University of Vermont G ro s s m a n S c h o o l o f B u s i n e s s
January 7 - 11, 2020
COMPETING TEAMS & UVM AMBASSADORS
PROFILE BOOKLET
CONTENTS 4
Undergraduate Teams 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
Bishop’s University Grand Valley State University Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences Columbia University Saginaw Valley State University Universidad de Los Andes Universidad Panamericana University of Vermont Wilfrid Laurier University Windesheim University of Applied Sciences
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ESADE Business School Heilbronn University Sasin School of Management Indian School of Business Universidad Francisco Marroquin University of Adelaide University of Manitoba University of Vermont
26 Organizing Team
40 Additional Attendees
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26 Senior Leadership Committee 28 Junior Lead Coordinators 30 Ambassadors 36 Facilitators 38 Room Coordinators
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UNDERGRADUATE TEAMS
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BISHOP’S UNIVERSITY
brobinson@ubishops.ca Primary Coach
Maxim Jacques mjacques17@ubishops.ca 4th Year Undergraduate Business /Global Management & Leadership “Maxim aspires to be an environmental leader and wants to help fighting climate change by bringing innovative sustainable solutions to the business world. He would like to gain a deeper understanding of different cultures and an integration of foreign practices.”
Jean-Simon Gagnon jeansimongagnon@gmail.com 4th Year Undergraduate BBA /Global Managment and Leadership “Born and raised in a small french town in Quebec, I plan to take over the family business with my 3 siblings after graduating from Bishop’s. I also started my own watch company with a colleague, which I will continue to develop in the next years.”
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Bill Robson
Sarah van Galder svangalder16@ubishops.cayear 4th Year Undergraduate Accounting “After graduation, I will be working towards my CPA designation. With my designation, I plan to work along with my family in developing start ups in the Ottawa area.”
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GRAND VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY Seidman College of Business Ana Gonzalez gonzaana@gvsu.edu Primary Coach
Emma Sork sorke@mail.gvsu.edu 4th Year Undergraduate Human Resources Management “Hello! I am currently an undergraduate student at Grand Valley State University, I am currently working at Mixed Staffing and Recruiting as a manufacturing Recruiter. I look forward to continuing helping others face the employment barried in years to come.”
Jessica Ludlow
Ludlowj@mail.gvsu.edu 3rd Year Undergraduate Marketing, Management “My goal is to create the biggest and best known digital marketing agency. I also will be a TedX speaker and talk about the digital age and the importance of using technology in small businesses.”
David Langmeyer
langmeyd@mail.gvsu.edu 4th Year Undergraduate Supply Chain Management “I hope to be able to pursue a meaningful career in Supply Chain Management. Also, I plan on pursuing my Masters after I get by Bachelors from Grand Valley State University.”
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ROTTERDAM UNIVERSITY of Applied Sciences
m.willemsen-greving@hr.nl Primary Coach
Lorand Mate matelandon@gmail.com 4th Year Undergraduate International Business and Management “I wish to become a management consultant. I have no plan B, because failing is not an option.”
Andy van Elck
andy.van.e@outlook.com 4th Year Undergraduate Finance & control “In short term I want to graduate and become a financial consultant, I want to work the first years as an Interim Financial where I can work in different organizations. On the long term I want to become a senior financial consultant and keep improving myself.”
Andreea Butincu
0927582@hr.nl 4th Year Undergraduate International Business Administration “I am fascinated by the startup ecosystem. In the last 2 years, I was focused on the startup engagement in corporate innovation and the process of scaling up. In the near future, I want to find innovative ways to support the growth entrepreneurs and foster innovation.”
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Maaike Willemsen - Greving
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COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY
Camille Korschun ck518@gsb.columbia.edu Primary Coach
Daisy Vu daisy.vu@columbia.edu 4th Year Undergraduate Economics - Statistics “I am pursuing a career that will enable me to apply my creativity and strong problem-solving skills, as well as my teamwork skills honed in my on-campus leadership positions. I am eager to bring a positive impact to the community.”
Samuel Zelden
sjz2118@columbia.edu 4th Year Undergraduate East Asian Studies “I am seeking a career that gives me the opportunity to solve problems and resolve disputes across cultures, potentially in international law or diplomacy. I am interested in learning to work better in small groups and to think critically under time limits.”
