Business School Captains

Education: Isabella is currently pursuing her Master of Science in Business Analytics/Master of Arts in International Economics and Finance Dual Degree at Brandeis International Business School and is expected to graduate in May 2025. She graduated Cum Laude from Brandeis University with majors in Economics and Studio Art, as well as a minor in Business. Isabella also graduated high school from United World College Costa Rica.

Work History: Currently, Isabella works part-time as a Business School Captain (formerly titled Career Captain) for the Career Strategies and Engagement Center, and Admissions and Marketing Teams. She previously interned at Posit, where she built social media campaigns, managed marketing automation tools, and optimized marketing efforts. As a Graduate Research Assistant at the Heller Schneider Institute, Isabella contributed to research on opioid crisis interventions. She is passionate about leveraging data to drive business strategies in her future career.

Extracurriculars & Hobbies: Outside of the classroom, Isabella is usually working on personal data analytics projects. She is the Vice-President of the ALPFA Club and hopes to increase the club’s involvement. She enjoys meeting new people, exploring Boston, and rock climbing.

Education: Sana is currently pursuing a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with concentration in Data Analytics and Finance at Brandeis International Business School, and is expected to graduate in May 2025. Sana completed her Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Accounting and Finance from Lahore University of Management Sciences in Pakistan in 2022.

Work History: Sana currently serves as a Business School Captain (formerly titled Career Captain) for the Career Strategies and Engagement Center, and Admissions and Marketing Teams. This summer (2024), she completed a field project with Synergies Intelligent Systems, where she worked on market research and business and financial planning.

Before coming to the business school, Sana worked as a Product Manager at Educative where she worked on improving the learner experience of the product. She also introduced gamification on the platform to increase user engagement. Sana has also interned at the growth departments of Foodpanda and Aimfit in Pakistan where she worked on devising strategies to acquire more customers.

Extracurriculars & Hobbies: Aside from working with the CSE, Sana is representing the student body as a Vice President of International Business School Student Association (IBSSA). During her leisure hours, she delights in the art of cooking and baking. A nature enthusiast, she is fond of the outdoors and thoroughly enjoys traveling with both friends and family. Additionally, she finds pleasure in reading self-help books.

Education: Xiaohang will graduate in May 2025 with dual Master of Science degrees in Business Analytics and Finance from Brandeis International Business School. She previously earned an MBA from the University of Science and Technology of China and a Bachelor of Accounting from Nanchang University.

Work History: Before attending Brandeis, Xiaohang worked in investment and M&A for a publicly listed environmental company in China, managing a private equity fund. Prior to that, she worked in auditing at a CPA firm and holds the designation of a Certified Public Accountant in China. At Brandeis, Xiaohang has served as a Teaching Assistant for Python, Data Analytics with Excel, and Machine Learning courses, as well as a Research Assistant on machine learning projects. She also works in the Admissions Office and serves as the Director of Treasury and Organization for the Graduate Student Association.

Extracurriculars & Hobbies: Outside of academics, Xiaohang enjoys a variety of sports, with a particular passion for tennis, badminton, and hiking. She loves exploring new cuisines and taking trips to nearby towns to experience local culture and history. Additionally, Xiaohang is a proud cat mom to her 3-year-old Ragdoll cat, who accompanied her all the way from China to the U.S. She cherishes her relaxing moments with him and finds joy in their time together.

Education: Josephine is a candidate for the Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA) at Brandeis International Business School and is expected to graduate in February 2026. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Statistics from the University of Ghana in September 2021, where she studied data analysis, calculus, linear algebra, and regression analysis. Josephine also spent a year after school serving the government as national service personnel.

Work History: Josephine currently works as a Captain for Brandeis International Business School, representing the Career Strategies and Engagement (CSE) Team and the Admissions and Marketing Offices. Before studying at Brandeis, she served as a Data Analyst at Consolidated Bank Ghana, where she was responsible for developing SQL data warehouse models and interactive Power BI dashboards, driving revenue growth and improving operational efficiency. In addition, she provided IT support to over 200 staff during her national service, ensuring secure and efficient operations.

Extracurriculars & Hobbies:  Outside of her academic and professional pursuits, Josephine serves as the Secretary for the Data Analytics Club, where she plays a pivotal role in organizing workshops, mentoring students, and fostering a collaborative environment for developing analytical skills. She enjoys braiding, singing, and is committed to maintaining a healthy lifestyle through regular workouts.

Education: Kate is currently pursuing her Master of Science in Business Analytics at Brandeis International Business School and is expected to graduate in February 2026. She graduated with her Bachelor in International Studies from University of Foreign Language Studies, the University of Danang, Vietnam; and Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management from George Brown College, Canada.

Work History: Kate currently balances two part-time roles. At Brandeis International Business School, she serves as a Captain, representing the Admissions, Career Strategies, and Engagement (CSE) team. She also works at the Rose Art Museum as a Gallery Attendant, ensuring the safety of the museum and its visitors, responding to emergencies, and delivering excellent customer service. Previously, Kate worked as a Hotel Sales Manager, where she drove revenue growth and market share through strategic sales and marketing efforts. She consistently boosted sales, enhanced customer satisfaction, built strong relationships with key accounts, and collaborated with cross-functional teams to create seamless guest experiences.

Extracurriculars & Hobbies: Outside of the classroom, Kate is a member of Brandeis Data Analytics Club. She enjoys cooking Vietnamese food, traveling and practicing Muay Thai.

Education: Ayrton Bernuy Linsbauer (He/Him/His) is currently pursuing his Master of Science in Finance at Brandeis International Business School. His expected graduation date is February 2026.  Before coming to Brandeis, Ayrton graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering in 2020 from Pontifical Catholic University of Peru. Also, he has made an exchange program in Germany at Tübingen University where he took Economy, Business and Marketing courses.

Work History: Ayrton is currently working part-time as a Career Captain at the Business School’s Career Strategies and Engagement Center. He has six years of work experience in the Telecommunication Industry where he has worked in Finance positions at Entel Peru. In his last role, he worked as a financial controller, where he received The Top Entel 2024 award for his outstanding performance. He was responsible for finding savings, forecasting, budgeting and delivering presentations. He consistently boosted savings, reviewed processes, built strong relationships with internal customers, and collaborated with cross-functional teams to forecast accurately and cut expenses.

