Executive Board

    Jack O'Leary

    Chief Executive Officer

    Anabel Martinez

    Chief Operating Officer

    Henry Langbo

    Chief Financial Officer

    Jack O’Leary is a Senior from Stuart, Florida studying International Economics with Spanish and a minor in Data Science. He loves Notre Dame football, St. Edward’s Hall, and anything outdoors.

    Anabel is a senior from New York. She has majors in Economics and Spanish with a minor in Studio Art focused on Sculpture. In her free time, Anabel likes to go on walks arounds the lakes and make pottery.

    Henry is a senior from Columbus, GA studying Economics and Political Science, with a minor in Computing and Digital Technologies. He also works at the CyberCrimes Unit on campus for the St. Joseph County Prosecutor’s Office and previously worked in the Wilson-Sheehan Lab for Economic Opportunities.

    joleary@jiffi.org
    amartinez@jiffi.org
    hlangbo@jiffi.org

    Elizabeth Steffensmeier

    Chief Procurement Officer

    Dylan Elledge

    Chief Marketing Officer

    Tess Spesia

    Project Manager

    Lizzy is a Junior from Columbus, Ohio, majoring in Econ and Political Science. In her free time, Lizzy loves to chill in a hammock, walk by the lakes, and compete on the Notre Dame Club Golf team and intramural sports.

    Dylan is a senior double majoring in Marketing and Spanish. She has been with JIFFI for the past 3 years working in the Marketing Division, and in her free time, she loves to read, take pictures, and play pickup tennis with her friends.

    Tess Spesia is a Senior from Joliet, Illinois, studying Sociology, Data Science, and Latino Studies. Tess is a resident assistant in Lyons Hall – her home on campus for the past 3+ years. You can find Tess strolling around SB, reading fun books, and taking care of her house plants in her free time.

    esteffensmeier@jiffi.org
    delledge@jiffi.org
    tspesia@jiffi.org

    Will Murray

    Project Manager

    Will is a senior from Los Angeles, California studying Business Analytics and Applied Math. Outside of JIFFI, Will is involved in Students Consulting for Nonprofit Organizations, and is a proud (now off campus) resident of Keenan Hall. In his free time, Will enjoys nature, movies, and quality time with friends.

    wmurray@jiffi.org
    Accounting

    Domenic Fabe

    Co-Vice President

    James Zhang

    Co-Vice President

    Kayla Gonzalez

    Associate

    Domenic Fabe is a sophomore majoring in Accountancy and Theology with a minor in Data Science. He lives in Keenan Hall and is from Cleveland, Ohio. Domenic is most excited about JIFFI because it provides an opportunity to use a business education for the betterment of others’ lives, specifically the members of the South Bend community.

    Hi, my name is James Zhang, I’m a sophomore studying Finance and Econ from Carmel, IN. Besides JIFFI, I’m also involved in the orchestra, club coordination council, and SIBC.

    Kayla is a Senior from Edinburg, Texas pursuing a major in Accountancy with supplementary major in Spanish and a minor in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics at the University of Notre Dame. Outside of JIFFI, Kayla is competing with two teams as part of Deloitte’s National Case Competition and the Idea Center’s McCloskey Competition. Besides these student activities, Kayla serves at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart and is a Rite of Christian Initiation (RCIA) Sponsor. After graduating this spring, Kayla will be pursuing her Master’s in Accountancy as part of Notre Dame’s Master of Science in Accountancy Class of 2024.

    dfabe@jiffi.org
    jzhang@jiffi.org
    kgonzalez@jiffi.org 
    Business Development

    Grace Kinsella

    Vice President

    Ellie Knapp

    Associate

    Peyton Nielsen

    Associate

    Grace Kinsella is a junior from Silver City, IA majoring in Accounting at the University of Notre Dame. Outside of JIFFI, she is involved in International Justice Mission of Notre Dame, Student International Business Council (SIBC), and Lewis Hall Council. In her free time, Grace enjoys spending time with friends, baking, and traveling.

    Ellie is a sophomore from Juneau, Alaska majoring in Management Consulting and the Program of Liberal Studies at the University of Notre Dame. Outside of JIFFI, Ellie enjoys any and all outdoor activities, reading, card games, and soccer.

