Full-Time MBA Student Ambassadors | UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School

Talking with a current student is one of the best ways to learn more about the UNC Kenan-Flagler MBA Program. Our MBA Student Ambassadors can provide a candid, firsthand perspective on the school, coursework, co-curricular activities, and life as Tar Heel in Chapel Hill. Our ambassadors come from a variety of backgrounds so there’s probably someone whose interests are just like yours!

You may also wish to consider our Campus Visit Program, where you can meet current students for lunch as well as attend a live class and meet with an admissions representative.

	Melissa Atlas Email: melissa_atlas@kenan-flagler.unc.edu Class of 2020 MBA Concentration: Healthcare Industry Recruiting For: Healthcare Job Function Recruiting For: General Management Previous Experience: four years in health services and policy research Previous Employer: NORC at the University of Chicago, UNC Health Care Undergraduate Institution: Oberlin College Undergraduate Major: Economics, sociology Hometown: Rockville, Maryland Clubs: Carolina Women in Business, MBA Ambassadors, Healthcare Club Fun Fact: “I’ve climbed Mr. Kilimanjaro.”
	Manasa Billa Email: manasa_billa@kenan-flagler.unc.edu Class of 2020 MBA Concentration: Marketing Industry Recruiting For: Healthcare Job Function Recruiting For: Corporate strategy Previous Experience: four years as an entrepreneur in the healthcare industry Previous Employer: Martinsynge Pharma Sciences Pvt. Ltd. Undergraduate Institution: National Institute of Technology Trichy Undergraduate Major: Civil engineering Hometown: Hyderabad International Student Clubs: Adam Smith Society, Blockchain Club, Healthcare Club, Carolina Women in Business Fun Fact: “I enjoy making pop up cards.”
	Rhian Carreker-Ford Email: Rhian_Carreker-Ford@kenan-Flagler.unc.edu Class of 2021 MBA Concentration: Management Consulting Industry Recruiting For: Consulting, management, operations Job Function Recruiting For: Consulting, general management, operations Previous Experience: Peace Corps for three years in Panama, three years with U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services in San Francisco Previous Employer: U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services Undergraduate Institution: Fisk University Undergraduate Major: Political science and psychology Hometown: Detroit, Michigan Clubs: Alliance of Minority Business Students, Pride Club, Consulting Club, General Management Club, Operations Club, Rugby Football Club Fun Fact: “I play Pokemon Go daily.”
	Patrick Carrillo Email: Patrick_Carrillo@kenan-flagler.unc.edu Class of 2021 MBA Concentration: Corporate Finance/Strategy Industry Recruiting For: Airlines (tech), healthcare, energy Job Function Recruiting For: Corporate finance, strategy Previous Experience: 8 years in the U.S. Army, Corps of Engineers Previous Employer: U.S. Army Undergraduate Institution: U.S. Military Academy Undergraduate Major: Engineering management Hometown: San Diego, California Military Veteran Clubs: Corporate Finance Club, Business Technology Club, Healthcare Club Fun Fact: “My guacamole has been reviewed as ‘thebomb.com.'”
	Akshay Choudhary Email: akshay_choudhary@kenan-flagler.unc.edu Class of 2020 MBA Concentration: Operations Management Industry Recruiting For: Manufacturing, energy Job Function Recruiting For: General management Previous Experience: four years in process engineering in oil and gas Previous Employer: TechnipFMC Undergraduate Institution: Panjab University, Chandigarh, India Undergraduate Major: Chemical engineering Hometown: Chapel Hill, North Carolina International Student Clubs: Energy Club, General Management Club Fun Fact: “I’m a twin.” Ask me about ASW!
	Sarah Crockett Email: s_crockett@kenan-flagler.unc.edu Class of 2021 MBA Concentration: Sustainable Enterprises, Operations Industry Recruiting For: Consumer packaged goods, food, manufacturing Job Function Recruiting For: Operations, general management Previous Experience: Two and a half years in client management at a technology company focused on employee wellbeing Previous Employer: Virgin Pulse Undergraduate Institution: Duke University Undergraduate Major: Economics, Spanish Hometown: Andover, Massachusetts Clubs: Net Impact, Carolina Women in Business, Pride Club Fun Fact: “I lived in Buenos Aires for a year after graduating college.” Ask me about ASW!