Extracurriculars and Hobbies: Aside from CSE, Ayrton is a member of the Global Markets Investment Club and Data Club at Brandeis International Business School and a member of the Baden-Wurttemberg Association. Additionally, Ayrton loves participating in challenges and workshops, playing tennis, traveling, and going to cafes.

Education : Ashwini is currently pursuing a Master of Science in Business Analytics at Brandeis International Business School, where she is exploring how data can be leveraged to drive meaningful solutions. She is set to graduate in February 2026. Previously, she earned a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a focus on Marketing from Siam University in Bangkok, Thailand, building a strong foundation in strategic thinking and creativity.

Work Experience : Ashwini works part-time as a Captain at Brandeis International Business School. Before her graduate studies, she gained valuable experience as a Client Relations and Campaign Strategist at a marketing agency in Nepal. This role sparked her interest in using data to craft compelling brand strategies. Her journey into technology took a deeper turn at Invisible Technologies, a company specializing in blending AI with human expertise to optimize business operations. During her time there, Ashwini worked on training AI models and chatbots, which introduced her to the possibilities of generative technologies and their practical applications. This experience ignited her curiosity about the role of data and technology in improving business processes and informed her decision to pursue advanced analytics.

Extracurricular Activities & Hobbies: Ashwini is a member of the Brandeis Consulting Association and the Data Analytics Club, where she enjoys brainstorming and collaborating with like-minded peers. Outside her academic and professional life, she enjoys reading fiction, experimenting with cooking, and learning about different cultures through travel and meaningful conversations. Her natural curiosity and love for new perspectives keep her motivated to grow personally and professionally.

Education: Hardik Shukla is a first year Master of Business Administration student, concentrating in Finance and Data Analytics, with an anticipated graduation date of May 2026. He graduated magna cum laude from the University of Texas at Arlington with a major in Computer Science.

Work History: Hardik grew up in Lucknow, India, and moved to the United States at the age of 18. He has since lived in the DFW area and Austin, Texas. Before business school, he worked at Amazon as a Software Development Engineer for Alexa iOS, where he built and launched popular features like Chat with Alexa.

Extracurricular & Hobbies:  At Brandeis, Hardik is actively involved in multiple roles. He works as a Business Career Coach at the Hiatt Career Center, and as a Captain at the business school. He serves as Treasurer of the Brandeis Graduate Outdoors Club, Senator for the International Business School Student Association (IBSSA), and is a member of the Business and Consulting Association. He was also the 2nd Runner-Up in a Case Competition and is a member of the Global Markets Investments Club, where he was a finalist in the 2024 Stock Pitch Competition. Hardik is seeking summer internships in Wealth Management, Asset Management, Equity Research, and Credit Analysis. His professional interests include Corporate Finance, Asset Management, and Venture Capital. Outside of work, Hardik is passionate about nutrition, exercise, hiking, and travelling.

Education: Tushita is currently pursuing a Master of Science in Finance degree and is expected to graduate in February 2026 from Brandeis International Business School. Prior to joining Brandeis, she earned her Bachelor of Business Administration with a focus on Finance from Mount Carmel College in 2021.

Work History: Tushita currently serves as a Business School Captain for Career Strategies and Engagement (CSE) Center. She is also serving as a Projects and Events Assistant for OAASE. Previously, she worked as a Credit Risk Analyst at Sanima Bank Ltd., a commercial bank, in the risk analysis and evaluation of financial statements and corporate loans for SME clients.

Extracurriculars & Hobbies: Beyond the classroom, Tushita is an active member of the Global Markets Investments Club (GMIC), Business Consulting Association (BCA) and Real Estate Investments Club (REIC). Outside of campus life, she enjoys designing mandala art which is her way of blending creativity with relaxation.

Education: Daniel is expected to graduate from Brandeis University in May 2027 with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics, potentially minoring in Finance and Politics. Prior to attending Brandeis, he graduated from Needham High School in Needham, Massachusetts.

Work History: Daniel currently works part-time as a Captain at Brandeis International Business School, representing the Admissions, Career Strategies and Engagement (CSE), and Marketing Offices. Over the past three summers, he served as an overnight camp counselor at Crane Lake Camp. Additionally, Daniel worked for three seasons at the Needham Youth Track Club, teaching basic track skills to children of all ages.

Extracurriculars & Hobbies: Outside the classroom, Daniel is a member of the Brandeis Varsity Cross Country and Track and Field teams, specializing in the 800m event and occasionally competing in 8k races. He also enjoys hiking, exploring Boston, reading, and spending time with friends.

Education: Puja is pursuing her Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA’26) at Brandeis International Business School, with a focus on using data and technology to drive impactful business decisions. She holds a BBA (Hons.) in Business and Management from The British College Nepal (UWE Bristol), graduating with First Class Honors. 

Work History: Puja works part-time as a Captain for Brandeis International Business School, representing the Admissions, Career Strategies and Engagement (CSE), and Marketing Offices. Before studying at Brandeis, she worked as a Client Services Manager at a leading data-driven digital marketing agency in Nepal, where she leveraged data-driven strategies to optimize client campaigns and drive measurable results. Her analytical approach to digital marketing led to exceptional outcomes, including a lead generation campaign that substantially exceeded targets for a major consumer electronics client. By analyzing customer behavior patterns and campaign metrics, she was able to refine targeting strategies and maximize ROI, sparking her interest in pursuing advanced studies in business analytics. As a Women Deliver Young Leaders Program Grantee and Project Lead, she secured funding for a gender equality advocacy project, leading a team that organized focus group discussions, coordinated with local government, and produced multiple publications to advance the cause. 

Extracurriculars & Hobbies: Outside of the classroom, Puja is Vice President Membership at Brandeis Toastmasters and an active member of the Data Analytics Club, Brandeis Consulting Association (BCA), International Marketing Club, and the Real Estate Investment Club. She has been recognized as a Women Deliver Young Leader and a Giving Tuesday Starling Collective Fellow. In her free time, Puja enjoys reading fiction and contemporary literature and exploring ways to combine data analytics with social impact.

