Global Alumni Board

Jim Buckley ’10, MBA ’11

Chair

Wilmington, Mass.

A double Falcon with a BS in Managerial Economics and an MBA in Operations Management, Jim has over a decade of experience in the financial services industry as a financial advisor. He is currently the Regional Director of Prudential Advisors. He manages and trains a team of financial advisors, along with maintaining his own personal practice where he serves small businesses and families with young children. Jim has always been involved with Bentley as Class Cabinet President while a student, and as a True Blue donor and member of the Clocktower Society since graduation. You will see him back on campus from time to time to judge the Business Bowl, guest lecture in the sales department or sing the national anthem at a hockey game. Jim is passionate about mentoring students and keeping as many alumni as possible engaged in the Bentley community.

Mark Longo ’89

Vice Chair

Pasadena, Calif.

Mark graduated from Bentley with a bachelor’s degree in economics-finance and was the recipient of the Dean’s Award. While at Bentley, he served as an orientation leader and held leadership positions with the Falcon Society and Alpha Psi Omega. Mark is currently the senior director of strategic initiatives and development administrative management at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech). Previously, Mark was the deputy director of strategic development services at Georgetown University, and he led the development operations teams at the National Geographic Society and the National Trust for Historic Preservation. Mark earned a master’s degree in leadership from Georgetown University, has a certificate in project management from Caltech, and is a certified Prosci® change management practitioner.

Jenna Caldwell ’94

San Francisco Bay Area

Jenna graduated from Bentley University in 1994 with a Bachelor of Science in Marketing. She went on to build a successful 20-year career in IT Talent Acquisition within the Financial Services sector, where she developed deep expertise in recruiting strategy, talent development, and organizational leadership. She later transitioned to the nonprofit sector, serving in key board positions for her local school district and the Cancer League—an organization dedicated to raising seed funding and advancing cancer research in early detection, education, and patient care services for men, women, and children. In both organizations, Jenna served in a number of capacities, including President, demonstrating sustained leadership and a strong commitment to community impact.

A resident of the San Francisco Bay Area since 1998, Jenna has remained actively engaged with Bentley. She has contributed her time and leadership as Chair of the President’s Council, helping to drive increased alumni giving, and as both a member and Chair of the NorCal Alumni Board since 2014, where she was focused on strengthening alumni engagement across the region.

During her time at Bentley, Jenna was a highly involved student leader. She was an active member of the Student Government Association (SGA), Alpha Phi, and Panhellenic, and was also a member of the Falcon Society — early experiences that reflect her long-standing commitment to leadership, service, and community building.

Joey Carregal ’09, MBA ’10

Boston, Mass.

Joey is a double Falcon, having earned both his Bachelor of Science degree and MBA from Bentley University. While at Bentley, he served as President of the Greek Council, was a member of Tau Kappa Epsilon and studied abroad in Madrid, Spain.

His career began with an internship at MTV, where he lived in the Bronx while working in Times Square. After graduating from Bentley, Joey spent nearly a decade at PwC in the Financial Services Audit practice. Following his time at the Big 4, he joined Big Night Entertainment Group, overseeing finance operations across Boston nightlife venues and related ventures, including the startup CardVault, which was ultimately acquired by Tom Brady. Joey currently serves as Financial Controller at Paul W. Marks, a food and beverage distribution company serving New England.

Since graduating, Joey has remained active within the Bentley community as a Reunion Co-Chair and Alumni Conference Co-Chair. Outside of Bentley, he serves on the Board of Trustees for Austin Preparatory School and as Treasurer of Boston’s North End Dog Park, where he lives with his wife, Nadgie.

Dean Cimini ’95

Stockbridge, Mass.

Dean is a proud graduate of Bentley University and UMass Amherst, and he’s a seasoned business leader and community advocate. Dean has spent the past 3 decades in the technology space, and he is currently Global Client Director in Health & Life Sciences at Microsoft. He’s passionate about combining entrepreneurial vision with practical execution to drive growth and innovation, and he’s helped launch 5 start-ups throughout his career. Dean enjoys combining his professional expertise with deep civic engagement, and he’s served as Rotary International Foundation Chair, member of the Norman Rockwell Museum Board of Trustees, volunteer with Mass Golf Association, and president of his church council. Dean lives in Stockbridge, Massachusetts, with his wife Liz.

Annemarie Frank ’88

St. Petersburg, Fla.

Annemarie has over 25 years of consumer marketing experience, starting out in financial services and transitioning to the beauty industry. Currently, she works as an independent consultant focused on the beauty aesthetics industry. Before pursuing her own business, she worked as VP of Marketing for Cynosure, a manufacturer of lasers and other energy-based devices used for aesthetic treatments, and as Chief Marketing Officer for Ideal Image, the largest MedSpa chain in the U.S. As CMO, she led all marketing functions for the company, including media planning, brand development, social media and public relations. She held VP roles in some iconic brand name companies earlier in her career including HSN Inc., Avon Products, Benefit Cosmetics and American Express, all with a focus on digital marketing or eCommerce. Annemarie holds a Master of Business Administration in Finance and Information Technology from the Stern School of Business at NYU. She currently resides in Florida with her husband and enjoys boating, traveling, and spending time with family and friends.

Abubakr Dumbuya ’07

Brooklyn, N.Y.

