to spend every weekend in the mountains with my dad and our hiking group back in my hometown in China. I love the mountains.
Why did you decide to become a member of the Alumni Board of Governors? I believe in impacts, and I believe that through genuine connections and meaningful conversations, we can create more programming and engagements for Drexel alumni and Dragons. I have the vision of creating a more personable and customized mentor-mentee matching mechanism to help students who want to learn about the different career paths available to them.
Drew O’Neill
BS accounting & finance ’92
Lafayette Hill, Pennsylvania
Cybersecurity Adviser, Crosslake Technologies
What’s something interesting about you that people would be surprised to know? I enjoy the outdoors and most sports. Highlights include hiking trails with our golden retriever and making time to play golf and go skiing with family and friends as much as possible. Something that I miss dearly from the college days is that we used to hang out at the Drexel gym most afternoons and play a few hours of pick-up basketball games, with a few Drexel professors playing, too. It was great camaraderie.
Why did you decide to become a member of the Alumni Board of Governors? I have volunteered on committees of several nonprofit organizations over the years and have helped organize and manage events including fundraising. I would like to leverage my past experiences to develop new events with a focus on re-engaging Drexel alumni.
Jennifer Johnson Kebea
EdD educational leadership & management ’16
Media, Pennsylvania
President, Campus Philly
What’s something interesting about you that people would be surprised to know? During my time leading the Lindy Center for Civic Engagement, I spearheaded the launch of CIVC 101, Drexel’s introductory civic engagement course for first-year students. To date, over 30,000 students have taken the one-credit course.
Why did you decide to become a member of the Alumni Board of Governors? To give back to the university that afforded me such incredible opportunities for personal and professional growth.
Diane Lee
BS chemical engineering ’79, MBA business administration ’91, DBA ’20
Cheltenham, Pennsylvania
Administrator, Department of Emergency Medicine, Einstein Healthcare Network
What’s something interesting about you that people would be surprised to know? I co-authored two research publications addressing the challenges facing a medically underserved population in accessing quality health care and self-health-care management. I’m also a Triple Dragon.
Why did you decide to become a member of the Alumni Board of Governors? I viewed my participation as an excellent opportunity to engage in supporting leadership and strategic initiatives by utilizing my education and my professional experience to motivate, develop and cultivate the passion I have for Drexel to current and future alumni in giving back to the University that has opened so many professional doors.
Geoff Howland
BS mechanical engineering ’76, MS engineering management ’83
Middletown, Delaware
Retired Dual Career Executive, Manufacturing/Energy
What’s something interesting about you that people would be surprised to know? My very first experience flying was when I flew, alone, from Cleveland to Philadelphia on an Allegheny Airlines late night flight in a propeller driven “airliner” to enroll at Drexel, some 52 years ago.
Why did you decide to become a member of the Alumni Board of Governors? Drexel has done a lot for me and has given me a great launching pad for a successful career. My five-year undergraduate experience at Drexel was instrumental in providing life and learning skills that would prove to be critical to an enduring success. My post-graduate experience at Drexel provided that extra career achievement boost. I am proud to be a Drexel graduate. I owe a debt of gratitude for my Drexel experience. I want to give back to Drexel and its students and continue to associate with other achievement-minded leaders.
Natalie Shaak
MS publication management ’15, BS culinary arts & science ’22
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Associate Director, Communication and Administration, Drexel University Center for Hunger-Free Communities
What’s something interesting about you that people would be surprised to know? I am currently working on writing a cookbook based on my Pennsylvania Dutch heritage — a project I started in my culinary senior design class.
Why did you decide to become a member of the Alumni Board of Governors? I have been a part of the Drexel community for 13 years as a student and staff member. I really want to give back and ensure current and future students continue to have the unique Drexel experience — one that centers on experiential learning, diversity and community engagement. I also wanted to be able to represent the perspectives of students and alumni from both of my academic programs.
Christopher Young
BS/MBA business administration ’11
Erwinna, Pennsylvania
Entrepreneur in Residence, Mach49
What’s something interesting about you that people would be surprised to know? When my wife and I moved to upper Bucks County, we became more in touch with the outdoors. I took up the enjoyable hobby of making maple syrup in the winters, collecting sap from maple trees and turning it into liquid gold. Not only is it a fun and rewarding process, but who can resist the delightful aroma of maple syrup wafting through the house?
Why did you decide to become a member of the Alumni Board of Governors? With a wealth of experience in building digital startup companies and a strong entrepreneurial drive, I am excited to join the Alumni Board of Governors. My expertise can help the board effectively engage and connect with alumni worldwide. Witnessing the transformative impact the University has on its students fuels my motivation. As an adjunct professor in entrepreneurship and innovation, I have observed the institution shaping students’ futures. I’m committed to actively contributing to the University’s ongoing success by providing resources, education and support. I’m humbled and enthusiastic about the opportunity to help drive Drexel’s continued growth.
To learn more about the work of the Drexel alumni Board of Governors and to meet all of the current elected directors, visit drexel.edu/alumni/about.