Hardik Shukla
SBE Captain
About Hardik: Hardik is a second-year MBA student at the Brandeis School of Business and Economics, pursuing concentrations in Finance and Data Analytics. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from the University of Texas at Arlington.
His professional background includes working as a Software Development Engineer at Amazon, where he worked with Alexa applications.
On-Campus Involvement: He serves as a Career Coach at the Hiatt Career Center and a Captain at the Career Strategies and Engagement Center.
His involvement with the student body includes serving as Co-President of the Global Markets Investment Club and the President of Brandeis Graduate Outdoors Club.
Career Interests and Activities: He is interested in working at the intersection of finance and technology, currently working as a Product Manager Intern at a software start-up called Swivu.
His aptitude for innovation and entrepreneurship was recently recognized when he secured the runner-up position at the Brandeis Pitch Competition.
For Fun: Outside of his professional and academic pursuits, he is a fitness and nature enthusiast who loves working out and hiking trails.
He enjoys spending his downtime cooking and playing board games.
Daniel Willis
SBE Captain
About Daniel: Daniel is an undergraduate student at the School of Business and Economics. He is majoring in economics and minoring in legal studies and politics.
Daniel’s previous work experience includes being an overnight camp counselor for three summers, and having an internship at a non-profit organization called United for a Fair Economy.
On Campus Involvement: Daniel has been a Captain at the School of Business and Economics since the fall of 2024. He has enjoyed assisting with the career services for students.
Daniel competed on the varsity cross country and track and field teams his freshman and sophomore years. His primary event was the 800m.
In addition to varsity sports, Daniel has also engaged in intramural football, attended the pickleball club, and is a regular at the campus gym, Gosman Sports and Convocation Center.
Career Interests and Activities: Within the realm of economics, Daniel is interested in public policy, and hopes to work at a think tank or other research institute one day. He is currently applying to policy related internships for next summer.
For Fun: Outside the classroom, Daniel enjoys exploring Boston, trying new restaurants, reading, hiking, and hanging out with his suitmates.
Daniel’s favorite small talk topics are running, food, and hidden gems of Boston.
Anant Rose
SBE Captain
About Anant: Anant is pursuing a Master of Business Administration (MBA) at the School of Business and Economics, concentrating in Data Analytics. He also holds a Bachelor of Technology in Electronics and Communications Engineering from Manipal University Jaipur, India.
Before Brandeis, Anant worked in the automotive technology sector, specializing in manual and automation testing for car infotainment systems, with a focus on hardware validation, system integration, and user experience.
On-Campus Involvement: Anant serves as a Captain with the Career Strategies and Engagement Center (CSE), supporting prospective and current students with academic and career exploration.
He also serves as a Senator for the School of Business and Economics, representing student perspectives and contributing to discussions on academic and student-life initiatives.
Anant is actively engaged within the graduate student community and values mentorship, collaboration, and advocacy across the School of Business and Economics.
Career Interests and Activities: Anant is interested in roles in strategy, consulting, product management, and business operations, particularly within technology-driven organizations.
He aims to transition into business-facing roles that emphasize data-driven decision-making, stakeholder management, and structured problem-solving.
For Fun: Outside the classroom, Anant enjoys working out, playing basketball, football (soccer), volleyball, table tennis, and 8-ball pool, and watching anime.
He is a big animal lover and especially enjoys spending time with dogs and cats. His favorite small talk topics are fitness, movies, anime, and pets.
Chiara De Meglio
SBE Captain
About Chiara: Chiara is an undergraduate junior at the School of Business and Economics, double majoring in both Business and Economics, and minoring in International Global Studies.
On-Campus Involvement: In addition to her position as Captain at the Career Strategies and Engagement Center, Chiara is a Hiatt Advisor at the Hiatt Career Center and a Teaching Assistant for Financial Accounting.
She’s been actively involved in TAMID Group, where she has worked on finance and consulting projects for startups and served as the VP of Alumni Relations, with experience organizing alumni panels to connect students with industry professionals.
In her first year, Chiara founded the Brandeis Italian Club, channeling her passion for community-building and recreating delicious family recipes.
Career Interests and Activities: Chiara is pursuing a career in finance and is currently looking for full-time opportunities in this field. She previously interned at an IT consulting firm and family office as a research analyst.
For Fun: Chiara enjoys exploring the city with friends, traveling, and “just looking” at dessert menus.
Their favorite small talk topic is fusion cuisines, finding new food spots, and taking menu recommendations very seriously.
