New CAA Board Members for 2024-2025

Reed is a Partner and Global Chair of the Structured Transactions Group at the multinational law firm of Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP NYC. He leads a team of more than 70 lawyers across offices in NY, Washington, DC, Chicago, and London. He has served as a Director of the Structured Finance Association and as a member of its Executive Committee. He worked on the editorial board of The Journal of Structured Finance and co-authored the Fourth Edition of the legal treatise Offerings of Asset-Backed Securities. He and his wife Adrienne have endowed a scholarship at SIPA in support of the International Fellows Program and have enjoyed spending time with current and former scholarship recipients. At CLS, Reed and Adrienne endowed a scholarship for financial aid and established a fund in support of internships for students who spend the summer working the international human rights field for a public interest organization or international NGO. He and his wife live in Bernardsville, NJ and on the Upper West Side, and have two adult children, one of whom is a 2020 graduate of Columbia Law School.

Why I’m a Columbia leader:
I am proud of the work Columbia does for its students and in the wider world, its leadership in education and strong tradition of research and engagement. I want to support alumni involvement and student engagement to foster Columbia's ability to create future leaders and maintain its stature in New York and beyond.

Why I volunteer with the CAA:
My direct experience with CAA is limited, but my experience engaging with SIPA and the alumni of its International Fellows program, as well as my work with the law school alumni has been rewarding and something I wish to continue. My tenure with the Alumni Trustee Nominating Committee has shown me the tremendous Columbia alumni talent across the University.

Volunteer Skills:
My experience as a Trustee at Franklin & Marshall College for 10 years, where I sat on the Development, Governance and Student Life Committees, taught me the importance of alumni engagement and stewardship.

Prisca Bae is a diversity and social impact leader with over 20 years experience advising corporations, foundations and leaders on strategies that advance DEI. She is the Chief Partnerships Officer at The Asian American Foundation (TAAF), the largest philanthropic organization led by Asian Americans fully focused on supporting the AANHPI community. Before joining TAAF, Prisca oversaw the gender diversity and women’s strategy at PepsiCo and served as VP at Seneca Women, the advisory firm founded by former U.S. Ambassador for Global Women’s Issues, Melanne Verveer. She was the inaugural Director of the Women in the World Foundation and helped launch and manage Goldman Sachs Gives, a billion-dollar charitable fund at Goldman Sachs. Prisca was an attorney at Latham & Watkins and received her BA from Columbia College and JD from the University of California, Berkeley School of Law. She lives in New York City.

Why I’m a Columbia leader:
My Columbia and NYC experiences changed me. Prior to Columbia, I was the classic student leader, having held every possible leadership role in student council, student clubs, etc. But I don't think I truly understood what was possible until I arrived on Morningside Heights. Spending those incredible years with the Columbia community—smart, worldly, big thinkers who for some reason thought I was also smart, wordly, and a big thinker...that changed me. The confidence my classmates, professors, and mentors had in me has helped me throughout my career. I owe Columbia so much and would be honored to do whatever I can to help other students and colleagues feel as empowered as I do today, all thanks to Columbia.

Why I volunteer with the CAA:
For me, CAA will be a meaningful and intentional opportunity for me to continue the leadership journey that I began on Morningside Heights. While I have been grateful for my professional career and all the lessons learned—I do believe that there is something entirely unique about stepping outside of my professional leadership journey *into* a Columbia leadership journey.  Indeed, I look forward to listening, learning, and connecting with fellow CAA members on our shared Columbia experiences and our shared Columbia dreams.

Volunteer Skills:
Mentorship, Women's and AAPI Issues, Diversity, Event Planning

Carlos arrived at Columbia College from McAllen High School in South Texas. He is the son of grammar-school educated immigrants from Panama and Mexico and spent the first six years of his life in the Marcy Avenue projects in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. He concentrated in Economics at Columbia and was involved in many extracurriculars. He continued that Columbia involvement by being on the boards of Columbia Pride and the Latino Alumni Association where he and his fellow board members have increased engagement and donations to the respective scholarships to record levels. He is also Class Agent Vice-Chair for the Columbia College Fund. After a couple of years as an admissions officer in Undergraduate Admissions, he embarked on his career in supply chain, product development, and merchandising for several large apparel brands and a couple of start-ups where he led initiatives in sustainable product and responsive supply chains. He is a 2023 recipient of the CAA Alumni Medal.

