Meet Our Students

Coming to William and Mary from suburban Virginia, John Michael King was ready to experience what the world has to offer. How has Mason helped provide direction for John?

Brittany Kidd interned at Deutsche Bank, competed in various finance competitions, and inspired others through dance. How has the combination of hard work and passion prepared her for a career as an analyst?

With a passion for Haiti and serving others, Daniel Peyton has designed his IPS to prepare him for a future in international development. What does this look like and how does he hope to make a difference on campus?

A varsity swimmer, Eliza McDevitt has immersed herself into the Mason community. How has her involvement shaped her IPS?

Dylan Echter's passion for music has led him to a double major, involvement in a capella and music ensembles, and participation in Sinfonicron. How has his Marketing major rounded out his IPS and prepared him for the future?

Tonisha Spratte has embraced William & Mary by becoming active in Mason Diversity Ambassadors. How has her IPS helped promote and support diversity in business and business schools?

Hayley SooHoo has combined her interests in marketing with her love of music. How has the blend opened doors to various career options?

Greg Thompson plays a huge role in William & Mary Television, as well as the College's Global Film Festival. How have these experiences and his interests in Film Studies and Marketing fueled his IPS?

Harrison Roday combined his interests in business and politics into an IPS involving a double major, a semester in Washington, and internship experiences. How have these opportunities shaped his future goals?

Originally from Ghana, Nat Baako came to W&M to receive a quality education and play soccer. He has since won two national scholar athlete awards, completed a Finance internship, spent a semester in Europe, and helped win a CAA Championship.

Ryan Minnick owns his own IT consulting firm and strives to maintain and promote sustainable business practices. How is he leveraging his experience in the business school to improve his firm and better our world?

Coming to William & Mary from Ohio, Lora Fairs was eager to get involved around campus and find a sense of community. How has she tied her business school experience to her extra curricular activities to make a lasting impact?

KC Dang came to W&M looking to differentiate herself. How did participating in the Local Internship Program and studying abroad in Vienna help her individualize her Mason experience?

After serving two years at the Naval Academy, Laura Faulkner left as a disabled veteran and transferred to W&M. How has this change led her to the Business Program and given her an appreciation for the college experience?

Growing up in both Pakistan and the United States, JB Akbar considers himself a global citizen. How is he using his cultural background and his IPS to bring educational reform to Pakistan?

Matt Clark competes on the Track and Field team, is Vice President of Finance Academy, and landed an internship at Deutsche Bank. How has he combined these experiences into a unique IPS?

After spontaneously deciding to learn Chinese, Kaci Kennedy spent two summers in China. How have these experiences and her business courses prepared her for the future?

Marielle Larson has combined international experiences and her commitment to engagement with her business coursework. How have these three things contributed to her passion for creating social change?

Daniel Barzach built upon his Finance major through his involvement in Finance Academy, the Mason Investment Club, and research. How has he leveraged these experiences to gain valuable internship experience?

Mary Kate Kearney came to college with an interest in history and anthropology. How did her Principles of Accounting class alter her IPS?

Molly Bulman's involvements range from Campus Kitchens to working on political campaigns. How have these extra curriculars inspired her academically and professionally?

Taylor Porter loves traveling, leading the Finance Academy, and taking courses in Economics and Finance, as well as Theater and Speech. How has this combination of liberal arts and business prepared her for Investment Banking?

With a passion for sports, Joe Vall-Llobera has molded his IPS to help him develop business skills in the athletic arena. After taking a new Sports Marketing class and being involved in the Sports Business Club, what will he do next?

Recently graduated Lindsey Moller was a captain of the women's basketball team, an avid volunteer in the community, and a mission trip leader to Nicaragua. How have these passions supplemented her IPS?

Sean Dalton has always wanted to work in international business, but how did his IPS take him from Williamsburg to the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Saudi Arabia?

Anne Dorff plays on the Varsity Volleyball team, is involved in Net Impact, and additionally studies Art & Art History. How have her vast array of experiences shaped an IPS of opportunity?

Tyler Rutter enjoys watching and playing sports, as well as being active on campus and in the Business School. How is he promoting sustainable business practices and where will his IPS lead him next?

Through courses at W&M, Xiaoyu Guo found she had a deep interest in business, in addition to physics and math. How is she integrating her strengths and passions to pursue Financial Engineering and aid non-profits?

After graduating from high school, Thornton Ray joined the Virginia Army National Guard. Now a Finance and Philosophy double major at W&M, how can he use his IPS to help defend our nation?

Gianna Darbin is part of the Student Managed Investment Fund, is a VP of the Finance Academy, and interned for Booz Allen Hamilton. How will her IPS and interest in Finance take her from Williamsburg to Wall Street?

Chase Hill helped lead the Tribe Football team to a No. 1 National Ranking, the highest in W&M History. While majoring in business, playing football and mentoring recruits, how did he find success on and off the field?