	Jermyn Davis Email: jermyn_davis@kenan-flagler.unc.edu Class of 2020 MBA Concentration: General Management Industry Recruiting For: Consulting and technology Job Function Recruiting For: Consulting Previous Experience: three and a half years in consulting at Deloitte Consulting and three and a half years in higher education administration at Colorado College Previous Employer: Deloitte Consulting Undergraduate Institution: Wake Forest University Undergraduate Major: Chinese and Political Science Hometown: Atlanta; Denver is home now Clubs: Dean’s Fellows, Pride Club, Carolina Women in Business, Consortium Fellows, MBA Student Association board of directors, Entrepreneurship and Venture Capital, and Alliance of Minority Business Students Fun Fact: “I started my collegiate career at the Juilliard School.”
	Francis De Groote Email: Francis_DeGroote@kenan-flagler.unc.edu Class of 2021 MBA Concentration: Consulting, Operations Industry Recruiting For: Consulting Job Function Recruiting For: Consulting, general management Previous Experience: 11 years in leadership roles in various areas including supply chain, operations, and sales and marketing in a range of industries such as CPG, commodity trade and the chemical sector Previous Employer: EOC Group Undergraduate Institution: University of Leuven, Belgium Undergraduate Major: Commercial engineering Hometown: Oudenaarde, Belgium International Student Clubs: Dean’s Fellows, Consulting Club, Family Business Club Fun Fact: “I like most animals but I’m afraid of cats and chickens.”
	Nkasano Fullerton Email: nkasano_fullerton@kenan-flagler.unc.edu Class of 2021 MBA Concentration: Marketing Industry Recruiting For: Consumer packaged goods Job Function Recruiting For: Brand management Previous Experience: three years in education with Teach for America and five years in corporate retail at JCPenney headquarters Previous Employer: JCPenney Corporate Headquarters Undergraduate Institution: University of Florida Undergraduate Major: Psychology and criminology Hometown: St. Ann’s Bay Jamaica and Coral Springs, Florida Clubs: MBA Ambassadors, Marketing Club, Alliance of Minority Business Students, Dean’s Fellow, The Consortium Fun Fact: “I am a skilled Pokemon trainer who partakes in competitive online battling.”
	John Gauthier Email: john_gauthier@kenan-flagler.unc.edu Class of 2021 MBA Concentration: Real Estate Industry Recruiting For: Real estate Job Function Recruiting For: Development Previous Experience: four years as a corporate attorney Previous Employer: Davis & Gilbert, LLP Undergraduate Institution: University of Pennsylvania Undergraduate Major: History Hometown: Middletown, Connecticut Clubs: Curriculum Advisory Board, Real Estate Club, Net Impact Fun Fact: “I’ve traveled to 35 countries and 36 states.” Ask me about ASW!
	Zach Guarino Email: zachary_guarino@kenan-flagler.unc.edu Class of 2020 MBA Concentration: Data, Digital Analysis and Technology Industry Recruiting For: Consulting Job Function Recruiting For: Consulting Previous Experience: three years in corporate finance, two years with a boutique consultancy Previous Employer: Stax Inc. Undergraduate Institution: Elon University Undergraduate Major: Economics Hometown: Winthrop, Massachusetts Clubs: Consulting Club, MBA Student Association, Beer Society, Hockey Club Fun Fact: “I was at the greatest comeback in Super Bowl history when the Patriots came back from down 28-3 to beat the Falcons.”
	Scott Guichard Email: scott_guichard@kenan-flagler.unc.edu Class of 2021 MBA Concentration: General Management Industry Recruiting For: Tech Job Function Recruiting For: General management or product management Previous Experience: three years in nonprofit association management, one and half years each in technology customer service and technology sales Previous Employer: German Club Alumni Foundation (nonprofit association), Cvent (technoloogy) Undergraduate Institution: Virginia Tech Undergraduate Major: History Hometown: Winchester, Virginia Clubs: MBA Ambassadors, Business Technology Club, General Management Club, Sports & Entertainment Club, Soccer Club Fun Fact: “I love to coach, specifically in cross country/track and field though I have dabbled in coaching basketball too. In my free time prior to attending UNC, I was the head coach for a middle school track team and coached the distance runners for a high school team.”
