Student Stories

Turning Strengths into a New Career Path

At Vanderbilt, Kimberly Lester discovers that strategy consulting is ‘perfect fit’

Kimberly Biagini Lester

Vanderbilt MBA 2016
Manager, Deloitte

'Seeing What I Could Learn from Business'

Vanderbilt surgeon sought 'translational knowledge' she could apply to role in medical education

Kyla Terhune MD

Vanderbilt Executive MBA 2016
Program Director, Surgery; Vice-Chair for Education, Surgery; Section Chief, General Surgery, Vanderbilt University

Making Marketing about People

Odelia Lao finds not just knowledge but potential partners

Odelia Lao

Vanderbilt MBA 2019
Marketing Summer Associate, Nestlé

Finding His Next Field in Three Weeks

Accelerator gives business student greater career clarity

Kirk Mowl

Vanderbilt Accelerator 2023
University of Florida, Class of 2025

Better Health through Better Health Care Business

Tori Samples finds the place to focus on making a greater impact

Tori Samples

Vanderbilt MBA 2018
Co-Founder and CTO, Leaf Global Fintech

Selling a Better System

Tazik gains expertise to bring timely ideas to market

Nick Tazik

Vanderbilt MM Health Care 2013
VP Growth, Concert Genetics

Trading One Internship for Five

Summer program provides the perfect fit for lacrosse player and her structured schedule

Marley Sternberg

Vanderbilt Accelerator 2016
Career Senior Anaylst, Mercer

Maximizing Her Opportunities

Program and alumni helped student explore her options

Ashley McLemore

Vanderbilt MS Finance 2022
Portfolio Valuation Analyst, Kroll

Steeling Himself for the Future

Koizumi molds himself in preparing for industry’s challenges

Yoshi Koizumi

Vanderbilt MBA 2018
Manager, Raw-Materials Division, Nippon Steel Corporation, Tokyo

Finding Her Voice

Smigelski gains new confidence for consulting field

Katie Smigelski

Vanderbilt MBA 2020
Consultant, Boston Consulting Group (BCG)

Getting to Where She Wants to Go Faster

With two good options, Ivery-Rogers opts for MMark over MBA

Marissa Ivery-Rogers

Vanderbilt Master of Marketing 2019
Human Insights Senior Analyst, The Coca-Cola Company

Fueling a Sustained Interest in Sustainability

Matt Inbusch gains skills for free market solutions to challenges in the developing world

Matt Inbusch

Vanderbilt MBA 2016
Manager, Natural Capital Stewardship, International Paper

Expanding Professional Horizons

Self-made entrepreneur gains the skills to go international

Curtis Harding

Vanderbilt Executive MBA - Global Immersion Track 2024
Senior Sales Director, dōTERRA International

Piloting Her Way to Her Next Career

Army officer prepares herself for landing in the civilian world

Kacie Ryan

Vanderbilt MBA 2023
Aviation Officer, UH-60 Black Hawk Instructor Pilot, U.S. Army

Going Beyond the Numbers

CMC helps Donahue find the right match

Brien Donahue

Vanderbilt MBA 2015
Regional Sales Executive, Cardinal Health

Getting Profitable Skills for Nonprofit World

Sarah Head uses MMark and agency position as springboards for her future

Sarah Head

Vanderbilt Master of Marketing 2019
Director of Development & Public Relations, Louisiana Methodist Children's Home

Getting the Right Experience

Campus culture and competitions equip Fritzsche for a career in finance

Chad Fritzsche

Vanderbilt MBA 2019
Financial Development Program Associate, Cigna, Nashville, TN

Getting Empowered

MAcc Valuation provided both immersion and a network

Tatum Ballard

Vanderbilt MAcc Assurance 2022
Staff Accountant, EY

Finding a Path She Never Imagined

Manager in wine & spirits industry pivots to new career in consulting

Cally Biagini

Vanderbilt MBA 2019
Consumer Innovation Lead, Deloitte Consulting

Taking the Opportunity for ‘Happy Coincidences’

In MBA program, Sarah Eaton finds life-changing opportunities

Sarah Eaton

Vanderbilt MBA 2018
Value Manager, Workday

Experiencing Change for the Better

EMBA program transforms Emmely Duncan’s career (and life)

Emmely Duncan

Vanderbilt Executive MBA 2019
Regional Area Director, National Seating & Mobility

Cooking Up a Career She Loves

MMark gives Casey Jason right ingredients to move into food and beverage industry

Casey Jason

Vanderbilt Master of Marketing 2021
Social Media & Digital Marketing Manager, Oliver Hospitality

Pursuing His True Interest

Fisher follows dream (and fiancé) to Nashville

Dan Fisher

Vanderbilt MBA 2015
Life Sciences Lead, Swoop

Recalculating His Reach

Owen leads Kunysz to aim higher

Devin Kunysz

Vanderbilt University MBA 2015
Senior Product Manager, Physical Stores, Amazon

Closing the Gaps

Business owner takes enterprise to a new level

Mary Cayten Brakefield

Vanderbilt Master of Marketing 2023
Co-Founder, Brakefields

Gaining Confidence

MAcc provided skills for deeper engagement

Lilly Schneider

Vanderbilt MAcc Valuation 2022
Valuation Associate, KPMG

Reaching Her Dreams by Testing Her Limits

For Alyssa Durant, new environment also meant new opportunities

Alyssa Durant

Vanderbilt MAcc 2017
Assurance Senior Associate, EY, Nashville, TN

Learning New Skills to Serve the Underserved

Chakravarthy puts classroom knowledge to work to improve patient care

Rohini Chakravarthy

Vanderbilt MD/MBA 2020
Resident Doctor, Johns Hopkins Medicine

Learning Where to Start

MAcc provides platform for student unsure of her career course.

Natalie Overby

Vanderbilt MAcc Assurance 2022
Audit Associate, KPMG

Sharing a Different Perspective

Medtronic manager finds value and validation at Vanderbilt

Christy Brown

Vanderbilt MM Health Care 2018
District Manager ("Heartland" area), Medtronic

Finding Out Where He Fits

For Abe Lange, no business classes proved no problem

Abe Lange

Vanderbilt Accelerator 2018
Comtemporary and Urban Art Specialist, Shapiro Auctions

Pursuing Careers He Never Knew Existed

Valuation program opens new doors for teacher seeking direction

Seamus Lawson

Vanderbilt MAcc Valuation 2023
Economic and Valuation Services Associate, KPMG

Making the Biggest Jump of All

Army paratrooper prepares to leap into business at Owen

Jim Henshaw

Vanderbilt MBA 2019
MBA and Supply Chain Management Intern, Eaton

Switching Gears in Just One Year

Gambill makes fast move from sports journalism to marketing

Keith Gambill

Vanderbilt Master of Marketing 2019
Director, Enterprise Lead Generation/SEO, i3 Verticals

Enjoying a More Exciting Ride

Davis welcomes move into health care investment banking

Matthew Davis

Vanderbilt MBA 2019
Associate, Brentwood Capital Advisors

Learning about Herself as Well as Business

Jessica Bialas gains insights from others as well as from the classroom

Jessica Bialas

Vanderbilt MBA 2017
Director, Investment Product (Global Asset Allocation), Fidelity Investments

Getting Equipped for Civilian Success

Supportive community helps Army logistics officer make transition

Chase Wilson

Vanderbilt MBA 2019
Global Marketing Intern, Respiratory Interventions, Medtronic

Staying in Nashville to Get Back Home

Vandy grad leverages MSF to land ‘dream job’ in Minnesota

Alex Rice-Slothower

Vanderbilt MS Finance 2021
Business Analyst, McKinsey & Company

Making the Most of Open Doors

At Owen, Jacqueline Lim finds help and support at every turn

Jacqueline Lim

Vanderbilt MBA 2019
Manager, Deloitte Consulting

Re-engineering Her Business Skills

Marrero fills in gaps at Vanderbilt—and opens new career doors

Beatriz Marrero

Vanderbilt MBA 2019
Business Development and Strategic Planning Coordinator, Emerson

Recalibrating Skills for a Post-COVID Career

Pandemic takes travel buff Haley Benz toward a new destination

Haley Benz

Vanderbilt Master of Marketing 2021
Marketing Coordinator, Courant

Following a “Strange” Love for Accounting

Laura McLaughlin pursues her passion without leaving her alma mater

Laura McLaughlin

Vanderbilt MAcc 2018
Senior Audit Associate, KPMG, Denver, CO

Making Career Connections

Accelerator helps data analytics major chart his course

Nicholas Noland

Vanderbilt Accelerator 2022
Arizona State University, Class of 2024

Going as Far as He Can

Mhoon saw MAcc as pathway to private equity career

Reggie Mhoon

Vanderbilt MAcc Assurance 2023
Advisory Associate, KPMG

Pursuing New Goals Instead of Scoring Them

College lacrosse player finds his way in a different field through MSF program

John Marple

Vanderbilt MS Finance 2021
Investment Banking Analyst, Harris Williams & Co.

Aiming for the Stars at Vanderbilt

Aerospace engineering student seeks business boost

Mathew Saunders

Vanderbilt Accelerator 2019
Propulsion Engineer, Blue Origin

Moving Back to a Jump-Started Career

Chad Moss makes MAcc his pathway to business in his old hometown

Charles "Chad" Moss

Vanderbilt MAcc 2017
Financial Analyst, Mainsail, Birmingham, AL

Getting in the Room Where Decisions Are Made

Army doctor prepares for transition to civilian medical career with the MMHC

Ijagha Eme MD

Vanderbilt MM Health Care 2021
Officer in Charge/Medical Director, Colonel Florence A. Blanchfield Army

Responding to Change

MMHC equips physician to lead amid a rapidly evolving field

Basil Kahwash

Vanderbilt Master of Management in Health Care 2024
Assistant Professor, Department of Medicine, Division of Allergy, Pulmonary, and Critical Care Medicine, Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Playing a New Tune

Trombonist slides into investment banking.

Tye Weaver

Vanderbilt MS Finance 2022
Investment Banking Analyst, RBC Capital Markets

Getting a Head Start

Athlete leverages extra eligibility for finance degree

Joubert Klopper

Vanderbilt MS Finance 2024
Investment Banking Analyst, Sherman & Co.

Transitioning among Fellow Veterans

Supportive community helped LaChance pivot to civilian career

Tyler LaChance

Vanderbilt MBA 2022
Summer Associate, Goldman Sachs

Looking for Impact

Budding entrepreneur gained the resources to make a difference.

Nimi Ajayi

Vanderbilt MBA 2022
Consultant, Insight Sourcing Group

Pursuing His Goals in a ‘Fun City’

For John Branisa, both the program and location mattered

John Branisa

Vanderbilt MAcc Valuation 2021
M&A - Valuation Consultant, FTI Consulting

Exploring His Entrepreneurial Side

Consultant takes new skills (and ideas) back to Japan.

Ryo Sakai

Vanderbilt MBA 2022
Finance Manager, Eli Lilly Japan

Growing Beyond Her Business

Entrepreneur leverages experience and MBA to expand her impact

Allison Jutras Taylor

Vanderbilt MBA 2022
Senior Consultant, Bain & Company

Working His Way from Football to Finance

Ex-college gridder finds path at Vanderbilt that takes him to his ‘passion’

Parker Henry

Vanderbilt MS Finance 2019
Healthcare Services Investment Banking Analyst, Raymond James

Tooling Up to Fight Brain Tumors

Sadie Tierney channels personal grief into new career path

Sadie Tierney

Vanderbilt MBA 2018
AbbVie Marketing Manager II, Commercial Leadership Program, Market Access Supply Chain, Immunology

Looking at Health Care through New Eyes

EMBA equips Dr. Shriji Patel for greater management responsibilities

Shriji Patel

Vanderbilt Executive MBA 2021
Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology, Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Esther Smith Finds Her Springboard

MMHC provides ‘a-ha- moments on the job almost every day at MissionPoint

Esther Smith

Vanderbilt MM Health Care 2016
Manager, Clinical Operations, Vanderbilt Health Affiliated Network

Finding a Path to the Goal

MSF takes Vanderbilt basketball player to his 'dream job' in the field

Shelby Moats

Vanderbilt MS Finance 2015
Vice President of Finance, KabaFusion

Building Relationships to Build a Career

Supportive community made Vanderbilt stand out to Michaela Guillory

Michaela Guillory

Vanderbilt Master of Marketing 2021
Associate Global Brand Marketing - Licensing, Ralph Lauren, New York

Turning Biology Expertise into Business Savvy

Raj Majumder visits ‘unfamiliar terrain’ to chart a new career path

Raj Majumder

Vanderbilt MBA 2019
MBA Intern (Commercial Leadership Program), Amgen

Getting Excited about Her Future

Accounting engages Kirkland’s passion

Amanda Kirkland CPA

Vanderbilt MAcc 2015
Financial Reporting Manager, Crescent Communities, Charlotte, NC

Getting the Right Prescription

Pharmacy major makes his move into financial services

Yang Zhang

Vanderbilt MBA 2019
Agreement Cloud - Strategy & Execution, DocuSign

Exploring a Once-‘Exotic’ Field

Hospitalist learns to see healthcare through wider lens

Snigdha Priyadarshi M.D.

