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Cynthia Wang, MBA 2025
“Prior to joining Stern, my professional background was primarily in corporate accounting and finance, with experience spanning both the US and China. During this time, I frequently observed the internal M&A teams leading transactions, which sparked my fascination with mergers and acquisitions..."
Robert Wilkins, MBA 2024
“I taught elementary special education for several years at a Title I school and juvenile detention centers to positively impact the lives of underserved youth before business school. My father passed away during my last year in the classroom, and that experience drove me to move closer to my mom and figure out what was next..."
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..."
Pierra White, MBA 2024
“Prior to enrolling in NYU Stern, I embarked on a career in commercial banking as an analyst at JP Morgan Chase & Co. During my tenure, I had the privilege of assisting middle market companies spanning diverse industries in the Tri-State East region with their cash management..."
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..."
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..."
Mariam Doudi, MBA 2024
“Before joining Stern, I was part of the finance rotation program at Ford Motor Company. My roles were diverse, offering unique experiences that shaped my professional journey. Working on a variety of impactful projects within dynamic teams was rewarding..."
Javier Maldonado Zuniga, MBA 2025
“Prior to Stern, I worked in Transaction Services conducting financial due diligence for cross-border transactions, and in Corporate Development, leading acquisitions throughout South America. During these years, I always had the MBA dream..."
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..."
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..."
Ishana Nigam, MBA 2025
“Before attending Stern, I worked as a Merchandise Planner at Abercrombie & Fitch and Warby Parker, where I enjoyed blending creative and analytical skills. During my time in retail, I became increasingly aware of the lack of sustainable practices..."
Julian Sutton, MBA 2025
“As I entered my senior year of college, I had no idea what I wanted to do with my life. To be honest, I still don’t, but back then I really didn't know. I was interested in just about everything, so consulting felt like the natural next step for me. An opportunity to explore all the different industries and business challenges..."
Daulat Mahadik, MBA 2025
“I came to Stern with a strong foundation in healthcare technology and management consulting. I was a Software Engineer at Philips’s Healthcare Innovation Hub, followed by a role as a Senior Consultant with Deloitte. At Philips, I helped build software applications for MRI, CT scan, and ultrasound machines..."
Daisy Cheng, MBA 2025
“I came to Stern from an unconventional path. I studied art history and visual arts as an undergrad and loved it, but I knew I wanted to pursue a career in business. My favorite part about studying art was learning about people, which compelled me to begin my career in tech sales..."
Steven Sacia, MBA 2025
“Attending business school was not always the obvious next step in my career. At the time of receiving my offer to attend NYU Stern, I was approaching my eighth year at a Big Four consulting company, where I was incredibly fortunate to be working with some of the top firms across the financial services industry..."
Ryan Johnson, MBA 2025
“Prior to Stern, I spent several years working in project management in the construction industry. My work ranged from ground-up construction to renovations of existing spaces, with a focus on the utility infrastructure space..."
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..."
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..."
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..."
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..."
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..."
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..."
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..."
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..."
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..."
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..."
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..."
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..."