Board of Directors
This distinguished group of students and professionals lead both The Daily Pennsylvanian, Inc. and the DP Foundation. The Board of Directors guides the organization’s operations and strategic vision, ensuring its continued strength as an independent student media organization. The Foundation Board of Managers leads advancement strategy while also overseeing the development of the new office location at 3721 Chestnut Street. Together, these boards uphold a commitment to journalistic excellence, educational opportunity, and community connection.
The Daily Pennsylvanian, Inc. Board of Directors
Dan Gingiss `96
Customer Experience Expert and Keynote Speaker
Founder and Chief Experience Officer at The Experience Maker, LLC. With over two decades of experience in customer experience, marketing, and social media, Dan has held leadership roles at Fortune 500 companies, including McDonald's, Discover, and Humana. He is the author of two books, including "The Experience Maker", and a recognized thought leader in creating remarkable customer experiences. Dan is an alumnus of the University of Pennsylvania.
David Gurian-Peck `10
Media Executive at The New York Times
Serving as Vice President of Subscription Growth Planning at The New York Times, David specializes in consumer marketing and subscription strategies. His background includes roles at The Boston Consulting Group and Major League Baseball. David is an alumnus of the University of Pennsylvania.
Julia Rubin `10
Senior Editorial Director for Culture and Features at Vox Media
Julia oversees cultural and feature content at Vox, having launched "The Goods" and previously served as Executive Editor at Racked. Her experience includes a tenure as features editor at Teen Vogue. She is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania.
Unnati Silverman Dass `12
Director of Revenue Strategy & Operations at DoorDash
Unnati leads revenue strategy and operations at DoorDash, with prior roles including Senior Manager of Merchant Partnerships & Strategy. Her experience encompasses positions at Casper and Tommy Hilfiger, focusing on business operations and retail sales. Unnati holds degrees from The Wharton School and the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Pennsylvania.
DP Foundation Board of Managers
Chuck Cohen `83 (Chair)
Managing Director at Benco Dental
As Managing Director of Benco Dental, Chuck leads one of the nation's largest dental supply distributors. He is an alumnus of the University of Pennsylvania and actively participates in various philanthropic endeavors.
Jean Chatzky `86
CEO and Co-Founder of HerMoney
An award-winning personal finance journalist, Jean is the founder of HerMoney, serving as AARP's personal finance ambassador and as a best-selling author. Jean is also the financial editor of NBC’s TODAY show. She is a University of Pennsylvania alumna.
Jonathan Zimman `76
Chief Financial Officer, Jewish Family and Children's Services (San Francisco)
Jonathan Zimman, an alumnus of the University of Pennsylvania, is a financial and operations executive with more than 25 years of experience in both nonprofit and venture-backed organizations.
Robert Chasen `88
Senior Program Manager at Wolters Kluwer
Robert brings extensive experience in project management and business process improvement. He’s played a pivotal role in establishing the DP Foundation's building committee and is an alumnus of the University of Pennsylvania.
Brandon Johnson `18
Associate at Fairmount Partners
Based in Philadelphia, Brandon specializes in investment banking, with prior experience in investment banking at PNC Capital Markets. He graduated from the University of Pennsylvania.