Tabard Alumnae Network

Tabard Society alumnae are everywhere - part of a strong network of extraordinary women throughout the world that are building, leading, teaching and making a difference. You'll see our graduates delivering your nightly news, featured as leading physicians, and profiled on the pages of business magazines. We've gone on to graduate from the nation's top business, law and medical schools. And of course, we're also making great moms!

As Tabard alumnae, we are connected by the strong friendships we forged at Penn, and we are committed to enriching these relationships as we move beyond college to build our families and our professional lives. As part of our mission to strengthen these ties, we have recently developed a sophisticated alumnae network to connect our hundreds of alumnae throughout the globe. The network is also structured to introduce professional opportunities and extend career guidance to both Tabard alumnae and soon-to-be Tabard graduates.

For more information about the Tabard Alumnae Network, please contact Jennifer Bottorff, President of the Tabard Alumnae Association, at jbottorff@tabardsociety.com.

Alumnae in the News
Below are several alumnae profiles from just a few of our talented alums.

Rebecca Spitz
Class of 1994
Manhattan Reporter, NY1

Rebecca was in college in Philadelphia when New York 1 launched, but even then, she knew it was where she wanted to be.

Jennifer Bottorff
Class of 1989
General Partner, Council Ventures
Entrepreneur

Jennifer is currently a General Partner at Council Ventures, a venture capital fund investing in the Southeastern United States. Prior to joining Council, she was the chief executive officer and founder of Helios Health, an Atlanta-based company that placed Internet computers in the waiting rooms of over 10,000 physicians across the country. Helios was venture-backed and was acquired in July 2001. As an entrepreneur, she was honored by publications including Georgia Trend, which noted that "Bottorff represents the high-tech entrepreneurial drive that marks many of this year’s 40 Under 40 honorees and, like others on Georgia Trend’s third annual list of rising stars, is breaking gender barriers along the way."

Dr. Lisa Cassileth
Class of 1992
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon
University of Pennsylvania

Dr. Lisa Cassileth, a plastic surgery resident at the University of Pennsylvania, was recently featured on an episode of Lifetime Television's "Women Docs," which is a real-life series about women physicians. As Lifetime describes the episode: "There's no rest for fourth-year plastic surgery resident Dr. Lisa Cassileth as she juggles emergency cases with grace and humor. Her calm demeanor eases the nerves of Nick Briglia, whose arm is badly injured."

Melissa Rivers
Class of 1989
Television Host, E! Entertainment

Well-known for cohosting pre-award show programs for E! Entertainment, and for hosting the E! News Live segment, "Trendspotting with Melissa", Mondays at 6:30 EST on E! Entertainment.

Ellen McCaleb
Class of 1991
Artist and Entrepreneur

From the Philadelphia Inquirer:
“In salt water, you never know what you are going to catch,” says the Phoenixville artist, now 30, who angled for tarpon and barracuda during her Florida honeymoon last spring. “It’s relaxing and also kind of exciting.” McCaleb’s pastime became a profession when she discovered a way to honor and preserve anglers’ efforts: trophy fish carving. Read more.

Leigh Fisher Savar
Class of 1995
Strategies for Wealth Creation and Protection

Leigh received her masters degree from NYU in Social Work in 1998. However, Leigh's drive to become an entrepreneur pushed her into a different direction. Utilizing her social work skills and sales skills attained at internet company Ask Jeeves, she now helps individuals and families create solid financial plans implementing strategies to accumulate as well as protect wealth. Leigh has been married for three years to husband Avi Savar. You can learn more about her and her business at www.SavarGroup.com.