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In the Credit and Fraud Risk department, she led customer acquisition strategy across 10 international markets and managed data-partnerships with co-brand partners. She is passionate about education-led impact and founded Boundless Birdie, a nonprofit mentoring underserved students in India. Outside of work, she enjoys all things creative, and Bollywood music is her jam. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5af91f595ffd202a11b79578/fc8b7bef-e391-478f-9d96-42c1f88ec4ff/MayankGarg.jpg Strategy Club - Make it stand out MAYANK GARG Co-President, Foster Strategy Club Full-time Class of 2027 Email | LinkedIn Mayank is a Chartered Accountant (Indian CPA) with over six years of experience at PwC across its Management Consulting and Assurance practices. He has worked across multiple industries, bringing a strong blend of strategic thinking, structured problem-solving, and leadership to the table. He is an avid sports enthusiast who enjoys playing basketball, cricket, and other fun sports. He is always happy to connect, whether to discuss strategy, business, sports, or life in general. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5af91f595ffd202a11b79578/a41a1e70-f8d2-4696-a89a-b8aa4e6b8a18/ClaireChen.jpg Strategy Club - Make it stand out CLAIRE CHEN VP of Marketing and Communication, Foster Strategy Club Full-time Class of 2027 Email | LinkedIn Claire is a strategy-focused professional with over eight years of experience spanning supply chain logistics and global tech. She began her career in Decathlon managing distribution centers, where she built a strong foundation in strategic thinking, team leadership, and cross-functional problem-solving. She later joined TikTok as a Senior Program Manager, where she built business strategy for global expansion and the U.S. market, turning complex ideas into scalable, real-world initiatives. Outside of class, she enjoys all the water sports, especially scuba diving. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5af91f595ffd202a11b79578/263e16f1-acda-44f6-a4d5-de66e0bb633e/RickyShellHeadshot.jpg Strategy Club - Make it stand out RICKY SHELL VP of External Relations, Foster Strategy Club Full-time Class of 2027 Email | LinkedIn Seattle native, Ricky’s background has been in business development, revenue operations, and high-growth startups. Continuing with his focus on startups, Ricky is heavily involved in the Seattle startup and venture capital ecosystem. Outside of class, he has a huge passion for sports and the outdoors. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5af91f595ffd202a11b79578/20d0be93-dc1a-4922-a568-72842e3617e2/Ria+Gill+VP+Eve.jpg Strategy Club - Make it stand out VALERIIA GILL VP Evening MBA Engagement, Foster Strategy Club Full-time Class of 2027 Email | LinkedIn Valeriia “Ria” Gill is a last-year Evening MBA candidate with a background in entrepreneurship, business development, and emerging technology. Ria works with an angel network, Keiretsu Forum NW, supporting investor relations and deal flow. Before, she co-founded a venture-backed startup that brought her from Europe to Seattle through a U.S. business accelerator; it sharpened her instincts around go-to-market strategy and early-stage company building. At Foster, she co-chairs the Dempsey Startup Competition (2026) and served as President of the Entrepreneurship & Venture Capital Club (2025). She is targeting roles in business development and strategic partnerships at growth-stage companies, with a focus on emerging tech. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5af91f595ffd202a11b79578/24fe3d1d-8726-4a47-9107-ba3159a0e7c4/Samyak+Jain.jpg Strategy Club - Make it stand out SAMYAK JAIN VP Events & Operations, Foster Strategy Club Full-time Class of 2027 Email | LinkedIn Financial Analyst focused on digital transformation and business intelligence. Proven experience working within HQ Finance to lead global, cross-functional teams in building scalable analytical dashboards that make complex information easily accessible. Passionate about implementing AI and data analytics projects to drive enterprise-wide efficiency and strategic decision-making. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5af91f595ffd202a11b79578/28bd80ef-8659-47bd-9583-6b24c78d185e/HarshBhardwaj.jpg Strategy Club - Make it stand out HARSH BHARDWAJ VP Professional Development, Foster Strategy Club Full-time Class of 2027 Email | LinkedIn Product Manager with experience across e-commerce, advertising, travel, and EdTech - at both early-stage startups and large-scale platforms. He has built and scaled enterprise and consumer products. Most recently, at CommerceIQ, he led AI-powered initiatives helping Fortune 500 retail brands grow e-commerce revenue in the U.S. He is interested in how technology and strategy come together to shape business outcomes, particularly through product-driven growth, and enjoys learning about growth and innovation stories across industries. Outside of class, he enjoys playing badminton, reading, and exchanging ideas on startups, technology, and global business trends. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5af91f595ffd202a11b79578/21d45549-699b-4f18-b758-b6e0963a0d9a/VaibhavBansal.jpg Strategy Club - Make it stand out VAIBHAV BANSAL VP Events & Operations, Foster Strategy Club Full-time Class of 2027 Email | LinkedIn Vaibhav hails from India with a bachelor’s in engineering. Pre-MBA, he worked broadly across product management and analytics at Flipkart, India’s biggest e-commerce company, building and scaling their FinTech product. Post-MBA, he aims to continue his career in Product Management. Outside of classes, he’s excited to play sports, board games, watch movies, or plan a scuba dive. https://www.uwfostermbaa.com/marketing-association daily 0.75 2026-07-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5af91f595ffd202a11b79578/1539365904026-BWE4032C31FU53S0SFBJ/Foster%2BMBA%2BBackground.jpg Foster Marketing Association https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5af91f595ffd202a11b79578/904406d8-a85b-46d7-ac33-4e8505e5955e/Ian1.png Foster Marketing Association IAN MCADAMS President Full-time Class of 2027 Email | LinkedIn Ian comes to Seattle from San Francisco and brings nearly a decade of experience in B2B tech marketing, with a focus on strategy, planning, and operations, alongside hands-on work across content, creative, and digital marketing. He studied English at UC Berkeley and chose to attend the Foster School of Business to build a more formal foundation in his chosen field and continue growing as a marketing leader. This summer, Ian interned at Microsoft as a Product Marketing Management intern, working on initiatives at the intersection of partnerships, customer experience, and go-to-market strategy. Outside of school and work, he enjoys going on runs, watching scary movies, and spending time with friends at bars and concerts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5af91f595ffd202a11b79578/88c5de4c-0d7b-4b5f-8e9e-63a0ebd9d661/Athalie1.png Foster Marketing Association - Make it stand out ATHALIE ROHR VP of Communications Full-time Class of 2027 Email | LinkedIn Athalie comes to Seattle by way of Chicago and Northwestern University and spent over six years in strategy and change management consulting, helping organizations drive growth and navigate complex transformations. Now an MBA student at the University of Washington Foster School of Business, she is pivoting toward brand management and marketing within the CPG and alcohol space, with a focus on building brands that resonate and drive real impact. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5af91f595ffd202a11b79578/454c3d85-5dd7-45d0-8814-a1975550940f/Cady1.png Foster Marketing Association CADY ZHONG VP of Alumni Affairs Evening Class of 2028 Email | LinkedIn Cady is a Seattle‑based video producer at Microsoft with a non‑linear career spanning in‑house marketing, production studios, and entrepreneurship. She blends storytelling, client partnership, and strategic execution in her work. As VP of Alumni for FMA, she’s passionate about fostering meaningful student‑alumni connections. In her spare time, she channels her creativity into content creation, binges Asian dramas, and stays on the hunt for the best matcha. