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Nishant Agarwal
- Email: nishant_agarwal@kenan-flagler.unc.edu
- Previous Education: Manufacturing Engineering, Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani
- Previous Experience: 2.5 years in data analysis and tech consulting; 1.5 years of managing family business
- Concentration: General Management
- Hometown: Gwalior, India
- Interest: MBA Ambassadors, Tech Club, General Management Club
- Quote: I chose UNC Kenan-Flagler because of the diverse collaborative school community and excellent academic curriculum.
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Raphael Alterman
- Email: raphael_alterman@kenan-flagler.unc.edu
- Previous Education: The Claremont Colleges
- Previous Experience: 3 years in Real Estate Sales
- Concentration: Real Estate Finance / Development
- Hometown: New York City, NY
- Interest: MBA Ambassador, VP Communications and First Year Experience for Real Estate Club, Wine Society Member, Beer Club Member, Pride Ally, Tennis Club member, Avid crossword enthusiast
- Quote: Best Real Estate Development curriculum in the U.S. based on the many schools I toured and researched when making my decision. Also, the community here is special and it only takes a 25 minute tour to see that is true.
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Melissa Atlas
- Email: melissa_atlas@kenan-flagler.unc.edu
- Previous Education: Oberlin College
- Previous Experience: 4 years in health services research; first summer internship (after a year in public health school) in strategic planning for UNC Health Care
- Concentration: Healthcare
- Hometown: Rockville, MD
- Interest: MBA Ambassadors, Healthcare Club, General Management Club, Carolina Women in Business, Dual Degree MBA/MSPH
- Quote: Students work together and lift each other up, rather than compete and knock each other down. They are not there to check a box for their education, they are there to better themselves and to learn from each other, and to truly engage with the school’s community.
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Mitchell Barnes-Wallace
- Email: mitchell_barnes-wallace@kenan-flagler.unc.edu
- Previous Education: University of California – Los Angeles
- Previous Experience: 3 years energy consulting
- Concentration: Consulting/Energy
- Hometown: San Diego, CA
- Interest: MBA Ambassadors, Energy Club, Consulting Club, Social Committee
- Quote: I chose Kenan-Flagler because of the strong alumni network, collaborate environment, and name recognition.
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Manasa Billa
- Email: Manasa_Billa@kenan-flagler.unc.edu
- Previous Education: National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappalli, Inida
- Previous Experience: Founder, Martinsynge Pharma Sciences Pvt. Ltd.
- Concentration: Marketing
- Hometown: Hyderabad, India
- Interest: MBA Ambassadors, General Management club, Healthcare club, Carolina Women in Business(CWIB), Adam Smith Society, Blockchain club
- Quote: I chose UNC because of the collaborative culture and the incredible opportunities available to students interested in entrepreneurship through various programs at school as well as in the greater community.
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Akshay Choudhary
- Email: akshay_choudhary@kenan-flagler.unc.edu
- Previous Education: Chemical Engineering, Panjab University, Chandigarh, India
- Previous Experience: 4 years in the Oil & Gas industry with an EPC (Engineering, Procurement & Construction) firm.
- Concentration: Management Consulting
- Hometown: Ludhiana, India
- Interest: MBA Ambassadors, Dean’s Advancement Council, Consulting Club, Sport & Entertainment Club, Asian Business Club
- Quote: UNC captures the true essence of community and collaborative learning, and Kenan-Flagler boasts one of the best Core faculty among business schools.
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Andree Dean
- Email: andree_dean@kenan-flagler.unc.edu
- Previous Education: University of St Andrews, Scotland
- Previous Experience: 4 years at a national museum
- Concentration: Marketing, Data Analytics
- Hometown: Jackson, WY
- Interest: MBA Ambassadors, Marketing Club, Tech Club, Carolina Women in Business
- Quote: I was looking for a school with a genuine collaborative culture, a network around the country, and specialized classes in data analytics and marketing
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Arjun Dhingra
- Email: Arjun_Dhingra@kenan-flagler.unc.edu
- Previous Education: University of Melbourne, Australia
- Previous Experience: 2 years in assurance & advisory for Deloitte, 3 years in property development, 1.5 years in corporate finance/FP&A as a finance manager for a biopharmaceutical company, 1 year of running my own sports company
- Concentration: Marketing
- Hometown: Melbourne, Australia
- Interest: MBA Ambassador, Sports & Entertainment Club, Marketing Club, Carolina Women in Business
- Quote: Genuinely fell in love with the “Carolina culture” when I flew here to visit the campus- it is truly collaborative and the energy is palpable. I also wanted to experience living in a true US college town, especially one that is passionate about sports, and in particular, basketball.
