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Shriya Ravishankar, MBA 2022
“When I applied for an MBA at NYU Stern, it was a perfectly predictable step in a highly conventional finance career path. I had been an advisor at EY, followed by a stint at an Indian PE fund, and I was now doing the expected thing by getting an MBA in the financial capital of the world..."
Lauren Starr, MBA 2022
"Prior to Stern, I was a CPA and manager at a Big 4 accounting firm in Chicago. I loved that the work gave me new challenges every single day, and I worked with a variety of clients in multiple industries. I wanted to broaden my career choices..."
Aveek Sarker, MBA 2024
"Prior to Stern, I was a management consultant in the media & entertainment, marketing, and technology industries at MediaLink (A UTA Company) in NYC. My experiences ranged from advising streaming companies and TV broadcasters on international growth and advertising strategy..."
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Ian Walters, MBA 2022
“I left undergrad with a humanities degree in Classical languages and spent the first five years of my career at Bloomberg, supporting the firm’s Legal and Compliance department. My time at Bloomberg was a great experience. The role allowed me..."
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Pari Bhargava, MBA 2024
“Ever since I was a child, I knew I wanted to pursue a career that would allow me to foster my compassion for people. I graduated from NYU College of Arts and Science with a B.S. in Chemistry and Public Health with the initial intention of pursuing medical school..."
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Alexandra Greene, MBA 2024
"Before Stern, I worked for NielsenIQ, where I consulted with CPG companies on their pricing and promotion strategy to advise on issues such as everyday price changes and frequency of promotion. While I enjoyed addressing these issues for my clients..."
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William Clements, MBA 2022
“Prior to Stern, I worked in baseball operations for Major League Baseball and the Cleveland Indians (now the Cleveland Guardians). I decided to come to Stern and pursue roles in management consulting, hoping to learn about business more broadly..."
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Heather Rosen-Kahnowitz, MBA 2023
“Prior to Stern, I worked in the architecture industry, first in a traditional design role and then as a workplace strategist. These experiences enabled me to develop a deep understanding of design thinking and creative problem solving..."
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Sreekavitha Parupalli, MBA 2024
“With a foundation in technology and entrepreneurship, I pursued both my bachelor's and master's degrees in Computer Science Engineering from IIIT-Hyderabad. Before joining Stern, my career trajectory led me to a Senior Product Engineer role at Sprinklr..."
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Vincent Chou, MBA 2024
“Prior to Stern, I worked at KPMG, advising on transfer pricing and taxation strategies for financial institutions. While I thoroughly enjoyed the client-facing aspect of the job, I had ignited an interest in markets that propelled me to pursue an MBA at Stern..."
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Penny Burgess, MBA 2023
“I came to Stern with what I proudly called an “eclectic” background. Following my BFA in Acting, I had embarked on an adventurous career: working as an activities host on a cruise ship, a black bear habitat tour guide, an outdoor educator in the mountains..."
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Jose Diaz Eseverri, MBA 2023
“Prior to coming to Stern, I worked in a real estate investment trust in NYC. The professional challenges and the personal relationships that I built kept me there for many years. However, I knew that I wanted to pursue an MBA and a different career path..."
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Pooja Kakar, MBA 2022
“Prior to Stern, I worked as a Brand Strategist for 5 years at a variety of advertising agencies. Having studied International Studies with a focus on Culture and Identity and the History of Art during my undergraduate time at the University of Michigan, I had cultivated a deep interest in visual culture..."
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Afeef Sahabdeen, MBA 2023
"Growing up in Sri Lanka, I was always keen on exploring the world while pursuing my passion for problem solving. Post high-school, I decided to take a leap of faith and join the engineering program at NYU Abu Dhabi, during the early days of the campus..."
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Jane Kennedy, MBA 2023
“Growing up, my dream was to be the “next Kennedy in the White House.” I’ve always been fascinated with making a positive impact on a large scale, and during my final summer in college, I had the opportunity to intern in the Obama Administration..."