Vanderbilt MM Health Care 2022
Chairperson, Department of Medicine, Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital

Maximizing Her Time

MSF was key to building Chen’s U.S. banking experience

Laura Chen

Vanderbilt MS Finance 2023
Investment Banking Analyst, BlackArch Partners

Learning How to Make the Perfect Pitch

Vocalist turned marketer credits Vanderbilt for his new career pathway

Kelvin Boateng

Vanderbilt Master of Marketing 2021
Product Marketing Manager, Google

Managing through Multitasking

Marketer finds balance between school, job, and internship.

Logan Bolton

Vanderbilt Master of Marketing 2022
Account Executive, We Thrive Media

Finding Confidence for Her Dreams

Laura Per-Lee learns success isn’t merely about being the smartest

Laura Per-Lee

Vanderbilt Accelerator 2017
Performance and Programmatic Marketing Intern, IBM

Getting Ahead in the Game

For golfer Beau Briggs, MSF program was a master stroke

Beau Briggs

Vanderbilt MS Finance 2020
Senior Consultant, Alvarez & Marsal, Washington DC

Wanting to Grow Like Her Brother Did

After seeing results, Diba Ahour follows her brother to Accelerator®

Diba Ahour

Vanderbilt Accelerator 2017
Student Ambassador, Deedmob

Winning as a Team

Collaboration helps basketball captain reach the next level.

Kaitlyn Judge

Vanderbilt MS Finance 2022
Strategy Consultant, EY-Parthenon

Broadening Her Career Focus

Three years past college, Erin Keifer uses MAcc to shift gears

Erin Keifer

Vanderbilt MAcc Valuation 2021
Analyst, Manulife Investment Management

Taking Health Care to a Higher Level

Consultant gains wider, deeper understanding

Peter Attwater

Vanderbilt MBA 2014
Senior Manager, Deloitte Consulting

Shooting at a New Career Goal

MBA equips former pro hockey player to take new direction

Marley McMillan

Vanderbilt MBA 2021
Human Capital Consulting, Deloitte, Austin, TX

Building on Her Success

Entrepreneur gains knowledge to grow her own company

Netta Dobbins

Vanderbilt Executive MBA 2025
Principal Consultant, Netta Dobbins Marketing and Consulting

From the Marines to Brand Marketing

At a crossroads in his career, Trevor Hunt finds his ‘equalizer’ at Vanderbilt

Trevor Hunt

Vanderbilt MBA 2017
Product Owner, Confirmation

Discovering a World of Opportunities

Clayton goes from teen operations manager to HR leader

Clayton Williams

Vanderbilt MBA 2015
Analytical Problem Solver, Dropbox

Blending Rationality with an Artistic Sense

Rachel Huang hopes to bring Chinese culture into fashion design

Rachel Huang

Vanderbilt Accelerator 2017
Commodities Sales Analyst, CIBC Capital Markets

Pushing to Be Her Best

Sarah Gorham finds community committed to her success

Sarah Gorham

Vanderbilt Master of Marketing 2020
Brand Advocate Analyst, The Home Depot, Atlanta

Finding the Right Company

Community at Owen proves key for married MBA student

Benjamin Burkeen

Vanderbilt MBA 2020
Senior Manager, Home Office Learning and Leadership Strategy, Walmart

Taking on the World

Former pharmacist gains global skills

Chidi Onuke

Vanderbilt MBA 2021
Marketing Manager, Oncology Global Marketing, (Tarlatamab), Amgen

Improving Processes and Career Prospects

English major learns to help organizations work better

Marley Schauer

Vanderbilt MBA 2014
Manager Enterprise Sourcing, The Walt Disney Company

Finding the Right Place to Grow

Supportive environment helps Amusan prepare to lead

Mariam Amusan

Vanderbilt MBA 2020
Vice President, HR Programme Management Lead - HR Transformation, Citi

Seeking a Community that Communicates

Close ties to professors — and lifetime guarantee — drew April Hughes

April Hughes

Vanderbilt MBA 2019
Corporate Strategy, Emerging Businesses Intern, T-Mobile

Moving beyond Burnout

EMBA helps pediatric specialist find career satisfaction

Madhumita Murphy

Vanderbilt Executive MBA 2019
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Finding Her ‘In-Between’ Place

MSF helped Sarah Hubbard reflect on journey ahead

Sarah Caitlin Hubbard

Vanderbilt MS Finance 2021
Senior Analyst, Investor Relations, Roark Capital, Atlanta, GA

Re-Establishing His Finance Career

MSF fills gaps in finance professional’s knowledge and experience

Ege Tasar

Vanderbilt MS Finance 2023
Corporate Lending and Project Finance AVP, ING Türkiye

Brewing Up New Opportunities

Beverage entrepreneur finds the right blend at Owen.

Alan D'Adamo

Vanderbilt MBA 2022
Associate Brand Manager, Keurig Dr. Pepper

Gearing Up for Success

Non-accounting major finds her stride

Alexis DeHan

Vanderbilt MAcc 2022
Audit Associate, KPMG

Gaining Clarity

Economics major sharpens focus on career goals

Ash Lopez

Vanderbilt Accelerator 2024
Columbia University, Class of 2024

One Year Made All the Difference

MAcc and CPA credential in 12 months led Luke Seib to Vanderbilt

Lucas "Luke" Seib

Vanderbilt MAcc Assurance 2017
Financial Planning & Analysis Analyst, SoundExchange, Arlington, VA

Surrounding Herself with Non-Accountants

Accounting major finds value in peers with non-business backgrounds

Thea Winston

Vanderbilt MAcc 2019
Forensic and Integrity Services Senior, EY, Atlanta

Finding Her Path

Vanderbilt gave Okafor flexibility to explore career possibilities

Chi Okafor

Vanderbilt MBA 2024
Senior Finance Manager, Procter & Gamble, Cincinnati

Managing a Career, Kids and an MBA

'It can be done,' says Daniel Byrdsong. He's the proof.

Daniel Byrdsong

Vanderbilt Executive MBA 2017
COO, Accurate Healthcare

Tiana Nikkhoo

Vanderbilt Undergraduate Business Minor 2026

Gaining Global Responsibility

Auto industry exec sees big career payoff in year one

Carlos Sanchez Osorio

Vanderbilt Executive MBA 2019
Executive Director of Global Quality, Shiloh Industries and Dura Automotive Systems LLC

Moving out of her Comfort Zone

Bajwa heads South to take career to next level

Nida Bajwa

Vanderbilt MBA 2013
Manager, Deloitte

Re-Branding His Career

Virginia Consultant Switches to Tennessee Whiskey

Bryan Smith

Vanderbilt MBA 2012
Manager of Olympic Marketing, Bridgestone

Engineering a New Future

International executive shifts focus to business operations

Vinicius Pinheiro

Vanderbilt MBA 2024
Strategic Operations Analyst, Emerson Electric

Finding Her Way to Health Care Consulting

Kristina Harford Radlein chooses Vanderbilt for a new career path (and for personal scale)

Kristina Radlein

Vanderbilt MBA 2017
Manager, North Highland

Doubling up for His Business Career

Combining law degree with MSF made sense for Jason Finger

Jason Finger

Vanderbilt JD/MS Finance 2021
Associate, Proskauer Rose LLP, New York City

Getting into His ‘Forever Profession’

Former pro basketball player William Belton combines Vanderbilt law degree with MSF

William Belton

Vanderbilt JD/ MS Finance 2016
Associate, Baker Donelson

Finding the Right Time to Go Back

Veteran project manager returns to school

Kimberly Barboza

Vanderbilt Executive MBA 2015
Managing Consultant, Bedroc IT Strategy and Services Firm,VU Oak Leaf Society Member, Served as Lieutenant Commander for the United States Navy

Making a Great Bet on a New Career

Pro poker player Bennet Hayes finds his place in consulting

Bennet Hayes

Vanderbilt MBA 2018
Consultant, Boston Consulting Group

Making an Amazing Journey

In four international residencies, Jared Johnson becomes a ‘new me’

Jared Johnson

Vanderbilt Global Executive MBA 2018
Manager, Enterprise Financial Systems, FedEx

Building Her Community

With MBA, pediatric nurse moves toward leadership roles.

Nora Sultan

Vanderbilt MBA 2022
Redwoods Associate, DaVita

NURSING HIS BUSINESS CAREER

ER Nurse gains the skills to advance in hospital leadership

Bobby Scott

Vanderbilt MM Health Care 2022
Director of Emergency Services, Madison Hospital

Following a Moral Imperative

Philosophy informed ER doc’s decision to seek health care business expertise

Hank Lemley MD

Vanderbilt MM Health Care 2021
Emergency Physician, Huntsville Emergency Physicians Group Huntsville, AL

Developing Skills for the Developing World

Successful entrepreneur wants to make an impact

Nick Gordon

Vanderbilt MBA 2015
Vice President, Strategic Execution, Compassus

Pursuing Her Passion

Working with motivated and creative people was draw for aspiring marketer.

Madeleine McDonald

Vanderbilt Master of Marketing 2022
Brand Experience Platforms Planner, Digital Project Management at General Mills

Filling the Gaps, Fulfilling His Dream

MAcc program helps Landon Hudson get on track toward his goals

Landon Hudson

Vanderbilt MAcc Valuation 2018
Investment Banking Analyst, TD Securities, New York, NY

Starting at Corporate before Starting a Startup

Noey Neumark charts a course for entrepreneurship in health care

Noey Neumark

Vanderbilt MBA 2018
Senior Product Manager, Cardinal Health

Launching Another Venture

Emerging entrepreneur emerges with array of skills for success

Neil Granberry

Vanderbilt MBA 2023
Co-Founder, CEO, Venturous

Realizing Where He Wants to Be

Business major finds what he was looking for (and more) at Vanderbilt

Hayden Clark

Vanderbilt Master of Marketing 2017
Vice President of Digital Marketing, LGI Homes

Plugging In

Bradford builds finance knowledge and a network for the future

Lauren Bradford

Vanderbilt MS Finance 2023
Management Consulting Associate, Healthcare Transaction Advisory Group, Berkeley Research Group

From Pipe Manufacturing to Investment Banking

Mourya Ravuri makes move from India to Memphis to Wall Street, with help from Vanderbilt

Mourya Ravuri

Vanderbilt MBA 2017
Private Equity Associate, PSP Investments

Learning Business to Learn Better Medicine

Aspiring doctor seeks to integrate medical management and medical practice

Francesca Healy

Vanderbilt Accelerator 2018
The University of Tennessee Health Science Center Class of 2024

Launching the Venture

For healthcare exec, it was more than a class at Vanderbilt.

Corey Johnson

Vanderbilt Executive MBA 2022
Founder, CareEco

Venturing Collaboratively for a Better World

Turner Family Center draws nonprofit veteran to Vanderbilt

Cali Livingstone

Vanderbilt MBA 2020
Director of Customer Operations, LUCI

Writing Her Own Career Song

For German native (and amateur country songwriter), where better to study finance than Vanderbilt?

Vanessa Arndt

Vanderbilt MS Finance 2016
Associate Consultant, Bain & Co., Houston, TX

Going Further (All the Way from Africa)

Lewis Tsuromatanda parlays accounting background into finance career

Lewis Tsuromatanda

Vanderbilt MBA 2018
Senior Financial Analyst, Portland General Electric

Preparing for the Next Stage

Rasmussen gains business skills to bring back to New York

Taylor Rasmussen

Vanderbilt MBA 2023
Associate (Chase Associate Program), J.P. Morgan Chase & Co.

Finding Support Among Newfound Friends

After leukemia diagnosis, community rallies around Blaine Davis

Blaine Davis

Vanderbilt MBA 2021
Director of Operations, Outlander VC

Adam Schechtman Finds the Perfect Bridge

MAcc program creates stepping stone to a valuation career in NYC

Adam E. Schechtman

Vanderbilt MAcc Valuation 2017
Senior Consultant, EY-Parthenon

Going for the Highest Caliber

Vanderbilt opens new doors for aerospace industry manager

Phillip Henson

Vanderbilt Executive MBA 2019
Senior Product Manager, Abaco Systems

Closing the Resume Gap

Ex-pastor gains skills and credibility to advance his business career

Scott Morris

Vanderbilt Executive MBA 2023
VP of Customer Success, 42Crunch

Looking for Paths to Leadership

In MAcc, Sarah Felmly recognized opportunities with a wide variety of options

Sarah Felmly

Vanderbilt MAcc 2016
Deals Senior Associate, PwC Chicago, IL

Annabella Saccaro

Vanderbilt Undergraduate Business Minor 2026

Finding Added Value in a Cohort

Program structure made big difference for Bradley Battle

Bradley Battle

Vanderbilt MAcc Valuation 2020
Investment Banking Associate, Goldman Sachs

Listening to Expert Coaching

CMC helped ex-baseball player launch investment banking career

Skyler Limber

Vanderbilt MS Finance 2022
Investment Banking Analyst, Moelis & Company

Seeing Business as a Team Sport

MAcc class cohesion appeals to football captain

Cam Cooper

Vanderbilt MAcc 2015

Finding the Right Career Prescription

After ruling out medicine, Engelbert discovers her calling

Andie Joels

Vanderbilt MAcc 2015
Vice President, Corporate Strategy, Morgan Stanley

Making the Right Connections

Expanded network was key for Pierce’s consulting career

Lee Pierce

Vanderbilt MBA 2019
Senior Consultant, West Monroe Partners

Discovering Her Real Career Calling

Projects to change workplace culture leads marketer to change careers

Shanah Gaskill

Vanderbilt MBA 2020
MBA Intern, Global Talent Management, Twitter

Deploying Capital in Africa

MSF gives Aka Akapelwa a path to his goals – helping to boost Zambia's economy

Aka Akapelwa

Vanderbilt MS Finance 2015
Private Equity Investor, Kohlberg & Company

First Peru, Then the World

Leonidas Cuenca gains skills and credentials for global consulting

Leonidas Cuenca

Vanderbilt MBA 2018
Senior Associate, APOYO Consultorìa

Gaining Even More Than He Expected

Beyond tools for the job, Brandon Steverson gains skills for the future

Brandon Steverson

Vanderbilt MS Finance 2017
Equity Research Associate, Stephens, Inc.