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5af91f595ffd202a11b79578/704f3307-e770-43f1-bba6-ce71acd3a779/Josh1.png Foster Marketing Association - Make it stand out JOSH GONZALEZ VP of Operations Full-time Class of 2027 Email | LinkedIn Josh is an active-duty Army Major and MBA candidate with over 12 years of leadership experience in the U.S. Army. Josh has held key leadership roles in a variety of operational units and has led operations sections across Europe, the Indo-Pacific, and the United States. Outside of both uniform and the university, he co-founded Camp Husky LLC, a premium outdoor dog lifestyle brand with 215K followers across five social media platforms and partnerships with Chewy, Ruffwear, Stio, and more. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5af91f595ffd202a11b79578/0cddbca3-7dbb-4ffa-9951-e91596c4b8b9/Tejash+Bagri.jpg Foster Marketing Association - Make it stand out TEJASH BAGRI VP of Programming Full-time Class of 2027 Email | LinkedIn Tejash is the VP of Programming at the Marketing Association at Foster and an MBA candidate at the University of Washington. He brings an operator’s lens to marketing, shaped by leading cross-functional teams, launching 0–1 initiatives, and driving growth across edtech and SaaS. At Foster, he designs programming that connects marketing theory with hands-on execution and real-world problem solving. He treats networking as a learning exercise, which explains why he asks follow-up questions most people were hoping to avoid. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5af91f595ffd202a11b79578/99a2a35f-6cfd-4084-b184-56e00e1bdf1e/Stephanie1.png Foster Marketing Association - Make it stand out STEPHANIE SUN VP of Evening Engagement & Community Full-time Class of 2027 Email | LinkedIn Stephanie joins Foster with a strong creative foundation and extensive experience in project and stakeholder management across contemporary art, museums, and the nonprofit sector. Driven by a passion for meaningful storytelling, she specializes in social impact, strategic communication, and brand management. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5af91f595ffd202a11b79578/92ec79d7-9edb-4e74-9974-43965ec90aac/Susan+Salinas.jpg Foster Marketing Association - Make it stand out SUSAN SALINAS VP of Academic & Career Development Full-time Class of 2027 Email | LinkedIn Susan is a Senior Consultant focused on digital transformation projects and growth strategy. Her experience spans product marketing and customer research for startups across AI material discovery, food delivery, and tourism in the U.S., India, and Peru, leading positioning and go-to-market execution. Previously at NTT Data, she drove DevSecOps transformation initiatives and contributed to the development of a cybersecurity offering. Susan is the founder of Tecmentor, an edtech initiative expanding access to education in underserved communities. https://www.uwfostermbaa.com/clubs-calendar daily 0.75 2022-09-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5af91f595ffd202a11b79578/1539799187131-KU4MMKKFGYYRU9C475FV/Foster%2BMBA%2BBackground.jpg Calendar https://www.uwfostermbaa.com/operations daily 0.75 2025-05-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5af91f595ffd202a11b79578/1539365904026-BWE4032C31FU53S0SFBJ/Foster%2BMBA%2BBackground.jpg Operations Club https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5af91f595ffd202a11b79578/1539818841164-TKCGFLQ73NC3MFD6F6CE/operations+club.jpg Operations Club https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5af91f595ffd202a11b79578/1587705466790-H61Z6A3G8E0UYXD4FO11/image-asset.png Operations Club Operations Club @ Amazon https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5af91f595ffd202a11b79578/1c737bff-136a-4c46-90e8-4de8eaa68774/Shaurya_Handa_Headshot_11.04.2024.jpeg Operations Club - Make it stand out Shaurya Handa President Full-time Class of 2026 Email | LinkedIn President of the Operations Club, Executive Vice President of Tech club, and MBA Ambassador for prospective Student outreach – leading cross-functional student initiatives. Former MBA Consultant at Amazon, Product Manager at Accenture, and Program Manager at Bharti Airtel driving impact through tech-driven solutions. Incoming intern at Amazon Pathways program. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5af91f595ffd202a11b79578/75951427-7b27-4b37-9806-273be7de7400/Jens+Jung_288_360.jpg Operations Club - Make it stand out Jens Jung VP of Professional and Career development Full-time Class of 2026 Email | LinkedIn Jens is a former Management and Strategy Consultant with a focus on Commercial Due Diligence. He also brings three years of experience in Financial Due Diligence, one year in Investment Banking, and four years in Audit. Incoming intern at Amazon Pathways program. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5af91f595ffd202a11b79578/831fe36d-7a76-4422-aefa-aa859b0f6839/Debjyoti+Samanta_288_360.jpg Operations Club - Make it stand out Debjyoti Samanta Executive Vice President Full-time Class of 2026 Email | LinkedIn Executive Vice President of the Operations Club, VP of Operations of Foster Consulting Society and 2025-26 Fritzky Fellow. Debjyoti is a former management consultant at ZS Associates, where he led global product and platform launches, delivering strategic outcomes for a top three U.S. pharma client across 80+ countries. This summer, he will be interning in Strategy & Insights at Merck, gaining deeper experience in the Big Pharma industry. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5af91f595ffd202a11b79578/30819ded-4684-4ca6-ac39-6fc88f4a1ed1/Arundhati+Panigrahi_288_360.jpg Operations Club - Make it stand out Arundhati Panigrahi VP of Engagement Full-time Class of 2026 Email | LinkedIn Seven years in tech, one bold MBA leap, and a love for building cool stuff that works. At Foster to turn ideas into impact- on a mission to build solutions that actually make sense. Powered by caffeine and MBA memes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5af91f595ffd202a11b79578/62d52973-994a-409a-a9cb-544c6a1354bc/Aarushi+Singla_288_360.png Operations Club - Make it stand out Aarushi Singla VP of Events Full-time Class of 2026 Email | LinkedIn Aarushi Singla is an MBA candidate at the Foster School of Business, University of Washington, with a background in digital transformation and marketing technology. Prior to her MBA, she worked with both early-stage startups and global firms, helping teams scale digital operations and build personalized campaign infrastructure. Now pivoting into product management, Aarushi is passionate about creating tools that solve real-world problems, especially in the health-tech space. Outside of work, Aarushi previously ran a group travel startup and still enjoys organizing memorable travel experiences for friends wherever she goes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5af91f595ffd202a11b79578/1db01cf8-5725-4266-b025-9e59996af34f/Taanya+Singh_288_360.jpg Operations Club - Make it stand out Taanya Singh VP of Alumni Affairs Full-time Class of 2026 Email | LinkedIn Taanya Singh is a full-time MBA student at the Foster School of Business with a background in product & program management at Microsoft. Before Foster, she led cross-functional initiatives that brought scalable tech solutions to life and collaborated closely with global teams. Taanya is passionate about creating meaningful user experiences and driving innovation at the intersection of business and technology. Post-MBA, she aims to lead product strategy at a mission-driven tech company. Outside of work, she loves storytelling through design, mentoring early-career professionals, and finding the best coffee spots in every city she visits. Incoming intern at Amazon Pathways program. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5af91f595ffd202a11b79578/37e055fa-af04-4b0b-8e81-3378745aa724/Jordan+Harris_288_360.jpg Operations Club - Make it stand out Jordan Harris VP of Planning Full-time Class of 2026 Email | LinkedIn After a seven-year career in the US Navy, Jordan comes to the Foster School of Business to broaden his knowledge base. He spent the majority of his naval career living in Japan and hopes to continue to work internationally after graduating from Foster. https://www.uwfostermbaa.com/consulting-society daily 0.75 2026-07-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5af91f595ffd202a11b79578/1539365904026-BWE4032C31FU53S0SFBJ/Foster%2BMBA%2BBackground.jpg Consulting Society https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5af91f595ffd202a11b79578/63f87bf7-8589-42ce-9a71-1598bf6b8a20/Nat+Fernandes.jpg Consulting Society NAT FERNANDES Co-President Full-time Class of 2027 Email | LinkedIn From designing and building the world’s first outdoor events lighting system with built-in geo-positioning, to programming multi-million-dollar pharmaceuticals factories, Nat’s five years of engineering experience were driven by his curiosity for understanding and working with the most cutting-edge technologies. After moving from the UK to the US to join the Foster MBA Program, he is looking to apply that curiosity to a new career in consulting, helping businesses to solve their most pressing problems and grow. As Co-President of Foster Consulting Society, Nat aims to help a new generation of Foster students to break into consulting and stand out, through interview preparation, industry insights and building confidence in communication. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5af91f595ffd202a11b79578/ca5492fc-6558-4314-b1e2-64b4b05cb295/Priyal+Headshot.jpg Consulting Society PRIYAL JAIN Co-President Full-time Class of 2027 Email | LinkedIn Priyal spent the last five years building a marketing agency and helping brands grow through storytelling, strategy, and figuring things out in messy, ambiguous situations. Over time, she found herself increasingly drawn not just to marketing, but to the bigger strategic problems underneath it, namely why businesses grow, how people make decisions, and how to bring structure to ambiguity. As Co-President of the Foster Consulting Society, Priyal is passionate about helping students approach recruiting with more confidence, stronger communication skills, and a sense that the process can be collaborative rather than intimidating. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5af91f595ffd202a11b79578/541a3f34-9909-43b6-8939-1f550871a575/Mayank+Garg.jpg Consulting Society MAYANK GARG VP of Finance Full-time Class of 2027 Email | LinkedIn Mayank is a Chartered Accountant (Indian CPA) with over six years of experience at PwC across its Management Consulting and Assurance practices. Passionate about consulting and strategy, he has worked across multiple industries, bringing a strong blend of strategic thinking, structured problem-solving, and leadership to the table. He is an avid sports enthusiast who enjoys playing basketball, cricket, and other fun sports. He is always happy to connect, whether to discuss strategy, business, sports, or life in general. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5af91f595ffd202a11b79578/44c4b49e-9469-45d1-84fb-e327da079e9d/Dominic+Munjanattu.jpg Consulting Society DOMINIC MUNJANATTU VP Evening Program Evening Class of 2027 Email | LinkedIn A Seattle native with nearly a decade of experience in product management at T-Mobile and beyond, Dominic brings a track record of solving complex business problems in high-stakes environments. His career spans revenue growth strategy, post-merger integration, scaling early-stage startups, and technology implementation consulting across the healthcare and telecom industries. The common thread throughout his work has been a relentless focus on identifying and realizing new value, whether navigating organizational change or advising on large-scale technology transformations. Now pursuing his MBA at the Foster School of Business, Dominic is leveraging that cross-industry foundation to pursue a career in strategy and management consulting. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5af91f595ffd202a11b79578/26723aa2-e65a-4812-8864-02a398e43d93/ShrutiYadav.jpg Consulting Society - Make it stand out SHRUTI YADAV VP of Events Full-time Class of 2027 Email | LinkedIn Originally from New Delhi, India, Shruti spent four years as software engineer at a tech consulting firm, delivering digital products for large financial services clients. Working at the intersection of technology and business gave her a strong foundation in structured problem-solving and client engagement, and a growing curiosity for the strategic questions that sit upstream of engineering. Now pursuing her MBA at Foster, she is focused on making the move into consulting. Catch her between classes deep in a K-drama rabbit hole, halfway through an Emily Henry book she swore she'd put down after one chapter, or hunting down Seattle's best spots. Hit her up for recs, whether that's restaurants, shows, or your next feel-good read. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5af91f595ffd202a11b79578/5014950c-8d1d-4e07-a0b6-7b066634688b/Nick.png Consulting Society NICHOLAS KUNKEL VP Corporate Relations and Outreach Full-time Class of 2027 Email | LinkedIn Prior to his MBA, Nick served in the US Air Force where he coordinated high-stakes close air support operations that demanded precision, adaptability, and sound judgment under pressure. That foundation carried into work spanning program and project management, risk assessment, and network infrastructure design. These roles built a strong foundation defined by advising decision-makers and bringing structure to complex problems. Now pursuing his MBA with a focus on strategy consulting, Nick is drawn to the intersection of rigorous analysis and measurable impact. As Corporate Relations & Outreach lead for the Foster Consulting Society, he is committed to building the industry connections that open doors for fellow students. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5af91f595ffd202a11b79578/22be1c34-4128-410c-bb40-87587fa57fd6/Harsh+Club+Photoshoot.jpg Consulting Society - Make it stand out HARSH BHARDWAJ VP of Professional Development Full-time Class of 2027 Email | LinkedIn Harsh is a Product Manager with experience across e-commerce, advertising, travel, and EdTech - at both early-stage startups and large-scale platforms. He has built and scaled enterprise and consumer products. Most recently, at CommerceIQ, he led AI-powered initiatives helping Fortune 500 retail brands grow e-commerce revenue in the U.S. He is interested in how technology and strategy come together to shape business outcomes, particularly through product-driven growth, and enjoys learning about growth and innovation stories across industries. Outside of class, he enjoys playing badminton, reading, and exchanging ideas on startups, technology, and global business trends. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5af91f595ffd202a11b79578/79f71303-7d9f-47a9-a629-de0aab07d9d2/Tejash+Bagri.jpg Consulting Society TEJASH BAGRI VP Corporate Relations and Outreach Full-time Class of 2027 Email | LinkedIn Tejash Bagri brings an operator’s lens to corporate relations, shaped by Chief of Staff experience, 0-to-1 launches, GTM execution and cross-functional leadership across education, SaaS and business systems. He works on building high-value touchpoints between students, consulting firms, recruiters and practitioners, with an emphasis on access, career conversations and useful industry exposure. He is also very good at turning a casual coffee chat into three warm intros, one panel idea and a mildly intimidating follow-up tracker. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5af91f595ffd202a11b79578/baf2d690-02f6-4bc3-aa03-dacd01c3d0ef/Samy_Ghafir.jpg Consulting Society - Make it stand out SAMY GHAFIR VP of Alumni Affairs Full-time Class of 2027 Email | LinkedIn From managing $700M in supply chain costs during one of the most disruptive periods in modern logistics, to building machine learning-integrated financial models that closed a $50M sales gap, Samy's five years at Nordstrom were defined by his ability to turn complex data into strategic decisions. After spending those years at the intersection of finance, marketing, and operations, he came to Foster to sharpen his strategic toolkit and expand beyond the corporate finance lane. This summer, Samy is joining Deloitte as a Strategy & Consulting intern, a move that reflects both his analytical roots and his drive to work on broader business problems across industries. As VP of Alumni Affairs for the Foster Consulting Society, he is focused on strengthening the bridge between current students and Foster's consulting alumni network, creating meaningful connections that open doors and sharpen perspectives on what a consulting career actually looks like https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5af91f595ffd202a11b79578/5576006d-6a36-4ed1-aef3-6329e1f48841/Ankit.jpg Consulting Society ANKIT AZAD VP of Operations Full-time Class of 2027 Email | LinkedIn Ankit is from Kolkata, India, and spent five years at ZS Associates as a commercial analytics consultant in the healthcare and pharma space, partnering with Fortune 100 pharma clients on market access strategy and sales force effectiveness. This summer, he will be part of the Social Entrepreneurship Fellowship, continuing his work at the intersection of business and global health. As VP Operations, he knows from five years in consulting how much good execution depends on what happens behind the scenes, and plans to bring that same rigor to how FCS runs day to day. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5af91f595ffd202a11b79578/4c8e0bb9-847f-484e-b3ff-4827534dc9d8/Himani+Singh.png Consulting Society HIMANI SINGH VP of Coach & Community Engagement Full Time Class of 2027 Email | LinkedIn Himani brings over half a decade of experience building end-to-end products and driving cross-functional strategy, first as a software engineer across regulated healthcare environments, and later as a co-founder of an edtech startup. At Foster, she is deepening her expertise in product leadership and strategic business development, bridging specialized research and commercial impact. Outside of work, Himani is a passionate advocate for women's rights and community service, and believes that empathy, for people and the planet, is at the heart of meaningful work. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5af91f595ffd202a11b79578/8549ae50-a103-46d1-8d06-9db52b92473c/Devanshu.jpg Consulting Society DEVANSHU RASTOGI VP of Professional Development Full-time Class of 2027 Email | LinkedIn Devanshu will talk to you about anything and everything. His topics of interest range from semiconductor supply chains to swiss dark chocolate. He would love to talk to you about food, sports, bikes and stationery. He enjoys hands-on building with AI so that’s another thing you could talk to him about. In a previous life, he was a Product Manager for Ather Energy where he worked with some of the most talented and cool people he’s met. He’s also currently training for a Half Ironman. Reach out if you’d like to chat more! https://www.uwfostermbaa.com/level-up daily 0.75 2025-05-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5af91f595ffd202a11b79578/1539365904026-BWE4032C31FU53S0SFBJ/Foster%2BMBA%2BBackground.jpg Level up! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5af91f595ffd202a11b79578/1594006234176-DJ0QNJM7UJI8DDP5TAR8/levelup.png Level up! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5af91f595ffd202a11b79578/23d5bee9-b62d-424b-a76e-d6e8a7855b3c/NicholasIvanoff.jpg Level up! Nicholas Ivanoff Co - President Full-time Class of 2026 Email | LinkedIn Nick’s professional background includes roles as an analytics engineer, product manager, and finance operations primarily in the healthcare tech space. He enjoys spending time with family, any active outdoors activity, and training jiu-jitsu. Nick has been an avid gamer since childhood primarily playing shooters and mmo rpgs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5af91f595ffd202a11b79578/7069577b-6cf5-42ea-be99-5d670db26708/Kate+Oh_Profile+Picture.jpeg Level up! Kate Oh Co - President Full-time Class of 2026 Email | LinkedIn Kate is a former brand manager in the licensing industry, leading regional cross-industry partnerships in Seoul, Korea representing brands in gaming, entertainment, fashion, and more. She enjoys exploring various genres of games, especially those that encourage creative gameplay or introduce immersive storytelling. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5af91f595ffd202a11b79578/1599607374695-B90GAH64ZHC34P80OB9U/IMG-7602.jpg Level up! https://www.uwfostermbaa.com/tech-club daily 0.75 2026-07-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5af91f595ffd202a11b79578/1539365904026-BWE4032C31FU53S0SFBJ/Foster%2BMBA%2BBackground.jpg Technology Club https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5af91f595ffd202a11b79578/8ed1de7e-f41f-4d18-9ea9-58c0834d7009/Aishwarya.Harshan.jpg Technology Club - Make it stand out AISHWARYA HARSHAN CO-PRESIDENT Full-time Class of 2027 Email | LinkedIn Born and raised in Bangalore, India, Aishwarya spent seven years in Melbourne working across product operations, portfolio management, and risk compliance at ANZ, where she also led AI‑enabled transformation initiatives. As Tech Club co-president, she looks forward to helping incoming MBA students explore the tech landscape and discover roles that fit their interests. Outside of work, she loves backpacking and badminton. Ask her for a unique itinerary if you’re planning a trip to Australia. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5af91f595ffd202a11b79578/17e37693-9dd7-4d46-9e1a-760c00e261d7/MehakMittal.jpg Technology Club - Make it stand out MEHAK MITTAL VP OF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Full-time Class of 2027 Email | LinkedIn Mehak brings 5+ years of experience spanning software engineering and product management across JPMorgan Chase and a retail-tech startup. She has built cloud infrastructure platforms serving a majority of JP Morgan's global workforce, and launched AI/ML-powered self-checkout products. As VP of Professional Development, Mehak is focused on creating meaningful opportunities for students to bridge the gap between business and technology. Outside of work, Mehak loves dancing, playing badminton, and hiking. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5af91f595ffd202a11b79578/eff8e3dc-c259-4d97-91fa-4ad2ac00d1f7/ShauryaKumar.jpg Technology Club - Make it stand out SHAURYA KUMAR CO-PRESIDENT Full-time Class of 2027 Email | LinkedIn Hailing from Assam, India, Shaurya studied Computer and Communication Engineering. He spent seven great years at Oracle working as a software engineer and product manager focused on health tech. Now, as Co President of the Tech Club, he is eager to build tech fluency across the cohort and connect students with industry leaders. In his free time, Shaurya is always happy to chat about soccer, discuss new movies, or share his favorite food spots. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5af91f595ffd202a11b79578/afd6da22-3ab9-4018-95de-857ce1fb3e7e/PhaniSiddharthSuvarna.jpg Technology Club - Make it stand out SID SUVARNA VP OF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Full-time Class of 2027 Email | LinkedIn Sid brings 6+ years of experience at Salesforce, where he worked across CRM, B2B SaaS, and Martech products, leading cross-functional teams and delivering enterprise solutions for clients across industries. His background includes product strategy, stakeholder management, customer engagement and people leadership, with a strong focus on AI-driven enterprise technology and scalable solutions. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5af91f595ffd202a11b79578/1e4598e5-a4e7-4299-8ca4-39d72d272e0c/Sourav+Kumar.jpg Technology Club - Make it stand out SOURAV KUMAR VP OF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Full-time Class of 2027 Email | LinkedIn Sourav Kumar hails from India, and spent 7 years working as an engineer and Tech Lead at The D. E. Shaw Group, a quantitative hedge fund. Having led engineering teams earlier, he’s looking forward to contributing towards professional development and career progression within the Tech club. Outside of school, he enjoys sports, fitness and board games. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5af91f595ffd202a11b79578/50cce536-37fc-4d27-b10d-2c8a527fb090/L1080367Cropped.jpg Technology Club - Make it stand out SANDEEP KUMAR VP OF TALENT DEVELOPMENT Full-time Class of 2027 Sandeep3@uw.edu | https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandeepkr3/ Sandeep Kumar is from Delhi, India and spent 7 years at SanDisk (Western Digital) as a firmware engineer and product manager in the Embedded Storage division, serving automotive, mobile, IoT, and hyperscaler customers. Now pursuing his MBA at the Foster School of Business, he looks forward to contributing towards professional development and career progression within the Tech community at Foster. Outside of school, he enjoys strength training, playing badminton & chess, strumming his guitar, and watching horror movies. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5af91f595ffd202a11b79578/d90d1d69-368d-4877-8cfe-71d12711dfc5/Akansha+Das+%28clear%29L1060186.jpg Technology Club - Make it stand out AKANSHA DAS VP OF TALENT DEVELOPMENT Full-time Class of 2027 Email | LinkedIn Born in India and raised in the UAE, Akansha has a background in Computer Science, with 4 years of experience as a Software Engineer in Amazon Web Services. She has worked on end-to-end product development, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to build scalable solutions for services and the supply chain planning for data centers. As part of Tech Club, she’s excited to help students explore tech-business careers and make tech roles more accessible. Outside of work, she loves making music and art, and exploring restaurants around the city. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5af91f595ffd202a11b79578/ec053017-964f-4797-881e-86f992e54c72/VaibhavBansal.jpg Technology Club - Make it stand out VAIBHAV BHANSAL VP OF TALENT DEVELOPMENT Full-time Class of 2027 Email | LinkedIn Vaibhav hails from India with a bachelor’s in engineering. Pre-MBA, he worked broadly across product management and analytics at Flipkart, India’s biggest e-commerce company, building and scaling their FinTech product. Post-MBA, he aims to continue his career in Product Management. As the VP of Talent Development, he’s excited to provide all resources and guidance for tech recruiting. Outside of classes, he’s excited to play sports, board games, watch movies, or plan a scuba dive. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5af91f595ffd202a11b79578/606ef254-f6a7-4336-abc8-12ccd4f45c2a/Sarrah_Headshot.jpg Technology Club - Make it stand out SARRAH RENFRO VP OF CORPORATE RELATIONS Full-time Class of 2027 Email | LinkedIn | Website Sarrah is a first-year Foster MBA pivoting into Product Management after years of computer engineering at Boeing, T-Mobile, and Microsoft, which is a fancy way of saying she has opinions about Jira. She writes Sarrah's Sandbox, a Substack that translates AI for people who'd rather not read another LinkedIn post about "synergy," and builds side projects at a pace that suggests she does not understand how weekends work. In her free time (a theoretical concept), she's hand-soldering mechanical keyboards, planning her next Asia trip, or debating whether she can justify a one-hundredth visit to a Disney park. Fun fact, shes been to every single park globally! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5af91f595ffd202a11b79578/2aaef926-bd24-4517-bba2-a201e7543c1d/ShrutiYadav.jpg Technology Club - Make it stand out SHRUTI YADAV VP OF CORPORATE RELATIONS Full-time Class of 2027 Email | LinkedIn Born in New Delhi, India, Shruti started her career as a Senior Software Engineer, working with large financial institutions to build digital solutions at a tech consulting firm. Now at Foster, she’s exploring how business and strategy come together in the tech world. As VP of Corporate Relations, she’s excited to connect students with companies and make those interactions genuinely useful, helping them gain real insights into the industry beyond the classroom. Outside of school, she enjoys photography, reading, trying new food, planning trips she may or may not take, and having long conversations about career paths and life decisions. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5af91f595ffd202a11b79578/f42c6e76-f6b8-4c5b-a3f6-b53ba75c3bb9/Vivek+Vengatesh+Kumar.jpg Technology Club - Make it stand out VIVEK VENGATESH VP OF ALUMNI AFFAIRS Full-time Class of 2027 Email | LinkedIn Originally from Chennai, India, Vivek worked for 6 years in Sales and Solution Consulting roles in the B2B SaaS industry, helping organizations implement AI-powered software solutions for sales, marketing, customer support, and IT Service Management. As the VP of Alumni Affairs, he hopes to help students network and form meaningful connections with alumni from target companies. Outside of work and the MBA, Vivek loves reading and gaming - ask him for indie game and sci-fi book recommendations. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5af91f595ffd202a11b79578/c7a18b99-8a5c-4495-8fcb-358b19d5b5e7/Swetha_Founders_Headshot.jpg Technology Club - Make it stand out SWETHA KANUBODDI VP OF ALUMNI AFFAIRS Full-time Class of 2027 Email | LinkedIn Swetha Kanuboddi comes with varied experience across software, private equity, and edtech, and has a growing interest in early-stage AI entrepreneurship. She began her career at Microsoft, building security and compliance products for global clients and then built new digital businesses for banking, financial-services and healthcare clients. Building zero-to-one digital products sparked her interest in how companies use product-led-growth to scale. At Foster, she hopes to work in product roles with founders building in AI and tech. Outside of school, she enjoys listening to podcasts and exploring museums. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5af91f595ffd202a11b79578/547dee90-021a-450b-b385-41e00be49918/Udit+Raj.jpg Technology Club - Make it stand out UDIT RAJ VP OF COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT Full-time Class of 2027 Email | LinkedIn Born in Kerala and raised across India, Udit Raj holds a Mechanical Engineering degree and built pre-MBA experience in product management at startups. As VP of Community Engagement, he aims to enhance club members' experience through AWS course collaborations, company treks, and happy hours that bring connection to each quarter. Outside work, he enjoys badminton and cricket, and is always up for talking about cooking great Indian food or swapping favorite recipes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5af91f595ffd202a11b79578/38f8c6c6-c4d8-4269-97a8-36ff3cc19a15/Jess+Huang.png Technology Club - Make it stand out JESS HUANG VP OF COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT Full-time Class of 2027 Email | LinkedIn Jess worked as a Product Manager in the tech industry prior to Foster, where she led cross-functional teams and laptop product launches. As the VP of Community Engagement, she looks forward to helping build a more connected Tech Club community, where people can meet, share experiences, and get to know each other beyond classes and recruiting. Outside of work, she enjoys running, going to parks, trying new restaurants, and enjoying a glass of wine (or two) with friends. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5af91f595ffd202a11b79578/1793f5c1-28b5-411f-bb1a-a56c613a0484/Ionut.jpg Technology Club - Make it stand out IONUT TRESTIAN EVENING MBA VP Evening MBA Class of 2027 Email | LinkedIn Ionut Trestian is a software development engineer at Goldman Sachs with over 14 years of experience building technology platforms across finance and cloud computing. He previously worked at Amazon in both retail and AWS organizations. Holding graduate degrees in Computer Science from Northwestern University, his interests span technology leadership, innovation, entrepreneurship, and organizational transformation. He is currently pursuing an MBA at the University of Washington to further develop strategic and executive leadership capabilities. https://www.uwfostermbaa.com/entrepreneurship-and-venture-capital daily 0.75 2026-07-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5af91f595ffd202a11b79578/1539365904026-BWE4032C31FU53S0SFBJ/Foster%2BMBA%2BBackground.jpg Entrepreneurship and Venture Capital https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5af91f595ffd202a11b79578/68f7360a-f3d5-4457-8fa3-8c079a05d749/EVClogo_M_dscr.png Entrepreneurship and Venture Capital - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5af91f595ffd202a11b79578/a134d6b6-9d45-4573-ad7c-5214d16b719e/EmilyMarx.jpg Entrepreneurship and Venture Capital EMILY MARX CO-PRESIDENT Evening Class of 2028 Email | LinkedIn Emily Marx is a digital marketing strategist and entrepreneur with experience in e-commerce growth, performance marketing, and brand development. She also runs a small digital marketing consultancy helping entrepreneurs scale through website development, SEO, and social media. She is passionate about empowering founders and building community within Foster’s entrepreneurship ecosystem. Outside of school and work, she enjoys traveling, fitness, and spending time with family and friends. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5af91f595ffd202a11b79578/2b9913a9-289c-4b58-a916-1bd1cde8fed7/SwethaKanuboddi.jpg Entrepreneurship and Venture Capital - Make it stand out SWETHA KANUBODDI CO-PRESIDENT Full-time Class of 2027 Email | LinkedIn Swetha Kanuboddi comes with varied experience across software, private equity, and edtech, and has a growing interest in early-stage entrepreneurship. She began her career at Microsoft, building security and compliance products for global clients and then built new digital businesses for banking, financial-services and healthcare clients. Building zero-to-one digital products sparked her interest in how ventures validate markets, test business models, and scale. At Foster, she hopes to work with founders building in tech, consumer, and fintech, while learning from Seattle’s startup ecosystem. Outside of school, she enjoys listening to podcasts and exploring museums. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5af91f595ffd202a11b79578/5a41c649-1724-4c19-97ce-a7e6c38437ad/YuwenZhang.png Entrepreneurship and Venture Capital YUWEN ZHANG VP MARKETING Full-time Class of 2027 Email | LinkedIn Yuwen Zhang brings a diverse background from FinTech, where she was a Product Manager for trading platforms and trade settlement automation. Her passion now lies at blockchain. Yuwen thrives on conversations with founders and is obsessed with how they actually think. She binges Dwarkesh’s deep dives, inhales Lenny’s product breakdowns, and researches the latest YC batch to see what brave, slightly crazy ideas are breaking different industries. Offline, she recharges with unique exploration: sunrise on the Kenyan savanna, desert stars in Egypt, fireflies in Xishuangbanna’s rainforests https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5af91f595ffd202a11b79578/58827a8a-d874-4d5b-ba6a-4373850d2db6/RickyShell.jpg Entrepreneurship and Venture Capital - Make it stand out Ricky Shell hails from the Pacific Northwest, and after stints living in Texas and Central & South America, has come back to Seattle for his MBA. Previously working in multiple venture-backed startups in business development and digital transformation, he is excited to join and learn more about the Seattle startup ecosystem and hopefully find others who are also excited about building the companies of the future. Outside of school and work, he enjoys sports, the outdoors, and spending time with his family in the area. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5af91f595ffd202a11b79578/99c52d0f-0190-408b-b2ae-d80ae388f622/SushmaRajagopalachary.jpg Entrepreneurship and Venture Capital - Make it stand out SUSHMA RAJAGOPALACHARY VP CORPORATE RELATIONS Full-time Class of 2027 Email | LinkedIn Sushma Rajagopalachary comes with varied experience across design and management consulting, and has a growing interest in early-stage venture capital. She began her career as an architect at Gensler before transitioning to Accenture Strategy, where she tackled complex challenges for tech, energy, and utility clients. At Foster, she served as the Co-Chair of the 2026 Dempsey Startup Competition and is passionate about building a community within the entrepreneurship ecosystem. Outside of school and work, she enjoys gaming, exploring history, and diving into the local food scene. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5af91f595ffd202a11b79578/9dfbd6bc-5893-40b6-8a91-b8db291227c3/MehakMittal.jpg Entrepreneurship and Venture Capital - Make it stand out MEHAK MITTAL VP EVENTS Full-time Class of 2027 Email | LinkedIn Mehak Mittal studied at IIT Roorkee before spending six years in the industry, building and shipping products across financial services at JP Morgan, a retail-tech startup, and cloud platforms. Drawn to innovation since her undergrad days, she competed in and won multiple hackathons, and that entrepreneurial curiosity only grew stronger over the course of her career. That drive brought her to Foster's MBA program to explore the intricacies of entrepreneurship and venture. She is thrilled to plug into the Seattle startup ecosystem and support the next generation of founders along the way. Outside of school, she enjoys dancing, playing badminton, and mentoring young women pursuing careers in tech. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5af91f595ffd202a11b79578/140ad2e0-01e5-4ec9-b31d-c367284acc88/SouravKumar.jpg Entrepreneurship and Venture Capital - Make it stand out SOURAV KUMAR VP PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Full-time Class of 2027 Email | LinkedIn Sourav Kumar hails from India, and spent 7 years working as an engineer and Tech Lead at The D. E. Shaw Group, a quantitative hedge fund. The Foster experience opened his eyes to the world of entrepreneurship and sparked curiosity to explore tech startups at UW and Seattle. Having led engineering teams earlier, he’s keen to contribute towards professional development within the E&VC club. Outside of school, he enjoys sports, fitness and board games. https://www.uwfostermbaa.com/healthcare-and-biotechnology-club daily 0.75 2024-09-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5af91f595ffd202a11b79578/1539365904026-BWE4032C31FU53S0SFBJ/Foster%2BMBA%2BBackground.jpg Healthcare and Biotechnology Club https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5af91f595ffd202a11b79578/bd0ad957-5741-4e72-af41-bbc2ec472bf6/HCBA+Logo.png Healthcare and Biotechnology Club - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5af91f595ffd202a11b79578/eee04701-0ea8-47ec-81be-2f763869a7ba/Shilpa+G+S.jpeg Healthcare and Biotechnology Club - Make it stand out Shilpa G S Co-President Full-time MBA Class of 2025 Email | LinkedIn Shilpa has 4-years of experience in healthcare and served as a frontline nurse at India’s premier Apollo Hospitals during the pandemic, where she cared for patients from over 20 countries. Her journey also includes facilitating a pivotal merger of a family-run business with a leading diagnostics firm. Additionally, Shilpa transitioned to a product-based health tech company, where she led the implementation of quality management software across five different countries, streamlining operations and ensuring optimal service delivery at various hospitals. Shilpa is the Lead of Operation for the Nucleate Seatle Chapter where she plays a pivotal role in organizing and managing key initiatives that drive the chapter’s growth and impact. Outside of work, Shilpa loves exploring nature and spending time hiking to recharge and connect with nature. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5af91f595ffd202a11b79578/b17c6b76-1bb1-49f8-a0a4-25c85ca7b16f/Candy+Tang.jpg Healthcare and Biotechnology Club - Make it stand out Candy Tang Co-President Evening Class of 2026 Email | LinkedIn Candy has a master’s degree in biomedical engineering and has 7 years of rewarding career in healthcare as a biomedical researcher. She had worked on cool and impactful projects that drove improvement for better patient care while at Abbott, Arrowhead Pharma, and Allen Institute. Candy is accelerating her MBA and is eager for a career change post-MBA. She works for a private equity firm focusing on senior care. She loves talking to her 2-year-old daughter. Candy's dream is to set up a family foundation that supports first-generation female college students for their first year. She has a sweet spot for education and is a board fellow for the Washington Council for Financial and Economic Education. Inspired by her favorite professor, Charles Lee, she wants to be a blessing to many. