Lauren Lambie-Hanson is a senior advisor and research fellow in the Consumer Finance Institute at the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia. Her work focuses on the residential mortgage market, households' access to credit, and housing affordability.

Alberto Rodriguez is the program coordinator for the Fels Institute of Government and the Program on Opinion Research and Election Studies (PORES) at the Fox Leadership Program. He attended Temple University where he studied communications. Alberto has been in the Penn community for over five years, starting at Facilities & Real Estate Services before joining the Fels Institute of Government. Growing up in Philadelphia’s Kensington section, he grew a passion for making his community a better place and providing opportunities to those who come from underserved communities.

Michele Scherch is the assistant director of communications and events at the Fels Institute of Government, bringing experience in diverse facets across nonprofit and academic institutions. Before Fels, she served as the associate director for strategic advancement communications at the Rutgers University Foundation and in multiple positions at the Johns Hopkins University, including communications specialist for the Peabody Institute and administrative coordinator for the Johns Hopkins Institute for Education Policy.

Marlon Lewis is the assistant director for recruitment and student services at the Fels Institute of Government. Bringing five years of higher education experience to the team, he previously had roles as admissions advisor, financial aid counselor, and academic advisor at DeVry University. In October 2021, Marlon joined the Penn community as a student services counselor in the Division of Finance. A continuous learner, Marlon has a passion for enhancing the student experience. He holds a Master of Education in educational leadership from Lincoln University and has plans to pursue his EdD.

Colleen Bonner is the Associate Director of Career Services at the Fels Institute of Government. Before joining the Fels team, Colleen served as the Career Development Coordinator for Walnut Hill College in Philadelphia. At Walnut Hill, she provided comprehensive career services to both students and alumni. Her role included teaching a career development class, resume review, and job placement services.

Mindy Zacharjasz is the Director of the Master of Public Administration program at Fels. Mindy brings more than a decade of leadership experience in nonprofit, private, and educational organizations to her role. A Philadelphia-area native, she has served as Director of Client Success and Strategic Growth for an educational technology start-up and as Director of Development for the Philadelphia School Partnership, an education nonprofit dedicated to creating and expanding educational opportunities for low-income students in Philadelphia.