MBA Student Ambassadors

Hi! I’m Andrea and I’m originally from Detroit Michigan. I graduated from Michigan State and post graduation joined a leadership development program that moved me every eight months for two years giving me the opportunity to live in three different states! I’m an engineer by degree but spent my pre-MBA career doing a variety of supply chain management related roles. I have done everything from M&A to Vendor Management to Project Management to Risk and in a variety of industries. In my MBA I’m planning to do a dual concentration in Managing People and Organizations and Corporate Finance. Please reach out with any questions about the MBA process, Kenan Flagler, Chapel Hill or coming from a non-business background.

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Hello! I’m Abdur Rahman, an international student hailing from Pakistan. I completed my undergraduate studies in Mechanical Engineering at the GIK Institute. After graduating, I ventured into the Oil & Gas sector, where I worked as a drilling consultant, collaborating on projects spanning Pakistan and the Middle East.

Currently, I am pursuing my MBA at UNC Kenan-Flagler with a focus on concentrations in Consulting and Operations Management. I also did the STAR consulting project focused on sustainability in my first year. This past summer I had opportunity to intern at EY Parthenon in their Washington DC office.

If you have any inquiries related to the MBA application process, transitioning to life in the U.S., the UNC experience, managing dual recruitment, or balancing married life while pursuing an MBA, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

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My name is Blake and I’m a class of 2025 MBA Candidate. I attending the University of Texas at Austin where I competed in Track and Cross Country. After graduating I worked in the Financial Technology industry where I had roles in Business Development, Data Analytics, and Project Management. I now intend on returning to Technology as a Product Manager.

Please feel free to reach out to ask about my journey as an applicant as well as as a current student at Kenan-Flagler Business School.

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Hi! I’m Dan from the Philippines! I did my undergrad in History from Ateneo de Manila. I have about eight years of work experience. Prior to Kenan-Flagler Business School, I worked in the startup space back in Southeast Asia. I’m taking an MBA to pursue a career in Consulting and find roles that will help me solve real-world problems.

I’d love to chat about what makes Kenan-Flagler such a great place to be. Do reach out to me with if you have any questions regarding moving to the U.S., life at UNC, or about my MBA journey.

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Hey there! My name is Dan and I’m originally from just outside Philadelphia, PA (Go Birds). I completed my undergrad degree at Wake Forest University where I studied Communications, Entrepreneurship, and Theater. After graduation, I moved to Raleigh, NC where I worked in the digital advertising industry at both a large media company and small teaching startup in a variety of client-facing roles. In addition to my career, aside from my career, I worked as a professional stage performer and standup comedian. After working for over seven years, I realized that my business education was incomplete, so I decided to come back to school and pursue my business degree at “The Nicest MBA in the Country” to facilitate my career shift.

This past summer, I interned at The Hershey Company in a brand management role where I devised a three-year-plus growth strategy for a multi-million dollar brand. Please reach out with any questions about the application process, dual recruiting, life in North Carolina or anything else!

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Hello! My name is Eric Wang. I hail from Taiwan and completed my undergraduate degree at National ChengChi University, majoring in economics. Before embarking on my MBA journey, I accrued six years of valuable work experience in operations, global supply chain management, marketing, and sales within the chemical industry. During this time, I served as a Business Operations Director for my family’s chemical distribution business in the Greater China region, with rotations in Shanghai, Shenzhen and Xiamen. In this role, I facilitated the delivery of plastic raw materials from suppliers such as Dupont, Toray and Nan-YA to clients across diverse industries, including electric vehicles (EV), semiconductors and connectors.

At UNC Kenan-Flagler, I am currently focusing on concentrations in Marketing and Operations management. I am actively exploring opportunities in both consulting and marketing roles through dual recruiting.

Please don’t hesitate to contact me if you have any questions about the MBA application process, relocating to the U.S., experiences at UNC, dual recruiting, or if you’d like to discuss topics related to family businesses or entrepreneurship.

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Hi! I’m Fatima Salau, an international student hailing from Lagos, Nigeria. My educational background includes a Bachelor’s and a Master’s degree in economics earned in Nigeria. Over the past six years, I’ve gained diverse experience in the commercial banking sector, holding various positions within the finance and strategy group.