Nicholas Seaman
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nms2183@columbia.edu 3rd Year Undergraduate History “I am interested in applying the skills learned through the study of the history of foreign policy, including the clear presentation of ideas, conflict resolution, and historical analysis, to solving the practical problems faced by both businesses and governments.”
SAGINAW VALLEY STATE UNIV.
iiszyman@svsu.edu Primary Coach
Tyler Gorkowski tjgorkow@svsu.edu 3rd Year Undergraduate Engineering technology management “After college I will be continuing in my window washing business. Long term I will be pursuing entrepreneurship goals, and expanding my business portfolio.”
Katelyn Kuenzli
krkuenzl@svsu.edu 2nd Year Undergraduate Engineering technology management “I am planning to work in the manufacturing sector with an emphasis on quality control. I am very interested in improving processes and procedures in regards to helping companies having a better product.”
Aashish Karna
akarna@svsu.edu 4th Year Undergraduate International Business “I want to work in an aviation wing design industry and also be able to contribute for “”Go Green”” moto of the present world. My goal is to research and develop a bio-fuel design to outperform the air-polluting aspect of the present aviation world.”
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Izabela Szymanska
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UNIVERSIDAD de LOS ANDES School of Management
Luis Diaz-Matajira luidiaz@uniandes.edu.co Primary Coach
Laura Ximena Malagón Quimbayo lx.malagon@uniandes.edu.co 4th Year Undergraduate Business management “1. Working a few years at the hospitality industry to learn and experience what it’s necessary to create my own company.2. Working on my own craft beer company/bar/restaurant at Bogotá, as a recognized as a city icon.”
Manuel Estevez Breton
me.estevez-breton10@uniandes.edu.co 4th Year Undergraduate Business management “Business administration student with 8 months of work experience in investment banking and operations and logistics. Passionate about exploiting opportunities to add lasting value to organizations and society.”
Sergio Aguilera
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sa.aguilera10@uniandes.edu.co 4th Year Undergraduate Bachelor of Business Administration “My personal goal is to join a consulting firm where I can explore and improve the set of skills that I have learned from college. In addition, I would like to keep educating myself in order to be an proactive and excellent employee in any organization.”
UNIVERSIDAD PANAMERICANA
bcota@up.edu.mx Primary Coach
Andrea Pérez Tostado 0197720@up.edu.mx 4th Year Undergraduate Major in Management and International Business “I cherish making use of all the skills I have acquired and putting the tools I have obtained in practice by working in a consulting firm or the strategic department of a renowned company.“
Sofia Ascencio
sofiasce@hotmail.com 4th Year Undergraduate Family Business Management “I love to mix creativity with business, being an agent of positive change. I see myself creating and running my own company, impacting the whole community through my employees, generating a culture that inspires them and empowers them to reach their fullest potential.”
Juan Fernando Gonzalez Olivares
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María Begoña Cota Mendia
gonzalezojf@gmail.com 4th Year Undergraduate Family Business Management “In the long term I would like to start a company related to wine /spirits or in the hotel and hospitality industry by my own or added as a business unit to the family business.”
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UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT Grossman School of Business John Wilking jnwilking@gmail.com Primary Coach
Zachary Nagode zachary.nagode@uvm.edu 4th Year Undergraduate Business Administration “I hope to have enough meaningful experiences in my career where my ending job is something I am truly passionate about. Then once I find my passion, I want to help lead people to find something that they can enjoy as a career.”
Kristen Connors
kconnor5@uvm.edu 3rd Year Undergraduate Accounting “I’m planning on pursuing my Masters and getting my CPA. From there, I plan on working at an accounting firm, most likely doing auditing work.”
Ben Wolf
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benjaminsoggs@gmail.com 3rd Year Undergraduate Business Administration, Finance “I aspire to eventually start my own company which provides financing and project management for residential solar and wind installations. I want to do my part to help transition the world into a greener and sustainable future.”
WILFRID LAURIER UNIVERSITY
Sean Cameron seancameron4@gmail.com Primary Coach
Griffin Keglevich griffinkeglevich@gmail.com 4th Year Undergraduate Business Administration + Computer Science “I’m interested in how banks and FinTechs are collaborating to provide new financial services to underserved sectors. Ideally, I’d like to help create value in this area.”
