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Hours & Location
Room 10 Ferguson Building, Corner of Shortlidge Rd. & Curtin Rd. University Park, PA 16802 Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 5 – 8 p.m. Saturday 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. |
Academic Advisor
Cathy Bowen
cbowen@psu.edu
Cathy Bowen is a professor in the Department of Agricultural Economics, Sociology, and Education at Pennsylvania State University. She earned a bachelor’s degree from North Carolina A & T (Agricultural and Technical) State University in Greensboro, North Carolina and a master’s and Ph.D. from The Ohio State University.
Bowen’s work focuses on helping Pennsylvania residents address perennial consumer issues such as budgeting, using credit, recordkeeping, consumer rights and responsibilities and teaching kids about money. She manages a volunteer income tax assistance site (VITA) where law and accounting students serve as volunteers to help income eligible taxpayers electronically file their federal and state tax returns. She teaches a course Consumer and Financial Skills (AYFCE 270) that is ideal for young adults who want to learn how to make key decisions early in life that can secure their financial future. Bowen’s work has received national awards by professional organizations as well as been featured on NPR, National Public Radio and CNN’s Open House. She serves on the editorial board for the Journal of Financial Counseling and Planning.
cbowen@psu.edu
Cathy Bowen is a professor in the Department of Agricultural Economics, Sociology, and Education at Pennsylvania State University. She earned a bachelor’s degree from North Carolina A & T (Agricultural and Technical) State University in Greensboro, North Carolina and a master’s and Ph.D. from The Ohio State University.
Bowen’s work focuses on helping Pennsylvania residents address perennial consumer issues such as budgeting, using credit, recordkeeping, consumer rights and responsibilities and teaching kids about money. She manages a volunteer income tax assistance site (VITA) where law and accounting students serve as volunteers to help income eligible taxpayers electronically file their federal and state tax returns. She teaches a course Consumer and Financial Skills (AYFCE 270) that is ideal for young adults who want to learn how to make key decisions early in life that can secure their financial future. Bowen’s work has received national awards by professional organizations as well as been featured on NPR, National Public Radio and CNN’s Open House. She serves on the editorial board for the Journal of Financial Counseling and Planning.
Site Coordinator
Cristin Micera Mitchell
cmm347@psu.edu
Cristin Mitchell earned a bachelor's degree in Community and Economic Development Program in the Department of Agricultural Economics, Sociology, and Education at The Pennsylvania State University. She is an alternate member of the Ferguson Township Planning Commission, and the Ferguson Township representative on the Centre Region Planning Commission. Her passion for volunteerism led her to the Centre County Chapter of the Penn State Extension Master Gardeners, and to the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program, where she has volunteered for the last six years.
Cristin Micera Mitchell
cmm347@psu.edu
Cristin Mitchell earned a bachelor's degree in Community and Economic Development Program in the Department of Agricultural Economics, Sociology, and Education at The Pennsylvania State University. She is an alternate member of the Ferguson Township Planning Commission, and the Ferguson Township representative on the Centre Region Planning Commission. Her passion for volunteerism led her to the Centre County Chapter of the Penn State Extension Master Gardeners, and to the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program, where she has volunteered for the last six years.
President
Fanfan (Fannie) Fu
fanniefu@psu.edu
Hi, my name is Fannie Fu. I am the President of Penn State VITA this year. Currently, I am a senior student at Smeal majoring in Accounting. I am also double minoring in Korean as well as Supply Chain & Information Science & Technology. I have been with VITA since my sophomore year as a Tax Preparer. With that experience, I have had the opportunity to interact with clients coming from different backgrounds, which really improved my communication skills.
Fanfan (Fannie) Fu
fanniefu@psu.edu
Hi, my name is Fannie Fu. I am the President of Penn State VITA this year. Currently, I am a senior student at Smeal majoring in Accounting. I am also double minoring in Korean as well as Supply Chain & Information Science & Technology. I have been with VITA since my sophomore year as a Tax Preparer. With that experience, I have had the opportunity to interact with clients coming from different backgrounds, which really improved my communication skills.
