Industry Contributors

The Howley Finance Academy benefits from the sustained involvement of dedicated industry contributors who actively advance the program’s mission and growth. Through strategic guidance and ongoing engagement, these professionals strengthen the Academy’s experiential learning environment and deepen its connections to private equity, investment banking and other private markets.

Strategic Industry Advisors

Joe Anastasio
Joe Anastasio ‘08

Co-Head, High Touch Equity Sales Trading

Citadel

A Drexel LeBow alumnus with a two-decade career in equity sales trading shaped by leadership roles at Citi and Goldman Sachs.

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Jeff Coursen
Jeff Coursen, EMBA ’99

Adjunct Instructor, Finance

LeBow College of Business

An operating executive with experience in private equity growth-stage firms and business transformations leading M&A restructurings and successful exits.

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Industry Ambassadors

Brandon Aronoff ‘20.
Brandon Aronoff ‘20

Senior Associate

Pomona Capital

A private equity secondaries professional with experience in investment analysis shaped by roles in healthcare banking and early work at a placement agent.

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Noah Mamane ’23.
Noah Mamane ’23, Founding Industry Ambassador

Associate, Middle Market Private Equity Team

AEA Investors

A private equity professional with experience in consumer and healthcare investing shaped by roles at Morgan Stanley Leavitt Equity Partners and Drexel co-ops.

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Dean's Industry Fellow

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