Stephany Desroches
desr7320@mylaurier.ca 5th Year Undergraduate Mathematics and Business Double Degree “I hope to find a full-time opportunity where I can apply both the technical mathematical and strategic business skills acquired after I graduate with my two degrees in 2020. I hope to pursue an opportunity that allows me to challenge myself.”
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Lazaridis School of Business & Economics
Sabah Jamal
jama4070@mylaurier.ca 5th Year Undergraduate Business Administration& Financial Mathematics with Specialization in Accounting “Upon completion of my undergraduate program, I plan to purse a CPA designation. After gaining practical experience, I hope to obtain a master’s degree with the intention of becoming a professor.”
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WINDESHEIM UNIVERSITY
Judith van Helvert-Beugels jmc.van.helvert@windesheim.nl Primary Coach
Annick de Groot annick_de_groot@live.nl 4th Year Undergraduate International Business and Languages “Really would love to work in an international environment with different languages, cultures, people, related to consultancy work. Would love to give something back to the people and the world and look back at the end of my life to be proud of myself.”
Jana Westerhaus
j.westerhaus@web.de 3rd Year Undergraduate Global Project and Change Mangement “I want to contribute to a more sustainable future in which planetary boundaries are taken into account. This needs to go hand in hand with offering equal opportunities to all people. “
Lotte Hersevoort
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lottehersevoort@hotmail.com 3rd Year Undergraduate Small Business and Retail Management “My goals are to have my own company either in hospitality, consultancy or trainings. I also aspire to work in an international environment and travel the world learning from different cultures and incorporating what i’ve learned in to my own work ethics.” “
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ESADE BUSINESS SCHOOL
mariajose.parada@esade.edu Primary Coach
Santiago Fortino santiago.fortino@alumni.esade.edu 2nd Year Graduate MBA “I’m currently pursuing my MBA and seeking for international experiences in the short-term as a way to get more knowledge on managing businesses, while in the mid-term I’d like to go back to my Family Business and further develop it.”
Danielle Aziz
Danielle.aziz@alumni.esade.edu 2nd Year Graduate International Business “After finalizing my MBA, I would love to go back to the family business based in Mexico City. To create new areas within the company and apply everything that I learned in the business to make it grow more and more.”
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Maria Jose Parada
Sandra Velasquez
sandra.velasquez@alumni.esade.edu 2nd Year Graduate MBA “Upon finishing my MBA my plan is to go back to Colombia and work in the family business. I want to work in business unit development, focusing on innovation and product development.”
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HEILBRONN UNIVERSITY Of Applied Sciences Joachim Link joachim.link@hs-heilbronn.de Primary Coach
Johanna Lasotta johanna.lasotta@web.de 1sr Year Graduate International Marketing and Communication “After graduation, I will be pursuing a career in a communication department in a German influential company. My goal is to constantly develop and improve myself as well as starting a successful and influential career, which fulfills me.”
Sibel Yolcu
sibel.yolcu@web.de 1st Year Graduate International Marketing and Communication “After my graduation, I would like to pursue a career in Marketing in a successful German company. I aspire to work in an international environment where I can gather intercultural experiences and build an international professional network.”
Patrick Appelt
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paddyappelt@aol.de 1st Year Graduate International Marketing and Communication “Inspired by birthday and wedding organizations, I knew early on that event management was my personal passion that I wanted to foster in my career. I would like to continuously expand my current working experiences and marketing skills.”
SASIN
School of Management
nick.pisalyaput@sasin.edu Primary Coach
Panuwat Thongrompo panuwat.thongrompo@sasin.edu 1st Year Graduate Executive MBA “My long term career goals are to succeed in my father as a CEO in my family business, which will be listed in Thailand Stock Exchange in 2020 and at the same time, found a startup related to my family business (Entertainment and Retail).”
Pinnapa Phetcharatana
p.phetcharatana@gmail.com 1st Year Graduate MBA “In the near future my goal is to become a strategic consultant so that I can develop my knowledge in corporate strategy as well as hone my managerial skills. In the long run, I hope to pursue my own venture.”