David Noel: Relaunching His Career

Accelerator provided confidence and a network for a move into digital strategy consulting

David Noel

Vanderbilt Accelerator 2015
Monetization Strategy & Operations, TikTok

Gaining Perspective

Healthcare entrepreneur returns to school to prepare for what’s next

Andrew Galbierz

Vanderbilt MM Health Care 2023
Senior Vice President, Managed Care, Amedysis

Gaining Business Acumen to Help Patients

Oncology nurse Cara Anderson wants to work for ‘lasting change’

Cara Anderson

Vanderbilt MM Health Care 2021
Registered Nurse, Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Opening Her Eyes

MAcc educated Susanne Boyden on career possibilities

Susanne Boyden (EY)

Vanderbilt MAcc Assurance 2021
Assurance Staff, EY, San Francisco

Hatching a Live Music Business

Entrepreneur gains skills to build the company she started

Christal Hector

Vanderbilt MBA 2023
Co-Founder and CEO, TuneHatch, Inc.

Becoming a More Agile Businessperson

Jordan Maya returns to Vanderbilt for diverse skills to chase his entrepreneurial dream

Jordan Maya

Vanderbilt MAcc Valuation 2016
Vice President - Head of Finance, Intercare Therapy

Building a Network, Learning to Lead

Neel Joshi found advantages at Owen beyond quantitative skills

Neel Joshi

Vanderbilt MS Finance 2020
Investment Banking Analyst, Raymond James, New York City

Driving to a New Career

Commuter couple mixes parenting with studies

Leah Jackson

Vanderbilt MBA 2024
Business Leadership Associate, Dollar General

Viewing the World Beyond a Chinese Perspective

At Vanderbilt, Ming Xiong expands her business knowledge, network and point of view

Ming "Winnie" Xiong

Vanderbilt MBA 2017
Data and AI Product Leader, FinTech, Amazon

Succeeding…with a Little Help from His Friends

Frank McField Zapata finds being among motivated people to be a great motivator

Frank McField Zapata

Vanderbilt MS Finance 2021
Investment Banking Analyst, Moelis & Co

Erasing Her Doubts

Accelerator clarifies Garside’s consulting career path

Lainey Garside

Vanderbilt Accelerator 2023
Vanderbilt University, Class of 2025

Finding the Right Balance

For ballet dancer, marketing was the ideal career mix

Kate Albritton

Vanderbilt Master of Marketing 2022
Digital Marketing Specialist, Fourth Capital Bank

Upping His Game

College athletics manager pivots to business consulting

Matt Gordon

Vanderbilt MBA 2024
Manager, Simon-Kucher, New York

Marching to His Owen Drum

Rising star Damilola sets his sights even higher

Damilola Olu-Ayeni

Vanderbilt MBA 2013
Senior Vice President, Investment Banking (Middle East & North Africa)

Eric Mathews Sharpens the Saw

Experienced business accelerator hones skills in business leadership

Eric Mathews

Vanderbilt Executive Education 2017
Founder and CEO, Start Co.

Mastering a New Playbook

College quarterback expands his career options

Drew Martin

Vanderbilt MAcc Valuation 2024
Tax Associate, PwC

Looking for a ‘Continuous Path for Learning’

Ty Pirkle came to Vanderbilt seeking to make a greater impact

Ty Pirkle

Vanderbilt MBA 2021
Senior Consultant, Optum

Changing Her Tune—for a Different Career

Classically trained singer finds that Owen gives her more range

Julie O'Mara

Vanderbilt MBA 2020
Senior Vendor Manager Office Products, Amazon, Seattle

Hitting the Ground at Full Stride

CMC helped runner Tori Mitchell get a strong head start

Victoria Mitchell

Vanderbilt MBA 2021
Manager, Strategy and Development, Tractor Supply Company

Filling Gaps instead of Checking Boxes

Alan Myers values credible improvement over improved credentials

Alan Myers

Vanderbilt Global Executive MBA 2018
IT Director, North American Papers, Brazil and India, International Paper Company

Making the System Healthier

Doctor pursues passion to improve health care delivery

Devin Busby

Vanderbilt MBA 2013
COO & CFO, Elevate Global

Switching to a New Career Path

Biology teacher evaluates his professional future during the pandemic

Luis Portillo

Vanderbilt MAcc Assurance 2024
Audit Associate, KPMG

Getting Peace of Mind

Accelerator helps rising junior think differently about her career

Nicola Rogers

Vanderbilt Accelerator 2022
Vanderbilt University, Class of 2024

Preparing for Transformation

Pharmacy manager builds skills to lead a changing industry.

Deidra Dickerson

Vanderbilt MM Health Care 2022
Pharmacy Operations Manager, Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Blooming at the Right Time

Banking tech executive finds her calling as consultant.

Angela Keenan

Vanderbilt MBA 2022
Senior Consultant, West Monroe Partners

Learning How to Make Her Own Space

Accelerator helps aspiring social entrepreneur see new possibilities

Lauryn Poyser

Vanderbilt Accelerator 2018
Investment Banking Analyst, Goldman Sachs

Trading Careers – and Places

Mike Persak leaves Chicago and finds a new ‘comfort zone’

Mike Persak

Vanderbilt MBA 2019
Business Strategy and Digital Marketing Intern, Start Me Up (Careers)

Earning His Wings

Opera singer takes off as airline strategist

Hal Snyder

Vanderbilt MBA 2012
Manager, Day of Departure, American Airlines

Getting Ready to Follow the Family Footsteps

James Fulham takes a first step toward dream of working with his brothers

James Fulham

Vanderbilt Accelerator 2017
Investment Banking Analyst, UBS

Learning What It’s All About

Before choosing a business career, freshman wanted to know what it meant

Danielle Chari

Vanderbilt Accelerator 2018
Corps Member, Teach for America

Seeking the Best of Both Words

At Owen, Foster got access to world-class profs and great classmates

Landon Foster

Vanderbilt MS Finance 2019
Investment Banking Analyst, UBS, New York City

Sprinting to the Starting Line

Army veteran builds skills to help startup company get off the ground

Jamie Hartman

Vanderbilt Executive MBA 2018
Operations / Project Manager, Enexor BioEnergy Systems

I Had to Get Back, Whatever It Took

Cooper was sold on Nashville, then on Vanderbilt for marketing career

Olivia Cooper

Vanderbilt Master of Marketing 2018
Senior Client Relations Specialist, Green Apple Strategy

Increasing His Impact Through Healthcare

Ghanaian doctor gained new skills to be a global health leader

Richard Amissah M.D.

Vanderbilt MBA 2021
Strategy Manager - Pricing, Contracting, and Distribution, Genentech

Mark Pyburn

Vanderbilt Undergraduate Business Minor 2025

Hunter Flint: Out of Africa

Coffee plantation manager transitions to business back home

Hunter Flint

Vanderbilt MBA 2018
COO/CFO, LoLo

Fueling His Drive

Accounting major wanted to be ‘pushed’ within community of future leaders

Trevor Brown

Vanderbilt MAcc Valuation 2022
M&A Analyst, Deloitte

Ordnance Officer Broadens His Opportunity Pool

After the Army, Paul Finelli cultivates skills to build a career in corporate finance

Paul Finelli

Vanderbilt MBA 2017
Strategy & Operations, YouTube Marketing

Driving Quality Care at Lower Costs

In MMHC, urologic surgeon taps into ‘what has been missing in health care’

Matthew Resnick MD, MPH

Vanderbilt MM Health Care 2016
Assistant Professor of Urologic Surgery and Health Policy, Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Extending Her Business Education

Karve makes most of opportunities beyond the classroom

Radhika Karve

Vanderbilt MBA 2019
Senior Financial Analyst, Amazon Web Services

Seeking a Smaller Place for World of Diversity

Jay Romano makes Vanderbilt his go-to spot for international business career

Jay Romano

Vanderbilt MBA 2017
Consultant, Strategy and Operations, Slalom

Getting Better Every Day

Community of like-minded people appealed to college senior

Deborah Hamilton

Vanderbilt Accelerator 2023
Morgan State University, Class of 2023

Shifting into a Different Gear

Auto racing oil exec reboots his career at Vanderbilt

Eric Richard

Vanderbilt MBA 2019
Summer Associate, Deloitte Consulting (Atlanta)

Getting ‘That Something’ for His Career

Cecalacean positions himself at Vanderbilt for senior executive role

Daniel Cecalacean

Vanderbilt Global Executive MBA 2019
Sr. Manager, Product and Strategy, Opengear

Balancing School, Family (and Babies)

Health care exec Tripp Salem finds rigor makes him stronger

Tripp Salem

Vanderbilt MBA 2018
Senior Director, Development at Surgical Care Affiliates

From Law to Engineering to Finance

Thery embarks on path to promote social development back home in Venezuela

Antonio Thery

Vanderbilt MS Finance 2015
Investment Banking Analyst, Citi, New York City

Applying Finance to a Legal Career

With joint degree, Grekos learns to speak the language of her clients

Demitrianna Grekos

Vanderbilt JD/MS Finance 2019
Corporate Law Associate, Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP

Coming to America for a New Career

Vanderbilt propels Roberts into consulting field

Imogen Roberts

Vanderbilt MBA 2016
Senior Consultant, Deloitte

Focusing on the Personal

Deloitte consultant builds friends along with sharper skills

Franklin Popek

Vanderbilt MBA 2022

Gaining Confidence for a New Career

After pandemic took its toll, Vanderbilt helped Emily Scott come back stronger

Emily Scott

Vanderbilt Master of Marketing 2021
Marketing Specialist, Procter & Gamble

Going beyond Being Good with Numbers

At Vanderbilt, Mack Cox learned a new language—business

Malcolm "Mack" Cox

Vanderbilt MAcc 2021
Audit Intern, KPMG, Denver, CO

Solving Complex Challenges

Navy veteran unlocks new ways of thinking

Chris Hebig

Vanderbilt MBA 2024
ULE Associate, UnitedHealth Group, Nashville

Growing Skills to Make a Growing Impact

Ryan Lojo finds his place to prepare to make a bigger impact

Ryan Lojo

Vanderbilt MBA 2021
MBA Associate Consultant Intern, Simon-Kucher & Partners

Learning in Different Environments

Going outside the company, classroom, and country pays off for Flynn

Megan Flynn

Vanderbilt Global Executive MBA 2019
Program Execution Manager, AT&T

Lucy De Lande Long

Vanderbilt Undergraduate Business Minor 2024

Nursing Her Business Skills

Rogers moves from front lines to leading edge of health care

Caroline Rogers

Vanderbilt MBA 2016
Director, Ankura

Gaining the Tools to Stay

STEM certification helps international student build career in USA .

Manuel Pascual-Vaca Lopez

Vanderbilt MBA 2022
Pathways Operating Manager, Amazon

Thinking Differently about His Education

Accelerator changes Anthony Swenson’s mindset (and maybe his career direction)

Anthony Swenson

Vanderbilt Accelerator 2017
Game Night Communications Intern, Nashville Predators

Getting Her Break in Investment Banking

Vanderbilt opens the door for Ronke Oyekunle to pursue her passion in finance

Ronke Oyekunle

Vanderbilt MS Finance 2015
Co-founder, Newco

Growing outside the Classroom

Reilly relishes extra opportunities to learn and make an impact

Matt Reilly

Vanderbilt MBA 2019
Incoming Associate Brand Manager, Mars Petcare

Transforming Herself for Business

Stieger goes from energy grid to energized career

Kristen Stieger

Vanderbilt MBA 2015
Senior Brand Manager, Mariani Nut Company

Learning to Rely on a Supportive Team

For India Nix, a collaborative environment offered new lessons for career

India Nix

Vanderbilt MS Finance 2020
Business Valuation Advisory Analyst, Deloitte, Atlanta

Getting to the More Strategic Stages

Dylan Bright expands his finance toolkit for investment banking

Dylan Bright

Vanderbilt MBA 2018
Investment Banking Associate, Wells Fargo Securities

Making Himself Marketable

MSF helps non-finance undergrad reach his end goal.

Matt Seward

Vanderbilt MS Finance 2022
FP&A Senior Analyst, Harry's Inc.

Fulfilling Her Marketing Dreams

Reynolds continues career path that began in childhood

Jennifer Reynolds

Vanderbilt Master of Marketing 2020
Assistant Manager, Global Marketing | AERIN Beauty, The Estée Lauder Companies Inc.