Education: Andrew is currently pursuing his Master of Business Administration/Master of Science in Business Analytics Dual Degree at Brandeis International Business School and is expected to graduate in February 2025. He graduated with his Bachelor in Textile Sciences and Engineering from the National University of Science and Technology, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe in August 2007. In November 2020, he passed his Project Management Professional (PMP) Exam and became a PMP Certification holder.

Work History: Andrew works part time as a CSE Career Captain, Research Assistant for the Brandeis BOLL Project, and an Admissions Student Ambassador. In summer 2023, Andrew interned at Matcha Electric, a clean energy startup based in Boston. During the summer of 2024, he was working as a Business Development Associate at EIT InnoEnergy, a leading European cleantech venture capital firm. Before studying at Brandeis, he worked for one of the largest Christian organizations in Southern Africa (Harvest House International) as Head of Operations and Strategy. 

Extracurricular & Hobbies: Outside of the classroom, Andrew is a member of Brandeis Consulting Association (BCA) and the Real Estate Investment Club (REIC). He enjoys playing soccer, public speaking, and traveling to new places. His latest interest is greenhouse tomato farming, particularly the use of soilless media and hydroponics for healthier tomato plants.

Education: Diana is a current graduate student pursuing her Master of Science in Finance at Brandeis International Business School, and is expected to graduate in February 2025. Before coming to Brandeis, Diana graduated from Belarus State Economic University with her Bachelor’s in Economics in June 2021.

Work History: Currently, Diana works as a CSE Career Captain at the Career Strategies and Engagement Center. Before studying at Brandeis International Business School, she worked as a Tax Consultant at EY (one of the Big Four accounting firms).

Most recently, Diana was a Teaching Associate intern at Training The Street, assisting  trainees with Excel-based valuation exercises (public and acquisition comparables, constructing earnings forecast models, DCF, LBO, merger consequences).

Extracurriculars & Hobbies: Beyond the classroom and work, she is a member of the Global Markets Investment Club (GMIC) and the Real Estate Investment Club. Besides academic involvements, Diana loves playing the piano, dancing, exploring the world and eating delicious food!

Education: Shivam is currently pursuing his Master of Science in Finance degree at Brandeis International Business School and is expected to graduate in February 2025. Prior to joining Brandeis, he completed his undergraduate degree in Finance from Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies, Mumbai, India in May 2021.

Work History: Shivam works part time as a CSE Career Captain. He is currently interning at Shasta Partners, a boutique investment bank in Boston specializing in M&A and capital raising services for technology companies.

Previously, he worked as an Analyst in the Research and Investment Services department of a financial services firm in Mumbai, India. During this time, he primarily collaborated with private equity firms and investment banks in the UK and the US. In particular, he worked extensively with a UK based real estate private equity firm across the private equity deal flow.

Extracurricular & Hobbies: Outside the classroom, Shivam is the President of the Real Estate Investment Club (REIC). He enjoys playing Table Tennis, Soccer, Cricket and loves watching anime.

Education: Salman is currently pursuing a Master of Science in Business Analytics at Brandeis International Business School, and is expected to graduate in February 2025. Previously, Salman graduated with a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Computer Science from DePauw University in Greencastle, Indiana in 2020. 

Work History:  Salman currently serves as a CSE Career Captain at the Career Strategies and Engagement Center (CSE). He is also an Office Assistant at OAASE and an Admissions Ambassador at the Global Admissions Office. Before joining Brandeis, Salman honed his technical skills as a Software Consultant at RICS Software, Inc. in Indianapolis, Indiana.

This past summer he worked as a People Analytics Intern at Formlabs, a Hardware and Electronics company in Somerville.  He was involved in various data related projects aimed at enhancing HR processes and supporting broader business strategies. He led the development of a HR dashboard to support decision making within the People Team at Formlabs and created an automated tool using Python to optimize data collection for recruitment tasks. Upon graduation, Salman hopes to pursue a career in Data Analytics and/or Product Management.

Extracurriculars & Hobbies: Beyond the classroom, Salman is President of the Data Analytics Club and a member of the Brandeis Outdoors Club. A fan of nature and the outdoors, Salman cherishes his time hiking and exploring State Parks and National Parks across the U.S. Salman is also passionate about 3d Printing, Computer Aided Design (CAD) and drones.

Education: Rita Lai is a current graduate student pursuing her Master’s degree in International Economics and Finance with an anticipated graduation in February 2025. Rita completed her Bachelor’s degree at Brandeis University with a major in Business and minors in Economics and German studies in December 2023. 

Work History: Rita is currently working at the Career Strategies and Engagement Center (CSE) in Brandeis International Business School as a Career Captain. She also works at Gosman Athletic Center at the Front Desk. In addition, Rita interned last summer (2024) with Morgan Stanley as an Investment Management summer analyst, and the summer prior (2023), with Morgan Stanley Wealth Management as a Pathways intern. 

Extracurriculars and Hobbies: Outside of the classroom, Rita enjoys traveling, attending different workout classes, playing sports and spending time with family and friends.

Education: Riya will be graduating in February 2025 with a Master of Science in Finance from Brandeis International Business School. She graduated with her Bachelor’s degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering from Jaypee University of Information Technology in 2019.

Work History: Riya is currently a part-time CSE Career Captain at The Career Strategies and Engagement Center. Before joining Brandeis, Riya worked as a QA Lead at PaySeRoutes, a logistics startup, where she collaborated with developers and managers, conducted market research, and pitched to investors. Prior to that, she served as a Management Trainee at Genpact, planning testing strategies for insurance projects and managing client relationships.

Most recently, Riya joined the Financial Innovation and Research Center (FIRC) in Boston, MA as an Associate Intern (06/2024 – Present), to lead a research initiative on AI and financial markets. Riya’s technical acumen and professional experience make her well-equipped to tackle challenges in the field of finance and technology.