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Nick Pisalyaput
Christopher Ho
christopher.ho@sasin.edu 1st Year Graduate MBA “To continuously challenge myself in order to grow and better understand who I will be. Overall, I hope to do something I am passionate about. If not, I hope to at least grow to be passionate in what I am doing.“
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INDIAN SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
Nupur Pavan Bang nupur_pavan@isb.edu Primary Coach
Harshith Sai Kosaraju harshith_kosarajumfab20201@isb.edu 1st Year Graduate Family Business “My vision is to expand our firm’s presence in various parts of the country and to introduce products in the construction and infrastructure industry that complement the existing product line making our firm a one stop solution for all builders.”
Vedant Mittal
vedantmittal93@gmail.com 1st Year Graduate MBA “I wish to diversify my business and setup a sustainable and environment friendly packaging plant.”
Divyanjali Sharma
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divyanjalisharma@gmail.com 1st Year Graduate Family Business “I wish to take my infrastructure company, D2S Infrastructures Pvt. Ltd, to great heights and be the pioneers of civil infrastructure. I also plan to diversify into the wellness and healthcare, and make an impact through Ayurveda and Yoga.”
Universidad francisco marroquin
lischea@gmail.com Primary Coach
Nelson Sales nsales@ufm.edu 1st Year Graduate Llm in Finance “Among my long term career goals, I expect to: (i) become partner at the law firm I currently work for as an Associate; (ii) boost a current software application I have developed in Panama for homeowners’ employee management; and (iii) keep growing my family.”
Alicia Mata
alicia.mata.m@gmail.com 2nd Year Graduate MBA “I plan to continue working as a consultant in water engineering and scale up to become a Program Manager in a development finance institution. This field of engineering connects me with my biggest passion: improving access to water and sanitation.”
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Jaly Chea
Maria Karina Pinzon
mpinzon@celsia.com 2nd Year Graduate LLM in Business , Minor in Entrepeneurship “Assume a stronger leadership position within the organization I work for where I can test my new finance oriented skills and then being able to start a business venture of my own.”
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UNIVERSITY OF ADELAIDE
Francesco Barbera
francesco.barbera@adelaide.edu.au Primary Coach
Wei (Gary) He gary.he@hesconsulting.com 1st Year Graduate MBA “With my skills and experience in finance, legal and general business, I aspire to be a leader specialised in developing and executing bespoke strategies that speak directly to family business needs.”
Bhaskar Ghadigachalam
a1780727@student.adelaide.edu.au 1st Year Graduate Master of Business Administration “My long term goal is to provide strategic leadership and direction for businesses to innovate, flourish, and be ahead of the game. To achieve this goal, I will look to leverage my diverse experience, tap into industry expertise, and never stop learning new things.”
Sowmya Raju
sowmya.raju@student.adelaide.edu.au 1st Year Graduate Master of Business Administration “Sustainable future. As much as I can and even beyond to rejuvenate the earth. To work with a shared vision.”
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UNIVERSITY OF MANITOBA Asper School of Business
ellen.shi@umanitoba.ca Primary Coach
Zixu Zhang zhangz43@myumanitoba.ca 4th Year Graduate Master of Finance “I am inclined to be a Professor post graduation. I am passionate about it. When I am satisfied with my future career success. I would step into food industry to open my own izakaya.”
Matt Borgford
Borgform@myumanitoba.ca 2nd Year Graduate Business Administration “Matt has a passion for coaching and leading teams leveraging a data driven approach. He aspires to be an effective senior leader in business.”
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Ellen Shi
Zheting Zhu
zhuz1@myumanitoba.ca 2nd Year Graduate Agribusiness and Agricultural Economics “My long term goal is to getting a PHD degree and then teaching and doing research in a university.”
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UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT Grossman School of Business David Mount davidmount325@gmail.com Primary Coach
Ruchi Nadkarni ruchi.nadkarni@uvm.edu 1st Year Graduate Sustainable Innovation MBA “My long term career goals include working to solve the issues facing frontier markets with sustainable innovation. I hope to combine my nonprofit management experience with my sustainable innovation MBA to create humanitarian solutions that are groundbreaking and restructure the future.”
