Welcome to the Foster Finance Society
The Foster Finance Society is the gateway into one of the most dynamic and competitive fields in business. Finance today is not a singular path into banking; it’s an ecosystem in every business model from tech to non-profits. Our members pursue careers across corporate finance, investment banking, private equity, venture capital, asset and wealth management, equity research, sales & trading, fintech, and strategic finance roles within leading companies.
At Foster, we don’t just talk about these paths—we place into them. Our students land roles across the country, from Seattle to Dallas to New York, and everywhere in between, supported by a network that is both national in reach and tightly connected.
What sets Foster apart is how we prepare you for where finance is going next.
AI and data-driven decision-making are rapidly reshaping the industry—from deal sourcing and valuation to portfolio management and risk analytics. Foster students are on the forefront of that shift, integrating AI, analytics, and technical coursework into their finance toolkit. The result: graduates who don’t need to be trained from scratch—they hit the ground running with tools managers expect of new MBA graduates.
What we deliver:
Access to top firms and real opportunities
Through company treks, speaker series, and alumni engagement, members interact directly with firms like Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan Chase, Merrill Lynch, Amazon, Microsoft, and Meridian Capital, along with a wide range of other leading institutions.A powerful Seattle finance network
Foster sits in the middle of a growing and increasingly influential finance ecosystem, anchored by tech, institutional capital, and a highly engaged alumni base.Preparation that converts to offers
We focus on what matters: technical prep, interview readiness, and positioning. This is about getting your foot in the door and then converting offers.A community that accelerates outcomes
Peer mentorship, second-year guidance, and alumni support ensure you’re not navigating recruiting alone.
Finance recruiting is competitive by design. The Foster Finance Society exists to give you an edge.
If you’re serious about a career in finance, this is where you start.
Shane Small
Co-President
Full-time Class of 2027
Former Army Infantry Officer who most recently came from Company Command in the 173rd Airborne in Vicenza, Italy. He is currently interested in transitioning to the world of finance and will spend this summer at JP Morgan in their Asset Management / Private Banking division as a Private Wealth Management intern. His wife, Joely Manning, is also in the MBA program.
Elaine Zhang
Co-President
Full-time Class of 2027
A former Microsoft Senior Financial Analyst who drove strategic growth and predictive modeling for the Azure business. Currently pursuing my MBA at UW Foster, I am leveraging my background in business analytics to pivot into Strategic Finance and Operations within the Seattle tech ecosystem.
Eugene Tsai
VP of Finance
Full-time Class of 2027
With 8 years of equities trading and over 4 years of wealth management experience in financial planning. I am now developing accounting expertise to transition into Corporate Finance.
Mallory Wallace
VP of Strategic Planning
Full-time Class of 2027
Over six years of experience driving process optimization as an Investment Operations Analyst across various financial institutions. This summer, she will be joining Microsoft’s Treasury team, gaining hands-on experience in customer payments and financial strategy, with the goal of moving into tech corporate finance after graduation.
Shefali Singh
VP of Alumni Relations
Full-time Class of 2027
Shefali Singh is an MBA candidate at the Foster School of Business, University of Washington, and a Forté Fellow with nearly a decade of experience in product marketing and strategy for consumer technology. She has led product and growth initiatives for global brands including YouTube, Samsung, Logitech, and Abbott, driving measurable impact across platforms with hundreds of millions of users. Most recently, she consulted for Microsoft, developing monetization strategy targeting a $2B+ global market opportunity. Originally from Delhi, India, she is actively seeking opportunities at the intersection of technology, strategy, finance and growth.
John Hartmeier
VP of Applied Research
Full-Time Class of 2027
John comes from a pharmaceutical research background and has a passion for in-depth ventures into any area. As VP of Applied Research he hopes to apply quantitative methods to finance applications.