Extracurriculars & Hobbies: Apart from CSE, Riya is a member of the Fintech club at Brandeis. She enjoys exploring new places, meeting new people, loves to dance, and indulges in hobbies like beach walks, watching sunsets, and learning about different cultures. Riya has an insatiable curiosity for exploring novel experiences and gaining new knowledge. She embraces opportunities to broaden her horizons and perspective.

Education: Prachi is currently pursuing a Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA) at Brandeis International Business School and is expected to graduate in May 2025. Before attending Brandeis, Prachi completed her Bachelor of Management Studies in Finance from Pillai’s College of Arts, Commerce and Science, Mumbai University in India in 2018.

Work History: Prachi currently serves as a CSE Career Captain at the Career Strategies and Engagement Center (CSE). She completed her Field Project with FCAT (Fidelity Center for Applied Technology) this summer (2024). 

Prior to enrolling in the business school, Prachi served as an Executive Level II at Whitehat Jr. In this role, she actively engaged with loan lending firms to gain insights into customers’ credit histories. She also conducted assessments on both customers and the financial datasets of the company’s partners, aiming to enhance overall accountability and efficiency in customer-centric processes. Prachi has previously worked with Idea Hive as a Youth Leader and has also worked with ICICI Lombard in India. In her role, she collaborated with government officials and universities to communicate initiative goals and build partnerships for broad dissemination, as well as assessed customer profiles to identify key needs for insurance renewal support.

Extracurriculars & Hobbies: Aside from working with the CSE, Prachi is the Vice President of the International Business Women’s Club (IBW) at Brandeis International Business School. Prachi also practices Hindustani Classical Music and loves to sing. As a nature enthusiast, she is fond of the outdoors and thoroughly enjoys traveling with friends and family. She enjoys playing badminton and meeting new people.

Education: Nitish is currently pursuing his Master of Science in Business Analytics at Brandeis International Business School. This program is part of a dual degree collaboration with IIT Jodhpur (India), where he previously pursued his MBA. He is expected to graduate in February 2025. Previously, he earned his Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Pune University in 2019.

Work History: Currently, Nitish works as a Career Captain at the International Business School’s Career Strategies and Engagement Center. Over the summer (2024), he gained valuable experience as an AI Data Analytics Intern at Applica Solution Int’l. Before joining Brandeis, he served as a strategy intern at an FMCG startup named Healthy Krunch, as part of his MBA curriculum. Prior to this, he had three years of experience working as a production engineer and as a project manager at a manufacturing startup in India.

Extracurriculars and Hobbies: In addition to his role in CSE, Nitish is an active member of the Data Analytics Club at the business school. He likes listening to podcasts and music in his free time. He also has a keen interest in exploring new cuisines and visiting new places.

Education:  Ines Grom-Mansencal (She/Her/Hers) is a current undergraduate student at Brandeis University who is expected to graduate with majors in Biology and Psychology as well as a minor in French in May of 2024. Ines previously graduated from Wyoming High School in Wyoming, Ohio.

Work History:  Ines is currently working part-time as a Junior Career Captain at the Career Strategies and Engagement Center in Brandeis’ International Business School. This past summer, Ines interned at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center in Cincinnati, Ohio where she focused on managing and performing clinical and translational research in Bone Marrow Transplantation.  

Extracurriculars and Hobbies: Outside from work and school, Ines plays for the Brandeis Women’s Volleyball team where she is also responsible for aiding in the organization of activities and bonding opportunities for the team off the court. She also enjoys spending time with friends and family, traveling, and watching TV shows.

Education: Djounia (She/Her/Hers) is a first-year MBA student at Brandeis International Business School with an interest in Finance and Data Analytics. Prior to coming to Brandeis, Djounia completed two Bachelor’s degrees in Business and Economics in her hometown at Université Notre Dame d’Haïti and Université d’État d’Haïti, and had the opportunity to study abroad at California State University San Marcos, thanks to the Global Ugrad Scholarship.

Work History: Djounia is currently working part-time as a Career Captain at the Business School’s Career Strategies and Engagement Center. Previously, she has spent three years in Sales and Marketing positions in both for-profit and nonprofit organizations. She has volunteered for the Finance Committee of the World Organization of the Scout Movement (Kuala Lumpur Office) for 4 years, and later served as the District Public Image Chair for the Rotaract 7020/ 2021-2022 board where she used digital marketing tools to promote the district activities and events. Additionally, she’s been the Chapter Director of Startup Grind Cap-Haïtien, a global startup community delivering education, connections and opportunities to help startups grow.

Extracurricular & Hobbies: In 2022, Djounia was awarded the Fulbright Scholarship to pursue her MBA at Brandeis. She is now the president of the International Women’s Business Club and a board member of the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Club. As a people person, she enjoys making new friends and connections across the globe. She is an adventurous and energetic young lady who believes that life is about learning, sharing, and impacting.

Fun Fact About Djounia: Her three favorite places are: the dance floor, the beach and wherever is green enough for a picnic

Education: Ella (She/Her/Hers) is expected to graduate May 2024 with a Bachelors of Arts in Economics from Brandeis University.  Ella previously graduated from Rolling Hills Preparatory School in Los Angeles, California. 

Work History: Currently, Ella works part-time as a Junior Career Captain for the Business School’s Career Strategies and Engagement Center. Additionally, Ella was a summer Intern for Rose Grove Capital Management, LLC. During this role, Ella was able to learn about different positions in the finance industry and broadened her Bloomberg knowledge. 

Extracurricular & Hobbies: Ella is a member of the Brandeis Women’s Volleyball Team. She is also a representative of the Brandeis Student-Athlete Advisory Committee, where she serves as a liaison for student-athlete interests in NCAA affairs. Ella enjoys spending time with friends and family, and loves to relax on the beach.

Education: Ruolan Li (She/Her/Hers) is currently a first-year graduate student pursuing her Master of Arts in International Economics and Finance at Brandeis International Business School. She is expected to graduate in May of 2024. Before coming to Brandeis, Ruolan graduated with a Bachelor of Economics degree in Finance in June of 2022 from Shenzhen University, China.

