President’s Welcome
Welcome to PGN at the University of Michigan!
PGN is one of the largest co-ed business development organizations in the United States, encompassing a rich history dating back to its founding in 1924 at Northwestern University. We pride ourself on three pillars: professional, social, and philanthropy. As a member of PGN, you have access to a network of dynamic leaders, both on and off campus. Recent exclusive networking events include Deloitte, McKinsey, LinkedIn, Google, and Qualtrics.
With 100 members, we are a family that celebrates the individual. In addition to our professional offerings, we host social events and volunteer with numerous local organizations in order to build lasting friendships while giving back to our community.
Our motto, "Business through mindset, not just major," showcases our commitment to diversity. We encourage all majors to apply to further explore your business interest.
I hope you will continue browsing our website to learn more about who we are, what we stand for, and where you can fit in. If you have any questions, please contact me at jessbck@umich.edu. We look forward to meeting you!
Best,
Jessie Beck
What We Offer
Real-World Experience
PGN members have the opportunity to apply the skills they learn in the classroom to real-world projects, running an organization, managing people, and navigating situations that will better prepare them for transitioning to the workplace
Community of Mentors
At PGN, we are devoted to each other and driven to success, meaning you have mentors for life - ready to help you throughout your career
Industry Diversity
PGN accepts all majors to ensure that we are reflective of the demographics and skill sets of today’s businesses. Most important, this allows us to prepare future leaders across verticals with the skills needed to succeed.
Where We Work
Diverse majors translate into diverse career paths. Check out where our alumni are located:
Meet Our Leaders
Jessie Beck
Chapter President
Jessie is a sophomore from Park Ridge, IL, studying Chemical Engineering with a minor in Sustainability. She enjoys cooking, running, exploring new music, and spending time outdoors. As a passionate environmentalist, Jessie plans to combine her technical knowledge and analytical skills to pursue an engineering consulting career in the renewable energy sector. She is beyond proud of PGN and is honored to serve as President for such an amazing community of driven and talented leaders.
Charles Lewis
VP External
Charles is a sophomore from Bethesda, MD, majoring in Business while intending to double minor in Sustainability and Public Policy. He loves traveling, cooking, and staying active through sports. Passionate about sustainability and social impact, Charles hopes to utilize his education to create a more environmentally conscious and people-centered business world. PGN is Charles' home on campus, and he is thrilled to step into the role of VP External.
Leah George
VP Internal
Leah George is a Sophomore from Novi, MI. She is majoring in Business with a minor in sociology. She loves hiking, nature, and traveling. With what she has learned at Michigan she hopes to make the business world a better place. PGN has always been a family to Leah and she is beyond excited to be in the VP internal role.
Herman Wu
VP Finance
Herman Wu is a sophomore from the Chicago area majoring in Economics and Computer Science. He is super thrilled to get to meet all of the amazing people at the University of Michigan so feel free to say hi on campus or reach him at his email below!
Dani Cerutti
VP Membership
Dani is a sophomore majoring in Cognitive Science with a minor in Art & Design. She is from Fort Lauderdale, Florida and loves going to the beach, baking, and spending time with those she loves. She is looking to pursue a career in marketing and advertising, to tie together her passions for business and creativity. Dani is extremely excited to be VP Membership for PGN and to work with an amazing group of individuals.
Alan Yang
VP Communications
Alan is a junior majoring in UX Design with a minor in Entrepreneurship. He is from Palo Alto, California and loves exploring vintage stores, cooking food, and dabbling in augmented reality design. He is looking to pursue a career within the creative tech industry and work as a product designer. Alan is extremely excited to be on the executive board of PGN and lead alongside his peers.