I began my banking career as a financial regulatory reporting analyst, responsible for preparing Sterling Bank’s financial reports for regulatory bodies such as the Central Bank of Nigeria and the Nigerian Stock Exchange. Subsequently, I transitioned into a management reporting role, utilizing financial data analysis to assist management in making well-informed decisions. Finally, I served as an investor relations officer, fostering relationships with the bank’s shareholders, credit agencies, and investment communities. Currently, I am focusing my studies on Corporate Finance at the University of North Carolina Kenan-Flagler Business School, based on my future goal of heading the Central Bank of Nigeria.

If you have inquiries related to the MBA application process, Black Africans abroad, navigating the world of women in business, or gaining insights into life at the University of North Carolina’s Kenan-Flagler Business School, please don’t hesitate to contact me.

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Hello! My name is Hong (Rosy) Nguyen, and I am an international student from Vietnam. I completed my undergraduate studies in International Business in Vietnam. After graduating, I began my career in Shopper Marketing at Unilever. While working on digital transformation and product solutions for B2B and hundreds of thousands of household businesses in the traditional channel, I realized the immense power of technology in providing meaningful solutions on a larger scale. That’s why, after three years, I made the pivot to Fintech. Working in the Growth and Marketing Center of a tech unicorn in Vietnam provided me with the opportunity to develop my growth strategy for millions of users. I am excited about the curiosity and growth mindset that have led me to discover my passion for data and my desire to pursue a career in the technology field.

Currently, at UNC Kenan-Flagler, I am focusing on concentrations in Consulting and Technology & Innovation Management. I am actively pursuing opportunities in both consulting and technology roles.

Please feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions about the application process, the UNC/Chapel Hill community, or anything else you might have in mind!

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A SoCal guy at heart, I was born in Lima, Peru and immigrated to San Diego, Calif. at the age of seven. I received my degree in Biotechnology from Cal Poly and upon graduating, returned to Los Angeles/Orange County where I bounced around the Biotech and Biopharma industry through a couple of Quality, Product Development and Regulatory roles. After five-plus years in the industry, I wanted to expand my reach within Healthcare and pivot to the commercial and marketing side, which is why I decided to pursue an MBA. I knew Kenan-Flagler was going to be the best place to get me to my career goals through the action-based approach to learning, collaborative student body, as well as the proximity to Big Pharma, Biotech Start-ups and  Consulting offices in the Research Triangle.

If you want to discuss making the pivot from hard science/technical background into business, post-MBA careers in Healthcare, moving to ACC country from the West Coast, Diversity Recruiting, or any nagging questions: drop me a line.

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Hola! I’m Jose Velazquez, an international student from Venezuela. I kick-started my professional journey with a dual-degree program where I earned a Bachelor’s degree from Tec de Monterey (Mexico) and a Master’s degree from Macquarie University (Australia), both in International Business. Afterwards, I joined Johnson & Johnson within their Finance Leadership Program and eventually pivoted to Corporate Banking. Most recently, I was the Sales Finance Controller for Mexico at Dell.

I’m pursuing my MBA at UNC Kenan-Flagler, specializing in Consulting and Marketing to pivot into a consulting or strategy role, while leveraging my cross-industry experience.

Don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions regarding the application process, life at the Chapel Hill, or how to balance an upcoming wedding during your 1st year!

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Hello! My name is Landon and I’m originally from Minnesota. I went to the University of Minnesota for my undergrad, where I pursued a degree in Economics. From there I was commissioned as an officer in the U.S. Army where I would spend the next six years bouncing around the United States. I first served as a Field Artillery Officer stationed in Hawaii, getting to lead soldiers in artillery operations all around the Pacific. Following my time in Hawaii I then moved to Fort Bragg, NC where I became the senior intelligence officer for an Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) organization. In 2022 I chose to get out of the military and pursue my MBA at Kenan-Flagler, pivoting into a career in corporate finance. This past summer I was fortunate to intern at PwC as a Senior Associate working in their Deals Transformation practice working specifically on M&A due diligence.

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Hi! My name is Mason Molina and I am originally from Wilton, Connecticut. For undergrad, I went to Connecticut College where I pursued a degree in Political Science. After graduating, I spent six years working in enterprise sales at multiple high growth marketing technology startups in New York City and Boston, MA. While in tech sales, I partnered with clients to help them automate how they achieved their marketing goals and measure the impact of their efforts through software as a service platforms. Here at UNC Kenan-Flagler, I am concentrating in Consulting and Technology & Innovation Management, hoping to work in consulting or technology strategy.

Please feel free to reach out to me about coming from a non-traditional background, the application process, moving to Chapel Hill, or anything else!

