Executive Board
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Andy Pei
Co-President
Andy is a rising junior in the Gies College of Business studying Finance and Data Science. This summer, he is interning at Verition Fund Management in their New York office. Outside of IPO, he is a portfolio manager in the Illinois Investment Management Academy and a fellow in the Margolis Market Information Lab.
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Gary Mei
Co-President
Gary is a rising junior in the Gies College of Business studying Finance, Accountancy, and Data Science. This summer, he is interning at Magnetar Capital. Outside of IPO, he is involved in the Illinois Investment Management Academy, Phi Chi Theta Professional Business Fraternity, and the Margolis Market Information Lab.
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Yasmin Davidov
Vice President of Education
Yasmin is a rising junior in the Gies College of Business studying Accountancy and Finance. This summer, she is interning at Frontenac, a Chicago-based private equity firm. Outside of IPO, she is involved in the Illinois Investment Management Academy and the Equity Research Association.
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Jeremiah Griffith
Vice President of Mentorship
Jeremiah is a rising junior in the College of LAS, double majoring in Economics and Psychology with a concentration in Cognitive Psychology. This summer, he is interning at Loop Capital in Chicago as an Equity Research Analyst focusing on the retail sector. Outside of IPO, he is involved in the Illinois Investment Management Academy and leads the Impact Investing Club.
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Evie Papastergiou
Vice President of Finance
Evie is a rising junior in the Gies College of Business studying Finance. Outside of IPO, she is a senior analyst in the Illinois Investment Management Academy and the Vice President of Freshman Engagement for the Axis Risk Management Academy.
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Dillon DeNardis
Vice President of Recruitment
Dillon is a rising junior in the Gies College of Business studying Accountancy and Finance. He will be interning in 2026 at Lincoln International as an Investment Banking Summer Analyst. Outside of IPO, Dillon is involved in the Illinois Investment Management Academy and Delta Sigma Pi Professional Business Fraternity.
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Mukund Kasisomayajula
Vice President of Professionalism
Mukund is a rising junior in the Gies College of Business studying Finance and Data Science. In the summer of 2026, he will intern at William Blair as an Investment Banking Summer Analyst. Outside of IPO, he is involved in the Illinois Investment Management Academy and Phi Gamma Nu Professional Business Fraternity.
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Jack Micaletti
Executive Board Member
Jack is a rising sophomore in the Gies College of Business studying Finance and Accountancy. Outside of IPO, he is involved in the Illinois Investment Management Academy, Rho Epsilon, and Phi Chi Theta Professional Business Fraternity. He is interested in pursuing a career in the hedge fund industry.
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Nathan Gelfgat
Executive Board Member
Nathan is a rising sophomore in the Gies College of Business studying Finance and Accountancy. Outside of IPO, he is involved in the Illinois Investment Management Academy and is looking to pursue a career in equity research or private wealth management.
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Alex Farsalas
Executive Board Member
Alex is a rising sophomore in the Division of General Studies and is currently applying to the Gies College of Business. Outside of IPO, Alex is involved in the Illinois Investment Management Academy, Pi Rho Omega Business Fraternity, and the Acacia Fraternity. This summer, he is interning at Oberweis Asset Management and caddying at Butler National Golf Club.
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Ian Gamino
Executive Board Member
Ian is a rising sophomore in the Gies College of Business studying Finance and Accountancy. This summer, he is interning at Deloitte. Outside of IPO, he is involved in the Illinois Investment Management Academy and Rho Epsilon. He is interested in pursuing a career in the hedge fund industry.