Hannah Guay
SBE Captain
About Hannah: Hannah is pursuing a Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA), with a focus on sustainability analytics. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Statistics & Data Science with a minor in Environmental Studies from Connecticut College.
Before Brandeis, Hannah served as a Research Assistant and consulted on maternal mortality data within the United States, determining research trends between the years 2019-2023. She also served as a member of the Goodwin-Niering Center for the Environment where she conducted another research study on greenhouse gas mitigation strategies in the animal agriculture sector.
On-Campus Involvement: Hannah is Communications & Publicity Chair of the Brandeis International Marketing Club, where she manages communications for members through event updates and announcements to support student engagement.
Hannah’s other on-campus involvements include the Sports Analytics Club (Member) and the Women in Economics and Finance, or WEFI, Club (Member).
Career Interests and Activities: Hannah is pursuing a career in sustainability and marketing analytics and is currently looking for full-time opportunities in these fields. She is currently interning at Bluefield Research, a market research firm in Boston specializing in the water industry, providing data, analysis, and strategic insights for the global water, wastewater, and stormwater markets.
Hannah attributes her passion for market research primarily to the Speed Networking Event hosted by Brandeis Career Strategies and Engagement Center, where she had the opportunity to speak with many alumni from different fields and learn from their journeys.
For Fun: Outside of academics, Hannah enjoys baking, exploring the outdoors, and reading a book alongside a hot cup of coffee. Her favorite dessert to bake is chocolate cupcakes with peanut butter buttercream.
Her favorite small talk topics are coffee orders and the latest trending tv shows.
Onyx Allen
SBE Captain
About Onyx: Onyx is pursuing a Master of Arts in International Economics and Finance (MA), concentrating in Economic Consulting and Analysis. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics, as well as a minor in East Asian Studies from Brandeis University.
On-Campus Involvement: Onyx is the Co-Founder and Co-President of the Brandeis Women in Economics and Finance (WEFi) student club. It is a space dedicated to fostering community and professional development among Brandeis women/femme-identifying individuals interested in economics, finance, and business.
In addition to their position as Captain at the School of Business and Economics, Onyx also works as a Research Assistant for Professor Rajan Sonik at the Brandeis Heller School for Social Policy and Management.
Career Interests and Activities: Onyx is pursuing a career in economic consulting and is currently looking for full time opportunities in this field. In her Heller Research Assistant role, she is investigating how changes in COVID-19 era social policies impacted economic and health outcomes of marginalized communities in America.
Onyx also was part of the University of Chicago Becker Friedman Institute’s Expanding Diversity in Economics Program, in which she spent her summer studying Microeconomics and Statistics with University of Chicago Professors, and networked with professionals from the Chicago Federal Reserve, The Brookings Institute, The U.S. Treasury, The World Bank, and the International Monetary Fund in Washington D.C..
Onyx attributes her passion for research and economic consulting to the class Empirical Analysis of Economic Consulting taught by Professor Judy Dean, where she was able to develop and strengthen her skills in empirical analysis, coding, and research.
For fun: Onyx enjoys thrift shopping, going to concerts, playing the guitar, and learning different languages. She is currently learning Mandarin Chinese and Spanish! She is also an avid reader of fantasy and historical fiction novels.
Her favorite small talk topics are music, food, and whatever is trending on TikTok.
Samweg Kandel
SBE Captain
About Samweg: Samweg is pursuing a Master of Science in Finance at the School of Business and Economics. They also hold a Bachelor of Science in Economics and Finance from Ashoka University in India.
Before Brandeis, Samweg worked at a small firm as an Investment Analyst and a Portfolio Manager. They specialized in working with data and used regression-based models to predict real estate prices.
On-campus Involvement: Samweg is a Captain at the School of Business and Economics. As one of the India Initiative Fellows, he is responsible for organizing events such as the Diwaloween. He is also a member of the Global Market Investments Club (GMIC) and actively participates in its sessions.
Career Interests and Activities: Samweg is pursuing a career in portfolio management and is looking for full-time employment in this field.
He attributes his passion for finance to his time in undergraduate program and working with talented individuals that he looks up to.
For Fun: Outside the classroom, Samweg enjoys basketball, exploring food places in Boston, and binge watching shows.
Samweg’s favorite small talk topics are movies (especially horror), and food.
Isabella Barnabo
SBE Captain
Education: Isabella is currently pursuing her Master of Science in Business Analytics/Master of Arts in International Economics and Finance Dual Degree at Brandeis School of Business and Economics 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 SBE 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.
