Cornell PFC Executive Board
We unite under a mission to foster Cornell’s pre-professional community and are driven to promote diversity, increase philanthropy, and represent the interests of Cornell’s Professional Fraternity Organizations (PFOs).
President
Ciara O‘Connor ‘26
Member of Phi Gamma Nu
Ciara is a junior from Boston, MA, majoring in Industrial and Labor Relations with minors in Law and Society. and Business. On campus, Ciara is VP of Finance of the Phi Gamma Nu and is involved in Student Agencies, SWIB, and the Global Affairs Club. This past summer she interned at Plocamium Holdings Private Equity, and next summer, she will be interning at FTI Consulting. In her free time, she enjoys playing basketball, traveling with her friends, and listening to R&B music.
Executive Vice President
Paul Passarelli ‘27
Member of Phi Gamma Nu
Paul is a sophomore from Boca Raton, FL, and is majoring in Information Science with a minor in Business. Last summer, Paul worked as a Venture Capital Summer Intern at LvlUp Ventures, and next summer, Paul is working as a Summer Credit Analyst at Diameter Capital Partners. On campus, Paul is the VP of Recruitment for PGN, as well as in Cornell Investments Club, Cornell Current, Cornell MergerSight, Cornell Political Strategy Group, and a Social Fraternity.
Vice President of Finance
Raina Koshal ‘27
Member of Delta Sigma Pi
Raina Koshal is a Sophomore from Chicago, IL majoring in Applied Economics and Management in the Dyson School with a minor in Inequality Studies. She is a part of the business fraternity Delta Sigma Pi, the Society for Women in Business, and her social sorority. This past summer, she interned as a management fellow for Avocet Healthcare, a healthcare consulting company. In her free time, she enjoys reading/writing poetry, playing lacrosse, and exploring new restaurants.
Vice President of Communications
Shira Oelsner ‘27
Member of Delta Sigma Pi
Shira Oelsner is a sophomore in Cornell’s Dyson School studying Applied Economics and Management with minors in Communication and English. On campus, outside Delta Sigma Pi, Shira is actively involved in TAMID Group and the Society for Women in Business.
Vice President of New Member Ed
Jared Lederman ‘27
Member of Delta Sigma Pi
Jared is a sophomore from Marblehead, Massachusetts studying Applied Economics and Management with intended concentrations in Finance and Entrepreneurship. This past summer, he interned as a financial analyst at KnowAtom, a science kit producer, and an operations analyst at Max Surgical Specialty Management. This upcoming summer, Jared will be interning in Tel Aviv, Israel as part of the Birthright Israel Excel Fellowship. On campus, Jared is involved with Cornell Finance Club, Banking at Cornell, and the Chabad Board. Outside of school, he enjoys playing soccer, cooking, photography, and spending time with friends.
Vice President of DEI
Aleha Syed ‘27
Member of Phi Gamma Nu
Aleha Syed is from Brooklyn, NYC, and is pursuing a degree in Human Biology, Health, and Society with a minor in Public Policy and Analysis. She is an active member of Phi Gamma Nu and Women Leaders of Color, where she serves as the Co-President of Events and Social Chair. Aleha is also a part of Cornell's Choline Cognition Research Group, contributing to cutting-edge studies in neuroscience. Beyond her academic and leadership roles, she enjoys exploring unique variations of matcha lattes, skiing, and expressing her creativity through oil painting.
Vice President of Philanthropy
Gregory Cushing ‘27
Member of Delta Sigma Pi
Gregory Cushing is a sophomore from Dallas, TX majoring in economics and statistics in the College of Arts and Sciences. Aside from his professional fraternity, Gregory assists with research in Cornell's Johnson School and is a member of a project team dedicated to building a college in Nepal. In his free time, he enjoys running and watching football.
Vice President of Professional Development
Ambilu Sivabalan ‘28
Member of Phi Chi Theta
Ambilu is a freshman from Lexington, MA, majoring in Industrial and Labor Relations with an intended minor in statistics. On campus, he is involved with Cornell Financial Analysts, Phi Chi Theta and the South Asian Business Association. Ambilu is passionate about politics, cars, and enjoys baking. Ambilu can be reached at as4335@cornell.edu
Vice President of Recruitment
Jai Malhotra ‘28
Member of Phi Chi Theta
Jai is a freshman studying Economics and Computer Science with a big passion for finance and investment banking. His love for financial services started with his time at Caja Los Andes, a rural microfinance institution in Peru, where he worked to support underbanked communities and boost financial literacy. That experience sparked his curiosity about the bigger picture in finance and tech, leading him to intern at Paasa, a Y Combinator-backed global investment startup. At Paasa, Jai contributed to building a platform that simplifies global wealth-building by offering personalized investment strategies, dollar-denominated accounts, index investing, and tax-efficient tools to empower individuals to invest across borders with ease. When he’s not diving into finance or coding, you’ll probably find Jai playing basketball, making beats, or reading some of his favorite philosophy.