Discovering Salsa Night in South Nashville

Ecuador native finds academic challenge he sought plus a welcome touch of home

Jose Espinosa

MBA 2019
Corporate Finance Intern, Mattel (Los Ángeles)

Getting More from His Investment

Gutierrez finds payoff at Vanderbilt in MSF program

Pablo Gutierrez

Vanderbilt MS Finance 2019
Investment Banking Analyst, BNP Paribas

Getting Equipped for Market-Based Solutions

Ex-Peace Corps volunteer seeks sustainable improvements in global health

Thayer Rosenberg

Vanderbilt MBA 2018
Clinical Specialist, Genentech

Learning to Be a Leader

Shared approach proves useful for retail-to-consulting career switcher

Sam Sharpstone

Vanderbilt MBA 2022
Senior Consultant, EY

Pivoting to the Easy Choice

Changed plans worked to Victoria Wagner’s advantage

Victoria Wagner

Vanderbilt Master of Marketing 2021
Marketing & Communications Leader, Southern Orthodontic Partners

Finding Her Push

Tech executive redirects her career during pandemic

Tess Dominey

Vanderbilt Executive MBA - Global Immersion Track 2023
Consultant to CEO, Swell

Travis Smith: Becoming a ‘Data-Seeking Machine’

Travis Smith

Vanderbilt Executive MBA 2016
General Manager, Mike Smith Kia Mitsubishi

Finding Her Career Passion after One Class

Campus visit illuminated path to combine marketing and international studies

Elson Stewart

Vanderbilt Master of Marketing 2021
Digital Marketing | PEDIGREE, Mars

Building a Platform for Leadership

Former Army captain turned consulting entrepreneur invests in added value for his client base

Reggie Crenshaw

Vanderbilt Executive MBA - Global Immersion Track 2016
President & CEO of Volunteer Memphis

Pivoting to a New Career Path

More promising direction begins with NYC internship

Mac McDonald

Vanderbilt MAcc Valuation 2019
Associate, Kibo Capital Group

Immersing Herself in the Community

In pivoting back to healthcare, biotech pro helps build DEI at Owen

Kelly Szteinbaum

Vanderbilt University MBA 2022
General Leadership Development Associate, Thermo Fisher Scientific

Going Civilian with People Who Can Relate

Army vet Stillwell relies on Owen community to help transition to new career

Tiffany Stillwell

Vanderbilt MBA 2020

Reflecting on His Best Decision

Briton Jamie Brown believes Vanderbilt MSF offers

Jamie Brown

Vanderbilt MS Finance 2015
Associate, Stonepeak Infrastructure Partners

Looking for Where Tech and Business Meet

Troy Jiang relies on Accelerator to help him reach his career goals

Troy Jiang

Vanderbilt Accelerator 2018
Associate Consultant, Bain & Company

Dancing to a Whole New Tune

Goldenberg channels creative background into brand management

Bernie Goldenberg

Vanderbilt MBA 2019
MBA Intern, Comcast

Learning to Manage Teams (and Age Groups)

With a diverse staff to oversee, Oak Ridge manager turns to Vanderbilt Executive Education

Meredith Goins

Vanderbilt Leading Change & Leading Millennials 2018
Group Manager, Oak Ridge Associated Universities

Flozelle Roberts: Getting around the Roadblocks

Civil engineer finds many pathways to new careers at Vanderbilt

Flozelle Roberts

Vanderbilt MBA 2018
Project Manager, EEOC

John Blauser Improves His Mettle

Sales manager for national firm adds skills for advancement

John Blauser

Vanderbilt Executive Education 2017
Sales Manager, ARC Metals Corporation

Making Himself at Home

Hasan Finds a Place Where Everybody Knows Your Name

Ammar Hasan

Vanderbilt MBA 2012
Senior Manager, Global Marketing, Edwards Lifesciences

From Animal Science to Marketing Science

White finds new possibilities outside the laboratory

Olivia White

Vanderbilt Master of Marketing 2018
Manager, Marketing Communications at Dairy Management

Getting a Superior Credential in Shorter Time

For non-Accounting major Lori Wang, MAcc was the better, faster (and less expensive) option

Lori Wang

Vanderbilt MAcc 2016
Program Manager, Amazon, London, England

Learning to Compete through Collaboration

Mai-Linh Hoang learns better how to apply knowledge and work with teams

Mai-Linh Hoang

Vanderbilt MBA 2018
CRM Manager for Lifestages Businesses, Bed Bath & Beyond

Ignacio "Andy" Bru

Vanderbilt Undergraduate Business Minor 2026

From ‘Accounting Guru’ to Finance Person

Mai Pham makes the most of her first experience studying abroad

Mai Pham

Vanderbilt MBA 2020
Brand & Licensing Finance, Mattel

Learning How It All Fits

Analyst balances health care operations

Douglas King

Vanderbilt MM Health Care 2015
Operations Systems Engineer at VUMC

Opening Doors for Himself and Others

Cameroonian engineer finds welcome and a new path at Vanderbilt

Bryan Mufor

Vanderbilt MBA 2023
Senior Consultant, Ernst & Young

Learning to Manage People As Well As Expenses

Steel plant engineer Daniel Ampadu improves his business mettle

Daniel Ampadu

Vanderbilt Executive MBA 2017
Project Engineer, Nucor Steel Gallatin

Transitioning to a New Way of Thinking

Army helicopter officer learns new skills for new career

Craig Kuphall

Vanderbilt MBA 2021
Innovation Chief, Civil-Military Innovation Institute, Inc.

Juggling Medicine, MMHC, and Motherhood

Dr. Margaret Burks enjoys support from program, professors, and classmates

Margaret Burks

Vanderbilt MM Health Care 2019
Clinical Fellow, Division of Diabetes, Endocrinology, & Metabolism, Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Getting Beyond Perfection

Ashtyn Gee learns more than accounting in MAcc program

Ashtyn Gee

Vanderbilt MAcc Valuation 2023
Business Valuation Associate, Deloitte

Going beyond French and English

Strauss learns new language — accounting — as passport to the business world

Sylvia Strauss

Vanderbilt MAcc 2018
Audit and Assurance Manager, Deloitte

Diving Into Business

Math major gains consulting experience—and self-knowledge

Rehan Ali

Vanderbilt Accelerator 2024
The University of the South, Class of 2024

Discovering His Possibilities

Ignacio finds answer to ‘quarter-life crisis’

Fitz Ignacio

Vanderbilt MBA 2020
Sr. Diversity & Inclusion Strategy Partner | Leaders to Executives (L2E), T-Mobile, Bellevue, WA

PREPARING TO LEAD ON A BIGGER SCALE

Neurologist gains business skills to serve the entire organization

Shilpa Reddy M.D.

Vanderbilt MM Health Care 2022
Director, Pediatric Epilepsy Program, Monroe Carell Jr. Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital

Finding Real-World Connections beyond the Classroom

Accelerator helps recent grad explore options and prepare for her next steps

Kaitlyn Alsup

Vanderbilt Accelerator 2016, McCombs School of Business MS Finance 2018
Associate, Boston Consulting Group

Getting His Feet Wet

Aspiring medical professional wanted to gain experience in business

Sebastian Bujoi

Vanderbilt Accelerator 2022
Vanderbilt University, Class of 2025

Omari Rivers

Vanderbilt Undergraduate Business Minor 2024

Coming Home to a Health Care Capital

Industry pro Arielle Samet chooses Vanderbilt for career advancement

Arielle Samet

Vanderbilt MBA 2018
Vice President of Integration & Strategy, CCRM Fertility

Pursuing His Own Business Philosophy

Accelerator helps Braswell strengthen framework for problem solving

Carter Braswell

Vanderbilt Accelerator 2018
Investment Banking Analyst, Raymond James

Finding a Direction, Building Relationships

MAcc Assurance opens multiple doors to both careers and friendships

Duncan Fletcher

Vanderbilt MAcc 2019
Assurance Staff, EY, Nashville, TN

Making the Consumer the Hero

An undergraduate marketing major focuses on consumer behavior to learn why people buy

Rachel Brenk

Vanderbilt Master of Marketing 2024
Media Coordinator, PMG Digital Marketing Firm

Gaining Her Own Identity

Poehler look-alike takes big career step

Ashley Welnhofer Forman

Vanderbilt MBA 2013
Sr. Manager, Consumer and Innovation Insights, Keurig Dr Pepper Inc.

Overcoming Imposter Syndrome

International student gains new confidence at Vanderbilt

Andrea Valladares

Vanderbilt Master of Marketing 2023
Assistant Director of Annual Fund Marketing, Vanderbilt University

Britney Chia

Vanderbilt Business Minor 2025

Learning to Be ‘the Right Type of Leader’

Marine Veteran Jon Cobb finds the right fit for his goals at Vanderbilt

Jon Cobb

Vanderbilt MBA 2018
Strategic Communications and Change Manager, Deloitte

Rachel Lee

Vanderbilt Undergraduate Business Minor 2024

Enjoying the Red Carpet Treatment

Naval officer finds Vanderbilt a welcoming place for move to health care career

Jared Clifford

Vanderbilt MBA 2017
Senior Director of Operations, DaVita Medical Group

Getting Equipped for a World of Responsibility

For tech exec, Vanderbilt EMBA was ‘transformative’ — and a ticket to career growth

Nathan Taylor

Vanderbilt Executive MBA 2016
Senior Consultant of Digital Transformation, Dell

Gearing up for Social Impact

Betsy West bridges her nonprofit background with ‘hard skills’ from an MBA

Betsy West

Vanderbilt MBA 2016
Strategic Business Communications Manager, Mars Petcare US

Moving to Market Approaches to Poverty

Garba re-engineers his career after discovering his passion at Vanderbilt

Rabo Garba

Vanderbilt MBA 2020
Energy Consultant, LP3 Solutions

GETTING FROM THE ARTS TO THE ART OF BUSINESS

Actor and arts educator finds the right environment for a major career change

Jacob Schrimpf

Vanderbilt MBA 2022
Consultant, BCG

On a Mission to Make Health Care Healthier

Health care practitioner Ashley Costello decides to pursue the health care business

Ashley Costello

Vanderbilt MBA 2018
Resident in Redwods Leadership Development Program, DaVita Kidney Care

Getting Clearer on Her Goals

After Accelerator, Kristen McGee pursues careers she'd never heard of before

Kristen McGee

Vanderbilt Accelerator 2016
Manager, Sales Development Okta

Building Business Skills for His Business

Successful entrepreneur looks to Vanderbilt for formal training

Jacob Shealy

Vanderbilt MS Finance 2024
Owner, ProcurePoint Partners

Coming Back to Healthcare

Marketing executive changes cities and industries

Kate Sangervasi

Vanderbilt MM Health Care 2023
Director, Market Brand Content and Style, HCA Healthcare

Giving His Career a Favorable Forecast

Rauauskis blends weather and business to forge new pathway

Michael Ragauskis

Vanderbilt MS Finance 2023
Senior Analyst, Catastrophic Modeling, Ryan Specialty Group

Finding the Intense Experience He Craved

Kintzer discovers that Accelerator is ideal for students like him

Alex Kintzer

Vanderbilt Accelerator 2019
Co-Founder & Communication Director, AllMarkOne, Limited

Deferring His Dream

Pro baseball player takes his shot.

Casey Sutherland

Vanderbilt MAcc 2022
Audit Assistant, Deloitte

Building Foundational Knowledge

Digital marketer gains academic expertise to add to work experience

Heather Floyd

Vanderbilt Executive MBA 2023
Senior Manager, Media Operations, Gap, Inc.