Vice President
Billy Barber
wfb5053@psu.edu
Hi! I'm Billy Barber! I am the current Vice President of VITA, I am currently a senior in the MAcc Program as an accounting major. I plan on graduating in May of 2019 (or December 2018 depending on when I do my possible internship) with both a bachelors and a masters degree in accounting. My favorite hobby to do in my spare time is working out, whether it be lifting or some form of cardio. I also just did a past internship at B&G Foods where I worked in the Procurement department in order to figure out a way to standardize the acquisition process of B&G. I also want to look into traveling more, since I had the opportunity to visit London for a week this past summer, and it was without a doubt an amazing experience.
Billy Barber
wfb5053@psu.edu
Hi! I'm Billy Barber! I am the current Vice President of VITA, I am currently a senior in the MAcc Program as an accounting major. I plan on graduating in May of 2019 (or December 2018 depending on when I do my possible internship) with both a bachelors and a masters degree in accounting. My favorite hobby to do in my spare time is working out, whether it be lifting or some form of cardio. I also just did a past internship at B&G Foods where I worked in the Procurement department in order to figure out a way to standardize the acquisition process of B&G. I also want to look into traveling more, since I had the opportunity to visit London for a week this past summer, and it was without a doubt an amazing experience.
Treasurer
Hai (Kai) Van Pham
hvp5153@psu.edu
Hey guys! My name is Kai Pham, and I am the treasurer of VITA. I am currently double majoring in accounting and economics in the batch of 2019. I enjoy eating, sleeping and playing sports, especially soccer and basketball. I joined VITA last year as a greeter, and I really enjoyed spending my time here. That’s why I want to be part of this amazing organization. I am looking forward to meeting all of you this year!
Hai (Kai) Van Pham
hvp5153@psu.edu
Hey guys! My name is Kai Pham, and I am the treasurer of VITA. I am currently double majoring in accounting and economics in the batch of 2019. I enjoy eating, sleeping and playing sports, especially soccer and basketball. I joined VITA last year as a greeter, and I really enjoyed spending my time here. That’s why I want to be part of this amazing organization. I am looking forward to meeting all of you this year!
Reporting Secretary
Justin Dai
jvd5335@psu.edu
I am a Political Science major with a business minor from New Jersey entering my junior year at Penn State. Despite my major, I am also currently studying to become an occupational therapist. This is my second year with PSU VITA and I am excited to be working alongside everyone yet again. My favorite part about PSU VITA is seeing the noticeable impact that we have on the community.
Justin Dai
jvd5335@psu.edu
I am a Political Science major with a business minor from New Jersey entering my junior year at Penn State. Despite my major, I am also currently studying to become an occupational therapist. This is my second year with PSU VITA and I am excited to be working alongside everyone yet again. My favorite part about PSU VITA is seeing the noticeable impact that we have on the community.
Director of Public Relations
Hao-Wei (Henry) Chang
hqc5232@psu.edu
Hello Everyone! My name is Henry Chang, and I am the Director of Public Relations of VITA this year. I am currently a senior double majoring in Finance and Anthropology. I also have three minors in Psychology, Economics, and Classics and Mediterranean Study. This is my third year with VITA. I really love this organization since it is fun and I actually learn a lot from it. I hope to see you guys and enjoy this year together!
Hao-Wei (Henry) Chang
hqc5232@psu.edu
Hello Everyone! My name is Henry Chang, and I am the Director of Public Relations of VITA this year. I am currently a senior double majoring in Finance and Anthropology. I also have three minors in Psychology, Economics, and Classics and Mediterranean Study. This is my third year with VITA. I really love this organization since it is fun and I actually learn a lot from it. I hope to see you guys and enjoy this year together!
