Dyson Advisory Council Mission Statement

The mission of the Dyson Advisory Council (DAC) is to provide support, advice, and counsel to the leaders, faculty, students, and staff of the Charles H. Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management on issues central to the undergraduate program and to build bridges to the school’s alumni.

The Council’s objectives are fivefold:

  1. To advocate for the Dyson School’s undergraduate program and Cornell with employers and business leaders and to build the school’s national and international reputation.
  2. To enhance undergraduate students’ relationships with employers, donors, and research and educational partners by providing assistance in placing Dyson School undergraduates and alumni in career positions and internship opportunities, including recruitment, as well as sponsoring events and activities and providing areas of focus.
  3. To support the school’s fundraising efforts through individual gifts and outreach
  4. To advise on the strategic directions of the Dyson School’s undergraduate program, to communicate the needs and requirements of the business and applied economics communities to ensure our graduates have the skills for success, and to guide and assist in developing new programs, centers, and initiatives.
  5. To assist the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business Alumni Affairs and Development staff identify others who can support the Dyson School financially and programmatically, including on this council.

DAC Council Members

Saurabh Agrawal Headshot

Saurabh Agrawal P'24

Chief Financial Officer
Larry Biscotti Headshot

Larry Biscotti '96

President
Devry Boughner Verwork

Devry Boughner Vorwerk MS '99 [AAC Rep]

Founder and Chief Executive Officer
Linda Chase-Jenkins

Linda Chase-Jenkins '89

Real Estate Advisor
Jim Conroy

Jim Conroy '91

Chief Executive Officer
Stephanie Evans Headshot

Stephanie Evans '10

Senior Digital Product Manager
Jeffrey Fine Headshot

Jeffrey Fine '02

Partner
Jim Florack Headshot

Jim Florack '82

Partner
Ashley Higgins Dieck Headshot

Ashley Higgins Dieck '06

Chief of Staff, Senior Vice President
Michael Koby

Michael Koby '95

Co-Founder, Partner
Benjamin Milde

Benjamin Milde '96

Chief Operating Officer
Brian Nicholson Headshot

Brian Nicholson '94 [AAC Rep]

Owner, Chief Executive Officer
Sarah Rombom

Sarah Rombom '04

Managing Director, Head of the International Joint Venture Office
Keith Romero

Keith Romero '00

Co-Founder
Neha Santiago

Neha Santiago '03

Managing Director, Head of Real Estate Private Credit
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Marissa Saporta '99

Co-Founder
Jason Scheir

Jason Scheir '02

Partner, Global Head of Hybrid Value
Savneet Singh

Savneet Singh '05

Chief Executive Officer
Andy Sofield Headshot

Andy Sofield '97

Partner

PwC

Tobias Spruill-Lewis

Tobias Spruill '05

Senior Managing Counsel
Natalie Williams

Natalie Williams '86

Managing Director
Lauren Wolfe

Lauren Wolfe '00

Managing Partner
Robert Wu Headshot

Robert Wu '06

Senior Vice President
Gregory Yu

Greg Yu '99

Head of Markets

Learn More

Members are invited to serve through a formal nominating process managed by the nominating committee and appointed by the dean of the Dyson School.

If you are interested in learning more about DAC, please contact the dean’s office.