Meet Our Team
SAI’s six business units are each managed by Cornell undergraduates, who have profit/loss responsibility for their respective businesses. Each agency manager reports to the President who is ultimately accountable for the operations and performance of the entire portfolio. The Executive Team supports the President and the six agencies in executing their business operations and increasing their profitability.
A number of full-time professional staff provide mentoring and support services to the student management staff, including a CEO that serves as a “Mentor in Residence.”
A formal Board of Directors sets the organization’s long-term strategic vision and serves as an experienced resource for the student management staff.
Executive Team
Marshall Broadfoot | PRESIDENT
Marshall is a junior from Charlotte, NC in the Nolan School of Hotel Administration and plans to minor in Real Estate and Urban Regional Studies. She joined SAI in October 2021 as a Real Estate Assistant Manager. In October 2022 she became SAI's Financial Analyst and was promoted to CFO in June 2023. Now, Marshall is looking forward to starting her term as President in January 2024. Marshall has ridden horses competitively her entire life and is currently a member of the Cornell Varsity Women's Polo Team. When she's not studying, working, or playing polo, she enjoys taking her dog Ruby for long walks and spending time with her friends.
Kristanna Petrillo | Director of Human Resources
Kristanna is a sophomore from Long Island, NY studying Industrial and Labor Relations and plans to minor in Business and Law and Society. As the Director of Human Resources, she is excited to apply her experiences in HR operations to ensure smooth internal functions. She also hopes to continue fostering the educational and energetic organizational culture of SAI. Outside of Student Agencies, she is a project manager for the business ethics club, A Seat at the Table, and a member of Alpha Chi Omega Sorority. In her free time, Kristanna enjoys going to the beach, exploring new places in Ithaca, and playing with her two dogs.
Sumner Broadfoot | Chief Financial Officer
Sumner is a junior in the School of Hotel Administration and is currently pursuing minors in Real Estate and Architecture. Originally from Charlotte, NC, Sumner began her time at SAI as a General Manager for The Cornellian and has remained involved on the editorial side of the business as a page designer. Outside of SAI she is a member of the Women's Varsity Polo Team, is the Assistant Director of Finance for Hotel Ezra Cornell, and a member of the social sorority Pi Beta Phi. In her free time she loves long distance running, traveling, spending time with friends, and trying new restaurants.
Emma Lee | director of marketing
Emma is a Junior from San Diego, California studying Hotel Administration with a concentration in Finance, Accounting, & Real Estate. She has a passion for entrepreneurship and connecting communities through marketing. Outside of Student Agencies, she is involved in Social Enterprise Group Cornell, Society of Women in Business, and Alpha Xi Delta Sorority. In her free time, she enjoys going to the beach, trying local restaurants, and discovering new podcasts.
Dylan Seale | Chief Technology Officer
Dylan is a Junior from Lake George, New York. He is studying Applied Economics and Management in the Charles H. Dyson School. As Chief Technology Officer, he drives technological innovation at Student Agencies. He also oversees the maintenance and operations of technology infrastructure at SAI. Beyond SAI, Dylan has an entrepreneurial spirit and is a member of the nation's first entrepreneurship fraternity, Epsilon Nu Tau. In his free time, Dylan enjoys spending time outdoors where he can be found skiing, mountain biking, slacklining, and boating.
Thomas Bailey | Managing Director of finance and business operations
Thomas is a sophomore in the Charles H. Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management. This past year he was the General Manager of Big Red Shipping And Storage and is transitioning to a Managing Director role. Outside of SAI, he is a part of the Emerging Markets Society, Cornell Equity Research, and Chi Psi fraternity.
Born and raised in Rochester, New York, Scott is a sophomore in the Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management. As one of this year’s General Managers Scott hopes to build off the success of last year’s team. Outside of Student Agencies, Scott races for the Men's Alpine Racing Team, has started his own Commodity Trading Club and is a member of his social fraternity Chi Phi. In his free time, he likes to watch football, listen to country music, and ski at Greek Peak.
