THE JUNIOR BOARD

  • President

    ✉️ alambert@onlymakebelieve.org

    Amanda joined the OMB Junior Board in 2023 and now proudly serves as its President. By day, she is an Investor Relations VP at Kennedy Lewis Investment Management. As a graduate of the College of the Holy Cross with a degree in Psychology, Amanda is a firm believer in the powerful connection between mental and physical health. She is passionate about supporting initiatives that promote well-being, spark joy, and create meaningful, lasting impact in the community. 

Jessica Jones

  • Vice President

    ✉️ jjones@onlymakebelieve.org

    Jessica is a lover of all things theater, and thrilled to be part of the NY Junior Board. She graduated cum laude from Trinity College (CT) in 2021 with a degree in American Studies, where her research focused on disabilities and their relationship with the entertainment industry. After beginning her career in private equity, she now works in Digital and Branded Content at Omaha Productions.

    In her free time, Jessica is an avid squash player, cinephile, and non-profit volunteer!

  • Secretary

    ✉️ kmullen@onlymakebelieve.org

    Kristina is thrilled to be a member of Only Make Believe's NY Junior Board. Kristina is currently an MBA Student in the Healthcare Management program at the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania. Prior to business school, Kristina was a management consultant at PwC within the firm's Healthcare Transformation and Technology practice, specializing in provider operations and revenue cycle management. She graduated summa cum laude from the University of Pennsylvania in 2021 with a BA in Economics and Health and Societies, minoring in French and Francophone studies. Growing up with family members suffering from chronic illness, Kristina has witnessed firsthand the power of arts and cultural programming for pediatric patients undergoing extended or frequent hospital stays. As a lifelong musical theatre lover, Only Make Believe's mission perfectly blends Kristina's passions, and she is eager to help spread the magic of theatre to those who need it most. Kristina loves spending time with her sisters, long coffee walks in Central Park with friends, practicing her French, and entering the Broadway ticket lottery.

Victoria Augello black and white

  • Victoria is a private equity analyst and lover of the arts. She graduated magna cum laude from Rutgers University with a degree in Finance and Business Analytics Information Technology. While in undergrad, Victoria served as the VP of Community Service for her school’s chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa honors society, where she led and organized community service outreaches. Victoria is very excited to be a part of the OMB NY Junior Board, as advocating, supporting, and bringing joy to those who need care the most is a true passion of hers.

  • Taylor is a lifelong lover of the performing arts and is elated to join Only Make Believe's Junior Board and support the organization's mission of empowering children through interactive play. Originally from Cleveland, Ohio, Taylor attended Tulane University, earning a B.A. in Political Science. She moved to New York in 2021 and is currently the PR & Events Coordinator at Union Square Hospitality Group. Taylor is a passionate theatergoer, moviegoer, and lover of restaurants.

  • Mariel is excited to be involved with Only Make Believe’s NY Junior Board. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Accounting from San Diego State University and currently works in finance. Originally from California, Mariel moved to New York in 2025 and has been eager to build community and connect with others beyond her immediate circles. During college, Mariel volunteered with Make-A-Wish, which sparked her interest in event planning and showed her how meaningful it can be to contribute to causes that bring joy to others. She is especially drawn to Only Make Believe’s mission of fostering imagination and creativity in children, recognizing how important it is in encouraging curiosity and opening up new possibilities. In her free time, Mariel enjoys running, trying new restaurants, and going to live jazz shows around the city.

  • Lucie discovered a love of dance and theater as a child, and while she might be a failed theater kid, she is excited to pair her love for nonprofits with her love for theater and give back to the community as a part of OMB's Junior Board. Lucie is an Assistant Vice President within the Technology practice at Notch Partners, a boutique private equity consulting firm. She graduated from Claremont McKenna College, cum laude, with a BA in Psychology and History and a minor in Leadership Studies. In college, she was invested in the nonprofit community as founding Executive Director of the Claremont Colleges Dance Marathon and consulted for a group of local nonprofits in the Claremont area. Lucie is excited to invest more into the OMB community and combine her love of theater with nonprofit work.

  • Ellie is an avid enthusiast of the arts and theater. Ellie is originally from Canada and graduated from Western University with a major in Applied Math. Ellie is currently an analyst on the Structured Equity Finance desk at CIBC. In her free time Ellie enjoys reading, going to pottery classes and seeing friends.

Kartik Naram

  • Kartik is an attorney and lifelong theater-lover based in NYC. Originally from Rhode Island, Kartik graduated from Vassar College, where he won the Marilyn Swartz Seven Playwriting Award, and later from NYU Law School. He now litigates complex commercial and antitrust matters before trial and appellate courts. Kartik has also written plays produced in New York City, Vassar College, and Providence, R.I. He is thrilled to join OMB’s Junior Board and to help advance the organization’s inspiring mission.