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Hi, there! My name is Matt and I’m originally from Denver, Colorado. I attended Colorado State University for undergrad, where I received a degree in Corporate Finance and Investment Management. After graduation, I worked at DISH Network, a satellite television company, on their internal strategy team for five years. While there, I worked/negotiated with various clients in the media/entertainment industry and created analyses around viewership and financials to help justify negotiations decisions. I’m planning to pursue a career in strategy consulting, with a hope to focus in the media/entertainment and technology sectors.

Please reach out to me with any questions about the application process, life in Chapel Hill, or anything that comes to mind!

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Hi! My name is Megha Gupta and I am an international student from India. I did my Bachelor of Science (Mathematics Honors) from St. Stephen’s College, Delhi University and then worked for more than five years in India. I worked in diverse setups, ranging from early stage and fast-growing startups to multinational corporations like Gartner, primarily in internal strategy, service operations and business development. At Kenan-Flagler, I am concentrating in Consulting and Business Analytics & Management Science. I am a part of Carolina Women in Business, Carolina Disability Alliance, and Asian Business Club.

This past summer, I worked on a tech sales process redesign project as a Summer Senior Consultant intern at EY in the Business Transformation practice in Atlanta. Feel free to reach out to me with questions about the MBA application process, life at UNC, moving to the U.S., or anything else you can think of!

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Hi! My name is Neha, and I am from Florida. I went to Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia for undergrad, where I studied Linguistics and Global/Public Health. I have always been passionate about healthcare. I worked at a clinical research office while obtaining my Master in Public Health from the University of South Florida in Tampa. After graduating, I began working for a healthcare technology company that specialized in medical record data auditing – in a program management role where I helped healthcare organizations build their HIPAA privacy and compliance programs. My extensive involvement with my clients and my company’s growth initiatives sparked my desire to attend business school. I wanted to expand my skillset to include a well-rounded business education to better provide valuable strategic solutions for organizations, and ultimately impact patient outcomes. I plan to pursue healthcare at Kenan-Flagler, with a functional focus in marketing or consulting.

Feel free to reach out to me with questions about the application process, life at UNC or Chapel Hill, or any other topic you have!

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I’m an international student hailing from India. My academic journey began with a Bachelor’s degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering, and it was during this time that I cultivated a passion for technology. Post-graduation, I worked with Optum Global Solutions, where I contributed to the development of a healthcare analytics platform. This experience provided me with valuable insights into the intricacies of business operations, sparking my interest in the business realm.

Recognizing the importance of a well-rounded education, I decided to further my knowledge by pursuing an MBA. This summer, I had the privilege of working with a prominent HVAC manufacturing company as a part of their corporate strategy team. This opportunity allowed me to bridge the gap between technology and business, honing my skills in strategic thinking and decision-making.

Whether you’re curious about the application process, the experiences of an international student, the transition from technology to business, or anything else, please feel free to reach out.

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I’m Nithish, an international student from Chennai, India. I went to the National Institute of Technology, Trichy, for my undergrad, where I pursued a degree in Chemical Engineering. After graduating, I began working at ZS Associates as a Business Analyst and later with Tiger Analytics as a Big Data Engineer. I worked closely with retail, media, and technology companies – I developed data analytics strategies and built data products for them! I pursued my MBA to augment my hard and soft skills, cultivate a rich network of like-minded professionals, and switch my career function to Technical Product Management. I interned as a Tech Product Manager with Amazon’s Selling Partner Finance Tech team this past summer, where I launched a FinTech product that detects underbilled vendor agreements for the items procured by Amazon Retail and collects the missed funding.

At Kenan-Flagler, I’m the President of MBA Ambassadors, and I also serve on the executive boards of the Business Tech Club, the Analytics Club, and the Pride Club.

Please reach out to me with questions regarding UNC Kenan-Flagler, Chapel Hill, life as an international, and Tech/Product recruiting. Good luck with your Kenan-Flagler Business School application!

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Osama Salah is an experienced construction claims analyst and project management consultant with over seven years of experience in the construction industry. He has worked on multi-billion projects, resolving issues between owners, general contractors, and subcontractors during and after the project. Mr. Salah has an MS and a BCE in Construction Engineering and Management from Cairo University in Cairo, Egypt. Mr. Salah has extensive experience on roadways, residential buildings, airports, power plants, hotels, telecommunications, petrochemicals, oil and gas, and infrastructure across the United States, Dubai, Saudi Arabia, and the Middle East & North Africa region.

