WUREC Executive Board 2025-2026

Co-Presidents

**Joseph Holahan ‘26**
*jhola@wharton.upenn.edu*
Joey is a junior from Philadelphia studying Real Estate and Finance at Wharton. Along with WUREC, Joey is involved with the Wharton Investment and Trading Group as well as the Wharton Undergraduate Finance Club. Next summer, Joey will be interning at Blackstone in the Real Estate division working on their Core-Plus funds. This past summer, Joey obtained his PA real estate sales license and worked with a commercial brokerage in Philadelphia. In his free time he enjoys going to the gym and reviewing different Philly cheesesteaks.

**Maxim Rubin ‘26**
maximr@wharton.upenn.edu
Maxim is a senior studying Real Estate and Finance at Wharton. This past summer, he worked on the Asset Management team at BentallGreenOak (BGO), a global real estate investment management and advisory firm. Last summer, he worked on the Investment team at Raider Hill Advisors, a real estate investment and advisory firm in New York, where he gained experience underwriting super-regional malls, building promote models for joint venture bids, and analyzing the CMBS market. Outside of WUREC, Maxim is also involved with the Wharton Investment and Trading Group’s Real Estate team. In his free time, Maxim enjoys skiing, playing soccer, traveling, and working on his coin collection.

Investments

**Griffin Albaugh ‘27**
*galbaugh@wharton.upenn.edu*
Griffin Albaugh is a sophomore from Wisconsin studying Real Estate and Finance at Wharton. In addition to WUREC, Griffin is involved in the Wharton Investment and Trading Group’s Real Estate Team, The Successful Transition and Empowerment Program (STEP), and serves as the Wharton Chair for the Class of 2027. Outside of academics, Griffin is involved in Greek life and plays wing for the Penn Men’s Rugby Club. Griffin previously interned at Labcorp on their Venture Capital team responsible for their 200 million dollar portfolio. In his free time, you can find Griffin at the gym, exploring new restaurants, skiing, and playing pickleball.

Committee Members: Deep Banerjee, Wesley Chen, Frank de la Terga, Oliver Deines, Haylie Fine, Melody Jiang, Puraav Karnavat, Rebecca Rivolta, Sarah Wang, Richard Ye

Communications

Reed Sullivan ‘27

reedsull@wharton.upenn.edu

Reed is a junior from Tennessee, concentrating in Real Estate and Finance. He has served on the communications committee and has been active in WUREC since his freshman year. This past summer, he worked in Multifamily Acquisitions and Asset Management at GoldOller Real Estate Investments, based in Philadelphia. He is also involved with the Wharton Investment and Trading Group’s Real Estate team. In his free time, he is an avid runner and enjoys learning history.

**Jacqueline Van Hulst ‘27**
jvhulst@wharton.upenn.edu
Jacqueline is a junior from the Republic of Congo, concentrating in Finance and Real Estate. This past summer, she worked at Angeles Equity Partners, focusing on value creation for lower middle-market industrial companies. Next summer, Jacqueline will be interning at the Blackstone Group in the Strategic Partners division working on real estate secondaries. In her free time, she enjoys exploring Philadelphia’s coffee scene, fashion, and contributing to the community.

Committee Members: Bennett Bogdanchik, Ellis Daggs, Kinga Gul, Katie Haroun, Minnah Khan, Kallista Wang

The Institute

**Joshua Huang ‘26**
jhuang26@wharton.upenn.edu
Josh is a senior from Malvern, Pennsylvania concentrating in finance and real estate. In addition to WUREC, Joshua is also the co-president of Penn Barbell Club. This past summer, Josh interned at Sculptor Real Estate in New York on the acquisitions team and will be returning full-time. During previous summers, he has worked at Stockton Real Estate Advisors as an acquisitions and finance intern and HSB (reinsurance) in operations. In his free time, Josh enjoys lifting, cooking, and listening to EDM/house music.