Josephine Boampong
SBE Captain
Education: Josephine is a candidate for the Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA) at Brandeis School of Business and Economics 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 School of Business and Economics, 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.
Kate Dao
SBE Captain
Education: Kate is currently pursuing her Master of Science in Business Analytics at Brandeis School of Business and Economics 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 School of Business and Economics, 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.
Ayrton Bernuy Linsbauer
SBE Captain
Education: Ayrton Bernuy Linsbauer (He/Him/His) is currently pursuing his Master of Science in Finance at Brandeis School of Business and Economics. 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 School of Business and Economic’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 School of Business and Economics and a member of the Baden-Wurttemberg Association. Additionally, Ayrton loves participating in challenges and workshops, playing tennis, traveling, and going to cafes.
Ashwini Pudasaini
SBE Captain
Education: Ashwini is currently pursuing a Master of Science in Business Analytics at Brandeis School of Business and Economics, 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 School of Business and Economics. 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.
Harshit Singh
SBE Captain
Work History: Harshit works part-time as a Captain for Brandeis School of Business and Economics. Before attending Brandeis, he gained experience interning at financial boutique firms in India, where he helped clients raise funds for their pre-seed and seed investment rounds. Additionally, he has contributed to the impact investment space, assisting companies focused on creating a sustainable future in raising capital and generating returns.
Extracurriculars & Hobbies: Outside the classroom, Harshit is an active day trader in forex and commodity markets. He is a member of the Global Markets Investment Club at Brandeis. A fitness enthusiast, Harshit enjoys playing badminton and basketball and has a passion for cooking.
Tushita Shrestha
SBE Captain
Education: Tushita is currently pursuing a Master of Science in Finance degree and is expected to graduate in February 2026 from Brandeis School of Business and Economics. 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 SBE 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.
Puja Yadav
SBE Captain
Education: Puja is pursuing her Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA’26) at Brandeis School of Business and Economics, 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 School of Business and Economics, 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.
Sana Ijaz
Former Business School Captain
Education: Sana is currently pursuing a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with concentration in Data Analytics and Finance at Brandeis School of Business and Economics, 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.
Xiaohang Wang
Former Business School Captain
Education: Xiaohang will graduate in May 2025 with dual Master of Science degrees in Business Analytics and Finance from Brandeis School of Business and Economics. 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.
Andrew Mukurazita
Former CSE Career Captain
Education: Andrew is currently pursuing his Master of Business Administration/Master of Science in Business Analytics Dual Degree at Brandeis School of Business and Economics 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.
Dziyana Babich
Former CSE Career Captain
Education: Diana is a current graduate student pursuing her Master of Science in Finance at Brandeis School of Business and Economics, 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 School of Business and Economics, 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!
Shivam Gossain
Former CSE Career Captain
Education: Shivam is currently pursuing his Master of Science in Finance degree at Brandeis School of Business and Economics 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.
Salman Haider
Former CSE Career Captain
Education: Salman is currently pursuing a Master of Science in Business Analytics at Brandeis School of Business and Economics, 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.
Rita Lai
Former CSE Career Captain
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 School of Business and Economics 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.
Riya Ohri
Former CSE Career Captain, Former CSE News Crew
Education: Riya will be graduating in February 2025 with a Master of Science in Finance from Brandeis School of Business and Economics. 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.
Prachi Mishra
Former CSE Career Captain
Education: Prachi is currently pursuing a Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA) at Brandeis School of Business and Economics 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 School of Business and Economics. 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.
Nitishranjan Srikanta Kund
Former CSE Career Captain
Education: Nitish is currently pursuing his Master of Science in Business Analytics at Brandeis School of Business and Economics. 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 Brandeis School of Business and Economics’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.
Ines Grom-Mansencal
Former CSE Career Captain, CSE Librarian
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’ School of Business and Economics. 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.
Djounia Saint-Fleurant
Former CSE Career Captain, Creative Crew, Blog Squad
Education: Djounia (She/Her/Hers) is a first-year MBA student at Brandeis’ School of Business and Economics 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
Ella Pereira
Former CSE Career Captain
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.
Ruolan Li
Former CSE Career Captain
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’ School of Business and Economics. 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’ School of Business and Economics’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.
Makeda Zabot-Hall
Former CSE Career Captain
Education: Makeda Zabot-Hall (She/Her/Hers) is currently an undergraduate student at Brandeis University and is expected to graduate with a Bachelor of Arts in African and African American Studies and a minor in Legal Studies in May 2024.