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Chelsea Gardner
- Email: chelsea_gardner@kenan-flagler.unc.edu
- Previous Education: North Carolina State University
- Previous Experience: 3 years in communications marketing at an agency
- Concentration: Marketing/Healthcare
- Hometown: Pittsboro, NC
- Interest: MBA Ambassadors, Marketing Club, Alliance of Minority Business Students, Healthcare Club, The Consortium
- Quote: I was thrilled to come back home and ecstatic to be among a collaborative and supportive community. I also chose Kenan-Flagler for the emerging healthcare leadership development program.
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Neva Gohel
- Email: neva_gohel@kenan-flagler.unc.edu
- Previous Education: Colorado College
- Previous Experience: 2 years in environmental consulting
- Concentration: Real Estate and Sustainability
- Hometown: Houston, TX
- Interest: MBA Ambassadors, Real Estate Club, Net Impact, Alliance of Minority Business Students, Carolina Women in Business
- Quote: I chose Kenan-Flagler for the strong real estate program, collaborative culture, and passionate and supportive community.
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Zach Guarino
- Email: zachary_guarino@kenan-flagler.unc.edu
- Previous Education: Elon University
- Previous Experience: 3 years in corporate finance, 2 years in strategy consulting
- Concentration: Consulting, Data Analytics
- Hometown: Winthrop, MA
- Interest: MBA Ambassador, Consulting Club, MBA Student Association, Career Mentor, Tillman Legacy Rep
- Quote: The culture at Kenan-Flagler was the selling point. I really resonated with the way students here share in eachother’s successes, and strive to reach their best without doing so at the expense of their classmates.
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Karan Gupta
- Email: karan_gupta@kenan-flagler.unc.edu
- Previous Education: VIT University, Vellore, India
- Previous Experience: 4 years in Tech Consulting with Deloitte
- Concentration: Corporate Finance/Consulting/Capital Markets
- Hometown: Chandigarh, India
- Interest: MBA Ambassador, Corporate Finance Club, Blockchain Club, International Business Association, Curriculum Advisory Board
- Quote: I chose UNC because of the rigorous academic environment, amazing people, and a strong career pipeline.
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Emily Hoffarth
- Email: Emily_Hoffarth@kenan-flagler.unc.edu
- Previous Education: Boston College
- Previous Experience: 3 years in market research for a public relations firm
- Concentration: Marketing
- Hometown: Rochester, NY
- Interest: MBA Ambassadors, Marketing Club, Dean’s Fellow, Carolina Women in Business
- Quote: I chose Kenan-Flager because of the friendly, collaborative culture, the great network, the location, and the overall feeling I had after visiting campus.
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Andrew Jacobson
- Email: Andrew_Jacobson@kenan-flagler.unc.edu
- Previous Education: San Diego State University
- Previous Experience: 4 years in corporate FP&A in the life sciences industry
- Concentration: Corporate Finance
- Hometown: Parker, CO
- Interest: MBA Ambassadors, Investment Banking Club, The Consortium
- Quote: I chose Kenan-Flagler because of the small class sizes, great investment banking placement, and basketball!
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Harmonie Jacobson
- Email: harmonie_jacobson@kenan-flagler.unc.edu
- Previous Education: University of San Diego
- Previous Experience: 4 years in the biotech/life sciences industry (operations, program management and product development)
- Concentration: Healthcare/Tech
- Hometown: Parker, CO
- Interest: MBA Ambassadors, The Consortium, Dean’s Fellows, Healthcare Club, Carolina Women in Business, Tech Club
- Quote: I chose Kenan-Flagler because I was looking to expand my network beyond the west coast, the strong healthcare and innovation focus, and the inclusive/collaborative community.