**Conrad Brown ‘26**
browncon@wharton.upenn.edu
Conrad is a senior from Boston majoring in Urban Studies and minoring in Real Estate. In addition to WUREC, Conrad is a PM in the Wharton Investment and Trading Group Real Estate team. He was also a 2024 – 25 Penn IUR Fellow in Urban Leadership, where he enjoyed learning from urban policy experts and working on real-world city planning issues. During his sophomore summer, Conrad interned at HPS in their real estate group working on private credit and equity investments. This past summer, Conrad interned at Goldman Sachs in their Real Estate, Gaming & Lodging investment banking division. In his free time, Conrad enjoys playing soccer, skiing, golfing, and traveling with his friends and family.

Teaching Assistants: TBD

Speakers

**Vanessa Kouri ‘27**
vkouri@wharton.upenn.edu
Vanessa is a junior from New York City studying Finance and Artificial Intelligence for Business at Wharton. Along with WUREC, she is involved in Wharton Latino. Vanessa previously interned with Girls Who Invest in MetLife Investment Management where she researched investments in Real Estate and Agricultural Finance. Next summer, Vanessa will be interning in investment banking at Morgan Stanley. In her free time she enjoys doing ballet, exercising outdoors, and exploring different restaurants in Philly.

**Samuli Sistonen ‘27**
sistonen@wharton.upenn.edu
Samuli is a junior from Helsinki, Finland, concentrating in Finance and Real Estate at Wharton. This past summer, he worked at Fredericks Michael & Co., a New York -based boutique investment bank, gaining exposure to cross-border M&A by covering active buy-side and sell-side projects in the Nordics. Prior to investment banking, he has gained experience in both activist investing and real estate development. Outside of college, Samuli has been active in Finnish youth party politics and has played ice hockey competitively for almost 14 years.

Committee Members: Samma Abdulrahman, Jake Craner, Armandas Daunoravicius, Peyton Lange, Alexander Mushinski, Alejandra Sánchez, Michael Shapiro, Ava Taylor, Dean Verona, Eva Zheberlyaeva

Treks

**Marilyn Shi ‘27**
marishi@wharton.upenn.edu
Marilyn is a junior from Queens, New York, concentrating in Real Estate and Legal Studies at Wharton, with a minor in Art History. Alongside WUREC, she serves as Director of Investments at the Penn Students Federal Credit Union and looks forward to studying abroad in Milan, Italy, at Università Bocconi. Marilyn will be joining BDT & MSD Partners’ Real Estate Private Equity team this summer. She has previously interned at Oaktree Capital Management, Sculptor Capital Management, Artemis Real Estate Partners, and Balaysny Asset Management. In her free time, you can find her beekeeping, embarking on outdoor adventures, reading memoirs, and baking.

**Kaloyan Bozhilov ‘26**
*kaloyanb@wharton.upenn.edu*
Kaloyan is a Junior at the Wharton School, pursuing a concentration in Finance and Real Estate. As an entrepreneur, he founded two companies in the travel and hospitality sector, establishing partnerships with leading global brands and managing teams to provide top-tier client services. Kaloyan brings a strategic approach to building businesses and delivering value to clients. In his free time, he enjoys skiing, golfing, playing tennis, and travelling.

Committee Members: Sama Al Rawahi, Aidan Chao, Elyse Lin, Adriana Macaya, Javier Quinones-Casanova, Evie Rosenfeld, Zari SyCip, Talia Zafari

Careers

**Josh Kwon ‘27**
joshkwon@wharton.upenn.edu
Josh is a junior from Vancouver, Washington concentrating in Real Estate and Finance. Along with WUREC, Josh is involved with the Wharton Investment and Trading Group and the Korean Undergraduate Business Society. This past summer, he interned at ScanlanKemperBard in Portland, working in acquisitions and asset management with a focus on advanced manufacturing and multifamily assets across the West Coast. Outside of work and school, he enjoys traveling, skiing, exploring Manhattan’s hidden food spots, and rock climbing.