Timing Her Move to North America

Brazilian entrepreneur customizes her path to private wealth management

Rachel Fleury

Vanderbilt MBA 2022
Private Wealth Management Associate, Goldman Sachs

For Career Switcher, Career Services Were Key

Stephanie Verheyen finds her true passion in marketing, not medicine

Stephanie Verheyen

Vanderbilt Master of Marketing 2017
Senior Events Manager, George P Johnson Experience Marketing

Broadening His Options

Business major explores finance and entrepreneurship

Charles "Charlie" Crumbo

Vanderbilt Accelerator 2024
Boston University, Class of 2026

Finding the Perfect Size

For Lindsey Messmore, smaller means better

Lindsey Messmore

Vanderbilt MBA 2019
EMEA Banking, Capital Markets and Advisory HR Advisor, Citi (London)

Passing on Her Enthusiasm

Elliott becomes ambassador for program she loves

Kensley Elliott Jones

Vanderbilt MAcc 2015
Project Manager, Talent Acquisition, PwC, Charlotte, NC

Sparking a Range of Interests

Ria Jagasia sees new possibilities for Asian Studies and HOD

Ria Jagasia

Vanderbilt Accelerator 2015
Admissions Officer, The Johns Hopkins University

Recharging for Renewable Energy

Pivot to finance paved the way for greater impact

Drew DeHaven

Vanderbilt MS Finance 2022
Strategic Finance Associate, Northern Biogas

Flying High in Finance Field

MBA helps Terhune take off in a different industry

Danielle Terhune

Vanderbilt MBA 2019
Financial Strategy Analyst, American Airlines, Dallas, TX

Exceeding His Expectations, and Then Some

Business school isn’t what aspiring analyst anticipated

Jake Wetzel

Vanderbilt MAcc Valuation 2022
Investment Banking Analyst, Deloitte Corporate Banking

Changes in Latitudes, Changes in Career

Deidre Mitchell moves up by moving down to Nashville from NYC

Deidre Mitchell

Vanderbilt MBA 2018
Senior Associate, Management Consulting, KPMG

Enjoying Challenges Every Day

MSF helps Ledak turn weaknesses into new strengths

Bridgett Ledak

Vanderbilt MS Finance 2018
Sports Strategy Analyst, iHeartMedia

Managing in the Civilian World

Executive Program helps Air Force vet bridge the gap to business world

Angela Zephier

Vanderbilt Executive Education 2023
Emergency Manager, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Wilmington, NC

Discovering the Right Career Medicine

For doctor-in-waiting Graham Lenes, accounting offered right balance of problem solving and human interaction

Graham Lenes

Vanderbilt MAcc 2016
Digital Assurance & Transparency Manager, PwC

Starting a New Job—and a New Program

Mamie Murphy hones abilities to manage more responsibility than ever before

Mamie Murphy

Vanderbilt Executive MBA 2019
Associate Vice President of Growth Strategy, Premise Health

Getting on a Faster Track

EMBA takes manager into strategy role for his company

Chinny Esakkiperumal

Vanderbilt Executive MBA 2019
Principal, Olin Corporation

Believing in ‘Fit’ – and Reaping the Benefit

Griffin Bell comes south to move his career in northward direction

Griffin Bell

Vanderbilt MBA 2017
Associate Marketing Manager, General Mills

Following a Passion to Improve Mental Health

Accelerator helps Kelly Porter chart a career course beyond graduation

Kelly Porter

Vanderbilt Accelerator 2017
Class of 2020, University of Pennsylvania

Starting off on the Right Foot

Trained economist and ballet dancer benefits from a year of applied marketing classes

Tomas Quiroz

Vanderbilt Master of Marketing 2024
Business Analyst Intern, Connexure

Going beyond her Expectations

Murray finds lasting mentors at Vanderbilt

Mackenzie Murray

Vanderbilt MBA 2024
Consultant, Bain & Co.

Learning the Art of Marketing

MBA provides canvas of new possibilities for Morgan Scott

Morgan Scott

Vanderbilt MBA 2019
Senior Marketing Manager, Automotive, Amazon

Retooling His Career for Social Impact

Michael Woodnorth lays a foundation for making a world of difference

Michael Woodnorth

Vanderbilt MBA 2018
Director of Healthcare Banking, Hancock Whitney

Turning Weaknesses Into Strengths

Personal scale made big difference—starting in Math Camp

Marina Klecha

Vanderbilt MBA 2023
FLEX Rising Leaders People Consultant, Cisco

Redeploying Herself into Healthcare

Army spouse takes advantage of posting to pursue her MBA

Maggie Sims

Vanderbilt MBA 2021
Optum Leadership Experience (OLE) Intern, Optum

Finding the Right Program to Grow On

Manager wanted business acumen—and found it at Vanderbilt

Jennifer Williams

Vanderbilt MM Health Care 2021
OR, Holding/PACU, and Pre-Operative Medicine Clinic Manager, Ascension, Nashville, TN

Learning from Diversity

Consultant benefits from varying backgrounds of classmates

Hunter Rich

Vanderbilt University Master of Marketing 2022
Marketing Consultant, Germane Consulting

Finding His Business Niche

Martin shifts from Über driver to learning business drivers

Thomas "Gray" Martin

Vanderbilt MAcc 2018
Assurance Staff, EY FSO, New York, NY

Bridging a ‘Language Gap’ in Business

Healthcare compliance expert broadens skills for bigger impact

Yvonne Uduba

Vanderbilt MBA 2021
Finance Operations – Project and Process Manager, Google

Five-Continent Traveler Finds His Home

José Hurtado takes executive development to several new levels

José Ignacio Hurtado

Vanderbilt MBA 2018
Manager of Corporate Strategy, JCPenny

Thinking Like a Leader

Zhu strengthens cross-functional perspective at Vanderbilt

Cecile Zhu

Vanderbilt MBA 2019
Product Manager, Ascend Learning

Making Up for Lost Time

After a late career decision, Cameron Toler gets a jump start

Cameron Toler

Vanderbilt MS Finance 2017
Private Equity Analyst, Connor Capital SB

Playing a brand-new tune

Musical virtuoso gains skills to make career jump

Emma Dodi

Vanderbilt MBA 2023
Consumer Associate Brand Manager, Kenvue (formerly Johnson & Johnson Consumer Health)

Making a Long-Term Move

Vanderbilt provides winning ticket for investment banking career

Jushan Samra

Vanderbilt MS Finance 2022
Investment Banking Analyst, Lincoln International

Accessing the Power of the Network

Alumni support proved to be a ‘game changer’

Andrew Rogers

Vanderbilt Executive MBA 2022
Director Business Development, Dermatology Solutions Group LLC

Blending Music, Psychology, and Data

MMark helped open doors to career that combined multiple interests

Sterling Miller

Vanderbilt Master of Marketing 2022
C&CA Consultant, Capgemini

Getting the Most From Her Experience

Rising sophomore finds a place to grow

Delaney Jones

Vanderbilt Accelerator 2023
Michigan State University, Class of 2026

Gaining a Clear Sense of Direction

Vanessa Annoni discovers her niche and finds her dream job

Vanessa Annoni

Vanderbilt MS Finance 2015
Senior Management Consultant, Booz Allen Hamilton

Getting Ahead of the Game Early

Sophomore-to-be uses Accelerator as springboard for business career

Rashad Townsend

Vanderbilt Accelerator 2019
Morehouse College Class of 2022

An Officer and an Executive

Scott Himes finds benefit for both roles through EMBA program

Scott Himes

Vanderbilt Executive MBA 2018
Investment Banking Associate in Leveraged Finance, UBS; Intelligence Officer, Air Force National Guard

Turning Science into Business

Hentrel goes from catching up to getting ahead

Kristen Hentrel

Vanderbilt Executive MBA 2013
Director, Ankura

Shaping His Own Experience

Glennon finds a place to make an impact in real estate career

Nicholas "Nick" Glennon

Vanderbilt MBA 2019
Vice President, Commercial Real Estate Turnaround & Restructuring Services, AlixPartners

No Sour Grapes for This Guy

MBA helps Matt Gorella return to his passion

Matt Gorella

Vanderbilt MBA 2018
Associate Brand Manager, E&J Gallo Winery

Taking a Leap without Going Far

Vanderbilt Becomes VanVliet’s Vector to New Career

Alex VanVliet

Vanderbilt MBA 2015
Sr. Director of Marketing Strategy, Teladoc Health

Picking a Winner from Another Continent

Vanderbilt proves the right choice for Ecuadorian financial analyst

Alejandra Martinez

Vanderbilt MBA 2019
Generalist Associate, McKinsey & Co., Bogota, Colombia

Transitioning to an Enhanced Way of Thinking

Military veteran seeks new skills for role as a civilian entrepreneur

Dustin Brooks

Vanderbilt Executive MBA 2022
Co-Founder, Chief Customer Officer, ZeroEyes

Quant Focuses on Winning Qualities

Support at every turn helps Meredith Harding start finance career

Meredith Harding

Vanderbilt MSF 2017
Business Operations, Lyra Health

Enjoying One Big ‘Wow’ Moment

Global Immersion track was both high intensity and highly rewarding

Ricardo Parada

Vanderbilt Executive MBA 2022
Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Omega Plastics

Lessons in Leading through Listening

Learning how people think and react becomes key for Krystal Foxworth

Krystal Foxworth

Vanderbilt MBA 2017
Recruiter, Microsoft

Banking on New Skills

EMBA pays direct(or) dividends for biotech expert

Kelly Snyder Scott

Vanderbilt Executive MBA 2015
Executive Director - Tissue Bank at DCI Donor Services, Inc.

Gaining Options beyond Accounting

Accounting major pursues MAcc to get more flexibility for future

John "Jack" Benton

Vanderbilt MAcc 2018
FSO- Wealth & Asset Management Senior Associate, EY, New York, NY

Equipping Herself for a Competitive Landscape

Sarah Davis found a formula for standing out in finance

Sarah Davis

Vanderbilt MS Finance 2017
Associate, Investment Relations, PJT Partners, NY

Beating Impostor Syndrome

Crowe gains skills and confidence for consulting career

Libby Crowe

Vanderbilt MBA 2023
Associate, McKinsey & Company

Becoming the Voice of Encouragement

Rachel Matherly pays it forward as an admissions ambassador

Rachel Matherly

Vanderbilt MAcc Valuation 2024
Valuation Associate, Frazier & Deeter

Pursuing a New Direction

Aspiring lawyer pivots to accounting career.

Madison Hari

Vanderbilt MAcc 2022
Tax Associate, PwC

Getting the Confidence to Find His Fit

Perseverance and self-advocacy skills pay dividends for Day

Nathaniel Day

Vanderbilt MAcc Assurance 2023
Audit and Assurance Associate, Deloitte

Dancing to a Brand New Tune

McKayla Denning takes big step from PR into marketing

McKayla Denning

Vanderbilt Master of Marketing 2018
Director of Marketing, Yearly Company

Building New Confidence

Accomplished consultant gains skills to achieve even more

Nathan Rightmer

Vanderbilt Executive MBA 2019
Director of Customer Success, Innovatia Accelerator

Akshaya Annampedu

Vanderbilt Undergraduate Business Minor 2026

Balancing Time and Building a Network

Marketer takes advantage of name ‘known around the world’

Barrett Guttell

Vanderbilt Master of Marketing 2022
Marketing Coordinator, Centerbase

Remembering How to Think Differently

Physician gets back to problem-solving business roots — and starts a company

Anuj Aryal M.D.

Vanderbilt MM Health Care 2022
Interventional Pain and Addiction Medicine Physician, Veterans Administration and Tennessee Department of Health

Renewing His Skill Set for Renewable Energy

Vanderbilt gave Robert Bray a direct route into the unique career he wanted

Robert Bray

Vanderbilt MS Finance 2015
Senior Product Manager, Procore Technologies

Balancing Babies, Banking and MBA

New mother in new country finds support at Vanderbilt for new career

Rosangela Merchor Santana

Vanderbilt MBA 2017
Senior Product Manager, Amazon

Getting His Feet Wet in Accounting

With no background in the subject, Vanderbilt was the right choice for Eric Niemann

Eric Niemann

Vanderbilt MAcc 2021
Assurance Staff, EY, Nashville, TN

Experiencing Rapid Growth

Three-week program accelerated Roper’s skill development

Rece Roper

Vanderbilt Accelerator 2023
Vanderbilt University, Class of 2025

Fahima Zahar: Expanding Her Horizons

Fahima Zahar

Vanderbilt MM Health Care 2016
Vice President, Operations of Compliance Operations, J.P. Morgan

Discovering Several New Worlds at Once

International diversity at Owen changes Colombian student’s perspective

Jamie "Eduardo" Duque

Vanderbilt MBA 2018
Revenue Management Analyst, American Airlines

Becoming a ‘Real Manager’

Yoshikawa finds big investment to be a smart move

Motohiro "Moto" Yoshikawa

Vanderbilt Global Executive MBA 2020
Senior Manager, Information Systems, Nissan North America

Learning How Much She Needed to Learn

Katie Pisarek found supportive environment that helped her move into marketing

Katie Pisarek

Vanderbilt Master of Marketing 2018, Vanderbilt Accelerator 2017
Senior Manager, Media Services at New Engen Inc.

Looking Beyond the Numbers

International businesswoman pivots from banking to consulting

Ngoc "Maya" Duong

Vanderbilt MBA 2024, Banking Academy of Vietnam B.A. 0
Senior Consultant, Deloitte, Minneapolis

Seeking a Spot beyond Her Comfort Zone

Acrophobic mountaineer finds what she was looking for at Vanderbilt

Maria José Rodriguez Gaitan

Vanderbilt MBA 2018
Design Services Specialist, Céntrico Digital

From the Green Berets to Biotech

Orin Brown charts his own course in Vanderbilt MBA program

Orin Brown

Vanderbilt MBA 2018
Senior Associate Brand Manager, Bridges Consumer Healthcare

Moving Beyond Learning by Doing

EMBA helps propel Bratcher to the corporate boardroom

Stacie Bratcher

Vanderbilt Executive MBA 2023
Board Chair, GripAble

Getting Beyond Trial and Error

Physician manager learns to manage ‘smoother’

Josepha Cheong

Vanderbilt Executive Education 2014
Assistant Chief of Psychiatry at VHA Tennessee Valley Healthcare System / Nashville VA Medical Center

Strengthening His Knowledge and Network

MSF gives Bryce Yen the tools he sought to shine in a consulting career

Bryce Yen

Vanderbilt MS Finance 2015
Strategic Finance, Chick-fil-A Corporate

Going from Teacher to Student

Nile Marshall focuses on HOP for career reboot

Nile Marshall

Vanderbilt MBA 2019
Human Capital Manager, Deloitte

Thinking in Three Dimensions

MBA helped healthcare CMO shift his approach

Eric Eskioglu

Vanderbilt Executive MBA 2022
Chief Medical and Scientific Officer, Novant Health

Brewing up a New Career

Former taproom manager learns a new way of operating

Kristen Westerbeck

Vanderbilt MBA 2022
Global Operations Senior Professional, Nike

Finding the Right Fit

Champagne seeks her spot in health care business

Eleni Champagne

Vanderbilt MBA 2015
Manager, Deloitte

Going Beyond the Vanilla Filters

Sense of community and personal scale paid off for Greek student

Filippos Koleonidis

Vanderbilt MBA 2023
Investment Banking Associate, Jefferies

Preparing to Lead into the Third Generation

Tom Smolenski seeks to push himself on behalf of family business

Tom Smolenski

Vanderbilt MBA 2019
Vice President of Operations, Steinwall, Inc.

