Meet Our Students

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?

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

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

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?

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

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?

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?

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?

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?

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?

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?

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?

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?

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.

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?

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?

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?

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?

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?

As part of his IPS, Richard Walsh participated in the "Semester at Sea" program, allowing him to visit Egypt and seven other countries. How did this global experience expand his professional interests?

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.

After graduating, Andrew de Michaelis traveled to Africa and climbed to the top of Mount Kilimanjaro. How did this trip influence his views on life and business?

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.

Mike Callahan is a quarterback on the Tribe Football team as well as a business entrepreneur. With his interest in athletics, studying abroad, real estate, accounting and law, how can he pack everything into his IPS?

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?

Clara Ngomba mixes her creative side with her practical side by studying Business and applying it to the Arts. How does her IPS help her excel both culturally and competitively?

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?

William Rice likes to be well-rounded and has studied subjects beyond just business, including economics, sociology and public speaking. How is his IPS helping him keep his options open?

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.

After freshman year and a "mid-life" crisis, Imad Matini realized he had no idea what he wanted to study. Now as a Government major and Finance minor, how has he defined his college career?

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.

Eric Bene has studied abroad in Syria, Lebanon and Hungary as well as living and working in Qatar. How has his love for the Arabic language complemented his business IPS?

La Shena Southerland is stepping her way through the business program as well as through life. What about her IPS has her staying in place despite her quick moving dance?

Krista Klotter knows marketing. She's advised an advertising company, lead the Student Marketing Association, and networked with industry leaders. How did her marketing know-how help her land a position at a consulting firm?

As a double major in Business and Environmental Studies, David Gordon dedicated his undergraduate years to growing the sustainability movement at William and Mary.

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?

The intersection of business, environment, and sustainability has caught Kristina Dumas's interest. She combines these topics in classes and student organizations as part of her IPS.

Annie Atwell has found a way to incorporate her passion for design with her major in marketing with the help of her internship in the Undergraduate Business Program Office.

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.

As a young entrepreneur, James Zhang has been soaking in what he learns in the business program. How has James been applying these concepts to his own start-up?

Canadian native, Kim Sunada, juggles business coursework, student organizations, varsity soccer, and still finds time to study abroad. Where will this busy business student finally settle down?

Klaudyna is just as strong of an athlete as she is an academic. What led this tennis champ to the European banking industry?

Carmen Pop is a high-energy, adventurous undergraduate business student. She is taking the world by storm. How is her IPS helping her live life to the fullest?

Rob Franklin's interest in the Chinese language and Business has lead him to connect with Asia in more ways than one. How many times has his IPS lead him on an Asian adventure?

Lisa Pin was recognized at graduation for her numerous service contributions. She has tutored children, managed international service projects, and lead a multicultural organization. How does her IPS support her service-oriented pursuits?

Brett Meulmester captures his adventures in his photography, and captures returns as an Investment Club officer. What about his IPS has his interests crossing paths?

Sarah Quinlan is a star soccer player, a social butterfly, and a marketing whiz. What about her IPS makes her happy to wake-up on Monday mornings?

Rebecca Pierson graduated in 2009 with a finance minor and accounting concentration, but that's only the beginning of the story for this well-rounded business student.