    Peyton Nielsen is a senior from Oak Forest, Illinois, studying Economics and American Studies with a minor in Digital Marketing. Outside of JIFFI, Peyton is involved with the Gender Relations Center, greeNDot, Class Council, and ACE.

    gkinsella@jiffi.org
    eknapp@jiffi.org
    pnielsen@jiffi.org

    Ebubechukwu Obi-Okoye

    Associate

    Joey Richelsen

    Associate

    Timothy Riley

    Associate

    Ebubechukwu (Ebube) is originally from Anambra, Nigeria, but currently living in Athens, Georgia. She is a sophomore at The University of Notre Dame currently majoring in Finance and pursuing a minor in Korean. In her free time, Ebube enjoys reading, crocheting, and spending time with friends. Outside of JIFFI, Ebube is involved in SIBC (Student International Business Council) and SCNO (Student Consulting For Nonprofit Organizations)

    Joey Richelsen, Chaska, MN, majors in Business Analytics/ACMS, minor in theology. I live in O’Neill family hall. Outside of JIFFI, I am a apart of the Notre Dame glee club and coordinate mass music for my hall.

    Timmy is a Junior from Robbinsville, New Jersey studying Marketing and Political Science. Outside of JIFFI, he is involved with SIBC (Student International Business Council) and the Notre Dame student government.

    ebiokoye@jiffi.org
    jrichelsen@jiffi.org
    triley@jiffi.org
    Community Relations

    Daniel Jung

    Vice President

    Maura Hogaboom

    Associate

    Daniel is a sophomore from Tampa, Florida majoring in Business Analytics with a double minor in Actuarial Science and Theology. Outside of JIFFI, Daniel serves as Treasurer for Circle K, is involved in NDIC, and proudly resides in St. Edward’s Hall

    Maura Hogaboom is a senior from Arlington Heights, Illinois studying Economics and Pre-Health with a minor in Poverty Studies. She is also a member of the Glynn Family Honors Program and a proud purple weasel of Pasquerilla West Hall. Maura enjoys being involved in various programs with Student Government and the Center for Social Concerns, and in her free time, she loves crocheting and brewing kombucha!

    djung@jiffi.org
    mhogaboom@jiffi.org
    Credit and Risk Management

    Audra Pesko

    Vice President

    Audra is a junior from Youngstown, Ohio, majoring in Economics and Statistics and minoring in Medieval Studies. Outside of JIFFI, she’s a member of the Irish Dance Team and enjoys reading, painting, and watching soccer.

    apesko@jiffi.org

    Fares Achkar

    Associate

    Fares is a sophomore studying Finance and Economics originally from Beirut, Lebanon. He now lives in Keenan Hall. Fares is also involved with SIBC. Outside of JIFFI, Fares enjoys traveling, good food, and hanging out with friends

    fachkar@jiffi.org

    Louis Rauch

    Associate

    Louis is a sophomore majoring in Finance with minors in Italian and Data Science. He is originally from Chicago and is now a proud member of St. Edward’s Hall. Outside of JIFFI, he is part of Student International Business Council and Wall Street Club.

    lrauch@jiffi.org
    Financial Empowerment Program

    Brant Hadzima

    Vice President

    Sam Koby

    Associate

    Michael McClamroch

    Associate

    Brant is a Junior double majoring in Political Science and Spanish from Lakeville, Connecticut. Outside of JIFFI, he enjoys fly fishing and spending time outdoors.

    Sam is a Senior from Orange Beach, Alabama, studying finance. In addition to his role at JIFFI, Sam enjoys cooking and playing basketball at the Rock. When not in Indiana, Sam is an avid fisherman!

    Michael is a Junior from Knoxville, Tennessee in Duncan Hall studying Political Science. In addition to his roles at JIFFI, he enjoys coaching youth sports programs, ceramics, and spending time in the outdoors.

    bhadzima@jiffi.org
    skoby@jiffi.org
    mmcclamroch@jiffi.org

    Conner Moore

    Associate

    Jack Prince

    Associate

    Sarah Reidy

    Associate

    Conner is a Sophomore from Darien, Connecticut living in Duncan Hall. He is currently studying Finance and Economic History. Conner loves Notre Dame football, camping, and listening to house music.

    Jack is a sophomore from Wayzata, Minnesota studying finance. A proud Baumer Hall resident, he enjoys playing golf, watching Notre Dame football, and spending time with his friends.