Abubakr is the Executive Director for Global Capital Markets at Morgan Stanley. He previously was the Vice President of Global Rates & Currencies at Bank of America Merrill Lynch working in Boston, the Midwest and New York City. While at Bentley, Abubakr majored in Economics and Finance. He was a member of student government, NABA and Men’s Forum, and involved in programs at the Multicultural Center as well as the STEP program. He studied abroad in Australia through the Bentley program at RMIT University. Since graduating, he has attended several events in New York City and continued to stay connected to the Multicultural Center. In 2020, he partnered with the Pulsifer Career Development Center to develop the six-week Wall Street Bootcamp to help high school students navigate the Wall Street internship process. He built this program to help open pathways for Bentley students. Abubakr was born in Sierra Leone but grew up in Lowell, Massachusetts. He currently resides in Brooklyn, New York.

Monique Jefferson ’96

Brooklyn, N.Y.

Monique is the Chief People Officer at Community Preservation Corporation. She previously served as the Chief Human Resources Officer of New York Public Radio. Monique is former board chair of the Lefferts Gardens Charter School, former board member of Veritas Therapeutic Community, and former board member for the New School where she focused on alumni and student engagement. While at Bentley, Monique majored in Accountancy. She was co-captain of the track team, on the executive board for Black United Body, and president of NABA. She feels inspired to stay connected to Bentley through her relationship with Dr. Earl Avery and has supported his scholarship over the years. She is also currently serving as an advisor for Coming Full Circle. She has attended several events in New York City and on-campus with the Multicultural Center and MLK Celebration. Monique lives in Brooklyn, New York with her husband, Robert.

Brian Kelleher ’14

Boston, Mass.

Brian and his team work with clients to help simplify and improve their financial lives. The biggest priorities that are solved include growing and preserving wealth, mitigating taxes, taking care of heirs, helping to ensure that assets aren’t unjustly taken, and charitable giving. CEOs, business owners and senior executives will find a resource in navigating the complexities of illiquidity, planning for and executing M&A transactions, preparing for life-changing liquidity events, and other unique challenges when working with Brian’s team. Brian has undertaken advanced education as a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional and Certified Exit Planning Advisor designee to become a more valuable partner to his clients.

Brian lives in East Boston and grew up in Ellington, Connecticut. He has run five marathons (Boston x2, Chicago, New York City, London) including four with Tedy’s Team, raising money for stroke and heart disease survivors and spreading awareness in the process. He is passionate about animals and giving back to his alma mater, Bentley University. He currently volunteers with NEADS as a weekend puppy sitter helping to raise service dogs.

Jane Morales-Ortega ’89, P’27

Key Biscayne, Fla. 

Jane is a Human Development, Potential, Leadership and Assertiveness Coach & Meditation Master, Writer and Public Speaker. She is also trained in The Power of Intention, Positive Affirmations, and Living your own Success.  

Jane worked for 10 years with Telemundo Network and NBC Network as producer and entertainment news anchor. After years in the television industry, she held the position of Communications Director for Cartier Jewelers International leading the Latin American markets.  

At Bentley, Jane was involved in Alpha Phi, International Club and the Marketing Association. Since graduating, Jane has been an active and valued volunteer, serving as an admissions ambassador to support prospective students and families in Greater Miami, as well as assisting with fundraising efforts to increase membership in the President’s Club.  

Jane holds a BS in Marketing from Bentley and a Master of Science in Communications from Boston University. Her son, Lucas, is a Bentley student-athlete on the men’s soccer team, and she has another son at Missouri and a third in high school. 

Kara Peabody ’08

London

Kara is the controller at KFO LLC. She previously worked as an AVP for Citco Fund Services, operations manager at Columbus Point LLP, financial reporting manager at Everest Capital and senior portfolio accountant at The Baupost Group, working in London, Singapore, Miami and Boston respectively. While at Bentley, Kara majored in Mathematics. She was a member of Delta Phi Epsilon and president of all the Greek organizations on-campus. Since graduating, she has attended and assisted with regional activities in Boston, Charlotte, Miami and London, along with serving as a Centennial Ambassador. Most recently, she guest lectured at two management classes about her international journey and has been very connected to the Cronin Office of International Education. Kara currently resides in London with her husband, Drake ’09, and their child.

Chirag Shah ’06

Allendale, N.J.

Chirag graduated from Bentley with a B.S. in Finance. He is currently executive vice president at Gallagher Re, the global reinsurance division of Arthur J. Gallagher, which serves the risk management and risk transfer needs of the world’s top insurance and reinsurance carriers around the world. Chirag has been with Gallagher Re (including its predecessor company, Willis Re) since 2006 and currently leads the firm’s casualty reinsurance business globally. Prior to his current role, Chirag has held various leadership positions within the company in the U.S. and U.K., most recently serving as head of Gallagher Re’s London market and international casualty business.

Philip Silveira ’02

Needham, Mass.

Philip is the CFO for M.S. Walker Inc., a fifth-generation owned wine and spirits distributor. He previously has worked as CFO at LEGACY Global Sports and Tatte, along with experiences in e-commerce. He received his MBA from Duke University. While at Bentley, he participated on the track and field team, along with intramural sports, and was the president of the South Campus Advisory Board. Since graduating, he has been a Class Reunion Chair, judge for the Bentley Business Bowl, helped to recruit Bentley students and attended several regional events in Chicago.