Running for: Nominating Committee

Ron Vogel ChE’01

Personal Statement

I am honored to be among a list of worthy candidates for Nominating Committee.

I became involved in the CUAA during the School’s financial crisis and have served on Council, as chair of the Communications Committee, Treasurer, and most recently, as CUAA President. During that time, I have witnessed how important alumni participation is to the CUAA and the School’s mission.

At this juncture, I believe it is critical that the Nominating Committee continue its mission to build a diverse and inclusive alumni organization. We have such an amazing — and untapped — alumni base. We must continue to recruit graduates from all three schools with the dedication, experience, and skills to grow council membership. Diversity in thought makes us stronger. If elected, I will work to ensure that we field a diverse slate of candidates that support the School’s Return to Free.

Thank you to all who give their time and money in support of The Cooper Union.

Biography

After graduating with a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering in 2001, Ron spent several years in industry before completing a master’s degree in chemical engineering from Cooper Union and a J.D. from Fordham University School of Law. He is currently completing a Master’s Degree in Bioinformatics at NYU.

His first degree was a bachelor’s in finance from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Ron worked as a financial analyst on Wall Street early in his career, and as a chemist and engineer before attending law school. He now works as a life sciences patent lawyer, where he advocates on behalf of a variety of clients faced with complex legal, financial, and scientific issues.