Stephen Blum
Stephen Blum is an experienced professional with a strong background in mentorship, community-building, and financial literacy. He has been serving as the Senior Director of Strategic Initiatives at Yale University since August 2011, where he develops programmatic strategies and supports key initiatives for the Yale Alumni Association. In addition to his role at Yale, he has been a Board Member at Straus News since January 2015 and at The Hedges on Blue Mountain Lake, LLC since March 2018, where he played a pivotal role in a multi-million-dollar purchase to keep the resort open to the public.
Blum also served as a Board Member for UGE from January 2020 until August 2024, where he chaired the Special Committee that oversaw a significant going-private transaction. His experience includes over eight years as Managing Director at Burnham Securities Inc., where he led numerous M&A and valuation assignments, and a long tenure at KPMG, where he held various roles culminating in Partner, focusing on corporate finance and M&A.
Overall, Blum has completed over 100 transactions and has extensive expertise in financial analysis, mentorship, and strategic partnerships.
Title: Senior Director, Strategic Initiatives at Yale Alumni Association
Organization: Yale University