Campus Promotions
Maggie Brown | General manager
Maggie is a sophomore from Glen Ridge, New Jersey studying Industrial and Labor Relations. She is excited to be a part of Campus Promotions and expand her marketing and business experience. She is also looking forward to the opportunity to think creatively and to continue growing CP's business while working with a great team of dedicated students. Outside of Student Agencies, Maggie is also involved in the ILR Women’s Caucus and enjoys listening to music, spending time outside, trying new resturaunts, and spending time with friends and family.
Sophia Wang | General Manager
Sophia is a sophomore studying Hotel Administration. Outside of Student Agencies, she is a Cornell Tradition Fellow, and a member of International Business Consulting, Hotel Ezra Cornell, Cornell Fashion Collective, and Cornell Fashion Industry Network. In her free time she enjoys reading, watching movies, weightlifting, traveling, and trying new restaurants.
The Cornellian Yearbook
Nikolai miranda | General Manager
Nikolai is a sophomore from Washington, D.C. studying Statistical Science and Economics in the College of Arts and Sciences. He is excited to join the SAI team as the General Manager of the Cornellian after being introduced to Student Agencies through working as a Field Representative for BRSS and HHMC. He looks forward to continuing the tradition and success of the Cornellian yearbook in this year’s 156th edition. In his free time, Nikolai enjoys skiing, basketball, baseball, and listening to podcasts.
paul smitelli | general manager
Paul is a junior from Long Island, New York. He is studying Finance and Business Analytics in the Charles H. Dyson School. He is excited to apply his prior business and entrepreneurship experiences to not only produce record sales numbers but give seniors a memorable product to look back on. Outside of Student Agencies, Paul enjoys playing club ice hockey, reading, and poker.
Hired Hands Moving Company
Jude COe | GENERAl manager
Jude is a sophomore from West Glover, Vermont studying Applied Economics and Management with a concentration in Finance. As General Manager of Hired Hands Moving Company, Jude is looking forward to offering exceptional service to the greater Tompkins County area. Jude is looking forward to working with such talented and dedicated students and hopes to have a record-breaking year. Outside of Student Agencies, Jude plays lacrosse and is an avid skier.
Christian Tarala | general manager
Christian, a freshman at the School of Hotel Administration, brings a passion for customer service to Hired Hands and the Student Agencies family. Growing up in Hong Kong, bringing a strong background in hospitality and seeking a minor in Real Estate, Christian is eager to lead Hired Hands to new heights. Beyond his work with Student Agencies, Christian helps organize the Hotel Ezra Cornell conference, plays field hockey, and channels his creativity into music production.
Student Agencies Real Estate
Claire chen | general manageR
Claire is a freshman from Fullerton, California in the School of Hotel Administration and is planning on minoring in Real Estate. Claire is excited to extend her hospitality to the current building’s tenants and continue the building’s history of excellent customer service. Outside of SAI, she is involved in Hotel Ezra Cornell and Diversity and Inclusion Real Estate. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, going on dessert runs, and hanging out with her friends.
maha Nallabola | assistant manager
Maha is a sophomore from Washington D.C. studying Information Science and Applied Economics and Management. Maha is dedicated to the satisfaction of the building's tenants and maintaining the building's reputation as the preferred residence in Collegetown. Outside of Student Agencies, Maha is a member of the South Asian Business Association and the founder of Cornell Bhakti Club. In her free time, Maha enjoys traveling, watching sitcoms, baking, and learning philosophy.
Chiara Mijares | Assistant Manager
Student Agencies Tutoring
Lisa Yamaguchi | general Manager
Lisa is a junior from Tokyo, Japan studying Industrial and Labor Relations and pursuing minors in Business and Developmental Psychology. This past year, she served as the Director of Human Resources, and she is excited to apply her experiences to grow and expand SAT. Outside of Student Agencies, she is involved in Vision Brand Consulting, Cornell Orchestras, and the International Student Union.
Erin Suh | General Manager
Erin is a junior from Buffalo, NY studying Industrial and Labor Relations and pursuing a minor in Business. On campus, Erin is the VP of Recruitment for Phi Gamma Nu business fraternity, an analyst in the Cornell Consulting Group, the VP of Philanthropy for the Professional Fraternity Council, and the Director of Outreach for AlreadyFriendz transfer organization. In her free time, she enjoys watching the Buffalo Bills, listening to music, and grocery shopping.