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Oluwaseun Ososami, MBA 2022
“Prior to Stern, I was in active equity research. When I first got the role, I was ecstatic! I finally broke into the world of finance after three plus years of effort. I did enjoy my two years as a research associate, but I knew that I had to set myself up for the long-haul..."
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Mary Vergara, MBA 2023
“Prior to Stern, I found my passion in Human Resources Technology and Analytics where people and technology intersect. As an analyst, I implemented innovative system solutions and optimized processes to enhance the candidate and employee experience..."
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Jeetendra Khilnani, MBA 2023
"I came into Stern with only a vague idea of what I wanted to do and where I wanted to take my career post-MBA. I had a background in corporate finance and accounting, and investment banking seemed like a natural next step. But I was simultaneously drawn to consulting, given the..."
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Max Soifer, MBA 2024
“After graduating from a pre-law program at the University of Washington, I decided that Law School was not for me, and that pursuing a career in gymnastics– a lifelong passion–was the best path. I coached for universities, private clubs, and even the national team..."
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Yushan Ye, MBA 2024
“I moved to New York City after graduating college in 2019 and spent three years with PwC prior to Stern. When I decided to pursue an MBA to pivot to investment banking, NYU Stern felt like a natural fit, not only because New York City quickly became my beloved home..."
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Danit Fleischman, MBA 2024
“I left undergrad with a humanities degree in History and spent the next five years at IBM in global consulting. My time at IBM was a great experience. The role allowed me to take on challenging work and develop professionally, managing teams across the world and working closely with clients..."
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Rachael Nisenkier, MBA 2024
“Before I came to Stern, my experience was mostly in creative fields, focused on producing TV and advertising, specifically non-profit advertising. I knew that I wanted to get into the process earlier - be part of the team that decided what was said, not just how it was said..."
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Can Telkes, MBA 2024
“When I came to Stern, I traveled to the US for the first time in my life, leaving my family and friends behind in Turkey and quitting my job. I was completely out of my comfort zone and hoped for a community to help me find a job, adapt to an entirely new culture..."
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Shelby Luce, MBA 2024
"I fit into a classic "non-traditional" background before coming to Stern. As a public health advocate, I spent 5 years working in nonprofits and on the Hill in D.C working in government and writing health policy while also completing a master’s in Public Health..."
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Andy Mukherjee, MBA 2024
“My trajectory has been quite straightforward – undergrad in economics, a post-grad degree in finance, and a few years in Big 4 corporate finance and investment banking in India. Having completed a master’s degree, the decision to pursue an MBA..."
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KJ Brown, MBA 2024
"Prior to Stern, I worked in non-profit consulting, and I built and ran a strategic campus recruiting hiring program for a global staffing company. These experiences allowed me to leverage my entrepreneurial spirit and hone my creative problem solving..."
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Saagar Chitale, MBA 2024
“Prior to Stern, I held a corporate development position at Protara Therapeutics, a biotechnology company focused on the development of therapeutics for oncology and rare diseases. In that role, I enjoyed working on deals in the biotechnology and healthcare space..."
Nate Hudson, MBA 2024
“My career path prior to Stern started within audit and M&A consulting at KPMG. When the pandemic hit, I decided to finally scratch the itch of becoming an entrepreneur. I started my own real estate investing firm and simultaneously took a role at Zillow to see how Tech..."
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Paige Muschott, MBA 2024
“While working in Financial, Planning & Analysis in the technology industry, I developed a passion for finance. I was living in San Francisco at the time but knew I wanted to be in New York. The energy of the city had always captivated me along with the plethora..."
Karla Marquez Ramos, MBA 2024
“Before my journey at Stern, I was employed at a small cargo airline in Miami where I worked as an engineer supporting the aircraft maintenance department. This opportunity not only allowed me to acquire valuable technical skills but also fueled my enthusiasm..."
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Sejal Mali, MBA 2024
“Prior to Stern I worked at PwC in technology as a product owner and consultant for tax accounting clients. While I enjoyed the work, I missed a lot of the social impact and sustainability work I did in undergrad related to UNICEF and the United Nations..."