	Karan Gupta Email: karan_gupta@kenan-flagler.unc.edu Class of 2020 MBA Concentration: Consulting, Corporate Finance, Capital Markets & Investments Industry Recruiting For: Finance, tech Job Function Recruiting For: LDPs, product management Previous Experience: technology consultant, four years Previous Employer: Deloitte Consulting Undergraduate Institution: VIT University, Vellore, India Undergraduate Major: Electronics and communications engineering Hometown: Chandigarh, India International Student Clubs: International Business Association , Corporate Finance Club, MBA Ambassadors, Blockchain Club Fun Fact: “I hate fun facts.” Ask me about ASW!
	Ben Ivey Email: ben_ivey@kenan-flagler.unc.edu Class of 2021 MBA Concentration: Capital Markets and Investments Industry Recruiting For: Finance Job Function Recruiting For: Investment management and private wealth Previous Experience: three years at two banks followed by four years in operations at an asset manager Previous Employer: PPM America, Inc. Undergraduate Institution: UNC-Chapel Hill Undergraduate Major: Communications Hometown: Clemmons, North Carolina Clubs: Investment Management and Private Wealth Clubs Fun Fact: “I have been to Medieval Times more times than I can count.”
	Andrew Jacobson Email: Andrew_Jacobson@kenan-flagler.unc.edu Class of 2020 MBA Concentration: Corporate Finance Industry Recruiting For: Financial services Job Function Recruiting For: Investment banking Previous Experience: three and a half years in corporate finance at a healthcare startup Previous Employer: Thermo Fisher Scientific Undergraduate Institution: San Diego State University Undergraduate Major: Finance Hometown: Parker, Colorado Clubs: Healthcare Club, Carolina Women in Business, MBA Ambassadors Fun Fact: “I ate 50 pickles in one day.”
	Becca Jordan Email: Becca_Jordan@kenan-Flagler.unc.edu Class of 2021 MBA Concentration: Entrepreneurship Industry Recruiting For: Healthcare Job Function Recruiting For: Technology Previous Experience: three years in government and public services and commercial consulting Previous Employer: Deloitte Consulting LLP Undergraduate Institution: UNC-Chapel Hill Undergraduate Major: BSPH health policy and management Hometown: Burlington, North Carolina Clubs: Carolina Women in Business, Entrepreneurship and Venture Capital Club, Healthcare Club, Business Technology Club, Wine Club Fun Fact: “I sang with my Deloitte rock band in the Atlanta Falcon’s stadium.”
	John Kirkland Email: john_kirkland@kenan-flagler.unc.edu Class of 2021 MBA Concentration: Corporate Finance Industry Recruiting For: Financial services Job Function Recruiting For: Investment banking, corporate finance, wealth management Previous Experience: seven years in R&D and engineering for a large food and beverage CPG Previous Employer: Conagra Brands Undergraduate Institution: Clemson University Undergraduate Major: Packaging science Hometown: Charleston, South Carolina/Chicago, Illinois Clubs: Kenan-Flagler Pride Club, The Consortium, Investment Banking Club, Corporate Finance Club, MBA Ambassadors Fun Fact: “I was a ball boy for Venus & Serena Williams when I was younger.” Ask me about ASW!
	Michael Kunath Email: Michael_Kunath@kenan-flagler.unc.edu Class of 2021 MBA Concentration: Energy and Sustainable Enterprise Industry Recruiting For: Energy Job Function Recruiting For: Corporate finance Previous Experience: two years in accounting and operations, one year in nonprofit leadership Previous Employer: AmeriCorps NCCC Undergraduate Institution: University of Notre Dame Undergraduate Major: Finance and film studies Hometown: Apex, North Carolina Clubs: Energy Club Net Impact, Pride Club, Carolina Women in Business Fun Fact: “I’ve traveled to all 48 continental states in the U.S.”
