David Cavanaugh began his tenure with Reaching Out MBA, Inc. back in 2005 as an organizer of the Chicago 2005 conference.Upon graduating from the Kellogg School of Management in 2006, David joined L.E.K. Consulting as a consultant specializing in their life sciences practice. Prior to Kellogg, David worked for a diverse set of biomedical research organizations, including Genentech and GlaxoSmithKline, in the emerging field of Bioinformatics.In his free time, David enjoys triathlons, international traveling, cooking, and dining.

Erik Hebert currently works in Hewlett-Packard’s Strategy & Corporate Development group based in Palo Alto focusing primarily on software strategy and acquisitions.  Prior to HP, Erik worked as an investment banker for boutique firm Savvian Advisors in San Francisco and Morgan Stanley in New York.  Erik helped run the 2007 Reaching Out MBA conference in San Francisco with fellow students from Berkeley and Stanford.  Erik holds a BA in Economics from Princeton University and an MBA from UC Berkeley.  In his spare time, Erik is an avid masters swimmer and enjoys the many outdoor activities available living in Northern California.

Ian Tzengis a Partner in the Boston office of L.E.K. Consulting. He has over 12 years of experience in growth strategy, regulated markets,innovation, loyalty, pricing, and mergers & acquisitions. He has directedover 80 projects with particular emphasis on healthcare, life sciences,airlines, and travel. Additionally, Ian has extensive experience withnon-profit organizations in education, arts, advocacy, and public service, andhe serves on boards for Inspire, Inc.; ReachingOutMBA (he organized the 2005Boston conference); and the HGC Foundation. He holds an A.B., magna cum laudein Chemistry from Harvard College and is a George F. Baker Scholar, M.B.A. withhigh distinction from Harvard Business School.  Ian lives inBoston with his partner, Eric Sage.

James Robertson, MPH, MBA, is a Senior HIV/AIDS Advisor at John Snow, Inc., a Boston-based international health consultancy. He serves as a technical focal point for HIV prevention and as senior advisor to JSI’s portfolio of bilateral HIV/AIDS programs in Africa and Central Asia. Before joining JSI, he was Project Manager (Africa) in the Global Health Initiative of the World Economic Forum in Geneva, Switzerland where he contributed to efforts to expand the private sector’s response to the epidemic. In 1999, while at Yale School of Management, James was a founding co-chair of the Reaching Out conference.

James Temple owns and operates Mathnasium of Richmond located in Richmond, Virginia.  He graduated from the University of Virginia’s Darden School of Business and joined the ROMBA Board of Directors in 2009. After receiving a B.A. in Mathematics from the University of Virginia in 2000, James was commissioned as an officer in the United State Air Force.  During his seven years in the Air Force, James traveled the world in support of weapon system acquisition and aircraft maintenance.  As a member of the 2008 Reaching Out MBA Conference organizing committee, James developed a deep appreciation for the goals and mission of the Reaching Out MBA organization.  He has a particular interest in MBA admissions and making sure LGBT applicants are adequately prepared for the admissions process.  James is a certified Master Scuba Diver and has logged over 75 dives in the South Pacific.

Prior to business school, Jonah produced feature films at Warner Bros. and the Walt Disney Company and held product management roles at Creative Planet and Edmunds Inc. He is a graduate of Brown University (BA in American Civilization; Phi Beta Kappa) and from USC Marshall School of Business (MBA).

Katy Means works at Humana in Human Resources and graduated from the GA Tech College of Management in spring 2010.  She joined the Board in 2009 while organizing the 2009 Reaching Out conference in Atlanta.  Prior to her MBA, Katy spent two years working in admission and recruitment at the Savannah College of Art and Design in Atlanta.  Originally from Atlanta, Katy pursued her undergraduate degree in astronomy and computer science at Smith College in Northampton, Massachusetts, during which time she also spent a semester living and studying at the University of Tasmania in Hobart, Tasmania, Australia.  Through a contact she made at the 2008 Reaching Out LGBT MBA Conference, Katy also spent the summer of 2009 interning with the Humana Infusion program.  Katy resides in Louisville, KY where she lives with her partner and two dogs.    

Kevin W. Smith is VP-Strategy at HNW, Inc., a marketing consultancy in New York City. He serves as a marketing strategist to HNW’s client base developing marketing strategy solutions for luxury and financial services brands. Before joining HNW, Kevin spent ten years in the world of advertising, working with clients such as Coca-Cola, Intel, DirecTV, and Disney. Kevin holds a BA in Economics from George Washington University and an MBA from NYU-Stern School of Business. Kevin was a Co-Chair of the 2006 Reaching Out LGBT MBA Conference in New York.