Work History: Currently, Ruolan works as a CSE Career Captain at Brandeis International Business School’s Career Strategies and Engagement Center. Previously, Ruolan worked as an audit intern at PwC, where she was responsible for an interim audit project for a public real estate company in China. During her years as an undergraduate student, she was also a research assistant at Shenzhen University China Economy Zone Research Center.

Extracurriculars & Hobbies: Ruolan is a member of the Brandeis Consulting Association (BCA). Besides academics involvements, Ruolan enjoys exploring cities on foot, hiking, and photographing. Her photography works get several hundred likes on social media.

Education: Ariha Jain (She/Her/Hers) is currently pursuing her Master of Science in Business Analytics at Brandeis International Business School and is expected to graduate in February 2024. She completed her Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Applications from Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya University in Indore, India in May 2022. She graduated with her Bachelor in Business Administration with a major in Finance from Maharashtra Institute of Technology – World Peace University, Pune, India in May 2021.

Work History: Currently, Ariha is a part-time CSE Career Captain at the Business School’s Career Strategies and Engagement Center and works at Einstein Bagels in her free time. Before studying at Brandeis, she worked with Capgemini, India as an HR Analyst, primarily working with the documentation team and assisting them to audit prospective employees’ documents. Later, she got promoted to a Recruiter, handling the end-to-end recruitment process and ensuring smooth employee onboarding.

Extracurriculars & Hobbies: Aside from her involvement at the Career Strategies and Engagement Center, Ariha serves as the Communication Officer of The International Business School Student Association, Graduate Affairs Peer Advisor for Student Engagement, Admissions Ambassador for International Business School, Member of Student Conduct Board, 2023 Orientation Leader Fellow and Vice President of the Brandeis Fintech Club. She is also the Intramural Badminton Sports Champion for the academic year 2022-23. Ariha’s Power of 3 is ‘Gregarious’, ‘Versatile’ and ‘Optimistic’. She is addressed as “People Person” because of her extroverted personality and loves to connect with people. She enjoys inventing words, reading books, watching thriller movies, cooking Indian food and spending time with friends.

Education: Evan Goddard (He/Him/His) is currently pursuing his Master of Science in Finance at Brandeis International Business School. His expected graduation date is February 2024. He graduated from Tulane University with a Bachelor’s of Science in Finance in May 2022.

Work History: Evan works part-time as a Career Captain at the Business School’s Career Strategies and Engagement Center. As a Career Captain, some of Evan’s responsibilities include editing student resumes, managing career related resources, and moderating events. Additionally, Evan works as an operations intern for the DCU FinTech Innovation Center.

Extracurriculars and Hobbies: Aside from CSE, Evan is a member of the Brandeis Consulting Association, Global Markets Investment Club, and Marketing Club. Additionally, Evan loves music, standup comedy, working out, and hiking.

Education: Harsh (He/Him/His) is currently pursuing his Master of Science in Finance with a concentration in Corporate Finance and Valuations at Brandeis International Business School, and is expected to graduate in February 2024. He graduated with his Bachelor in Management Studies with a major in Finance from Mithibai College, Mumbai in May 2021 and simultaneously passed Level I of the CFA examination.

Work History: Harsh is currently a part-time CSE Career Captain at the Business School’s Career Strategies and Engagement Center and an Admissions Ambassador at the Global Admissions Office. Before studying at Brandeis International Business School, he worked with TresVista Financial Services as a Private Equity Analyst primarily managing US and UK-based buy-side private equities and family offices by helping them with M&A advisory and support services like deal sourcing, research and due diligence, modeling analysis, portfolio management, and marketing materials.

Extracurriculars & Hobbies: Outside of the classroom, Harsh is the Treasurer at the Brandeis Impact Club and a Member at the Global Markets Investment Club (GMIC). As a sports aficionado, he plays volleyball professionally and loves watching Formula One. He also loves playing guitar and listening to pop music.

Education: Ysahbel (She/Her/Hers) will be graduating in February 2024 with a Master of Science in Finance concentrating in Asset Management and Corporate Valuations from Brandeis International Business School. She graduated with her Bachelor of Commerce from H.R. College of Commerce & Economics in India. She simultaneously finished level II of Chartered Accountancy from The Institute of Chartered Accountants in India.

Work History: Currently, Ysahbel works part-time as a Career Captain for the Business School’s Career Strategies and Engagement Center where she works to help curate and manage student resources. Before studying at Brandeis International Business School, she worked with EisnerAmper as a Financial Consultant primarily focusing on and assisting in US Auditing procedures. Ysahbel intends to pursue a career in finance after graduation where she can collaborate with others and contribute her knowledge to creating impactful solutions.

 Extracurriculars & Hobbies: Outside of the classroom, Ysahbel is the Head of Membership and Public Relations at the Brandeis Consulting Association (BCA), and a member of the Global Markets Investment Club (GMIC). She is very passionate about dancing and singing. Ysahbel has always been involved in extracurriculars since a very young age. She enjoys watching TV shows and is a big foodie!

Education: Yuxuan Zhang (She/Her/Hers) is currently pursuing her Master of Science in Business Analytics at Brandeis International Business School. She will be graduating in May 2024. In May 2021, Yuxuan graduated from Michigan State University with majors in Psychology and Human Capital Society.

Work History: Yuxuan recently started working as a Career Captain for Brandeis International Business School’s Career Strategies and Engagement Center. In the past, Yuxuan worked as a tech recruiting specialist for BeaconFire Solution Inc. in Princeton, New Jersey. In this position, Yuxuan refined her skills in recruiting and marketing, as well as developed a career passion for entrepreneurship and mentoring.

Extracurriculars and Hobbies: Outside of academic involvements, Yuxuan is the Vice President of the Entrepreneurship Innovation Lab at the Business School. She also enjoys reading, blogging and content creating. Her newly found passion is learning and developing sales skills.

Education: Stephanie Borr (She/Her/Hers) is currently pursuing her Master of Arts in International Economics and Finance at Brandeis International Business School. Her expected graduation date is May 2023. She graduated from Brandeis University with her Bachelor’s of Arts in Economics with minors in Legal Studies and Health: Science, Society, and Policy in May 2022. 