	Kathleen Mackenzie Email: kathleen_mackenzie@kenan-flagler.unc.edu Class of 2021 MBA Concentration: Marketing, Operations Industry Recruiting For: Energy, tech, consumer goods Job Function Recruiting For: Marketing Previous Experience: two years in a rotational program, one year in digital marketing for a multinational manufacturer. Previous Employer: SC Johnson Professional Undergraduate Institution: University of South Carolina Undergraduate Major: International business, marketing Hometown: Plainsboro, New Jersey Clubs: Carolina Women in Business, Marketing Club Fun Fact: “I’ve run three half marathons.”
	Kelsey Matherne Email: Kelsey_Matherne@kenan-Flagler.unc.edu Class of 2021 MBA Concentration: Operations Management Industry Recruiting For: Tech/retail operations Job Function Recruiting For: Data analytics Previous Experience: four years in fundraising at a non-profit Previous Employer: Berkshire Theatre Group Undergraduate Institution: Vanderbilt University Undergraduate Major: Fine Arts Hometown: Nashville, Tennessee Clubs: Carolina Women in Business Fun Fact: “I know the ‘Single Ladies’ dance choreography.” Ask me about ASW!
	Pankti Mehta Email: pankti_mehta@kenan-flagler.unc.edu Class of 2021 MBA Concentration: Capital Markets & Investments, and Marketing Industry Recruiting For: Banking and/or CPG Job Function Recruiting For: Private wealth management and/or brand management Previous Experience: four years at an executive search firm as a recruiter and business analyst Previous Employer: Korn Ferry Undergraduate Institution: The College of New Jersey Undergraduate Major: Industrial/organizational psychology Hometown: Old Bridge, New Jersey Clubs: Private Wealth Management, Marketing, MBA Ambassadors Fun Fact: “I’ve met Bradley Cooper and Mark Wahlberg!”
	Michelle Moglia Email: michelle_moglia@kenan-flagler.unc.edu Class of 2021 MBA Concentration: Healthcare Industry Recruiting For: Healthcare Job Function Recruiting For: Venture capital Previous Experience: five years in investment banking (capital markets) Previous Employer: BMO Capital Markets Undergraduate Institution: Cornell University Undergraduate Major: Biology Hometown: Kinnelon, New Jersey Clubs: Entrepreneurship and Venture Capital, Net Impact, Healthcare Club Fun Fact: “I lived on an island full of seagulls for two summers.”
	Ryan Newson Email: ryan_newson@kenan-flagler.unc.edu Class of 2021 MBA Concentration: Capital Markets & Investments Industry Recruiting For: Financial services Job Function Recruiting For: Investment management Previous Experience: four years in advertising technology Previous Employer: Index Exchange Undergraduate Institution: Bates College Undergraduate Major: History Hometown: Stanhope, New Jersey Clubs: Investment Management Club, Private Wealth Management Club Fun Fact: “My first job in high school was moving, building and resurfacing pool tables.” Ask me about ASW!
	Caroline O’Neill Email: caroline_oneill@kenan-flagler.unc.edu Class of 2021 MBA Concentration: Real Estate Industry Recruiting For: Real estate Job Function Recruiting For: Real estate Previous Experience: four years in commercial banking and 4 years in real estate banking Previous Employer: Wells Fargo Undergraduate Institution: University of Georgia Undergraduate Major: International business (economics) Hometown: Charleston, South Carolina Clubs: Real Estate Club, Carolina Women in Business Fun Fact: “I went skydiving in Queenstown, New Zealand on my mom’s 55th birthday.” Ask me about ASW!
	Matthew Opritza Email: Matthew_Opritza@kenan-flagler.unc.edu Class of 2021 MBA Concentration: Marketing Industry Recruiting For: Tech, CPG Job Function Recruiting For: Product management, brand management Previous Experience: four and a half years supply chain management, two and a half years retail planning, one year digital marketing analytics Previous Employer: Eaton Corporation and Gap Inc. Undergraduate Institution: The Ohio State University Undergraduate Major: Marketing and supply chain Hometown: Columbus, Ohio Clubs: Tech, Marketing Fun Fact: “I once was featured on Banana Republic’s Instagram as a model.”
