Our Team

CEO

Luke Wronski

Chief Executive Officer

Luke is a senior from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, majoring in Economics and Theology and minoring in Accounting. Luke serves as a Teaching Assistant at Notre Dame and has been involved with several volunteer organizations. In his free time, he enjoys cheering on his beloved Wisconsin sports teams, playing guitar, and spending time with family and friends.

lwronski@jiffi.org


Executive Leadership

Anthony Bellone

Chief Operating Officer

Anthony Bellone is a junior from Long Island, NY, majoring in Finance. Outside of JIFFI, Anthony is the Vice President of Alumni Hall and is part of the Notre Dame Men’s Club Volleyball team. He began his time in JIFFI during his freshman year as an FEP associate.

abellone@jiffi.org


Matthew Potter

Chief Financial Officer & Interim VP of Loan

Matt Potter is a senior, formerly from Alumni Hall, majoring in Accounting, Finance, and Italian Major and minoring in Real Estate and Constitutional Studies. He is from Hoboken, NJ and is willing to challenge anyone that New Jersey bagels are better than New York. After school, Matt is working in Audit and Assurance for Deloitte in New York. Outside of JIFFI, Matt spends his time playing cello in the Notre Dame Symphony Orchestra and savoring his last few moments of senior year with his friends at the Dawg Pound.

mpotter@jiffi.org


Kiki Shim

Chief Portfolio Officer

Kiki Shim is a senior at Notre Dame majoring in Economics and Global Affairs. She is originally from Haddonfield, NJ, and on campus, is a proud Lyons Hall resident. Outside of JIFFI, Kiki is part of the International Scholars Program through Notre Dame’s Kellogg Institute and serves as President of Echoes Acappella. 

kshim@jiffi.org


Katy Klein

Chief Marketing Officer

Katy is a senior at Notre Dame, studying International Economics. Originally from Bend, Oregon, Katy enjoys hiking, yoga, dance classes of any sort, and catching up with friends at local coffee shops.

kklein@jiffi.org


Laura Amezguita | lamezguita@jiffi.org

Co-VP of Community Relations

Laura Amezquita is a sophomore from Toledo, OH, studying Political Science with minors in Journalism, Ethics and Democracy, and Impact Consulting. Outside of JIFFI, Laura works at the Music Library, is involved with Scholastic and various research clubs. She loves her dorm community in Farley Hall and is involved as a Commissioner.


Ricardo Amezguita | ramezguita@jiffi.org

Project Manager

Ricardo is a senior from Perrysburg, Ohio majoring in Finance and Political Science and is a member of the Business Honors Program. When he was on campus, he lived in O’Neill Family Hall. Outside of JIFFI, Ricardo is involved in SIBC, the Student Policy Network, College Mentors for Kids, and as a tutor for Student-Athletes.


Bryanna Cole | bcole@jiffi.org

VP of Legal


Ben Eppich | beppich@jiffi.org

Co-VP of Community Relations

Ben Eppich is a sophomore Economics and American Studies major from Dallas, TX, minoring in Impact Consulting. He has worked for the Jubilee Initiative for Financial Inclusion (JIFFI) since September 2024. Ben is also involved with Notre Dame Student Media, writing for a number of publications including Scholastic and The Student Section. He also has worked as a radio broadcaster for Football games at the University of Notre Dame. 


George Ferris | gferris@jiffi.org

Project Manager

George is a senior from Columbus, Ohio, majoring in Finance and English with a minor in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics. Outside of JIFFI, George is a project leader for SIBC and is part of the Wall Street Club board. In his free time, he enjoys writing, skiing, and solving crossword puzzles.

Sarah Harper | sharper@jiffi.org

Co-VP of Business Development

Sarah is a sophomore from Lincolnshire, Illinois, studying Business Analytics and Impact Consulting.  Outside of JIFFI, Sarah works as a teaching and research assistant for the management department, holds roles on Walsh Hall Council, and is a member of Student International Business Council.  In her free time she enjoys hanging out with friends, traveling, and listening to country music.


Jack Owens | jowens@jiffi.org

Co-VP of Business Development

Jack is a junior at Notre Dame, majoring in Business Analytics with minors in Finance & Computing and Digital Technology. Originally from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Jack is involved with the Notre Dame Holy Half Planning Committee and works for Ride Hard Breathe Easy, a nonprofit that raises funds and awareness for lung cancer patients and their families.


Shivam Pandya | spandya@jiffi.org

VP of Financial Empowerment


Michael Richelsen | mrichelsen@jiffi.org

VP of Accounting

Michael is a Junior from Chaska, Minnesota majoring in Finance and ACMS. Outside of JIFFI, Michael works part time with the Notre Dame investment office and plays basketball for his dorm’s team O’Neill. Previously, she worked as an investment intern for Excelsior Energy Capital. In his free time, Michael enjoys golfing, sports, and spending time with friends.


Alexandra Sanchez | asanchez@jiffi.org

VP of Savings


Zach Zywiec | zzywiec@jiffi.org

VP of Credit

Originally from Brecksville, Ohio, Zach is a Junior at Notre Dame studying Finance and Accounting with minors in Real Estate and Business & the Common Good. Outside of JIFFI, Zach can be found skiing, weightlifting, or listening to music.