Work History: Stephanie works part-time as a Career Captain at the Business School’s Career Strategies and Engagement Center. As a Career Captain, some of Stephanie’s responsibilities include editing student resumes, managing career related resources, and moderating alumni speaker panels. In the Summer of 2022, Stephanie worked as a Summer Analyst at Bank of America in Charlotte, North Carolina. 

Extracurriculars and Hobbies: Aside from her involvement at the Career Strategies and Engagement Center, Stephanie is also Captain of the Brandeis Women’s Volleyball team. As a part of her responsibilities, she coordinates Brandeis Volleyball’s involvement with Team Impact, which is an organization that matches college athletic teams with children who have chronic or life-threatening illnesses in order to foster a system of support and socialization. Stephanie also loves to read and watch sports, especially professional Tennis.

Education: Chester Zikhali  (He/His/him) is expected to graduate with his  Master of Science in Finance from Brandeis International Business School in February 2023. He graduated with a Master of Commerce in Development Finance from the University of Cape Town Graduate School of Business.

Work History: Chester currently works part-time as a Career Captain at the Business School’s Career Strategies and Engagement Center. As part of his role at the Career Center, he assists in managing a plethora of career center resources. Prior to this, Chester worked as a private equity analyst for an international overseas offshore investment allocation firm (Riscura) based in Cape Town, South Africa. In this position, he managed corporate finance valuations and due diligence for various private equity funds across Sub-Saharan Africa and spearheaded high-level independent research in impact investing. After graduation, Chester intends to pursue a career in investment banking and equity research.

Extracurriculars & Hobbies: Outside of the classroom, Chester is involved with a few student clubs. He enjoys nature, so he’s always looking for an excuse to go cycling and hiking up the mountains. His newly found passion is architectural design, particularly in efficiently using resources to help save our environment. 

Education: Joyce Huang (She/Her/Hers) is currently an undergraduate student at Brandeis University, and is expected to graduate with a Bachelor of Arts with a double major in Business and Health: Science, Society, and Policy in May 2022. Joyce previously graduated from Pudong Shanghai American School in Shanghai, China, in 2018.

Work History: Joyce works part-time as a Junior Career Captain in the Business School’s Career Strategies and Engagement Center. During the past year, Joyce has worked as a Teaching Assistant for Financial Accounting. As part of her role as a Teaching Assistant, she tutors and supports 200 students on accounting material, offers business major advising, and organizes and runs recitations and review sessions.

Extracurriculars & Hobbies: Outside of the classroom, Joyce is a Co-Founder of the Brandeis Undergraduate Consulting Club (BUCC), the Director of Marketing & Public Relations for Society of Asian Scientists and Engineers (SASE), and the Social Media & Publicity Chair for Taiwanese Students Association (TSA). She loves to spend her free time creating artwork, and has recently been interested in utilizing collage with watercolor. Her secret talent is origami!

Education: Ruchi (She/Her/Hers) will graduate with her Master of Business Administration from Brandeis International Business School in December 2022. She graduated with her Bachelor of Engineering in 2015, and her Master of Management Studies in 2017 in India. During her time at Brandeis, she plans on concentrating in both Marketing and Data Analytics.

Work History: Ruchi has worked as a Project Manager with multiple digital marketing firms such as Gozoop Online and MORE Global Productions, in India. In her role as Project Manager, she refined her technical and managerial skills. At Brandeis, she is a Junior Career Captain at the Career Strategies and Engagement Center.

Extracurriculars & Hobbies: Ruchi is the Vice President of the South Asian Society where. She is looking forward to organizing cultural events for students on-campus. Other than these, she spends her time running, swimming, working out, and is looking forward to travel places in the US.

Education: Kajol (She/Her/Hers) is expected to graduate in February 2023 with a Master of Science in Finance. Her concentration is in Asset Management and Corporate Valuations. She graduated with her Bachelor of Commerce in Financial Markets then went on to get a postgraduate Master of Commerce in Banking and Finance degree, both from Mumbai University in India.

Work History: Kajol is currently a part-time CSE Career Captain at the Business School’s Career Strategies and Engagement Center. Before studying at Brandeis International Business School, she worked with IIFL Securities Limited as a Referral Associate Leader primarily focusing on portfolio management services and business development in Mumbai.  Now, she will be interning with a boutique asset management firm as an Investment Analyst intern over the summer. 

Extracurriculars & Hobbies: Outside of the classroom, Kajol is the Treasurer at the Global Markets Investment Club along with her involvement at the Career Strategies and Engagement Center. She is also an Admissions Ambassador and Senator for the MSF cohort. Always curious and an extrovert, she loves traveling and learning about new cultures and people. She also loves reading fiction novels to escape reality from time-to-time and loves binging on feel-good tv shows and movies!

Education: Sukanya Ahuja(She/Her/Hers) is expected to graduate with her Master of Science in Business Analytics from Brandeis International Business School in December 2022. She graduated with her Bachelor’s in Mass Communication from Symbiosis International University in July 2021.

Work History: Sukanya works part-time as a Career Captain at the Business School’s Career Strategies and Engagement Center. Previously,  Sukanya worked as a Digital Marketing Strategist at Bython Media Inc. based out of Texas focusing on creating higher traction for the brand’s properties through analytics and content optimization. She hopes to further her career in the field of marketing analytics.

Extracurriculars & Hobbies: Beyond the classroom and work, Sukanya likes to spend her time finding delicious meals all over town and dissecting films and fashion shows.  She also loves spending time outdoors biking and exploring!

Education: Victoria (Yixuan) Zhao (she/her/hers) was expected to graduate with her Master of Science in Business Analytics from Brandeis International Business School in December 2022. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Information Systems and Business Analysis Management at Miami University.

Work History: Victoria worked part-time as a Career Captain at the Business School’s Career Strategies and Engagement Center. Previously, she interned as a data analyst in a cloud data technology firm and worked on a time-series data visualization project. Upon graduation, she intended to pursue a marketing and project management career.