Becoming a Down-to-Earth Leader

LDP and Owen culture play roles in Hathorn’s development

Philip Hathorn

Vanderbilt MBA 2018
Consultant, Bain & Co.

British Golfer Makes a Brilliant Stroke

Looking back, Connor Hamilton regards the MSF program as the best decision of his life

Connor Hamilton

Vanderbilt MS Finance 2016
Investment Banking Analyst, Deutsche Bank, Houston, TX

Pivoting to a New Career in Finance

Former insurance manager wanted to go farther; Vanderbilt helped him get there.

Ilvens Jean

Vanderbilt MBA 2019
Senior Finance Manager, Microsoft

Getting Back to America

Vanderbilt helps international finance professional build US investment banking career

Alejandro Ariza Gomez

Vanderbilt MBA 2022
Leveraged Finance Associate, Bank of America

Networking for Success

CMC points Hawkins toward his dream job

Brian Hawkins

Vanderbilt MBA 2019
Senior Consultant, Ernst & Young, Atlanta

Getting Down to Personal Scale

For Savannah Cavanaugh, small program meant outsized opportunity

Savannah Cavanaugh

Vanderbilt MBA 2021
Senior Analyst, Strategic Business Development, Dell Technologies

Leveraging the 'Three C’s

Community, curriculum, and career success draw marketer to Vanderbilt.

Riley Blair

Vanderbilt Master of Marketing 2022
Consulting Analyst, Accenture

Building Better Teams through Better Coaching

Airport training executive hones skills for piloting staff to better performance

Anthony Thomas

Vanderbilt Executive Education 2017
Training Coordinator, Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority

Running in a Bigger Field

Owen widens French track star's world

Julien Bousquet

Vanderbilt MBA 2015
Senior Marketing Manager, PepsiCo

Getting to the Job She Wanted

Accounting major leverages Vanderbilt to reach her goal

Lizzie O'Connell

Vanderbilt MAcc Assurance 2022
Audit Assistant, Deloitte

Putting New Ideas to Work Every Week

Kippenbrock reaps dividends (including a promotion) right away from Americas MBA program

Rachel Kippenbrock

Vanderbilt Global Executive MBA 2017
Area Director of Revenue Management for Central America and Northern South America, Marriott International

Preparing for Challenges Ahead

Specialty hospital CEO acquires ‘elite educational experience’

Sam Rossmann

Vanderbilt MM Health Care 2019
CEO, TOPS Surgical Specialty Hospital

Moving Ahead and Paying It Forward

MSF grad now helping new students transition to success.

Scott Merdinger

Vanderbilt MS Finance 2022
Investment Banking Analyst, Lincoln International

Getting a Transplant of Business Skills

Nikita Wilson was ready to move into a broader health care role

Nikita Wilson PharmD, BCPS, DPLA

Vanderbilt MM Health Care 2021
Clinical Pharmacist Specialist, Solid Organ Transplant, VUMC

Teeing up His Next Shot

Vandy golfer relies on MMark to drive his career

Mason Greenberg

Vanderbilt Master of Marketing 2021
Professional Golfer, PGA Tour, Latinoamérica

Finding a Career She Can Bank on

Ex-teller gains a window on new career

Rachel Reynolds

Vanderbilt MAcc 2015
A&CP Finance Analyst, Mars Petcare, Franklin, TN

Finding What He Was Looking For

Would-be entrepreneur applied valuation to business ventures

Neil Mabee

Vanderbilt MAcc Valuation 2022
Valuation & Modeling Analyst, Deloitte

Being Treated Like a Star—and Loving It

Warm welcome on snowy day sealed the choice for Brittany Hunter

Brittany Hunter

Vanderbilt MBA 2020
HR Intern, Microsoft

Moving from Medicine to Merchandising

Accelerator helps sociology major bridge a gap in her business skills

Nicole Miniet

Vanderbilt Accelerator 2016
Associate Buyer, Macy’s

Thinking Differently about Health Care

Chief neurosurgeon gets training for evolving roles

Oran Aaronson

Vanderbilt MM Health Care 2013
Medical Director, Vanderbilt Spine Center; Associate Professor of Neurosurgery, VUMC; Neurosurgeon, Howell Allen Clinic and Saint Thomas Medical Partners

Magnifying His Medical Impact

Surgeon sees more valuable role in medical device field

Shaurya Bajpai

Vanderbilt MBA 2019
MBA Intern, Global Corporate Clinical Marketing, Intuitive

Following His Philosophy of Success

Challenor Robertson finds path at Vanderbilt to “the ins and outs of any business”

Challenor L. Robertson

Vanderbilt MAcc Assurance 2017
Director of Operations, Alpha Investing

Getting to Boston by Way of Coming Home

Nashville native returns to launch accounting career

Benjamin "Ben" Kingsbury

Vanderbilt MAcc Assurance 2019
Senior, Financial Accounting Advistory Services, Ernst & Young, Boston, MA

Integrating Her Passions

MSF helps Christopher launch career in social venture capital

Megan Christopher

Vanderbilt MS Finance 2019
Strategy & Analytics Consultant, Deloitte, Charlotte

Mastering Business and the Law

For consulting career, Biggers thinks bigger

Alneada Biggers

Vanderbilt MBA 2016
Manager, Deloitte

Gaining National Reach from the Southeast

Morris found the marketing program—and job—she was looking for

Makenna Morris

Vanderbilt Master of Marketing 2019
Growth Analyst, DTC, Constellation Brands

Andrew Foley: Jealous for Accounting

Teacher pursues his true calling with Valuation program

Andrew Foley

Vanderbilt MAcc Valuation 2018
Operations Finance Associate, naviHealth, Nashville, TN

Learning to Be a Leader

MMHC prepares ED director for wider role

Stacy Langford

Vanderbilt MM Health Care 2015
Director of Emergency Services, Huntsville Hospital

Getting Beyond the Box

Accountant gains the tools for bigger role in business world

Brandon Valentine

Vanderbilt MBA 2023
Asset Management and Acquisitions, Enhanced Capital

Organizing Her Career

MAcc provides foundation for forensic accounting

Sydney Parker

Vanderbilt MAcc Assurance 2022
Audit Senior Assistant, Deloitte

Learning for the Long Road

Trucking executive learns new tools for the trade

Jacqueline Parker

Vanderbilt Executive MBA 2012
Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer at Covenant Transportation Group

Exercising His ‘Brain Muscles’

Executive Education programs help Vanderbilt manager expand his perspective

Sean Carroll

Vanderbilt Executive Education 2023
Senior Director, Auxiliary Services, Vanderbilt University

Joshua Mi

Vanderbilt Undergraduate Business Minor 2026

Getting Where She Always Wanted to Be

Aspiring marketer gains the far-ranging skills to ‘rock the job’.

Grace Lasarsky

Vanderbilt Master of Marketing 2022
Marketing Specialist, Align Technology

Preparing for a Bigger Impact

Startup star gets the skills and expertise for finance career

Vedanti Shah

Vanderbilt MBA 2022
Investment Banking Associate, Jefferies

Enjoying a 10-Month Growth Spurt

Rovelli credits MMark with personal and professional development

Olivia Rovelli

Vanderbilt Master of Marketing 2018
Manager, Strategic Lodging Partnerships at American Express

Seeking an Immersion, Not an Internship

With Accelerator, Hannah Waters finds a one-stop shop for future growth

Hannah Waters

Vanderbilt Accelerator 2018
Business Analyst, ION

Choosing Vanderbilt the Second Time Around

Conlon spends her fourth year in college earning an MMark degree

Victoria Conlon

Vanderbilt Master of Marketing 2017
CPG Account Manager, Facebook

Gerard Monteiro

Vanderbilt Undergraduate Business Minor 2027

Competing at an Elite Level

Swimmer hits her stride in Finance

Lauren Thomas

Vanderbilt MS Finance 2022
Strategy and Consulting Senior Analyst, Accenture

Finding Purpose as the Missing Piece

Former Swiss banker Sina Seger makes herself at home in Music City

Sina Seger

Vanderbilt MBA 2018
Head Of Client Service, FlyteVu

Deciding Together

Family made joint commitment to EMBA investment

Ryan White

Vanderbilt Executive MBA 2023
Senior Vice President, Pinnacle Financial Partners

Leaning into a ‘Year of Yes’

Entertainment marketer felt empowered to take on new adventures.

Jen Bacchus

Vanderbilt Master of Marketing 2022
Account Executive, 160over90

Moving from M&A to MBA

Kaspar repositions himself for (he hopes) eventual C-suite role

Jason Kaspar

Vanderbilt MBA 2019
Senior Consultant, Deloitte Consulting, Atlanta

Engineering Goals on a Different Field

Venezuelan soccer player reboots career in tech sector

Christian Zavatti

Vanderbilt MBA 2019
Advisor, Purchasing, Dell

Isabela Dias Schmidt

Vanderbilt Undergraduate Business Minor 2026

Learning to Tackle New Challenges

Banker moves back to U.S. and into consulting

Vinod Ramakrishnan

Vanderbilt MBA 2015
Manager, EY

Writing His Own Story

Aspiring novelist concentrates on human capital

Keaton Shuttlesworth

Vanderbilt MBA 2015
Head of Amazon Advantage and US Media Retail Operations & Initiatives

Building Transformative Teams

Surgeon sees department-wide benefits from MMHC

Gaelyn Garrett

Vanderbilt MM Health Care 2015
Professor and Vice Chair, Department of Otolaryngology, Vanderbilt University

Making the Logical Choice

From Singapore, coming to Owen made lots of sense

Kartik Ramakrishnan

Vanderbilt MBA 2019
Senior Consultant, Deloitte Consulting, Atlanta

FINDING HER NICHE

MSF creates path for student with no finance experience

Drew Kesselmark

Vanderbilt MS Finance 2022
Private Equity Analyst, Brown Brothers Harriman Capital Partners

Opening Doors on Wall Street

Canadian accesses opportunities that were hard to find at home

Aaron Kimber

Vanderbilt MS Finance 2019
Financial Operations & Strategy, EyeSouth Partners

Making Two Career Shifts in One Place

With help at Owen, Army veteran finds direction for civilian career

Chris Morrow

Vanderbilt MBA 2018
Senior Product Manager of Technical Products, Amazon

‘MMHC Fit the Bill Perfectly’

Insurance executive gains skills for the next 20 years of his career

Michael Drescher

Vanderbilt MM Health Care 2016
Director of Provider Engagement, BlueCross Blue Shield of Tennessee

Learning What She Wants to Be — and Who

Thanks to coaching colleagues, Lu Zhang gains a better sense of herself

Lu Zhang

Vanderbilt MAcc Valuation 2018
Investment Banking Associate, RBC

Finding a Warmer Climate

Welcoming environment for women helps Jones change careers

Stephanie Jones

Vanderbilt MBA 2021
Senior Consultant, Deloitte Consulting

‘De-Mystifying’ His Future Pathway

MBA experience equips Gulati to begin consulting career

Ishan Gulati

Vanderbilt MBA 2021
Summer Associate, Strategy & Operations, Deloitte Consulting

Learning to Think Like an MBA

Gupta equips himself for problem solving (and much more)

Eeshat Gupta

Vanderbilt MBA 2018
Senior Product Manager – Technical Products, Amazon

Seeking Clarity, Finding Direction

Accelerator helps Raquel Cadena plan out her next steps

Raquel Cadena

Vanderbilt Accelerator 2019
Data Scientist, Microsoft

Building Bridges for the Future

Julia Brown equips herself for finance — and social enterprise

Julia Brown

Vanderbilt MBA 2019
Finance Manager, GEODIS, Nashville

300 Million Reasons to Get Her EMBA

Budget director wanted knowledge and skills to become more effective (and more marketable)

Jessica Johnson

Vanderbilt Executive MBA 2016
Senior Policy Advisor, Fiscal and Budget at Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development

Vanessa Asapokhai

Vanderbilt Undergraduate Business Minor 2024

Seeking Lifelong Connections

Johnson builds success by building a network

Ba'Carri Johnson

Vanderbilt MBA 2023
Senior Technical Product Manager, Amazon Web Services

Becoming a ‘Manager of Doers’

Data analyst learns to go beyond the data

Andrew Anglemyer

Vanderbilt MM Health Care 2015
Director of Business Intelligence & Analytics at Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Leveraging a Pandemic

Turmoil in her industry prompted editor to plan new course

Laura Brown

Vanderbilt Executive MBA 2022
Chief Marketing Officer, ISeeChange

Propelling Her Career (and Launching a Venture)

Nurse anesthetist equips herself for management role and mortgage company

Kristen Kenney

Vanderbilt Executive MBA 2021

Yasin Davletyarov

Vanderbilt Undergraduate Business Minor 2026

Getting What She Looked for (and More)

Emily Adamson launches accounting career the way she wanted

Emily Adamson

Vanderbilt MAcc 2019
PwC Assurance Senior Associate, Washington DC

Building His American Dream Career

Filipino student credits Vanderbilt for believing in him

Jonathan Coronel

Vanderbilt MS Finance 2021
Business Analyst—Private Equity Practice, McKinsey & Co., New York City

Emerging as a Leader for Emerging Markets

Kseniya Pfeiffer pursues top-tier MBA for global responsibilities

Kseniya Pfeiffer

Vanderbilt Global Executive MBA 2020
Manager, Emerging Markets, Schneider Electric

How AMBA ‘Rewired’ a Lawyer’s Brain

Corporate legal counsel learns a new way of thinking along with new business skills

Erin Raccah

Vanderbilt Global Americas MBA 2016
Chief Counsel, Information Technology and International Trade International Paper Company

Getting from College to His Dream Job

With help from Vanderbilt, Ryan Wan launches investment banking career

Ryan Wan

Vanderbilt MSF 2017
Investment Banking Analyst, Raymond James

Elisa Maknojia

Vanderbilt Undergraduate Business Minor 2025

Finding His True Light

Entrepreneur moves from tech startup to investment banking

Fitzgerald "Fitz" Light

Vanderbilt MS Finance 2018
Senior Analyst, Strategic Finance, SurveyMonkey

Connecting with Community

Classmates help international student literally run farther.