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Hello! May name is Patrick and I am originally from Charlotte, N.C, but have lived in Oklahoma and Colorado also. I did my undergrad in History at East Carolina University and then became a Commissioned Officer in the U.S. Army for nine years. I wanted to get my MBA post-military and finance has always been the foundation of business in my opinion. I am getting my MBA to build my knowledge base for business in investment banking and launch my career.

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Hello! I am Rashmi and I am originally from New Delhi, India. I went to ASET, Noida for undergrad, where I pursued Computer Science & Engineering. Post graduation, I worked as an IT Project Engineer at Wipro, primarily with telecom clients across US and Europe. I also hold a Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) from TAPMI, Manipal post which I worked with Deloitte as an Assistant Marketing Manager in Bangalore, India. Currently at UNC Kenan-Flagler, I am planning to concentrate in Marketing and Technology & Innovation Management. In my free time, I enjoy traveling and trying new cuisines!

Please feel free to reach out to me with questions about the application process, pursuing a second MBA, the UNC Community, life in Chapel Hill or anything else you can think of.

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Robert Elder is a class of 2024 MBA student concentrating in Real Estate. This past summer, he interned at Edgewater Ventures, where he worked on both development and acquisition projects. Prior to attending UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School, Robert spent four years in investment banking, most recently as an Associate at Stephens Inc., where he provided M&A and capital raising solutions to Aerospace & Defense clients. Additionally, Robert also spent a year on the Financial Planning & Analysis team at Abbott. Robert graduated from the University of Virginia in 2017 with a Bachelor of Science in Commerce with concentrations in Finance and Accounting.

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I’m Ryan Dunkle from Eldersburg, MD. In college, I was all about cybersecurity, which led me to earn my degree in the field. Post-graduation, I felt a calling to serve and spent eight transformative years in the military, proudly serving as a Green Beret in the 1st Special Forces Group. Those years were a masterclass in leadership, commitment, and discipline. After hanging up my military boots, I shifted gears and pursued an MBA. Now, with my sights set on consulting, I’m excited about the unique blend of skills I bring to the table. But it’s not just about my journey. I’m passionate about helping others, especially those considering an MBA at UNC. If you’re thinking about joining the UNC Kenan-Flagler MBA program, I’m here to help and share my experiences. As I look forward to the challenges of the consulting world, I’m equally enthusiastic about guiding future Tar Heels on their MBA journey.

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Hi! My name is Sandeep Gali and I am an international student from Nassau, Bahamas. I went to Indiana University where I graduated in 2020 with double majors in Accounting and Finance. Post-graduation, I worked at Deloitte Bahamas in the Financial Advisory and Consulting service lines where I worked on a variety of engagements from liquidations of financial services companies to projects for the Ministry of Finance. At Kenan-Flagler, I am planning to concentrate in Corporate Finance and Business Analytics & Management Science and am recruiting for Corporate Finance roles.

Please feel free to reach out with any questions you may have regarding the MBA process, life at UNC/Chapel Hill or anything else that may come up.

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Hello! My name is Victoria Ugbor, and I grew up in Lagos, Nigeria. I studied Accounting at Crawford University, Ogun State, and started my career within the consumer-packaged goods industry where I focused on corporate finance. Closer to business school, I pivoted to the telecommunications industry and continued working in corporate finance. In my quest for growth and career advancement, I decided to pursue an MBA at Kenan-Flagler Business School, with a focus on consulting and corporate finance. This past summer, I spent my time as an intern at McKinsey & Company and will be heading back after graduating from business school. In my spare time, I enjoy traveling and socializing. I’m happy to share my experience and answer any questions you might have on career change and life in Chapel Hill.

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Hi, I’m Yeonseo Koo, but I also go by Judy. I’m an international student from Seoul, Korea. I graduated from Princeton University, where I studied in the School of Public and International Affairs and participated in research projects on topics ranging from media studies to international organizations to foreign investment. After graduation, I stayed at Princeton to work in various aspects of student affairs including but not limited to campus space management, campus life events coordination, student committees advising, and an expansion project for the student-run coffee shop. In addition, I spent some time doing market research for a small business right before joining the Kenan-Flagler community. At Kenan-Flagler, I plan on pursuing a concentration in consulting and business analytics.

Feel free to reach out if you have any questions about pivoting career through an MBA, international student life, or anything else!

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