    Sarah is a Senior from Nashville, Tennessee. She is a Neuroscience & Behavior major in the College of Arts and Letters with a minor in Digital Marketing & Design. Outside of JIFFI, Sarah considers herself a major foodie, One Direction’s biggest fan, and enjoys hiking. She also captains an intramural flag football team with Lyons Hall.

    cmoore@jiffi.org
    jprince@jiffi.org
    sreidy@jiffi.org

    Ryan Smith

    Associate

    My name is Ryan Smith and I am a Junior at Notre Dame from Westfield, NJ. I am living in Duncan Hall and studying Finance and Real Estate. Outside of JIFFI I enjoy being physically active and watching sports.

    rsmith@jiffi.org
    Legal

    Helenna Xu

    Vice President

    Sean Lonergan

    Associate

    Helenna is a Junior from Chicago, Illinois majoring in the Program of Liberal Studies and Political Science at the University of Notre Dame. Outside of JIFFI, she is a Director of Projects for SPN, a fellow of the Tocqueville Fellowship, and a part of the Strike Magazine.

    Sean is a Junior from Bowie, Maryland majoring in Sociology. He enjoys playing the drums and is a member of several musical ensembles at Notre Dame.

    hxu@jiffi.org
    slonergan@jiffi.org
    Loan Team

    Mia Gornik

    Vice President

    Ryan Casey

    Associate

    Sofia Fonti

    Associate

    Hi! My name is Mia Gornik. I am currently a junior accountancy major living in Johnson Family Hall. I am originally from Minnesota. I am so excited to continue connecting with and helping the South Bend community members. I have been with JIFFI a little bit over a year and have been fortunate to have worked with Lizzy when she was Loan Team VP. In my free time, I love to bake and spend time with friends. I also enjoy trying new things. I look forward to the upcoming year!

    Ryan Casey is a sophomore from Chichester, New Hampshire studying political science and residing in St. Edward’s Hall. Outside JIFFI, Ryan loves to cook, golf, travel, and watch football.

    Sofia is a sophomore from New York. She has an International Economics major with a focus on Spanish, and an Italian minor. In her free time Sofia enjoy spending time with family and friends, taking walks by the lake, reading, and cooking.

    mgornik@jiffi.org 
    rcasey@jiffi.org
    sfonti@jiffi.org

    Jillian Omberg

    Associate

    Sean Seidl

    Associate

    Jillian is a sophomore from Westfield, NJ majoring in Accounting. Outside of JIFFI, Jillian is involved in SIBC and Smart Woman Securities. In her free time, Jillian likes to travel and hang out with friends.

    Sean is a Senior from Buffalo Grove, IL, majoring in Finance and ACMS at the University of Notre Dame. Outside of JIFFI, Sean is involved in Notre Dame’s Investment Club. For fun, Sean enjoys running, golfing, and watching the Premier League.

    jomberg@jiffi.org
    sseidl@jiffi.org 
    Operations

    Danny Fitzpatrick

    Co-Vice President

    Aidan Watkins

    Co-Vice President

    Savannah Paetzel

    Associate

    Danny is a Junior from Northbrook, Illinois majoring in finance at the University of Notre Dame. Outside of JIFFI, he is a part of SIBC, Investment Club, and Corporate Finance club. He is passionate about sports and you can find him playing recreational sports with friends when he’s not doing school or club-related work.

    Aidan is a Junior majoring in Mechanical Engineering. Aidan lives in Keenan Hall and is a member of Notre Dame Formula SAE, SIBC, and Rock Climbing Club outside of JIFFI!

    Savannah is a sophomore from Austin, Texas majoring in Economics and English. She enjoys reading, trying new coffee shops, and lake walks.

    dfitzpatrick@jiffi.org
    awatkins@jiffi.org
    spaetzel@jiffi.org

    Alexis Tran

    Associate

    Alexis is a sophomore from King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, majoring in Business Analytics and minoring in Chinese. She currently resides in Farley Hall. Alexis is involved in Student International Business Council (SIBC) and enjoys playing tennis and spending time with family and friends.

    atran@jiffi.org
    Savings

    Kevin Lawrence

    Vice President

    Emma King

    Associate

    My name is Kevin Lawrence and I am a junior from Elmhurst, IL. Besides JIFFI, I am involved in SIBC, Investment Club, and WSC at Notre Dame. Outside of classes I enjoy intermural sports and playing golf with my roommates.

    Emma is a senior double major in Economics and Applied & Computational Mathematics and Statistics with a minor in Constitutional Studies. She is from Basking Ridge, NJ and used in live in Farley Hall (now off-campus). Emma is the treasurer for ND’s Mock Trial team and is pursuing a career in economic consulting.

    klawrence@jiffi.org
    eking@jiffi.org
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