SHS - Key Persons

Ava Nelson Zandi received a BA in Environmental Studies and a Ph.D. in City and Regional Planning from the University of Pennsylvania. Prior to joining Students Helping Students, she worked for Conoco, DuPont, and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, specializing in ground water protection. She also served as a consultant for the Willistown Conservation Trust, a nonprofit land trust.

Bill Zandi is a graduate of Wake Forest University with a degree in Philosophy and Social Entrepreneurship. He is also the Founder and President of Students Helping Students. Bill also served as the President of the 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, Helping Hands Philadelphia, whose mission was to promote opportunities for those less fortunate by rehabilitating vacant and blighted properties into affordable and market-rate housing.

Job Titles:

• Executive Director of Business Affairs and Strategic Planning at Moody's

Mr. Paul Getman serves as an Executive Director of Business Affairs and Strategic Planning at Moody's Analytics, Inc. Mr. Getman is a Co-Founder of Moody's Economy.com and serves as its Chief Executive Officer and President. Mr. Getman oversees Moody's business affairs, marketing, strategic planning, and product development. He has over 20 years' experience in consulting and research on economic issues.