Work History: Currently, Makeda works part-time as a Junior Career Captain at Career Strategies and Engagement Center’s International Business School. She works to help curate and manage student resources. Additionally, Makeda works for Lilith, a Jewish women’s magazine, as a blog editor intern. Upon graduation, Makeda plans to work in litigation law and attend law school.
Extracurriculars & Hobbies: Outside of the classroom, Makeda is involved in a few student clubs on campus. Her current passion is in social justice, where she intends to make a difference in the affected communities. She also enjoys swimming, hanging out with friends, traveling, writing, and editing non-fiction pieces.
Ariha Jain
Former CSE Career Captain
Education: Ariha Jain (She/Her/Hers) is currently pursuing her Master of Science in Business Analytics at Brandeis School of Business and Economics 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.
Evan Goddard
Former CSE Career Captain
Education: Evan Goddard (He/Him/His) is currently pursuing his Master of Science in Finance at Brandeis School of Business and Economics. 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.
Harsh Sanghvi
Former CSE Career Captain
Education: Harsh (He/Him/His) is currently pursuing his Master of Science in Finance with a concentration in Corporate Finance and Valuations at Brandeis School of Business and Economics, 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 School of Business and Economics, 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.
Ysahbel Pereira
Former CSE Career Captain
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 School of Business and Economics. 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 School of Business and Economics, 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!
Yuxuan Zhang
Former CSE Career Captain
Education: Yuxuan Zhang (She/Her/Hers) is currently pursuing her Master of Science in Business Analytics at Brandeis School of Business and Economics. 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 School of Business and Economics’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.
Stephanie Borr
Former CSE Career Captain, News Crew
Education: Stephanie Borr (She/Her/Hers) is currently pursuing her Master of Arts in International Economics and Finance at Brandeis School of Business and Economics. 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.
Chester Zikhali
Former CSE Career Captain
Education: Chester Zikhali (He/His/him) is expected to graduate with his Master of Science in Finance from Brandeis School of Business and Economics 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.
Joyce Huang
Former CSE Career Captain
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!
Ruchi Shrivastava
Former CSE Career Captain
Education: Ruchi (She/Her/Hers) will graduate with her Master of Business Administration from Brandeis School of Business and Economics 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.
Kajol Awasthi
Former CSE Career Captain
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 School of Business and Economics, 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!
Sukanya Ahuja
Former CSE Career Captain
Education: Sukanya Ahuja(She/Her/Hers) is expected to graduate with her Master of Science in Business Analytics from Brandeis School of Business and Economics 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!
Victoria Zhao
Former CSE Career Captain
Education: Victoria (Yixuan) Zhao (she/her/hers) was expected to graduate with her Master of Science in Business Analytics from Brandeis School of Business and Economics 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.
Xiaoyu Wang
Former CSE Career Captain
Education: Xiaoyu Wang (She/Her/Hers) is currently a Master of Science in Finance student at Brandeis School of Business and Economics 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 School of Business and Economics, 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.
Riya Mandhana
Former CSE Career Captain
Education: Riya Mandhana (She/Her/Hers) is currently a Master of Science in Finance student at Brandeis School of Business and Economics, 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.
Ayswarya Salil
Former CSE Career Captain
Education: Ayswarya (She/Her/Hers) is expected to graduate from Brandeis School of Business and Economics 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 School of Business and Economics, 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.
Alexis Scheinman
Former CSE Career Captain
Education: Alexis Scheinman (She/Her/Hers) is a Master of Business Administration student at Brandeis School of Business and Economics, 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.
Yashi Shah
Former CSE Career Captain
Education: Yashi Shah (She/Her/Hers) is expected to graduate with her Master of Science in Finance from Brandeis School of Business and Economics 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 School of Business and Economics, 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.
Jerri Zhou
Former Senior Career Captain, News Crew
Education: Jerri Zhou (She/Her/Hers) is expected to graduate from Brandeis School of Business and Economics 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 School of Business and Economics, 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.
Yvette Smith
Former CSE Research Assistant, Former Senior Career Captain
Education: Yvette (She/Her/Hers) is graduating with her Master of Arts in International Economics and Finance from Brandeis School of Business and Economics 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 School of Business and Economics 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!
Hannah Davis
Former Senior Career Captain, News Crew
Education: Hannah Davis (She/Her/Hers) is expected to graduate with her Master of Arts in International Economics and Finance from Brandeis School of Business and Economics 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.
Kimberly Milando
Former Senior Career Captain, News Crew
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 School of Business and Economics. 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.
Robert Banks
Former Career Captain
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 School of Business and Economics 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.
Anh Nguyen
Former Career Captain
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 School of Business and Economics, 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.