Our Team
Inside the Business Office
Your guide for all things finance and administrative at Penn Global
As we transition back into the office from remote work, there may be issues with the building and space that needs to be communicated to the business office. Please use the form linked below to submit any issues to the business office.
Penn Global Building Issue Form
Contact the business office using our main email PGBUSINESSOFFICE@LISTS.UPENN.EDU
Procurement
How do I purchase items or goods on behalf of the university?
Travel
How do I book travel and submit for reimbursement?
Payables
How do I pay people and non-affiliates for goods and services?
HR
How do I onboard new staff and set them up in payroll?
Hire IT
How do I submit for IT assistance?
Procurement
How do I purchase items or goods on behalf of the university?
Travel
How do I book travel and submit for reimbursement?
Payables
How do I pay people and non-affiliates for goods and services?
HR
How do I onboard new staff and set them up in payroll?
Hire IT
How do I submit for IT assistance?
Penn Global Research Funds
Are you an awardee? Are you interested in applying for the India Research and Engagement Fund (IREF), the China Research and Engagement Fund (CREF), or the Global Engagement Fund (GEF)? Follow the links below to be directed to more information.
IREF
India Research and Engagement Fund
CREF
China Research and Engagement Fund
GEF
Global Engagement Fund
IREF
India Research and Engagement Fund
CREF
China Research and Engagement Fund
GEF
Global Engagement Fund
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Director of Finance and AdministrationDrew Cahan
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Drew Cahan is the Director of Finance and Administration office of Penn Global. He is responsible for overseeing the financial needs, planning and reporting for each of the respective divisions within Penn Global and working with the Provost Administrative Affairs Office. Drew is returning to Penn after two and a half years at Lockheed Martin as a Lead Financial Analyst supporting Naval Undersea Systems Contracts. Prior to that, he spent five years as the Grants Manager for the Center for Global Communication Studies (CGCS) at the Annenberg School for Communication. CGCS was a global comparative media, law, and policy center focused on international programs in conflict/post-conflict and developing regions. Drew helped grow the CGCS network of grants and contracts while maintaining the financial oversight and reporting for the center. Drew holds a Master’s in Public Administration from the University of Pennsylvania’s Fels Institute of Government (with a Certificate in Public Finance) and a B.A. in Finance & Accounting from Northeastern University.
Phone: 215-898-1644
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Business Administrator BMelissa Downey
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Phone: 215-573-5012
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Business Administrator AAmy Lahm
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Phone: 215-898-1641
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Business Services AssistantMartha Hanson
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Phone: 215-898-6656