Why I’m a Columbia leader:
What inspires me are the Columbians I meet. The Columbia community has nurtured me since the moment I stepped foot on campus. Columbians are such a knowledgeable and accomplished family. I hope to use my passion and skills to bring more Columbians from diverse backgrounds, schools and ages to support the University and bring positive change to society. It is my personal mission to help further access, opportunity, scholarship, dialogue, and inquiry.

Why I volunteer with the CAA:
Serving as President of Columbia Pride and VP and Treasurer of the Latino Alumni Association, two of CAA's Special Interest Groups, during my more than ten years of service helped me hone my skills as a volunteer leader. Working with and learning from other board members have been invaluable to me. It would be an honor to continue that work across all that CAA touches to strengthen alumni ties to each other and Columbia.

Volunteer Skills:
Social media strategy, scholarship creation and support, event development, and school engagement

Jennifer Anglade Dahlberg ’93CC, P: ’23CC, is a writer based in Stockholm, Sweden. She graduated with a degree in Political Science and worked for many years as an executive search consultant for Korn/Ferry International before embarking on her writing career. She then moved to Stockholm in 1997 and published her first novel, "Uptown and Down" (2005 Penguin/NAL). She spent the next decade researching and writing her second book, "Lagging Indicators" (2018).  Her latest novel, "A Norn in Bloom," was translated into Swedish ("Sommaren på Nornö") and published in 2021 by Norstedts Förlag. She is currently working on the sequel. Apart from writing, Jennifer has also served as a moderator, panelist and social commentator. Jennifer is married to Christian Dahlberg; they have two children (Yasmine, ’23CC, and James, ’27Penn).

Why I’m a Columbia leader:
Columbia University has always had a significant presence in my life. My Haitian immigrant parents regarded it as a bastion of intellect and liberal thought and I attended class trips organized by the Columbia Scholastic Press Association. Hence, Columbia was always my first-choice school and when I became an American abroad, I longed to reconnect with the references that had shaped my identity. Columbia was a defining factor in that journey, so I decided to become more involved and give back. My daughter’s ’23CC graduation solidified Columbia’s place in our family history. Beyond its personal significance to my family, I  love the institution and its inclusive values. I want to help build a strong community worldwide that fosters connections and deepens University engagement.

Why I volunteer with the CAA:
As an American abroad, the opportunity to connect with Columbia alumni globally and across schools has been both gratifying and inspiring. Sharing our Columbia experiences and bonding over our years on campus has enriched my life. As a Columbia alum and parent, I’ve been uniquely positioned to share my perspectives. As a CAA-Sweden Alumni Lead, I have a deep sense of Columbia pride and it is an honor to serve as an ambassador for the school whenever possible. I appreciate when alumni visiting Sweden reach out; I enjoy bringing fellow alumni in Sweden together through activities that embody Columbia’s spirit of collegiality, inclusivity, and ingenuity.

Volunteer Skills:
Written and oral communication skills

Elle Littlefield is a passionate career educator out to democratize career information at scale. She is the founder and CEO of CareerWell, a double bottom line company that teaches candidates how to master their job search to break down barriers to employment, promote career growth, and reduce career stress. She has spent more than twenty years building uniquely deep expertise in human capital; as an in-house recruiting leader, management consultant advising Fortune 500 Chief HR Officers, candidate coach helping professionals make major career shifts, and featured conference speaker. Ms. Littlefield has advised hundreds of organizations on recruiting, from the largest of global companies to pre-seed start-ups, with roles at LinkedIn, the Corporate Leadership Council (now Gartner), Salesforce, Kaplan, and more. In addition, she has worked individually with hundreds of clients, helping them land offers at many of the most competitive organizations in the world. Ms. Littlefield graduated cum laude from Columbia University with a Bachelor of Arts in Urban Studies, and holds a Master of Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine from Yo San University. She currently serves on the alumni programming committee for the Columbia Alumni Association, and the Denmark Race Committee at Stamford Yacht Club. She enjoys traveling, sailing, tennis, and getting outside with her husband and two children in coastal Connecticut.