Roby Wong
roby.wong@uvm.edu 1st Year Graduate Sustainable Innovation MBA “After obtaining my MBA, I aspire to work within the sustainability sector as a Sustainability Project Manager within medium to large-sized manufacturing firms. Ideally, I would like to focus on sustainable product design and development of consumer goods.”
Stephen Anderson
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sander19@uvm.edu 1st Year Graduate Master’s in Accountancy “After completing my masters at UVM I plan to take my CPA exam and work as a private client services tax accountant. Working at a large accounting firm will give me an opportunity to do tax and M&A consulting as I progress with the company.”
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SENIOR LEADERSHIP COMMITTEE
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2. Cole Green Senior Leadership Committee clgreen@uvm.edu “I have a passion for entrepreneurial family firms with aspirations to pursue a career in real estate. UVM’s belief in the power of experiential education and sustainable innovation has honed my appetite for more rewarding work in future endeavours.”
3. Nolan Houston Senior Leadership Committee nbhousto@uvm.edu “I am a Senior at the Grossman School of Business, with concentrations in Accounting and Finance. I am planning on pursuing my CPA to work in public accounting upon graduation.”
4. Maddie Stoops Senior Leadership Committee Madeline.Stoops@uvm.edu “I am a senior in the Grossman School of Business concentrating in Business Analytics with a theme in Global Business. I am originally from Mill Valley, California which is outside of San Francisco and in my spare time I love to golf, go to baseball games and bike on the Burlington bike path.”
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Senior Leadership Committee Delaney.Bryant@uvm.edu “Senior at the University of Vermont. My major is Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting and a minor in Economics. I plan to pursue my Master of Accountancy in the fall.”
5. Ryan Waystack Senior Leadership Committee ryan.waystack@uvm.edu “I am a Senior at the Grossman School of Business, concentrating in Finance and Business Analytics while minoring in Cybersecurity. I aspire to work in Boston at a Commercial Real Estate firm. I also enjoy spending time outdoors.”
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JUNIOR STUDENT LEAD COORDINATORS
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2. Elise Cracco Junior Student Lead Coordinator Elise.Cracco@uvm.edu “I hope to be employed in a creative environment that promotes hard work and values dedication. I am drawn to numbers and how we perceive them which provides the perfect foundation for a degree in accounting which I hope to pursue.”
3. Julia Finnegan Junior Student Lead Coordinator Julia.Finnegan@uvm.edu “I am currently a junior at the University of Vermont with an interest in business analytics, business law, and computer science. Through my work at New England Federal Credit Union, and Commando, a leading company in the fashion industry, I have developed these interests and wish to pursue them in the business world. My strong communication and complex problem solving skills, as well as being very detailed oriented has led me to this field of work.”
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Junior Student Lead Coordinator Lindy.Burch-Durkee@uvm.edu “I am currently a junior concentrating in Accounting and Marketing with minors in both Art and Economics. Outside of the classroom, I enjoy a multitude of crafts like knitting, weaving, and felting. When I am not in Burlington, I love to spend time with my family on our farm.”
4. Mitchell Hutchins Junior Student Lead Coordinator Mitchell.Hutchins@uvm.edu “I hope to use my Finance degree in the future working for a small company that invest in start-ups. My goal is to work with entrepreneurs to help grow there small business.”
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AMBASSADORS Lana Al-Namee Ambassador Lana.Alnamee@uvm.edu “My goal for the future is to be able to make a change in the world for people’s voices that aren’t heard. I would like to apply to law school a little bit after completing my ungrad, and then hope that someday I am able enough to provide legal services to people in need without requiring compensation.”
Avery Alexy Ambassador Avery.Alexy@uvm.edu “In the future, I hope to work in the finance or marketing department of a company that aligns with my morals and supports social and environmental programs. I am passionate about the environment and ethical business practices, and I would like to work for a company that shares that passion.”
Jennifer Benati Ambassador Jennifer.Benati@uvm.edu “My long term career goal is to work for a company that shares my values. I want to do marketing and get an applied design minor. I hope that I can have an impact on the world around me and help to create positive change. “
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Michael Chan Ambassador Michael.Chan@uvm.edu “I hope to make a positive social impact in my communities through my work, aligning business goals with societal goals. By working in the marketing field, I aspire to tell stories that lead to social justice, sustainable innovation, and collaboration among all stakeholders on a local, national, and global stage.”