**Julien Fields Jackson ‘27**
sjfield@wharton.upenn.edu
Julian is a junior from Bayside, NY, studying Finance and Real Estate. This past summer, he interned with Oaktree's Real Estate Opportunities Group in Los Angeles and will join KKR's Real Estate Equity Group next summer. He previously interned at IAC. Beyond his role with WUREC, Julian is actively involved in Wharton Investment and Trading Group’s (WITG) Real Estate Committee, Private Equity and Venture Capital Club's (PEVC) Investment Analysis Committee, and the Wharton Successful Transition and Empowerment Program (STEP). In his free time, Julian enjoys traveling, trying new foods, spending time with friends, and exploring unique global trends.

Committee Members: Nate Elbaum, Karla Figueroa, Jayden Freeman, Sana Kassey, Abigail Kriger, Christian Laquis, Ian Lumer, Andrei Melnikov, Veronika Naumova, Jasmine Nunez, Oliver Roaman, Ali Shakerin, Leo Tapia, Helena Venturi

Treasurers

**George Pangalos ‘27**
*pangalos@wharton.upenn.edu*
George Pangalos is a Joseph Wharton Scholar at the Wharton School, concentrating in Finance and Real Estate. As a Summer Associate at Calamos Investments, he was responsible for investment strategies, portfolio management, and financial modeling with exposure to growth and global equities, convertible securities, and multi-asset allocations. His work included evaluating opportunities and preparing materials for senior investment discussions. At CP Investments, he had been instrumental in asset management, commercial project strategies, and negotiations across various markets in Greece, Switzerland, Kuwait, and the UK. Previously, he gained valuable experience at Star Bulk Carriers, focusing on the acquisitions and financial modeling of newbuilding vessels and researching maritime shipping patterns. George's professional experience reflects his ability to navigate complex investment landscapes and deliver successful outcomes. In his free time, he enjoys traveling, playing squash, tennis, and golf.

**Mateusz Jakubek ‘26**
mateuszj@wharton.upenn.edu
Mateusz Jakubek is a senior at the Wharton School concentrating in Finance and Real Estate. He brings a strong background in real estate, finance, and private equity, having spent the previous summer at a private equity firm where he evaluated investment opportunities, built valuation models, and supported underwriting and due diligence for live transactions. In addition to WUREC, Mateusz is involved in the Wharton Investment and Trading Group, the Wharton Undergraduate Finance Club, and the PEVC Club. In his free time he enjoys exploring new restaurants, playing sports, and connecting with people who share his passion for business and investing.

Internal

**Mia Calvo ‘26**
miacalvo@sas.upenn.edu
Mia is a junior from Paris studying PPE, Real Estate and Urban Development, and Architecture. Along with WUREC, she is involved with Wharton Undergraduate Investment and Trading Group's Real Estate team and Wharton Europe, and is looking to pursue her interests in real estate development. She is looking forward to joining Blackstone's Real Estate Core+ group next summer, and in her free time, she enjoys traveling, dance, architecture, and (attempts at) arts and crafts.

**Marcus Meshechok ‘27**
marcusme@sas.upenn.edu
Marcus is a junior from Brooklyn, New York majoring in Economics and English. In addition to WUREC, Marcus has written for 34th Street and The Walk. Previously, Marcus has interned at Z+G Property Group, a New-York based real estate investment firm, where he worked on a variety of joint ventures with the Carlyle group in and around New York city. Additionally, Marcus has interned at York RE Capital Partners, a boutique self storage development firm targeting opportunistic investments across the sun belt. Marcus' personal interests and hobbies include running, skiing, cooking, writing, and fashion.

Committee Members: Fen Cleveland, Colin Lestourgeon, Andrew Mark, Smaran Manchala, Madeline Oh