Why I’m a Columbia leader:
Attending Columbia remains one of the biggest gifts of my lifetime and it’s both an honor and a joy to contribute to the success of the school, the students, and the alumni body.

Why I volunteer with the CAA:
Like many, I missed being immersed in world-class environment of learning, fun, and incredible thinkers once I graduated from Columbia. The people and programming I’ve encountered through CAA have enabled me to continue to not only have my own enriching experiences, but being involved as an alumni leader has been a transformative experience. There’s really nothing like attending a CAA event, and the people I’ve come to know in this community are such a joy to reconnect with ant each event. It’s built a layer onto my Columbia experience that I cannot imagine being without!

Volunteer Skills:
Career development and recruiting Strategic planning Social media Student outreach

Rob Rooney was appointed CEO of London tech company HyperJar, Ltd in January 2023. HyperJar is revolutionizing digital wallets, accounts and ledgers, helping global banks and asset managers connect more deeply with customers, their families and their broader social networks. Previously, Rob spent over 30 years at Morgan Stanley in several senior executive roles, including 10 years on the Firmwide Operating Committee. Rob was the Global Head of Technology, Operations, and Firm Resilience; the CEO of Morgan Stanley International and Co-Global Head of Fixed Income. He also served as a Board Director for Morgan Stanley International. Rob is a Board Member and Co-Chair of the Development Committee for The Jed Foundation, the largest charity in the US focused on mental health and suicide prevention for young people. A UK- and US-passport holder, Rob has lived in London with his wife, Corinne for over 30 years.

Why I’m a Columbia leader:
Mentoring the leaders of tomorrow

Why I volunteer with the CAA:
Joining up the best that the University has to offer is in everyone’s best interests—students and alumni.

Volunteer Skills:
Banking, Tech, London based

Akshay Shah is a partner at RK Group, India's largest independent e-commerce seller. RK Group has over 1,000 employees and sells over 1,850 brands online. He is also the CEO of Great Kapital, a working capital management solution for large corporates in India. Previously he was a consultant at McKinsey and Co. He completed his Bachelors in Electrical Engineering from Columbia University and his Masters in Global Affairs from Tsinghua University, where he was a Schwarzman Scholar. He is based out of Bangalore, India.

Why I’m a Columbia leader:
My four years at Columbia have been instrumental in making me the person that I am today, and I have tremendously benefitted from the alumni network, in terms of helping me get my first job, to being associated with my scholarship at Tsinghua University. This has instilled in me a deep desire to give back and help the next generation of students and graduates in their journey. It also provides with me an opportunity to network and also be in touch with the latest generation.

Why I volunteer with the CAA:
CAA is an incredibly special organization. I have been part of the Columbia Bangalore Alumni chapter since 2017, and have been co-chair since 2018. It is an incredible platform to connect with current alumni as well as with incoming students from my region, and to present what is best about the university to them.

Volunteer Skills:
Finance, Strategy, and Student outreach

Grace is Co-Founder and President for Pi Capital Partners, a private real estate family office. The company has a portfolio of commercial real estate, residential rentals and academic institutions located predominantly in Manhattan and Queens. Prior to founding Pi Capital Partners, Grace worked as an investment banker with several top tier sell-side firms in New York and London. Grace received her Masters in Finance degree from the London Business School. For her undergraduate studies, Grace received her Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Engineering from Columbia University.

Why I’m a Columbia leader:
As the recipient of the Weinig Scholarship while at Columbia, I experienced first hand the importance of philanthropy and leadership. My undergraduate education along with the meaningful relationships (professors, mentors, friends) formed at Columbia helped catapult me into a successful career in banking and later in real estate development/investment. For me, being a Columbia leader is a very personal decision and one that I hope would inspire others to also give back to our community.

Why I volunteer with the CAA:
CAA will offer me a chance to branch outside of SEAS and make meaningful connections and contributions to the university wide community.

Volunteer Skills:
Networking panel discussions around banking/finance, real estate development/investment