Extracurriculars & Hobbies: Outside the classroom, Victoria enjoys baking, ice cream (vanilla flavor), and hanging out with friends. Her current passion is making an impact in society through entrepreneurship in cutting-edge technologies. 

Education: Xiaoyu Wang (She/Her/Hers) is currently a Master of Science in Finance student at Brandeis International Business School and is expected to graduate in December 2022. Prior to attending Brandeis University, she graduated from Beijing University of Technology with a Bachelor of Economics degree in Finance in July 2020. Xiaoyu also studied as an exchange student at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities.

Work History: Currently, Xiaoyu works part-time as a Career Captain at the Business School’s Career Strategies and Engagement Center. Before studying at Brandeis International Business School, she worked at Universal (Beijing) Consulting Co., Ltd. as a Finance Coordinator in the project finance team. Xiaoyu plans to work in the field of corporate finance after graduation.

Extracurriculars and Hobbies: Outside the classroom, Xiaoyu enjoys hiking, playing frisbee, and exploring the city. She also loves cooking and trying all kinds of cuisines.

Education: Riya Mandhana (She/Her/Hers) is currently a Master of Science in Finance student at Brandeis International Business School, and is expected to graduate in May 2022. She graduated with her Bachelor in Legal Science from Government Law College, Mumbai University in India. She also obtained an Intermediate (Integrated Professional Competence) Examination Certificate from The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India.

Work History: Riya is a Junior Career Captain at the Business School’s Career Strategies and Engagement Center. Prior to her position at Brandeis, she worked as a trainee in the field of Audit and Taxation for 3.5 years, as part of her Chartered Accountancy coursework, where she performed Statutory and Tax Audits and provided Direct Taxation and Transfer Pricing Consultancy. She then transitioned to working as a Senior Tax Consultant, focusing on Transfer Pricing and International Taxation. Last year, Riya started an organization called What’s Next For You, through which she aimed to create awareness about different career paths and guide school students about different career options available to them. Riya also worked as a Management Consultant at 180 Degrees Consulting in India on a pro-bono project.

Extracurriculars & Hobbies: Aside from her involvement at the Career Strategies and Engagement Center, Riya serves as President of International Business Women’s Club at Brandeis and Vice President of Brandeis Consulting Association. Riya is a sports fanatic. She played Badminton professionally throughout her school life and continues to enjoy the game. She also relishes being at one with nature and loves hiking, kayaking and camping.

Education: Ayswarya (She/Her/Hers) is expected to graduate from Brandeis International Business School in May 2022 with a Master of Science in Finance. Prior to attending Brandeis University, she graduated from Kingston University, London where she studied Business with a major in Finance.

Work History: Ayswarya currently works part-time as a Junior Career Captain at the Business School’s Career Strategies and Engagement Center. Before studying at Brandeis International Business School, she worked at EY as an Analyst and at JP Morgan with the Equity Derivatives group. During her undergraduate degree at Kingston, Ayswarya assisted the University in creating inclusive curriculums, an attempt that helped students feel heard and welcome at school. She was also a Peer Mentor for the subject Managing Financial Resources. After graduation, Ayswarya hopes to continue working in Finance, applying the knowledge gained through the rigor of her program.

Extracurriculars & Hobbies: Outside of the classroom, Ayswarya is involved with a few student clubs. She is the Crisis Game Lead for the National Association for Business Economics (NABE), where she uses her interest in Business and Economics to understand policies and world economies. She is also an Investment Fellow at Global Markets Investment Club, assisting the team in making the right investment decisions. In her spare time, Ayswarya likes to read, practice yoga, and try different cuisines.

Education: Alexis Scheinman (She/Her/Hers) is a Master of Business Administration student at Brandeis International Business School, with an expected graduation date of May 2022. She graduated Cum Laude from Brandeis University in May 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and minors in Politics and Legal Studies. During her time at Brandeis, she spent her spring of 2017 studying Public Relations and Advertising at Boston University’s London, England campus.

Work History: After graduating in 2018, Alexis moved to Seattle to explore a career in marketing. She worked as a Marketing and Public Relations Manager at Bellevue Medical Imaging, a radiology clinic. After that role, Alexis changed industries and worked for Visit Bellevue, a destination marketing organization, where she was the Communications Manager then promoted to Director of Visitor Experience. Now, she is a part-time marketing intern at Wedbush Securities and is also working as a Junior Career Captain at the Business School’s Career Strategies and Engagement Center.

Extracurriculars & Hobbies: Alexis is involved in several extracurricular activities, including serving as Co-President of Brandeis Consulting Association and Public Relations Representative of International Marketing Club. Some of her hobbies include hiking, traveling, trying new foods, and road trips to different cities. She also loves taking her adorable puppy, Ollie, on long walks.

Education: Yashi Shah (She/Her/Hers) is expected to graduate with her Master of Science in Finance from Brandeis International Business School in May 2022. She graduated with her Bachelor’s in Financial Markets from H.R. College of Commerce and Economics, Mumbai in May 2019.

Work History:  Yashi currently works part-time as a Junior Career Captain at the Business School’s Career Strategies and Engagement Center. Before studying at Brandeis International Business School, she worked at Jeena Scriptech Alpha Advisors Pvt Ltd as an Equity Research Analyst. Yashi wants to work in capital markets both public and private in the future. She hopes to help individuals manage their funds in the future.

Extracurriculars & Hobbies: In her free time, Yashi serves as Vice President of the Investment Banking Club,  and  Treasurer of the South Asian Society at Brandeis.  Yashi also enjoys reading, painting, and running and hopes to learn how to fly small private planes in the future.

Education: Jerri Zhou (She/Her/Hers) is expected to graduate from Brandeis International Business School in December 2021 with a Master of Science in Business Analytics. This May she graduated from State University of New York Binghamton with a degree in Business Administration concentrating in Finance with a minor in Math.

