The Penn Parents Council is a group of current undergraduate parents who are committed to preserving and enhancing the quality of the Penn experience. Members seek to inspire support from other Penn parents and families by making annual gifts to The Penn Fund, engaging in personal outreach, hosting and attending regional events, and welcoming new families into the Penn community.
Penn Parents Council
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Council meetings take place on Penn’s campus twice a year, in the fall during Family Weekend and the spring. Parents Council members hear updates from University leadership and administrators, learn from acclaimed faculty, and connect with other parents and families.
Parents Council Committees
All Council members are invited to volunteer and provide support by working with one of the following committees:
Philanthropic Engagement Committee
The Philanthropic Engagement Committee partners with the Penn Parent & Family Giving team to secure parent support for The Penn Fund, which enhances every aspect of student life and learning. Members help the University reach its fundraising goals by:
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- Building relationships with fellow parents and families and encouraging membership in the Benjamin Franklin Society, a special recognition group for donors who give $2,500+ in a fiscal year
- Acting as ambassadors for the Parents Council at University events and during the annual Penn Parents & Families Day of Giving
- Identifying current undergraduate families who are interested in supporting the University
Programming Committee
Parents Council members host regional events featuring faculty or University administrators. These events are wonderful opportunities to engage parents and families and bring a part of Penn to their city. Parents Council members also attend and frequently host welcome receptions for admitted students and their families.
Parent Outreach Committee
Parent Outreach Committee members conduct outreach calls throughout the year to invite parents and families to join them in supporting the University. Committee members also assist with thanking parents and families for their support of the University throughout the year.
Meet the Penn Parents Council
Council Co-Chairs
Cameron and Tracy Falconer
PAR’25, PAR’27 / Weston, FL
Cameron and Tracy FalconerCameron and Tracy have been members of the Penn Parents Council since 2021. Their term as co-chairs began in July 2025. They are the proud parents of Jake, C’25 and Peyton, C’27.
All Members
Jane Ahn and Carl Park
PAR’24, PAR’25, PAR’29 / Philadelphia, PA
Matthew Buten, W’83, and Beth Brownstein
PAR’25, PAR’28 / New York, NY
Raymond and Tiffany Chang
PAR’28 / Brookline, MA
Michael and Dore DuHaime
PAR’27 / Westfield, NJ
Thomas and Julia Dunn
PAR’26 / Greenwich, CT
Evan Finkelstein, C’92, and Jacqueline Croopnick
PAR’26 / Newton, MA
Michael and Jessica Feinman
PAR’28 / San Diego, CA
Darren, W’93, and Jeanne C’92, WG’97, Fogel
PAR’25, PAR’29 / Rye, NY
Matthew and Daphne Gaudet
PAR’27, PAR’28 / Atlanta, GA
Abhijit Ghosh and Priya Vattyam
PAR’28 / Sunnyvale, CA
Ed and Jennie Gin
PAR’26 / Chicago, IL
Alex and Rebecca Ginzburg
PAR’23, PAR’25, PAR’27 / New York, NY
Eli W’90, WG’96, and Jennifer Gross
PAR’22, PAR’26 / Glen Head, NY
Vinaya and Samir, WG’04, Kapoor
PAR’24, PAR’26 / Palo Alto, CA
Brian and Nicole Householder
PAR’29 / Dallas, TX
Prashant Krishnan and Krithika Prashant
PAR’26 / Colorado Springs, CO
Sameer and Meghna Kazi
PAR’28 / Oxford, UK
Michael, C’96, and Nancy, C’96, Lascher
PAR’27 / New York, NY
Carlos Rohm and Claudia Laviada
PAR’28 / New York, NY
Richard, C’88, W’88 and Rachel, WG’97, Lester
PAR’26 / Villanova, PA
Enrique Lopez and Monica Padilla Lopez
PAR’28 / Coral Gables, FL
David, W’96, and Rochelle Ludwig
PAR’27 / New York, NY
Matt and Cindy, C’93, W’93, Mark
PAR’26 / New York, NY
Jeffrey, W’93, and Allison, C’93, McKibben
PAR’26 / New York, NY
Frank and Tatiana Moretti
PAR’28 / London
Zheng Niu and Yunhong Liu
PAR’21, PAR’28 / Gladwyne, PA
Jason, C’93, and Tricia Pantzer
PAR’25, PAR’26 / New York, NY
Albert Polito and Redonda Miller
PAR’27 / Baltimore, MD
Steven Richman, L’84, WG’84, and Jodi Schwartz, W’81, L’84, WG’84
PAR’24, PAR’26 / New York, NY
JM and Mindy Schapiro
PAR’26 / Baltimore, MD
Anthony, C’92, and Andee, C’96, Scioli
PAR’26 / Omaha, NE
Brinda and Manish Shah
PAR’20, PAR’22, PAR’26 / New York, NY
Kamal and Reema, C’94, Shah
PAR’26, PAR’29 / Atherton, CA
Debbie, L’92, and Steven, C’89, L’92, Shapiro
PAR’21, PAR’23, PAR’27 / New York, NY
Aaron and Shannon Simpson
PAR’28 / New York, NY
Jarrad Harford and Katrina Strand
PAR’28 / Seattle, WA
Roberto and Cecilia Valenzuela
PAR’26 / Houston, TX
Bryan, W’94, and Meredith, C’95, Verona
PAR’25, PAR’27, PAR’28 / New York, NY
Jon Wagreich and Mimi Vanoyan
PAR’27 / Atlanta, GA
Sunil and Neeru Verma
PAR’28 / Fremont, CA
Doug and Susan, W’89, Warshauer
PAR’26 / Northfield, IL
Peter, W’96, and Jacqui, C’96, Weidman
PAR’26, PAR’28 / New York, NY
Allison Wiener, L’94, and Jeffrey Schackner
PAR’26 / New York, NY
Seshu and Vani Yalamanchili
PAR’26 / Austin, TX
Jessica Yan and Lei Zhu
PAR’28 / Saratoga, CA
James and Susan Yuhas
PAR’27 / Charlotte, NC
Reza and Malea Zafari
PAR’26, PAR’28 / Los Angeles, CA
Rodney and Laura Zemmel
PAR’26, PAR’29 / New York, NY
Want to get involved?
Email the Penn Parent & Family Giving team to learn how you can contribute.
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