Joe Consorti Ambassador Joseph.Consorti@uvm.edu “I strive to further understand the world of business; particularly how sustainable action can be seamlessly implemented into business models. As it stands now, I’d like to primarily focus on marketing through a sustainability perspective to better understand what consumers look for.”
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Ambassador Henry.Caswell@uvm.edu “I am currently a sophomore in the Grossman School of Business. I plan to concentrate in Business Analytics with a theme in Sustainable Business and minor in Statistics. My long term career goal is to use my skills at a sustainable, global company that provides goods and services beyond our borders.”
Noel Desmarais Ambassador ndesmara@uvm.edu “I want to work at a company that shares my passion for protecting the environment and getting involved in other social initiatives. I hope to use my degree in marketing to build brands that are known for their commitment to doing good.”
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Cameron Giroux Ambassador Cameron.Giroux@uvm.edu “In the future I hope to continue working in agriculture as I have since I was young. I will attempt to bring modern practices and ideologies to an industry that can be known to resist change. Working with our natural world and natural resources, it is important to be aware of the impact of your decisions.”
David Gringeri Ambassador dgringer@uvm.edu “I have a strong interest in financial services. I aspire to work in an organization that maximizes value for its customers while also engaging in community service and environmental stewardship. I plan to leverage my analytical and communication skills to bring forward exceptional ideas and strategies.”
Julia Grismore Ambassador Julia.Grismore@uvm.edu “After graduating from the University of Vermont with a Business Administration major and a double concentration in Accounting and Finance, I aspire to attend law school to pursue a career in Corporate Law. I hope to work for a company that shares my values in community service and social justice.”
EJ Hazelton Ambassador Everett.Hazelton@uvm.edu “There’s a lot of talk about sustainability but business as usual persists. I aim to apply my love of entrepreneurship, marketing, sustainability, and design to create innovative firms that -- at their core -- recognize our moral obligation to effect positive and lasting change in our world.”
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Olivia Machanic Ambassador Olivia.Machanic@uvm.edu “My career aspirations include working for a purpose-driven company, that focuses on environmental consciousness and sustainable initiatives. I hope to use the skills that I have gained within my marketing degree, to form creative business solutions and make a long term impact within the firm.”
Kara Mikhitarian Ambassador Kara.Mikhitarian@uvm.edu “With my concentration in Marketing, Global theme, and minors in Sociology and Writing, I hope to combine these passions with a career that allows me to explore different business cultures and bring ethical, interconnected, and informed decisions to international companies.”
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Ambassador Misheel.Khossaikhan@uvm.edu “I would like to use my degree in Analytics to help companies build up their values and strive to address sustainability as well as solving issues concerning the environment. I am hardworking, ambitious and independent. I work well with others in many situations and I hope to use my reliability to help people.”
Kiera O’Brien Ambassador Kiera.R.OBrien@uvm.edu “My long term career goal is to be apart of an organization that focuses strongly on the environmental aspects of business and how to improve them. I plan to use my business major and environmental studies minor to help integrate ideas into a reality to make the business world more sustainable.”
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Wil Repka Ambassador Wil.Repka@uvm.edu> “As the world becomes increasingly more connected through globalization, I hope to pursue career opportunities in developing regions, which benefit local residents, as well as international investors. My degree in accounting should be a useful tool for analyzing the business landscape in the years to come.”
Meg Scagnelli Ambassador Megan.Scagnelli@uvm.edu “I’m a human-capital centric and opportunity oriented leader who is passionate about making positive change. I aim to use my marketing degree and entrepreneurship focus to deliver sustainable and socially impactful work. I aspire to work for or create a company that utilizes the triple bottom line approach.”
Caleb White Ambassador Caleb.White@uvm.edu> “Senior at University of Vermont. The concentration of my Business Administration major is in Accounting and I minor in Economics. I will be interning at RSM in Boston this summer and returning to UVM in the fall to pursue a Master of Accountancy degree.”
Jason Zeena Ambassador Jason.Zeena@uvm.edu “My career goal is to work for an organization that seeks to address and works to fight the complex environmental issues that occur in our oceans. I aspire to work with others to solve these intricate problems, and I am motivated to use my Business Education not only to better myself, but to better the world.”
