MBA Student Ambassadors

Hello! My name is Jared Anongos, and I’m concentrating in management consulting and technology here at Kenan-Flagler. I’m originally from Richmond, Virginia, and I completed my undergrad degree at the United States Naval Academy. Prior to business school, I was in the Navy for seven years. I specialized and served as a nuclear submarine warfare officer, while stationed at a various naval bases in South Carolina, New York, Washington and Rhode Island. This summer I will be a Senior Program Manager Intern at Amazon. In my free time, I enjoy hiking, camping, and spending time with my fiancée and our pets. Feel free to reach out to me with questions about UNC or anything, and I’d be happy to share my experience.

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Hello! I’m Nimish Paripatyadar, a full-time UNC Kenan-Flagler MBA student concentrating in Marketing. I was born and raised in Houston, TX and completed my undergrad at Texas A&M University. Prior to business school, I worked as a consultant in the corporate healthcare space. This upcoming summer, I’ll be working at Dell Technologies as a Marketing intern. Outside of school, I enjoy staying active, cooking and gaming. I’m happy to chat about the MBA experience, career options and recruiting, or anything else!

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My name is Kristen Koepsell, and I am concentrating in Healthcare and Marketing.  I graduated with a BA from Mount Holyoke College and earned my MS in Biomedical Sciences from Tufts University School of Medicine.  Before coming to Kenan-Flagler, I worked in clinical research and most recently, was a project manager at a healthcare tech startup.  I am a Curriculum Advisory Board representative and the 2021-2022 Healthcare Club president.  Outside of school, I enjoy baking, taking long walks with my dog, and listening to healthcare podcasts.  Feel free to ask me about courses, Analytical Skills Workshop (ASW) and Healthcare Club!

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Hi! My name is Sam Adams and I am concentrating in Consulting here at Kenan-Flagler. I grew up in South Carolina and went to Clemson University for undergrad where I majored in Finance. Prior to business school, I served 6 years on active duty in the U.S. Army as a logistics officer around in the world, primarily in Europe and Far East Asia. When I am not in school I love snowboarding, traveling (in previous world), hiking and reading. Please feel free to reach out to me with any questions regarding UNC, recruiting, transitioning from the military or just life in Chapel Hill.

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Hi, my name is Daisy Nguyen-Le and I’m from Bel Air, MD. I graduated from Johns Hopkins University in 2017 with my bachelors in economics. Prior to coming to UNC Kenan-Flagler, I was an active duty army officer, and held managerial positions in the Information Technology and Maintenance industries. This upcoming summer, I will be interning with Google as a Supply Chain intern. Outside of school, I enjoy weight-lifting, trying new foods, and spending time with my spouse. Feel free to reach out if you have questions of recruiting, Chapel Hill life or military transition!

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Hey there!  My name is Ryan Fleer, and I am concentrating in Consulting.  I attended Tufts University for undergrad and grew up in New Jersey.  Before business school, I worked in finance (sales/trading and private equity) in New York City.  This upcoming summer, I will be interning as a senior associate advisory intern with PwC.  On (virtual) campus, I serve as co-president of the Kenan-Flagler Pride Club and on the board of the MBA Consulting Club and Jewish Business Association.  Outside of the classroom, I am a cycling instructor at The Sweat Lab.  Feel free to reach if you have any questions about school, recruiting, LGBTQ+ life in Chapel Hill, or pretty much anything in between!

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Hi, my name is Linda Wang, a dual-degree MBA/MSPH student concentrating in Healthcare and Consulting. As a 1st generation college graduate, I grew up in Southern California and earned my BS in Public Health at the University of California, San Diego. For the past 5 years, my passion has been in health services research, advocating for health equity, and improving health literacy for underserved communities. I will be in a Medicaid Strategy role this summer at Humana. Through cross-sector partnerships, I hope to leverage my public health and healthcare experiences to integrate culturally sensitive, value-based solutions to improve access to healthcare, particularly for vulnerable populations. Outside the classroom, I have somewhat of an unhealthy obsession with home makeover videos and food documentaries. Please reach out if you want to chat!