Ariana Berger is not just a business major, she has also done service abroad, is studying two foreign languages and has a creative streak. How does she express this creativity on campus, in her marketing coursework and in her IPS?

Clayton Perry enjoys performing in an a cappella group and recording albums. He is also studying both Marketing and Environmental Policy. How does he want to use his IPS to redefine sustainability and make it part of mainstream culture?

Kristin Beckett is a double major, loves cars, studied abroad in Germany, and has a passion for sustainability. How has her drive helped her find success at W&M and get a job with a global consulting firm?

Kaveh Sadeghian is a Marketing and International Public Health double major, with a strong interest in community development. How have his internships and trips to Guatemala and the Dominican Republic highlighted his IPS?

Yael Gilboa's interests range from asset pricing and risk management to sustainability and cycling. How is she incorporating all of these interests and a double major into her IPS?

Anna Mahalak spent the summer in Bosnia teaching children English. How does she combine her love of service with her IPS?

Sarah Jonson has a strong interest in people, evident by her business major, sociology minor, and serving as co-captain of the Lacrosse Team. How has she taken action to find success on the field and to solve social problems?

Nubia Dickerson not only studied abroad, she studied around the world. Why does she think her IPS gave her a definite advantage over her globe-trotting peers?

Through raising horses and cattle, Will Honbarrier learned the value of hard work. Now at W&M, he is on the Tribe Football team and studying business and health sciences. What has he learned through his IPS and what will he do next?

Not only is Ashly Best a Process Management & Consulting major, she also works for Surgical Services at Chippenham Hospital. How will she use her personal, academic and work experiences to make a positive impact on healthcare?

Hannah Jeffers is active in the business school but also participates in film contests, leads tours around campus, and serves as president of her sorority. How do her outside interests and creativity enhance her business coursework?

Ben Gullickson recently spent six months studying abroad in China, a country where he found great adventure and change. How did this experience change his IPS and his plans for after graduation?

Whitney Newman not only has a passion for fashion, but also for travel and sustainability. How will her IPS help merge her passions into a satisfying profession?

Through a summer internship with Social Entrepreneurship Corps (SEC), Ashley Post was exposed to the world of global business, taught local children, and empowered women to become entrepreneurs.

Through multiple internships and her own independent research, Kritika Sharma explored the "people side" of business. What inspired this interest and how will she use it in the future?

How did the Mason School of Business and it's networking community help Jim Fenningham go from a beach lifeguard to an intern at IBM?

Robert Russell served for five years in the U.S. Army before starting college. Transferring recently from a community college, he's already made a big impact on the Business Program, as well as Business making an impact on him.

Combining her love of nature with her interest in marketing, Rebecca Miller is researching how people view the sustainability phenomenon.

As part of her IPS, Rachel Bremer participated in the Martin Agency's Student Workshop and created the marketing and advertising for her own dance performances. How else has W&M inspired her to dream big?

During winter break Andrew Blasi found himself in Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam. With his finance major and love of world travel, will his IPS bring him back to Southeast Asia?

With a double major in Marketing and Art History, will Rusty Meadows become the next Andy Warhol?

Before attending W&M, Nicole Spaeth joined the United States Air Force and got married. Now with a double major and part-time job, how is she applying what she's learned in business school to the real world?

With an Accounting and History double major, Philip Delano has found a great balance in his education. How is he using this background to teach English overseas, prepare for law school, and find a rewarding profession?

Roshni Uttamsingh spent a semester studying abroad at the University of Manchester. What did she learn from this experience and why did she gain a new appreciation for W&M?

Alex Pouille likes to stay busy, from running W&M TV and leading tours to doing research in Hong Kong and accepting a spot in the Deloitte Tax Challenge. How have these various activities influenced his plans for the future?

As part of his IPS, Scott Saal has led the Tribe golf team, declared a second major and participated in W&M's Wall Street Program. How have these experiences prepared him for the next level as a finance professional?

As part of her IPS, Sarah Louie participated in William & Mary's Global Business Immersion. How did she apply what she learned in the classroom to help women in Southeast Asia?

Hope Sweetnam is a triathlon competing, NATO interning, Tribe swimming, Accounting major from Canada. What about Business has helped her succeed in so many different activities?

Whether she is starting up a new marketing campaign, handling the finances for the Business Fraternity or cheering on Tribe Athletics, Keri Voke is ecstatic about life and ready to take advantage of every opportunity.

Combining a double-major in PMC and Anthropology with a passion for music and sustainability, Laura Scott has found new ways to think about her IPS.

Gray Wheatley works hard and plays even harder... and he doesn't believe that work and play have to be mutually exclusive. How is Gray combining his love of sports with his IPS and helping others do the same thing?

Narissa Dalla’s interests in business and film have led her to the entertainment industry. Through internships both at Sundance Film Festival and with MTV she hopes to ultimately become a film producer.