Ania Sanchez

Vanderbilt MBA 2022
Associate Marketing Manager, Mattel

Paul Kendall Tackles Another Summit

Mountaineer embraces challenge of preparing for marketing career

Paul Kendall

Vanderbilt Master of Marketing 2017
Associate Brand Manager | PEDIGREE®, Mars

Finding a Program That’s Not ‘an Afterthought’

Emphasis on Master of Finance helps draw Nigerian banker to Vanderbilt

Bryan Ejiofor

Vanderbilt MS Finance 2019
Public Finance - Infrastructure, J.P. Morgan, New York

Getting New Skills for a Growing Company

Memphis entrepreneur lays foundation for next stage of development

Brent Hooks

Vanderbilt Global Executive MBA 2019
Co-owner and Chief Administrative Officer, Allworld Project Management

Finding Community in a Faculty-Run Irish Pub

Qi Chen cherishes strong connections with classmates and profs

Qi Chen

Vanderbilt University MS Finance 2017
Analyst, New York Family Office

Broadening Her Perspective

At Vanderbilt, Haydon finds many paths to HOP goals

Caitlin Haydon

Vanderbilt MBA 2015
Manager, Deloitte

Flying into Global Business

Corporate jet professional expands horizons

Stephen Humphrey

Vanderbilt Global Executive MBA 2013
Program Manager at Sierra Nevada Corporation

Opening Doors with the Owen Brand

Mabel Gomes lets Vanderbilt take her from Brazil to U.S. private sector

Mabel Gomes

Vanderbilt MBA 2018
Senior Communications Program Manager, Windows & Azure, Microsoft

Charting His Course

Music student discovers career path in nonprofit management

Aidan McCormack

Vanderbilt Accelerator 2024
Vanderbilt University, Class of 2027

In Consulting, with a Little Help from Her Friends

Relationships with second-year students help Jordan Potter find direction for her career

Jordan Potter

Vanderbilt MBA 2016
Senior Manager, Deloitte Consulting

Making a profitable move from the nonprofit world

Vanderbilt network paid off even before Terranicia Holmes joined it

Terranicia Holmes

Vanderbilt Master of Marketing 2017
Customer Communications Associate - U.S. Deposits, Marcus by Goldman Sachs

Making the Great Leap Upward

Pilot overcomes hesitation about business school, aims to soar

Kamil J. Fadel

Vanderbilt MS Finance 2018
Investment Banking Analyst, Deutsche Bank, Houston, TX

Finding a Recipe for Success

Would-be restaurateur finds accounting an essential ingredient

Taylor Oshana

Vanderbilt MAcc Assurance 2023
EY Assurance

Embracing a Challenge, with Help from a Team

Shawn Odle finds C-team of peers instrumental to his learning experience

Shawn Odle

Vanderbilt Executive MBA 2021
Vice President, North American Administration, Universal Music Publishing Company

Earning a ‘Tenfold’ Reward

Hospital leader sees enormous return in MMHC

DeAnn Bullock MD, FAAEM

Vanderbilt MM Health Care 2021
Chief Medical Officer Emergency Department Medical Director, Nashville General Hospital

Going from Submarines to Hospitals

Healthcare MBA was right choice for Navy veteran

Ken Barnes

Vanderbilt MBA 2021
Hospital Administration Fellow, Johns Hopkins Medicine, Baltimore, MD

Blazing Ahead

Fire captain/entrepreneur adds management expertise to his skills

Edwin Feagins

Vanderbilt Executive MBA 2025
Fire Captain, Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County

Staying Close to (Her New) Home

For Lexy Tays, MAcc Program creates opportunity to remain in adopted city

Lexy Tays

Vanderbilt MAcc Assurance 2021
FSO Assurance Intern, EY, Nashville

Loving the C-Team Experience—Twice

Global team experience becomes a big plus for operations expert

Nathan Cornett

Vanderbilt Global Executive MBA 2019
Construction and Heavy Equipment Logistics Manager, Vulcan Materials Company

Lian Hahn

Vanderbilt Undergraduate Business Minor 2027

Back to School Before Going Back to Work

Michelle Woodworth wanted better skills for bigger challenges

Michelle Woodworth Johnson

Vanderbilt MAcc Assurance 2017
Controller, MarketStreet Enterprises, Nashville, TN

‘Everybody Here Is Rooting for You’

Musician Michael Foster finds quality at Vanderbilt he didn’t see elsewhere

Michael Foster

Vanderbilt MBA 2017
Credit Analyst, Q Investments

Pursuing a Career in Entertainment

Leah Robinson sees more opportunity with MAcc Valuation than a law degree

Leah Robinson

Vanderbilt MAcc Valuation 2016
Manager, Sales and Marketing Systems, Cescaphe

Coming Back to a Healthcare Capital

Niranjan already knew where to look for the MBA she wanted

Sumedha Niranjan

Vanderbilt MBA 2020
Senior Consultant, Advisory Services (Health), EY

Refocusing His Healthcare Lens

MMHC equips physician leader to ‘function at a higher level’

Laveil Allen MD

Vanderbilt MM Health Care 2023
Executive Vice Chair, Radiology and Radiologic Sciences, Executive Medical Director of Clinical Imaging, Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Cheryl Hunter-Grah: Now Cooking with Gas

Non-engineer gains expertise and confidence for engineering management job

Cheryl Hunter-Grah

Vanderbilt University Executive MBA 2019
Senior Product Care Engineering Manager for North American Food Preparation, Electrolux

Preparing for the Next Career Stage

Adams equips herself to navigate the healthcare industry

Emilia Adams

Vanderbilt Master of Management in Health Care 2024
Technical Project Manager, care.ai

Getting a Compass to Navigate His Future

Agribusiness major refits his toolkit to launch Big Four accounting career

Reese Perry

Vanderbilt MAcc 2019
Tax Associate, KPMG, George Town, Cayman Islands

Switching Gears and Racing to the Front

Popesco pivots from consulting to pursue his passion for cars

Matthieu Popesco

Vanderbilt MBA 2020
Senior Consultant, EY (Los Angeles)

Back to the Classroom with a Twist

Teach For America veteran prepares to switch to health care

Cleon Rice

Vanderbilt MBA 2018
Commercial Rotational Development Program (CRDP) Associate, Genetech

Learning Where She Wants to Go

EMBA helps Taylor Hale take charge of her career

Taylor Hale

Vanderbilt Executive MBA 2019
Customer Experience Manager, Ingram Content Group

Setting a Completely New Course

Navy veteran gains skills and support to transition to consulting career

Brad Cerasuolo

Vanderbilt MBA 2020
Senior Associate, Insight Sourcing Group

Learning From the Best

Revenue cycle director takes advantage of premier program close to home

Aaron Richards

Vanderbilt MM Health Care 2023
Director, Professional Services, Revenue Cycle, Huntsville Hospital Health System

Passing the Test with Flying Colors

Miranda praises how well his classes prepared him to succeed

Arthur Miranda

Vanderbilt MAcc Valuation 2019
Assurance Staff, EY, Tulsa, OK

Getting Beyond the Technical

Vanderbilt engineer opens new doors with Vanderbilt EMBA.

Charlandra Watson

Vanderbilt Executive MBA 2023
Digital Power Strategy and Execution Leader, Schneider Electric

Sailing along with New Possibilities

Boating instructor Nathaniel Pettit connects to an array of career courses

Nathaniel Pettit

Vanderbilt Accelerator 2015
J.D. Candidate at Columbia Law School | Part-Time Law Clerk at Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP

Bringing About Widespread Changes

Renowned surgeon learns to see differently

Sam Chang

Vanderbilt Executive MBA 2015
Chief Surgical Officer, Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center (VICC)

Becoming Empowered

MSF helped international student recognize and expand her capabilities

Amalia Soteriou

Vanderbilt MS Finance 2022
Investment Analyst, Invel Real Estate

Harmonizing His Interests

MMark Helps Musician-Engineer-Techie Pursue His Passions

Thomas Desrosiers

Vanderbilt Master of Marketing 2021
Cloud Security Engineer, Google

Finding Her Community

Personalized experience was paramount for Corrie Peterson

Corrie Peterson

Vanderbilt MS Finance 2023
Business Operations Analyst, Qualcomm

Racing into the Healthcare Field

Army officer transitions to rewarding career that’s close to home

Nick Dason

Vanderbilt MBA 2020
Director of Operations, AMSURG

Investing for the Kids, Not Just Career

For Michael Sumida, young children were factor in returning to school

Michael Sumida

Vanderbilt Executive MBA 2018
Director, Strategy and Performance at Ankura

Making Her Way in the Music Business

For a career in the country music industry, Maloney came to the right place

Mia Maloney

Vanderbilt Master of Marketing 2021
Account Manager, Bauer Entertainment Marketing

Sasha Pines: Sleeping Easier These Days

After Accelerator, Vanderbilt student finds a clearer sense of purpose and direction

Sasha Pines

Vanderbilt Accelerator 2015
Chief of Staff, Grow Therapy

Gathering the Formal Tools for Business

Caleb Harper scraps Ph.D. plans to pursue an MBA

Caleb Harper

Vanderbilt MBA 2019
Program Manager - MxU Strategy, Google Fiber

Hitting a Perfect Shot

For Yu, Vanderbilt MSF was a career-driving masterstroke

Yue Yu

Vanderbilt MS Finance 2024
Audit & Assurance Analytics Specialist Assistant, Deloitte

Preparing to Soar Even Higher

Air Force Colonel builds on health care leadership

Sherry Hemby

Vanderbilt MM Health Care 2015

Moving Toward Healthier Hospitals

Executive looked for career growth—and to be seen and heard

Megan Britt

Vanderbilt MBA 2023
Senior Consultant, EY

Letting Law Be Informed by Finance

Dual degree at Vanderbilt gives Tiffany Burba the leg up she wanted

Tiffany Burba

Vanderbilt MS Finance 2017
Intellectual Property Attorney, Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP

Going with Number One

Maloney makes ‘the obvious choice’ for finance career

Lucy Maloney

Vanderbilt MS Finance 2019
Investment Analyst, Cambridge Associates

Sophia Hooley

Vanderbilt Undergraduate Business Minor 2026

Ford Has a Better Idea

Engineer Transitions to Financial Management

John Ford

Vanderbilt MBA 2012
Vice President & Financial Officer, Equitable Trust

Moving His Goalposts

Soccer player switches career path to valuation

Michael Gandier

Vanderbilt MAcc Valuation 2015
Manager M&A Strategy and Transactions, EY

Entertaining a New Career

Economics major finds her passion in marketing

Tania Smith

Vanderbilt Master of Marketing 2024
Associate Account Manager, Walmart Connect

Finding Expertise Down the Block

Pediatric surgeon gets the education med school didn’t provide.

Lyndy Wilcox

Vanderbilt Master of Management in Health Care 2022
Assistant Professor of Otolaryngology and Associate Director of Informatics and Process Improvement, Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Taking Time to Learn Healthcare

Vanderbilt helps Former Marine transition to civilian career

Jeff Lenar

Vanderbilt MBA 2019
Chief Executive Officer, Haverhill Pavilion Behavioral Health

Marketing Himself Through a Network

Alumni base and Vanderbilt name open new doors for Morley

McCallum Morley

Vanderbilt Master of Marketing 2023
Associate Director of Reunion and Class Engagement, Vanderbilt University

From Two Stoplights to a Top-Tier City

Ex-college volleyballer finds the challenge and resources she was looking for

Kirstin Johnson

Vanderbilt Master of Marketing 2018
Performance Marketing Manager, Levi Strauss & Co.

