Penn Student Agencies

Super excited to announce that I’ve joined The Record (one of the newly acquired agencies by Penn Student Agencies) as their new #ManagingDirector, starting this April. I’m eager to collaborate with my colleagues and our talented team to elevate The Record to new heights. Looking forward to embarking on a journey of growth, exploration and impact and making great things happen together! Special thanks to Michael Warren II, Ria Kokkengada and Jake Wolfe for this opportunity! #Upenn #Pennstudentagencies #Therecord #Managingdirector #MBDS #universitylife #leadership

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Penn Student Agencies is pleased to announce?Jake Wolfe?has been selected as our next Chief Operating Officer. Jake will begin training?in January before assuming the position on April 8th, 2024. Jake, a member of the Class of 2026 in Penn Engineering studying Mechanical Engineering, brings a wealth of experience to his new role. He is involved in One for the World and Research at Penn GRASP Lab, and currently serves as our Vice President of Procurement, where he is responsible for?developing and implementing procurement strategies that optimize costs, ensure timely delivery of goods, and maintain high-quality standards with our vendors. Notably, Jake has managed the successful reduction of Williams Cafe's inventory costs by over 40% YOY through the identification of new vendors and implementing new inventory tracking processes. ? "I’m most excited about working with Managing Directors in growing their respective agencies to get more Penn students involved with enhancing their entrepreneurial business skills. This coming year, my focus is centered around developing Penn Student Agencies to be an organization that excites students to work alongside each other. I came to Penn with a very sheltered background, and my hope is that more passionate students can find a home in learning and growing at Penn Student Agencies" says Wolfe on his appointment. Jake's new responsibilities will include overseeing the seamless execution of business operations, human resources, and our people operations/talent efforts. As Chief Operating Officer, he will play a crucial role in achieving our organizational goals and fostering a community of belonging and shared purpose.

Penn Student Agencies is pleased to announce Ria Kokkengada has been selected as our next Chief Executive Officer. Ria will begin training under Chris Raboy in January before assuming the position on April 8th, 2024. Ria, a member of the Class of 2026 in The Wharton School, concentrating in Finance, has been a dedicated contributor to the PSA & Penn community. Her involvement in the Wharton Undergraduate Finance Club, Wharton Undergraduate Consulting Club, and the Penn Period Project showcases her commitment to both professional and social causes. Currently serving as the Vice President of Sales & Revenue, Ria has been instrumental in driving new sources of revenue and service implementation across PSA portfolio businesses assisting the CEO and CSO with financial reporting and project implementation such as benchmarking our services. "My vision as incoming CEO is to cultivate an organization that meets the evolving needs of the Penn community. I aim to attract passionate people, elevate PSA's campus presence, and foster a vibrant culture of innovation. With a focus on ensuring every team member thrives, we will build upon PSA's success over the past 90 years, creating a future marked by continued growth and impact"?says Kokkengada on her appointment.?In her new role as Chief Executive Officer, Ria will play a pivotal role in expanding our organization's mission and vision. Her focus will be on aligning strategic development with our core purpose, maintaining strong financial performance, and fostering valuable relationships with alumni, campus partners, and external stakeholders.