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Will Leimenstoll
- Email: Will_Leimenstoll@kenan-flagler.unc.edu
- Previous Education: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- Previous Experience: 2 years of international urban planning and community development work. 1 year of AmeriCorps service with Habitat for Humanity, and 1 year in the federal government (U.S. EPA).
- Concentration: Real Estate – Dual Degree with City & Regional Planning Dept.
- Hometown: Greensboro, NC
- Interest: MBA Ambassadors, Real Estate Club, Net Impact Club
- Quote: I chose Kenan-Flagler in order to be around other people who are driven to succeed not just for themselves but for the greater good.
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Dan Masse
- Email: daniel_masse@kenan-flagler.unc.edu
- Previous Education: University of Notre Dame
- Previous Experience: 5 years in operations with an Aerospace Components Manufacturer
- Concentration: General Management
- Hometown: Chapel Hill, NC
- Interest: MBA Ambassador, Running Club, Beer Society, General Management Club, Operations Club
- Quote: I chose UNC Kenan-Flagler because I really felt the collaborative and friendly culture, and because I am from Chapel Hill, so I knew I would love living here.
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Nisarga Phatak
- Email: nisarga_phatak@kenan-flagler.unc.edu
- Previous Education: Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai
- Previous Experience: 4 years of Research experience at the Food and Drug Administration
- Concentration: Management Consulting/Healthcare
- Hometown: Mumbai, India
- Interest: MBA Ambassadors, Consulting Club, Healthcare Club
- Quote: I chose Kenan-Flagler because of the community and people, strong healthcare focus, career opportunities, and curriculum.
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Tony Shi
- Email: tony_shi@kenan-flagler.unc.edu
- Previous Education: South China Agricultural University
- Previous Experience: 6 years in Apple Retail store management
- Concentration: Consulting/Tech
- Hometown: Zhuhai, China
- Interest: MBA Ambassadors, Dean’s Advancement Council, MBA Student Association, Business Tech Club
- Quote: I chose Kenan-Flagler because of the collaborative culture and teamwork spirit. During the campus visit, I was amazed by the authenticity and supportiveness of every student and faculty member I met.
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Kirsten Smith
- Email: kirsten_smith@kenan-flagler.unc.edu
- Previous Education: Gettysburg College
- Previous Experience: 4.5 years in implementation consulting for an education technology company
- Concentration: Marketing/Tech
- Hometown: Baltimore, MD
- Interest: MBA Ambassador, Business Technology Club, CWIB, Non-Profit Board Consultant
- Quote: I chose UNC because of the collaborative and friendly culture, the school’s large and supportive network, and the strong focus on marketing and technology in the classroom and in career outcomes.
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Khalid Mohammad Syed
- Email: khalidmohammad_syed@kenan-flagler.unc.edu
- Previous Education: Electrical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad
- Previous Experience: 4 years in e-commerce industry in Internal Consulting and Product Management, 1 year at a Data Analytics start-up in Marketing
- Concentration: Tech, Consulting
- Hometown: Hyderabad, India
- Interest: MBA Ambassadors, Tech Club, Consulting Club
- Quote: I chose Kenan-Flagler because of the brand, flexible curriculum, collaborative community, amazing alumni network and great employment statistics at my target companies.
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Laura Takanen
- Email: laura_takanen@kenan-flagler.unc.edu
- Previous Education: History, Education, UC Davis
- Previous Experience: 12 years in logistics
- Concentration: Operations
- Hometown: Long Beach, CA
- Interest: MBA Ambassadors, Kenan-Flagler Veterans Association
- Quote: I picked UNC because of the great community feel and collaborative atmosphere.
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Sarah Vondracek
- Email: sarah_vondracek@kenan-flagler.unc.edu
- Previous Education: Colgate University
- Previous Experience: 3 years of environmental compliance experience at an electric utility
- Concentration: Consulting/Energy
- Hometown: Pittsburgh, PA
- Interest: MBA Ambassador, Consulting Club, Energy Club, Carolina Women in Business
- Quote: I chose Kenan-Flagler because there is a strong community and a commitment to support each other, without sacrificing excellence.
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