Carson Moore

Vanderbilt Undergraduate Business Minor 2026

‘I Didn’t Want to Wait’

To jump-start his finance career, Dwivedi chose the MSF over an MBA

Raj Dwivedi

Vanderbilt MS Finance 2016
Financial Markets Associate, Charles River Associates, Boston, MA

Launching a Beautiful Career

Owen gives Clayton a pathway to her passions

Jocelin Clayton

Vanderbilt Master of Marketing 2018
Global Marketing Manager, Tom Ford Beauty at The Estée Lauder Companies

Cooking Up a New Career Direction

Foodie Megan Koontz finds all the right ingredients in Nashville

Megan Koontz O'Connor

Vanderbilt MAcc Assurance 2017
Controller, Cedarstone, Chicago, IL

Getting from the Marines to Finance

Community was key in making pivot for Marine Corps veteran

Ford Duncan

Vanderbilt MBA 2022
Finance MBA Leadership Development Program, Johnson & Johnson

Learning the Business Skills to Lead

Mentor to research scientists gains knowledge he applies every day (even at home)

Bernard Rousseau

Vanderbilt MM Health Care 2016
Associate Vice Chair for Research, Department of Otolaryngology, Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Immersing Herself in a New Experience

‘Drinking from a fire hose’ helped student quickly build skills for a marketing career.

Sam Budd

Vanderbilt Master of Marketing 2022
Marketing Analyst, Mastercard Data & Services

Finding Purpose

MBA helps software consultant redirect career trajectory

Olivier "Ollie" Kanicki

Vanderbilt MBA 2024
Cisco FLEX Rising Leaders Program, Cisco

Finding the Right Setting

Smaller classes make big difference for aspiring CPA

Viviana Barba

Vanderbilt MAcc Assurance 2024
Transactional Advisory Analyst, Alvarez & Marsal

Making the Most of Her Time

Accelerator helps rising sophomore chart remainder of college journey

Ana Key

Vanderbilt Accelerator 2022
Vanderbilt University, Class of 2025

Hitting a Home Run

Vanderbilt helps former baseballer up his game

Andrew Sterling

Vanderbilt MBA 2019
Senior Corporate Strategy Analyst, Smart USA Co

Playing to (and Adding to) Her Strengths

Powlette finds added resources for marketing herself

Mackenzie Powlette

Vanderbilt Master of Marketing 2019
Senior Data Analyst, Tombras

Aiming for the Green

Top golfer pursues skills for climate change mitigation

Celina Sattelkau

Vanderbilt MS Finance 2024
Professional Golfer

Taking a Different Route to Japan

Determination and the CMC help Kataoka embark on new career path

Yuto Kataoka

Vanderbilt MBA 2020
Business Development Manager, Amazon Web Services, Tokyo, Japan

Building a Career—and a Network of Friends

Allen finds her niche (and her ticket to Nashville) through MMark program

Natalie Gambill

Vanderbilt Master of Marketing 2019
Associate Marketing Manager, New Construction, Louisiana-Pacific Corporation

Getting to Where She Wanted to Be

For Alyse Bicknell, Owen opened doors to Nashville

Alyse Bicknell

Vanderbilt Master of Marketing 2020
Communications Specialist, Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Not Having to Prove Himself Proved Decisive

People and culture ‘sealed the deal’ for former DJ Michael Warburton

Michael Warburton

Vanderbilt MBA 2018
Management Associate Program (MAP) Intern, HP

Gaining a Holistic Perspective

Course teaches manager how to manage upward and laterally

Alex Abels

Vanderbilt Executive Education 2023
Manager of Applied Research, Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce

Applying Lessons Every Day

EMBA experience helps shape direction of healthcare startup.

Chris Kinney

Vanderbilt Executive MBA 2022
Chief Business Officer, CareEco

Exchanging a Uniform for Human Capital

‘Culture of teamwork’ impresses former Army captain

Cale Genenbacher

Vanderbilt MBA 2016
Co-Founder and President, Loge Co.

Throwing Himself into Cold Water

German student takes the plunge with U.S. immersion at Vanderbilt

Max Weissbrodt

Vanderbilt MS Finance 2017
Investment Associate

Capitalizing on a Healthcare Capital

Casali found everything she wanted in her own backyard

Rene Casali

Vanderbilt MBA 2021
Redwoods Resident, DaVita, Denver, CO

Turning Her Minor into a Major Interest

Math major Keira Zhu discovers a love for consulting in Accelerator

Keira Zhu

Vanderbilt Accelerator 2019
Summer Intern, Beacon Platform

Discovering Nashville

Owen opens up whole new world for NY native

Gabriel Stone Jansen

Vanderbilt MBA 2014
Finance Manager, Amazon Web Services

Shifting Her Trajectory

Vanderbilt facilitates move into human capital consulting

Liza Moskowitz

Vanderbilt MBA 2022
Senior Consultant, Deloitte Consulting

Finding Her Spot

Family (at Vanderbilt and in Nashville) played key role in transition from college to career

Melissa Mendez

Vanderbilt Master of Marketing 2022
Coordinator, Client Success, iHeartMedia

By All Estimates, His Contributions Grew

Construction estimator builds a strong foundation for his company and career

Luke Newell

Vanderbilt Executive MBA 2016
Central Area Manager, Dunn Building Company LLC

Adding More Value to Valuation

Shapiro tailors MAcc program based on her background

Arianna "Ari" Shapiro

Vanderbilt MAcc 2019
Vice President, Ares Management Corporation

The General Opens Up a New Front

Air Force veteran turns to Vanderbilt to boost transition to the nonprofit sector

Eden Murrie

Vanderbilt Executive MBA 2016
CEO, Operation Stand Down Tennessee

Earning Her Wings

Degree in hand, Wagner heads for pilot school (and beyond)

Christana Wagner

Vanderbilt Master of Marketing 2019
Pilot Training, U.S. Air Force

Teamwork Makes All the Difference

Working together toward a goal made accounting attractive to baseball player Rickman

Jarrod Rickman CPA

Vanderbilt MAcc 2016
Transaction Advisory Associate, Alvarez & Marsal, Nashville, TN

Finding a Passion-Driven Career

Kieffer combines brand management with social enterprise

Brandon Kieffer

Vanderbilt MBA 2019
Associate Brand Manager, Amplify Snack Brands, Austin, TX

Exploring Endless Possibilities

Layne Karhoff pursues career option that can open other doors, too

Layne Karhoff

Vanderbilt MAcc Assurance 2021
Assurance Staff, EY, Rogers, AR

Choosing the ‘Warmest’ Place

The program piqued Saul Velez’s interest; the people clinched it

Saul Velez

Vanderbilt MS Finance 2021
Growth Equity Analyst, Norwest Venture Partners

Moving Ahead With Confidence

MSF equips student to embrace ‘shift’ in finance field.

Shanice Garner

Vanderbilt MS Finance 2022
Finance Program, Vanguard

Seeing His Old Job from a New Perspective

Vanderbilt helps P&G engineer make the switch to consulting career

Quinn Shue

Vanderbilt MBA 2020
Consultant, Boston Consulting Group (BCG)

Finding No Time Like the Present

Leap of faith leads to career leap for Surabhi Khanna

Surabhi Khanna

Vanderbilt Executive MBA 2019
Vice President, Strategy and Business Development, MEDHOST

Making All the Right Connections

Relationships pave the way for career switcher.

Ben Varhula

Vanderbilt MBA 2022
Consultant, Boston Consulting Group

Building Real Experience

Theatre major learns how to compete for consulting jobs

Claire Humphrey

Vanderbilt Accelerator 2024
Northwestern University, Class of 2025

It Was Love at First Visit

Ralph Caputo trusted his instincts — and was rewarded

Ralph Caputo

Vanderbilt MSF 2017
Associate, Investments, Atlanta Property Group, LLC

Staying Local, Going Global

IT professional hones business skills and builds an international network

Francesca Winkler

Vanderbilt Executive MBA - Global Immersion Track 2024
Director, Consulting Services, CGI

Seeking a Competitive Advantage

Singer/songwriter hones her marketing expertise

Grace Becker

Vanderbilt Master of Marketing 2024
Story House Collective, Director, Marketing, Nashville, TN

Building a Global Network for the Future

To advance in a global economy, Yasuyo Mikami immerses herself in a different culture

Yasuyo Mikami

Vanderbilt MBA 2016
Assistant Manager, Aflac Japan

Understanding Complexities

Nurse practitioner gets more strategic view

Jill Kinch

Vanderbilt MM Health Care 2014
Vice President at Tennessee Nurses Association

Going Back for Her Future

Working mom glad she returned to school

Cathy Malone

Vanderbilt MM Health Care 2013
Director of Cardiovascular Services at Maury Regional Medical Center

Getting from Lima to Wall Street

Looking at ‘outcomes,’ Luis Fontenoy came to Vanderbilt

Luis Fontenoy

Vanderbilt MS Finance 2021
Investment Banking Analyst, Citi, New York City

Opening Doors He Never Knew Existed

Skelton discovers new pathways during Vanderbilt experience

Tyler Skelton

Vanderbilt MBA 2019
Senior Manager - Customer Experience Strategy, Mobilitas Insurance

BUILDING A SOLID FOUNDATION

Pipeline to Big Four firms provides a strong draw

Matt Connors

Vanderbilt MAcc 2022
Staff Practice Accountant, OneOncology

Networking toward California

Hard work pays off in dream internship

Skylar Saffold

Vanderbilt MBA 2013
Director of Brand Marketing, @Solv. & Senior Product Marketing Manager, @One Medical

Easing Back into the Classroom

Flexibility enables nurse leader to balance work and studies

Nicole Tan

Vanderbilt Vanderbilt Master of Management in Health Care 2024
Clinical Staff Leader, Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Finding a Place to Contribute

Ex-Marine captain transitions to business

Ryan Stierwalt

Vanderbilt MBA 2016
Investment Banking Associate, Houlihan Lokey

Broadening Her Base of Opportunities

Eschewing offers in accountancy, Mary Chesnut Smith found the ‘perfect fit’ for her interests

Mary Chesnut Smith

Vanderbilt MAcc 2016
Deals Senior Associate, PwC San Francisco, CA

Merry Making a Way for Herself

Econ major goes from ‘a little lost’ to the ‘perfect career path’

Marcelline "Marce" Merry

Vanderbilt MAcc Valuation 2018
Investment Banking Summer Associate, Mergers & Acquistions, RBC Capital Markets

Graduating from Technician to Leader

Hurtt builds skills that expand career options

Graham Hurtt

Vanderbilt MBA 2013
Managing Director - Investment Banking, Raymond James

Ava Hendrickson

Vanderbilt Undergraduate Business Minor 2026

Making Her Play in Sports Marketing

MMark equips Shelby Burnette to pursue her career passion

Shelby Burnette

Vanderbilt Master of Marketing 2021
Manager of E-Commerce & CRM, Penn State

Learning the Business That She Represents

Legal counsel gains a deeper understanding of healthcare (and business)

Gina Reppucci

Vanderbilt MM Health Care 2019
Assistant General Counsel, Fresenius Medical Care North America

Making a Midlife Career Move

Chilean manager seeks to make the most of vast US opportunities

Christian Ilic

Vanderbilt Executive MBA 2021
BWN / Managing Director, BWN Consulting

Making the most of new knowledge

At Vanderbilt, Engineer equips himself for hemispheric impact

Jose Villanueva Garcia

Vanderbilt Executive MBA - Global Immersion Track 2024
Director, Latin America Project Engineering, Bridgestone

Taking Her Best Shot

Student-athlete parlays extra year into graduate degree

Marnelle Garraud

Vanderbilt Master of Marketing 2023
Strategy Analyst, Deloitte

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Making Marketing about People

Finding His Next Field in Three Weeks

Better Health through Better Health Care Business

Selling a Better System

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Maximizing Her Opportunities

Steeling Himself for the Future

Finding Her Voice

Getting to Where She Wants to Go Faster

Fueling a Sustained Interest in Sustainability

Expanding Professional Horizons

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Going Beyond the Numbers

Getting Profitable Skills for Nonprofit World

Getting the Right Experience

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Taking the Opportunity for ‘Happy Coincidences’

Experiencing Change for the Better

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Recalculating His Reach

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Reaching Her Dreams by Testing Her Limits

Learning New Skills to Serve the Underserved

Learning Where to Start

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Pursuing Careers He Never Knew Existed

Making the Biggest Jump of All

Switching Gears in Just One Year

Enjoying a More Exciting Ride

Learning about Herself as Well as Business

Getting Equipped for Civilian Success

Staying in Nashville to Get Back Home

Making the Most of Open Doors

Re-engineering Her Business Skills

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Following a “Strange” Love for Accounting

Making Career Connections

Going as Far as He Can

Pursuing New Goals Instead of Scoring Them

Aiming for the Stars at Vanderbilt

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Responding to Change

Playing a New Tune

Getting a Head Start

Transitioning among Fellow Veterans

Looking for Impact

Pursuing His Goals in a ‘Fun City’

Exploring His Entrepreneurial Side

Growing Beyond Her Business

Working His Way from Football to Finance

Tooling Up to Fight Brain Tumors

Looking at Health Care through New Eyes

Esther Smith Finds Her Springboard

Finding a Path to the Goal

Building Relationships to Build a Career

Turning Biology Expertise into Business Savvy

Getting Excited about Her Future

Getting the Right Prescription

Exploring a Once-‘Exotic’ Field

Maximizing Her Time

Learning How to Make the Perfect Pitch

Managing through Multitasking

Finding Confidence for Her Dreams

Getting Ahead in the Game

Wanting to Grow Like Her Brother Did

Winning as a Team

Broadening Her Career Focus

Taking Health Care to a Higher Level

Shooting at a New Career Goal

Building on Her Success

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