
Anthony Landry
Deputy Vice Dean for Academic Affairs
Directors and Academic Advisors

Katie Cheng
Director, Academic Operations
Academic Advisor: Cohorts G and H
katieche@wharton.upenn.edu | 215.573.4622

Michael Peterson
Senior Associate Director for Strategic Initiatives and Academic Programming

Lisa Rudi
Director, Dual Degree Programs
Academic Advisor: Cohorts A and B
lrudi@wharton.upenn.edu | 215.898.5012

Alyssa Swanson
Senior Associate Director, Co-Curricular Programming
Academic Advisor: Cohort I and J

Joe Tripodi
Associate Director, Academic Programs
Academic Advisor: Cohort E and F
Academic Affairs Administrative Team


Our Mission
MBA Academic Affairs works in partnership with students, faculty, and staff to create an exceptional educational experience for our students in every aspect of academic affairs between admissions and graduation.
Our goal is to deliver the services needed to succeed in the MBA program by:
- communicating the program requirements,
- guiding students along their educational pathways,
- offering diverse co-curricular opportunities,
- helping students implement their course selection,
- and supporting students in all issues pertaining to their academic performance and experience.