Work History: Jerri currently works part-time as a Career Captain at the Business School’s Career Strategies and Engagement Center. Before studying at Brandeis International Business School, she worked at IBM as a business analyst intern and at Microsoft as a marketing intern. With a passion for helping her peers, she was a Teaching Assistant (TA) in general Finance and Management Information Systems during her undergraduate studies. She was also a TA for communications, English literature and Calculus III classes during the summer of her sophomore year with UIBE in Beijing, China. Jerri wants to work with a middle-sized firm or startup to enhance her hands-on learning and skill development. She hopes to become a professor later in life after finding a passion for education through her TA roles.

Extracurriculars & Hobbies: Outside of the classroom, Jerri is involved with a few student clubs. She is the director of the Graduate Students Association’s (GSA) Communication Committee, where she connects with students and clubs through the bi-weekly newsletter sent out to all graduate students. She is also a leadership fellow at the Business School. Jerri loves running and doing all kinds of sports.

Education: Yvette (She/Her/Hers) is graduating with her Master of Arts in International Economics and Finance from Brandeis International Business School in May 2021. Last spring she graduated from Brandeis University with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics with a minor in Business. During her time at Brandeis she spent one semester studying immersive French language in France and Summer 2018 living in Hong Kong.

Work History: With a background in marketing and international business strategy from her summer internship in Hong Kong, Yvette found a passion for cross-cultural, cross-industry strategic work and will work as a Strategy Analyst at Deloitte Consulting in the Boston office after graduation. At Brandeis International Business School she is a Senior Career Captain with the Career Strategies and Engagement Center (CSE) where she leads their resume review process. She is also the undergraduate Financial Accounting Teaching Assistant (TA) for Professor Stoller and loves to teach!

Extracurriculars & Hobbies: Yvette’s main extracurriculars are her on-campus leadership positions with the CSE and as a TA, but in her free time, loves to be outside. She spends a lot of time hiking in New Hampshire and road-tripping around the country, camping along the way. She loves working from home, doing yoga, spending time with friends and eating delicious food!

Education: Hannah Davis (She/Her/Hers) is expected to graduate with her Master of Arts in International Economics and Finance from Brandeis International Business School in May 2021. She graduated Magna Cum Laude with her Bachelor’s in Business with minors in Economics and English from Brandeis University in May 2020. Prior to attending Brandeis University, Hannah graduated from Lawrence Academy high school in Groton, Massachusetts.

Work History: Hannah currently works part-time as a Senior Career Captain at the Business School’s Career Strategies and Engagement Center. As part of her role at the Career Center she assists in managing a plethora of career center resources. This past spring and summer Hannah worked as an intern in the Office of Economic Empowerment at the Massachusetts State Treasury Department, studying and implementing programming related to financial literacy. After graduation Hannah will join Johnson & Johnson as a Financial Analyst in their Finance Leadership Development Program.

Extracurriculars & Hobbies: In her free time, Hannah serves as President of Brandeis Consulting Association, Vice President of International Marketing Club and as a Leadership Fellow on the Student Experience Committee. Hannah is an avid sports fan and enjoys watching the Celtics and Manchester United. She also enjoys painting and reading in her free time.

Education: Kimberly (She/Her/Hers) will be graduating May 2021 with a Master of Arts in International Economics and Finance with a Concentration in Economic Analysis and Consulting from Brandeis International Business School. Last Spring, she graduated Cum Laude from Brandeis University with majors in Psychology and Economics as well as minors in Architecture and Business. Kimberly also spent a semester studying Psychology and Architecture at Universidad de Chile and Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile.

Work History: Currently, Kimberly works part-time as a Senior Career Captain for the Business School’s Career Strategies and Engagement Center where she works to help curate and manage student resources. Additionally, Kimberly works for the Schuster Institute of Investigative Journalism as a Student Research Manager where she works to strategize and gather evidence to aid in the exoneration of falsely convicted individuals. Upon graduation, Kimberly hopes to work in a challenging and dynamic environment where she will work with others to combine diverse experiences into creative and impactful solutions. 

Extracurriculars & Hobbies: Outside of the classroom, Kimberly is a member of Brandeis Consulting Association (BCA), Global Markets Investment Club, and the Student Leadership Circle. Recently, she had the pleasure of moderating BCA’s Annual Case Competition. She also enjoys playing soccer, photography, and anything and everything outdoors.

Education: Robert Banks (He/Him/His) will be graduating from Brandeis in May 2021 with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Business with a Specialization in Accounting and Finance. 

Work History: Currently, Robert works part-time as a Career Captain in the Brandeis International Business School Career Strategies and Engagement Center. Robert also has experience as a Teaching Assistant for the undergraduate Financial Accounting course. In the past, Robert has held the positions of Financial Planning and Analysis Intern at Ziff Davis, Climate Change Investment Research Intern in the Brandeis Office of Investment Management, and Finance Intern at Prudential Financial. Upon graduating from Brandeis, Robert will be returning to Prudential Financial as a member of their Finance Leadership Development Program. 

Extracurriculars & Hobbies: On campus, Robert serves as President of Brandeis Football Club, the university’s club soccer team. Robert is also an Undergraduate Departmental Representative for the Business department and previously held an Analyst position with the Brandeis Undergraduate Investment Club. Robert enjoys playing and watching sports (especially the teams from Philadelphia!) as well as hanging out with friends and family.

Education: Anh Nguyen (She/Her/Hers) is expected to graduate in May 2021 with a Master of Arts in International Economics and Finance with a concentration in Financial Economics. She graduated with her Bachelor of Science in Public Finance from National Economics University in Vietnam.

Work History: Last summer, Anh worked as an intern at Breslin Consulting, an economic consulting firm based in Washington D.C. Before studying at Brandeis International Business School, Anh was a tax consultant on the Global Mobility Services team at KPMG in Vietnam. Anh has an interest in financial and economic consulting and hopes to work in a consulting firm upon graduation where she can help to bring exceptional value to clients. 

Extracurriculars & Hobbies: Outside of the classroom, Anh is a Junior Career Captain, a Leadership Fellow and a Student Ambassador. She loves traveling and learning about new cultures and cuisines, and cooking foods she has tried around the world. She also loves watching funny videos of dogs and hopes that she will get one in the near future.