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My name is Derek Lichtinger. I am a first year at Kenan-Flagler concentrating in Real Estate and Corporate Finance. I’m originally from Northwestern Pennsylvania and went to The University of Akron in Ohio to earn my Mechanical Engineering degree. I spent the following six years in the helicopter industry as a design engineer and program manager. While working in my engineering career, I started a small value-add multifamily real estate company that I operated until I started the MBA program. After school, I plan to transition into a career in real estate. When I’m not working on something school related, I like to work out, do anything outside, travel, or find an excuse to build something. I had a great experience connecting with Kenan-Flagler students when I was looking at schools, so please reach out to connect. I’d be happy to chat about my Kenan-Flagler experience, the real estate program, or anything else that’s on your mind.

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Hey! My name is Bruce Ensley, and I am taking classes in the Consulting, Corporate Finance, and Business Analytics and Management Science concentration areas. I grew up in Richmond, VA, and attended West Virginia University for undergrad. I came to business school from the energy industry, where I was a field engineer. Before moving to North Carolina, I spent time living in Houston and Denver. Outside of the classroom, I enjoy hiking, fishing and college sports! Feel free to reach out with any questions involving UNC, the MBA experience, or Chapel Hill!

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Hey y’all! My name is TJ Scott and I am concentrating in Operations and Consulting.  I am a double Tar Heel, graduating from UNC in 2012 with a bachelors in psychology. I grew up in Hope Mills, NC (small town outside of Fayetteville) before making my way to Chapel Hill.  Prior to my MBA, I worked within the administration at UNC, most recently with the board of trustees.  Outside of school I enjoy baking, watching reality tv, and spending time with my husband and our two dogs.  Always happy to answer any questions about UNC, Chapel Hill, Analytical Skills Workshop (ASW) or life here in the southern part of heaven.  Go Heels!

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My name is Taylor Smith and I am concentrating in Real Estate and Corporate Finance. I grew up in a rural area of South Georgia – our only claim to fame is the filming location of the first Longest Yard with Burt Reynolds. After graduating from the University of Georgia, where I majored in economics, I worked in various aspects of real estate sales and development before coming to Kenan-Flagler. Immediately after school, my short-term goal is to work in real estate development and my long-term goal is to eventually open up my own development shop. Additionally, I will be working at Rangewater Real Estate in Atlanta this summer. Outside of class, I enjoy using any excuse to get outside like golfing, fishing, or even just sitting on my front porch if that’s all I have time for. I also love hosting dinner parties, talking music and books, and interior design. Please reach out if you are interested in real estate, student clubs (Real Estate Club, Project Destined, MBA Student Association), or just looking for a candid take on my MBA experience during the times of Covid.

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Hi! My name is Maggie Sullivan and I’m concentrating in Marketing and Sustainable Enterprise. I grew up in Bethesda, Maryland and went to undergrad at the University of Wisconsin-Madison (go Badgers!). Prior to business school, I worked as a Customer Success Manager and later in internal strategy within the hospitality industry. When I’m not in school, I love traveling whenever possible, running and exploring the local food scene. Feel free to reach out if you’d like to chat!

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Hey, you’re in the right spot! My name is Mike Zausmer and I also reached out to an MBA Student Ambassador when I was considering where to pursue my MBA. It was super helpful! I learned what life as a Kenan-Flagler student really looked like (living, learning, and everything in-between)! Prior to business school I worked in a marketing/brand management position for former professional golfer, Jack Nicklaus. At Kenan-Flagler, I am focusing my studies on Finance, Strategy, Operations and Entrepreneurship. When I am not doing course work, you can find me on the golf course, hiking or out for a bite to eat with friends. I am always available for a call to talk about Chapel Hill, what an MBA means to me, my decision process or just logistic questions you have around the program. Talk soon!

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