	Aditi Paul Email: aditi_paul@kenan-flagler.unc.edu Class of 2021 MBA Concentration: Operations Management, Healthcare Industry Recruiting For: Healthcare Job Function Recruiting For: Consulting, operations Previous Experience: three years in healthcare management consulting at a global consulting firm Previous Employer: Accenture Undergraduate Institution: Georgia Institute of Technology Undergraduate Major: Industrial and systems engineering Hometown: St. Louis, Missouri Clubs: MBA Ambassadors, Healthcare Club, Consulting Club, Carolina Women in Business, Curriculum Advisory Board Fun Fact: “I have traveled to countries in six continents (and hope to make it to Antarctica in the future).”
	Kuljyoti Rana Email: Kuljyoti_rana@kenan-flagler.unc.edu Class of 2021 MBA Concentration: Marketing, with Data, Digital Analysis and Technology enrichment Industry Recruiting For: Technology, CPG, and media and entertainment Job Function Recruiting For: Brand marketing, product marketing Previous Experience: three years at one of the big four accounting firms and one year running my own pop-up bakery Previous Employer: EY (Ernst & Young) and Backyard Bakery Undergraduate Institution: Shaheed Sukhdev College of Business Studies, University of Delhi Undergraduate Major: Business Hometown: Delhi, India International Student Clubs: Business Technology Club, Marketing Club and Carolina Women in Business Fun Fact: “I bake mean desserts! I ran my own pop-up bakery in Delhi and organized weekly bake shops at music and art events.”
	Mallika Rao Email: mallika_rao@kenan-flagler.unc.edu Class of 2021 MBA Concentration: Corporate Finance Industry Recruiting For: Finance Job Function Recruiting For: Investment Banking Previous Experience: three years at an accounting firm, three and a half years in internal strategy and corporate finance for an insurance company Previous Employer: Bharti AXA Life Insurance Undergraduate Institution: University of Mumbai Undergraduate Major: Commerce/accounting Hometown: Mumbai, India International Student Clubs: Investment Banking Club, Net Impact, Carolina Women in Business Fun Fact: “I traveled across 10 countries in one year.”
	Daniel Ryan Email: daniel_ryan@kenan-flagler.unc.edu Class of 2021 MBA Concentration: Consulting Industry Recruiting For: Consulting Job Function Recruiting For: Consulting Previous Experience: six years in strategy and fundraising at Covenant House, a nonprofit serving young people facing homelessness. Previous Employer: Covenant House Undergraduate Institution: Georgetown University Undergraduate Major: English Hometown: Fair Haven, New Jersey Clubs: MBA Ambassador, Dearborn Legacy Cup Captain, Liaison – Carolina Women in Business, Liaison – EVP of MBASA, Liaison – Deloitte Case Competition Fun Fact: “I’ve run the NYC Half Marathon seven times, the Disney Half Marathon five times, the NYC Marathon in 2016 and the Dublin Marathon in 2017.”
	Kirsten Smith Email: kirsten_smith@kenan-flagler.unc.edu Class of 2020 MBA Concentration: Marketing and Data, Digital Analysis, & Technology Industry Recruiting For: Technology Job Function Recruiting For: Product marketing Previous Experience: four and a half years in implementation consulting for an education technology company Previous Employer: EAB (formerly The Advisory Board Company) Undergraduate Institution: Gettysburg College Undergraduate Major: Political Science Hometown: Baltimore, Maryland Clubs: Business Technology Club, MBA Ambassadors Club, Carolina Women in Business Fun Fact: “I’ve visited 55 college campuses across the United States.” Ask me about ASW!
	Eve Stoffel Email: eve_stoffel@kenan-flagler.unc.edu Class of 2021 MBA Concentration: Healthcare Enrichment Industry Recruiting For: Healthcare (pharmaceutical) Job Function Recruiting For: General management/corporate finance Previous Experience: two and half years as litigation paralegal, two and a half years in staff management role at international corporate law firm Previous Employer: Covington & Burling LLP Undergraduate Institution: Carnegie Mellon University Undergraduate Major: International Relations & Politics Hometown: Moundsville, West Virginia Clubs: Healthcare Club, Carolina Women in Business, Pride Club Ally, International Business Association Fun Fact: “I’ve traveled to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.” Ask me about ASW!
