The People of Penn State
Welcome to the People of Penn State Podcast — the podcast from the Penn State Alumni Association that brings you the incredible stories of Nittany Lions making their mark on the world!
Each episode, a rotating cast of hosts sit down with Penn State alumni who are changing the game in business, science, sports, the arts, and beyond. You never know who you'll hear from next — but you do know it'll be a conversation worth tuning in for!
The People of Penn State
Episode 40 — 83rd President Of The Penn State Alumni Association, Anand Ganjam '15
Anand Ganjam (2015 – Finance) is the 83rd President of the Penn State Alumni Association and began his 2-year term as President on July 1, 2023. At the age of 30, he is the youngest President in the Association’s history.
Professionally, Anand is a Strategy & Consulting Senior Manager with Accenture, where he focuses on helping large organizations navigate change and develop talent.
As a student, Anand was involved in a number of student organizations and served as President of the University Park Undergraduate Association (UPUA) from 2014-2015. He has served on the Alumni Council since 2014.
Anand is passionate about travel, personal finance, and of course – all things Penn State.
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0:00 — Intro
1:50 — Welcoming Anand to the show
2:10 — How Anand became a Penn Stater
4:23 — Involvement as a student
6:20 — Experiences during time with the University Park Undergraduate Association (UPUA)
9:09 — Initial career goals
11:52 — Ad Read #1 - Alumni Association Chapters/Affiliate Groups
12:55 — Working with Accenture to help organizations navigate change
18:20 — Purpose behind serving Penn State
19:56 — Vision as president of the Penn State Alumni Association
23:41 — Passion for financial wellness and financial literacy
27:16 — Traveling around the world
29:40 — Connection to the Alumni Association's FastStart Program
32:35 — Ad Read #2 - Alumni Association Travel Program
33:17 — Lightning Round Q&A
39:10 — Outro
40:21 — Alma Mater
