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  ### Aaron Peskin | Board Member
  Aaron Peskin is a Partner in the Ferrara Law Group, P.C., a boutique law firm with offices in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Aaron specializes in complex commercial litigation, employment litigation, and helping startup companies get off the ground with an emphasis on the brewing industry. Before founding the Ferrara Law Group in 2014, Aaron was an associate at two large Philadelphia law firms and a smaller boutique firm with offices across the country.
  In addition to his legal work, Aaron has extensive experience assisting non-profits. He was President and General Counsel of the Philadelphia Homebrew Club, Secretary and General Counsel of Philly Loves Beer (the organization responsible for Philly Beer Week) and most recently joined the board of Angel Flight East, an organization dedicated to providing no-cost flights to patients in need of specialized medical treatment.
  He earned his bachelors at the University of Pennsylvania where he majored in European History, played lightweight football, and spent a semester in Prague, Czech Republic. He earned his juris doctor from the University of Virginia School of Law, where he played for UVA in the UVA Law Softball Invitational, an inter-law-school softball competition that routinely raises in excess of $10,000 for legal charities.
  Aaron has played baseball/softball since he was 10 years old and joined Philadelphia Adult League Softball (PALS) in 2019 for the camaraderie and friendly competition. He is originally from Massachusetts and lives in Society Hill, Philadelphia with his wife Lexi and daughters Charlotte and Jane.
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  ### Sam Romain | Board Member
  Sam Romain is a lifelong fan of baseball and softball. Growing up, he cherished summer trips to Jacobs Field in Cleveland and playing for local and travel baseball teams. Sam studied Computer Science and Engineering at The Ohio State University and works as a data analyst with the University of Pennsylvania while pursuing a graduate degree in School and Mental Health Counseling from the Graduate School of Education. Sam's goal is to help young people find innovative paths to happiness through reliability, authenticity, and kindness.
  In 2021, Sam relocated to Philadelphia from Cleveland, OH. Shortly after moving, he began playing in Philadelphia Adult League Softball (PALS). The league provided fun competition, friendship, and an opportunity to participate in his new community. He has since assisted with the facilitation of USA Quickball camps in West Philadelphia and overseas during a Change Up Sports volunteer trip to Belize in 2023. Outside of sports, Sam's passions include technology, science fiction, and alternative rock music.
  ### Dr. Janelle Wills | Board Member
  Dr. Janelle Wills is originally from a small family farm in Dysart, Pennsylvania. Here she cultivated her love of animals and raised pigs, sheep, goats, and Haflinger horses. When she wasn't helping her parents with barn chores, Janelle played softball with her younger sister every summer. Throughout high school and college, she would help her sister's and cousins' softball teams and was an assistant coach for Chester Springs Youth Softball.
  Janelle attended undergrad at Wilson College in Chambersburg, PA, where she continued her softball career and was a three-year letter winner. She then furthered her education by attending one year at Ross School of Veterinary Medicine in St. Kitts West Indies. Janelle then transferred back to the US and obtained her doctorate of veterinary medicine from the University of Pennsylvania. While studying in vet school, she joined a softball team in West Philly in 2015 and soon after became a player with Philadelphia Adult League Softball (PALS). Through the league Janelle has participated in USA Quickball training and field clean-ups, and the most recent PALS service trip to Sierra Leone.
  Janelle is currently a small animal veterinarian and practices in the Philadelphia suburbs. In her spare time outside of softball, Janelle volunteers on the board of directors for the Alumni Association of Wilson College and enjoys cooking, baking, painting, and other outdoor activities.
  ### Neil Yersak | Board Member
  Neil Yersak (he/him) has been playing in Philadelphia Adult League Softball (PALS) since its inception in 2012. After playing in sport and social leagues for several years, he was drawn to PALS by its mission to engage the community, and to build relationships and provide service and volunteer opportunities that go beyond the game. Neil is a former team captain of the longest serving PALS team and he participates in many of the local volunteering events sponsored by PALS. In 2019, he traveled to Belize for the PALS inaugural service trip. This engagement led to him being inducted into the PALS Hall of Fame.
  Neil has a bachelor’s degree in Architectural & Civil Engineering from Drexel University. He holds a Professional Engineer license in structural engineering and currently works in public and rail transportation. Originally from Central Jersey, he has resided in East Passyunk since 2009 where he lives with his partner, Victoria, and whatever new cat they are fostering. He enjoys participating in volunteer events in his neighborhood, including tree plantings and cleanups.
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