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FACILITATORS John DiBlasi Facilitator Jonathan.DiBlasi@uvm.edu “My long term career goal is to work for an organization whose interest align with my passion for sustainability. I hope my career will create a long last impact on creating a better society in the future.”
Amanda Levi Room Coordinator Amanda.Levi@uvm.edu ““My goal is to combine my entrepreneurial spirit with my analytical and creative thinking skills to find innovative solutions to complex problems. I’d like to maximize shareholder value and maintain strong corporate-social responsibility standards.”
Natalie Licciardi Ambassador Natalie.Licciardi@uvm.edu “I hope to use my business degree to enable me to follow my passion of helping others, exploring other cultures, and being environmentally friendly. My long term career goal is to work for a company or to create my own company that has drive to create change in society while being inclusive and sustainable.”
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Ambassador Jake.Meunier@uvm.edu “I am a Senior at the University of Vermont Studying Finance and Accounting with a theme in Global Business and a minor in Economics. I will be interning with PwC in New York City after I graduate this Spring. I plan on returning to UVM to pursue my Master’s in Accountancy next Fall.”
Jared Percoco Facilitator Jared.Percoco@uvm.edu “I am a Senior at the University of Vermont Studying Finance and Accounting with a theme in Global Business and a minor in Economics. I will be interning with PwC in New York City after I graduate this Spring. I plan on returning to UVM to pursue my Master’s in Accountancy next Fall.”
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Jake Meunier
Daniele Schmidt Facilitator Daniele.Schmidt@uvm.edu “I aspire to work for a business that focuses on global health and community development, and that I can contribute all skills I learn during my college career into an ethically based business. I hope to use my interest in data analytics and social interactions to pursue a company that shares the same values.”
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ROOM COORDINATORS Benjamin Atwood Room Coordinator Benjamin.Atwood@uvm.edu “In the long term, I hope to work for a company with a focus on working with people all around the world. My degree in finance with a focus on global business, minor in political science, and experience living overseas all contribute to my ability to help a company expand its global operations.”
Jacob Curtis Room Coordinator Jacob.Curtis@uvm.edu “Upon graduation, I aspire to work for a firm whose company culture is one of all-around success. A company such as this promotes teamwork and strong support systems. It also highly values its employees, understanding that the success of the company is created by all of its workers.”
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Room Coordinator Mary.Feeney@uvm.edu “I aspire to work alongside my peers and pursue my a career path that helps improve the lives of others. Although I am not sure what my area of concentration will be yet, I hope to work in some sort of accounting or finance position, working for a firm that has goals to leave a meaningful impact on the world.”
Room Coordinator Angus.Hutcheon@uvm.edu “I aspire to work for a company that holds being environmentally friendly to be top priority. I hope to work somewhere outside of the US after college, and use my degree in analytics to see how the world can change to be more environmentally forward.”
Taylor Martell Room Coordinator Taylor.Martell@uvm.edu “My long term goal is to work for an accounting firm in Burlington, VT where I am able to take on a leadership position and apply my administrative skills. I hope to create a meaningful impact through advising and providing new solutions to old problems.”
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Angus Hutcheon
Room Coordinator Heather.Zambarano@uvm.edu “As a business major with a concentration in Marketing and a minor in Environmental Studies, I hope to find employment that will allow me to work with companies who are environmentally conscious. My goal upon graduation is to help create sustainable policies within the business world.”
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ADDITIONAL ATTENDEES Robert Minke
Additional Student Robert402minke@gmail.com
Tanachote Vongsurbchart
Additional Coach tanachote.vongsurbchart@sasin.edu
Carlos Ivan Ayala Araujo Additional Coach Universidada Panamericana cayala@up.edu.mx
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Matthew Donovan
Additional Coach dono3610@mylaurier.ca
Additional Coach hg.veldhuizen@windesheim.nl
FAMILY ENTERPRISE CASE COMPETITION | ADDITIONAL ATTENDEES
Erik Veldhuizen
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Grossman School of Business University of Vermont Kalkin Hall 55 Colchester Ave. Burlington, VT 05405 uvm.edu/business