	Justin Teplinski Email: justin_teplinski@kenan-flagler.unc.edu Class of 2021 MBA Concentration: Marketing Industry Recruiting For: Consumer packaged goods Job Function Recruiting For: Brand management, general management Previous Experience: three years in the Peace Corps as an English education volunteer in the Republic of Georgia, four years as a retail sales manager for AT&T Previous Employer: Peace Corps, AT&T Undergraduate Institution: California State University, Long Beach Undergraduate Major: Business administration – management Hometown: Palacios, Texas Clubs: MBA Ambassadors, Marketing Club, Carolina Women in Business, Fitness Club, MBA Adventure Club Fun Fact: “During undergrad, I took a course taught by the creator of Kwanzaa, Dr. Maulana Karenga.” Ask me about ASW!
	Rawan Teplinski Email: rawan_teplinski@kenan-flagler.unc.edu Class of 2021 MBA Concentration: Operations Management, Sustainable Enterprise Industry Recruiting For: Operations management, Healthcare and tech Job Function Recruiting For: Operations and/or general management with a sustainability focus Previous Experience: Four years in human resources in the tech industry, three years in economic development with the Peace Corps Previous Employer: Peace Corps (Republic of Georgia) Undergraduate Institution: California State University, Long Beach Undergraduate Major: Business administration, concentration in human resources Hometown: Anaheim, California Clubs: Net Impact, Carolina Women in Business, MBA Ambassadors, General Management, Operations Fun Fact: “All the art work in my home are ones that I have personally painted or drawn.”
	Victoria Thompson Email: victoria_thompson@kenan-flagler.unc.edu Class of 2021 MBA Concentration: Consulting Industry Recruiting For: Financial services Job Function Recruiting For: Consulting Previous Experience: two years as a financial analyst Previous Employer: Wells Fargo Undergraduate Institution: UConn Undergraduate Major: Finance Hometown: Ellicott City, Maryland Clubs: Consulting Club, Carolina Women in Business, MBA Student Association Fun Fact: “I played Division 1 lacrosse at UConn.”
	Jason Tsai Email: Jason_Tsai@kenan-flagler.unc.edu Class of 2021 MBA Concentration: Marketing, Data Digital Analysis and Technology Industry Recruiting For: Consumer packaged goods Job Function Recruiting For: Brand management Previous Experience: one year in sales, seven years in digital marketing and marketing operations Previous Employer: Siemens Undergraduate Institution: Johns Hopkins University Undergraduate Major: Cognitive science Hometown: Bellmore, New York Clubs: Marketing Club, Sports Club, Entertainment & Media Club, MBA Ambassadors Fun Fact: “I’ve officiated two weddings and once signed a marriage certificate at a Shake Shack in New York Penn Station.” Ask me about ASW!
	Brad Wompierski Email: bradley_wompierski@kenan-flagler.unc.edu Class of 2021 MBA Concentration: Operations Industry Recruiting For: Technology, healthcare Job Function Recruiting For: Operations, general management Previous Experience: seven years as an Army Aviation Operations Officer Previous Employer: U.S. Army Undergraduate Institution: University of Delaware Undergraduate Major: Mass communication Hometown: Cinnaminson, New Jersey Military Veteran Clubs: Hockey Club, Operations Club, Healthcare Club, Business Technology Club Fun Fact: Diehard New Jersey Devils and hockey fan
	Zhongyuan Zhou Email: Zhongyuan_Zhou@kenan-flagler.unc.edu Class of 2021 MBA Concentration: Real Estate and Corporate Finance Industry Recruiting For: Real estate Job Function Recruiting For: Investment and investment banking Previous Experience: four years in asset management at a real estate investment firm Previous Employer: Mapletree Undergraduate Institution: Shanghai Jiao Tong University Undergraduate Major: Architecture Hometown: Shanghai, China International Student Clubs: Real Estate Club, Investment Banking Club, Asian Business Club Fun Fact: “I ran a marathon and speak a little French.”

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