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5af91f595ffd202a11b79578/7cc0c345-6ed3-4c52-b2c5-c158bba71604/Andrew+Pei.jpg Healthcare and Biotechnology Club - Make it stand out Andrew Pei VP of Operation Evening Class of 2026 Email | LinkedIn Andrew started his career in the process development labs in the Cell Therapy Development & Operations organization at Bristol Myers Squibb. An engineer by training, he joined the Foster Evening MBA program to expand his network and business knowledge to deliver more lifesaving medicines to patients in need. He currently works in a strategic planning role with a focus on learning & development initiatives. Outside of work, Andrew enjoys playing in local USTA tennis leagues, jumping into scenic bodies of water, planning national parks road trips, and watching Philadelphia Eagles football. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5af91f595ffd202a11b79578/02002a21-01df-4613-8059-925090d830e8/ViswanathChilakala.jpg Healthcare and Biotechnology Club - Make it stand out Viswanath Chilakala VP of Marketing Full-time MBA Class of 2025 Email | LinkedIn Viswanath brings over 7 years of experience in technology and venture management. He began his career at Microsoft, where he played a critical role in launching analytics platforms and optimizing workflows, saving millions in operational costs. Viswanath's expertise extends to deep-tech startups, where he spearheaded the recruitment and management of high-potential companies at Creative Destruction Lab. Now, as Vice President of the Health Care and Biotechnology Association at the Foster School of Business, Viswanath is committed to driving strategic marketing efforts that connect innovators, professionals, and industry leaders, facilitating impactful advancements across diverse sectors. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5af91f595ffd202a11b79578/15ee43e2-9651-4f64-9e6f-303a580a5079/OConnorMatthew.jpg Healthcare and Biotechnology Club - Make it stand out Matthew O’Connor VP of Corporate Relations and Strategic Partnership Full Time MBA Class of 2025 Email | LinkedIn Matthew O’Connor is a licensed physical therapist, with five years of clinical experience and a specialist certification in orthopedics. As a clinician working for Emerson Health in Concord, Massachusetts, Matthew played a pivotal role in the hospital's response to the first wave of the COVID19 pandemic. He worked as a patient care technician in the first wave, helping to care for patients afflicted with COVID19 in the hospital setting. Upon his return to his normal outpatient clinic work, he helped develop an interdisciplinary program for the treatment of patients with Long COVID, using his critical thinking and clinical expertise to help patients regain function and live fuller lives. It was this work that inspired him to pursue an MBA, with the ultimate goal of working in a healthcare organization with the mission of improving the lives of as many people as possible. Outside of his work, Matthew enjoys reading, baking bread, and trail running. https://www.uwfostermbaa.com/outdoor-and-sports-industry daily 0.75 2026-07-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5af91f595ffd202a11b79578/1539365904026-BWE4032C31FU53S0SFBJ/Foster%2BMBA%2BBackground.jpg Outdoor and Sports Industry https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5af91f595ffd202a11b79578/eb0c8b30-0acc-46cd-a119-b61d2e10d591/Sourav+Kumar.jpg Outdoor and Sports Industry SOURAV KUMAR Co-President Full-Time Class of 2027 Email | LinkedIn Sourav is happiest when he’s slightly out of breath, whether that's on a hike, during a run or at CrossFit. When he's not outdoors, you'll find him following cricket and soccer, and convincing others that both sports deserve more airtime in Seattle. As co-president of OSIC, Sourav is excited to bring together Foster's outdoor and sports community to make OSIC a home for everyone, from first-time hikers to seasoned athletes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5af91f595ffd202a11b79578/5704afef-8b90-4b4c-b990-627d1e01a265/Shane+Small.png Outdoor and Sports Industry - Make it stand out SHANE SMALL VP, Outdoor Events Full-Time Class of 2027 smallw@uw.edu | LinkedIn Former Army Infantry Officer who spent the last 10 years jumping out of planes for a living. He spent years chasing salmon and caribou in Alaska as well as getting lost in European alps for several years. Growing up in PNW his garage of gear could very well be worth more than his portfolio. Catch him chasing tight lines this summer on the river! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5af91f595ffd202a11b79578/3f3b0c06-c3db-47bf-8ddd-f9b98055931f/Josh+Gonzalez.png Outdoor and Sports Industry - Make it stand out JOSH GONZALEZ VP, Industry Relations Full-Time Class of 2027 Email | LinkedIn Josh Gonzalez is an active-duty Army Major and MBA candidate with over 12 years of leadership experience in the U.S. Army. Josh has held key leadership roles in a variety of operational units and has led soldiers across Europe, the Indo-Pacific, and the United States. Outside of both uniform and the university, he co-founded Camp Husky LLC, a premium outdoor dog lifestyle brand with 215K followers across five social media platforms and built partnerships with leading brands in the outdoor industry. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5af91f595ffd202a11b79578/d182bbb7-fae9-42f8-8891-75311c60a82d/Maya+Sullivan.jpg Outdoor and Sports Industry - Make it stand out MAYA Y. SULLIVAN Co-President Evening Class of 2027 Email | LinkedIn Maya feels blessed every day to call the beautiful Pacific Northwest home. She aspires to share her love of nature by working to make the outdoors more accessible for all. Whether sipping a steaming coffee on a mountain, or trudging uphill at 2am, or taking friends outside for their first time climbing, or volunteering with community outdoor groups, if Maya’s outside and helping build community, you can find her with a smile on her face. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5af91f595ffd202a11b79578/8953ad66-039d-4141-8191-7d021127f3ca/Dallas+Haynes.png Outdoor and Sports Industry - Make it stand out DALLAS HAYNES VP, Evening MBA Evening Class of 2028 Email | LinkedIn Dallas is most at home when she’s in motion. As a CorePower Yoga Sculpt instructor, avid skier, and aspiring marathoner, she loves the intersection of physical challenge and community building. Whether she’s hiking/backpacking through the Pacific Northwest or pushing her limits in a new workout, Dallas finds her joy in the outdoors and shared experiences. She is thrilled to represent the Evening MBA program on OSIC, where she looks forward to creating opportunities for her classmates to connect, explore, and enjoy everything the PNW has to offer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5af91f595ffd202a11b79578/9558d7f3-c9eb-4cbe-a6df-702147ad6233/Susan+Salinas.jpg Outdoor and Sports Industry - Make it stand out SUSAN SALINAS VP, Marketing & Communications Full-Time Class of 2027 Email | LinkedIn Susan is a Senior Consultant focused on digital transformation and growth strategy, with experience across startups in AI, food delivery, and tourism. Outside of work, she’s usually exploring the outdoor, chasing sunsets, and finding any excuse to be outside. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5af91f595ffd202a11b79578/0170557b-85ae-442e-a7b7-abdd8d346a9b/Cameron+Coe.jpg Outdoor and Sports Industry - Make it stand out CAMERON COE VP, Outdoor Events Full-Time Class of 2027 Email | LinkedIn Cameron looks forward to sharing his love for the Pacific Northwest and Seattle sports scene with the Foster community. Most days you will find him tracking incorrect snow reports or analyzing Mariner box scores. Let’s get outside, move, and whack some cornices! https://www.uwfostermbaa.com/out-in-business daily 0.75 2025-05-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5af91f595ffd202a11b79578/1539365904026-BWE4032C31FU53S0SFBJ/Foster%2BMBA%2BBackground.jpg Out in Business https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5af91f595ffd202a11b79578/622908f0-82fe-497f-b2fd-a991cc3d82a6/Screenshot+2025-05-24+185223.png Out in Business https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5af91f595ffd202a11b79578/753e7c7d-e6fa-4913-8437-0c6d43091ead/JaehaJoshuaChang.jpg Out in Business JAEHA JOSHUA CHANG Co-President of OIB (Out in Business) Full-time Class of 2026 Email | LinkedIn Jaeha Chang (he/him) is a first-year MBA student at UW Foster and co-president of Out in Business. Born in Korea and raised in China, he most recently lived in sunny Los Angeles before moving to Seattle. With a background in journalism and media, Jaeha is passionate about storytelling, community building, and uplifting queer and trans voices in business. In his free time, he enjoys home cooking, hiking, and making mediocre art. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5af91f595ffd202a11b79578/7bae352e-229d-4ef5-b66a-3958f51b691c/AlexusMurphyHeadshot.JPG Out in Business A'LEXUS MURPHY Co-President of OIB (Out in Business) Full-time Class of 2026 Email | LinkedIn A’Lexus Murphy (she/her) is a first-year MBA student at UW Foster and co-President of Out in Business. Prior to moving to Seattle, she lived and worked in Chicago in the public relations and communications industry. As a career and industry switcher, she has been interested in working with fellow students from diverse backgrounds to support one another throughout the program. In her free time, she enjoys getting outside for long walks, going to concerts, and befriending local outdoor cats.dIn https://www.uwfostermbaa.com/women-in-business daily 0.75 2025-11-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5af91f595ffd202a11b79578/1539365904026-BWE4032C31FU53S0SFBJ/Foster%2BMBA%2BBackground.jpg Women in Business https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5af91f595ffd202a11b79578/4408716c-564a-4b4d-8d63-31df8cb0e1ad/WiB_Website_1.JPG Women in Business https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5af91f595ffd202a11b79578/a15f59eb-8dba-4d83-8a77-8359f2221c2a/WiB_Website_2.jpeg Women in Business - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5af91f595ffd202a11b79578/0ad57051-15e1-45b2-9ea9-5296b287e024/Aguirre+Ramirez+Luz+Headshot.jpg Women in Business LUZ AGUIRRE RAMIREZ Co-President Full-time Class of 2026 Email | LinkedIn Luz has six years of experience in non-profit management and higher education. She is passionate about consulting, sustainability, and social impact. Pre-MBA, she served as the Senior Program Director at Enterprise for Youth in San Francisco, where she developed internship programs and managed stakeholder engagement. In her free time, Luz enjoys traveling back home to Mexico and reading Spanish fiction. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5af91f595ffd202a11b79578/24220bca-8231-45fd-af26-5663b734b29d/Ishita+Malik-Headshot.jpg Women in Business - Make it stand out Ishita Malik Co-President Full-time Class of 2026 Email | LinkedIn Ishita Malik has four years of experience in the tech industry, with a focus on cloud and AI technologies. Prior to her MBA, she worked as a Technical Consultant at Microsoft in Hyderabad, India, where she helped clients adopt Azure and drive their digital transformation journeys. She is passionate about empowering others and has dedicated time to mentoring and supporting women in tech. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5af91f595ffd202a11b79578/54e8a427-63af-4bd0-875b-8f50ca25c53d/Napatsorn%2B%28Minnie%29%2BSirijaratwong_Headshot.jpg Women in Business Napatsorn (Minnie) Sirijaratwong VP of Events Full-time Class of 2026 Email | LinkedIn Born and raised in Thailand, Minnie is proud to bring her Southeast Asian roots to the Pacific Northwest. Her journey has taken her from auditing IPOs in Bangkok to leading eCommerce campaigns at Shopee, and now to the Foster MBA program. A curious traveler and someone who simply loves enjoying the food in front of her, Minnie finds joy in exploring cultures through both experience and flavor. Through her role in the AAPI Affinity Group, she hopes to create a space where students can celebrate their heritage, share their stories, and build a warm, inclusive community at Foster. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5af91f595ffd202a11b79578/7a07404c-b5a5-461a-8541-0cf95947e801/Pratiksha_Kulkarni_WiB+Headshot.jpg Women in Business Pratiksha Kulkarni VP of Operations Full-time Class of 2026 Email | LinkedIn Pratiksha is an Indian CPA with over 4 years of experience in financial analysis and transaction structuring. Outside of work, she enjoys reading, chasing sunsets, and social volunteering https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5af91f595ffd202a11b79578/7e011871-660b-46df-9d62-8f236814a442/Sharma_Akshita_Headshot.jpg Women in Business Akshita Sharma VP of Operations Full-time Class of 2026 Email| LinkedIn Akshita Sharma is currently figuring out how to blend her tech and product background with business thinking. Before Foster, she worked on digital tools for health systems, mostly making sure they didn’t just look good on paper but actually worked in the field. Outside of work, she enjoys long walks, strategy board games, and trying to recreate her mom’s recipes with questionable success. https://www.uwfostermbaa.com/veterans-association daily 0.75 2025-05-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5af91f595ffd202a11b79578/1539365904026-BWE4032C31FU53S0SFBJ/Foster%2BMBA%2BBackground.jpg Foster Veterans Association https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5af91f595ffd202a11b79578/8c40811d-8542-4a14-b09e-9a16a32c2c05/Farrell_Gareth.jpg Foster Veterans Association Gareth Farell President Full-time Class of 2026 Email | LinkedIn Gareth is a ten-year U.S. Army veteran, serving as an Engineer Officer across the U.S., and overseas in South Korea and Germany. He has extensive experience leading teams, managing projects, and implementing organizational change. Gareth is interested in finance, strategy, and management and will intern with Amazon as a Sr. Program Manager over the summer. Post MBA he hopes to pursue a career in program or product management in tech or defense. Ask me about applying to MBA programs while overseas, serving in the National Guard or Reserves while in the MBA, or full-time recruiting. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5af91f595ffd202a11b79578/2bc26f6e-f570-4013-870b-94a1c0750ed5/Max+Getler.jpeg Foster Veterans Association - Make it stand out Max Getler President Full-time Class of 2026 Email | LinkedIn Max is an eight-year veteran of the United States Marine Corps. As an Artillery Officer, he has served across the U.S. and throughout the Middle East and Europe. Max is interested in brand management and strategic marketing and will be interning with the Cigna Group as a Brand Strategy summer associate. Ask me about applying to MBA programs while deployed, how to navigate the West Coast as an East Coaster, or what it’s like to learn to ski when you’re over 30! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5af91f595ffd202a11b79578/df009a2e-4ec4-4589-ba1a-dcab2492dbc6/Michael+Streuling.jpg Foster Veterans Association - Make it stand out Michael Streuling – Senior VP Michael brings to the team experience leading teams in international settings, as well as communication technology and cybersecurity experience in the government and healthcare sectors. He led a talent development work stream to create learning curriculum and graduate requirements for an early-in-career leadership development program. He also led initiatives to improve consumer identity security at a major U.S. healthcare company by modernizing authentication flows through the integration of cutting-edge protocols that simultaneously increased security while lowering consumer friction. Michael has extensive experience working internationally in Central America, Africa and Asia, speaks English and Spanish fluently and is proficient in Arabic. This summer, Michael will be interning with Nike for Product Management. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5af91f595ffd202a11b79578/f6317f12-03dd-4f91-915b-a03d6e04312d/Austin+Joyce.jpg Foster Veterans Association - Make it stand out Austin Joyce – Alumni Affairs VP Austin is a former US Army infantry officer. He chose to pursue an MBA to transition his career from operations focused roles to finance roles. Working toward this goal, he will be interning at AT&T in their finance leader development internship this summer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5af91f595ffd202a11b79578/ca71b5af-f259-4854-94fd-9eeeb0202507/Stephan+Splitstoser.jpg Foster Veterans Association - Make it stand out Stephan Splitstoser – Alumni Affairs VP Stephan is an eight-year U.S. Army veteran, having served as a Blackhawk Helicopter Pilot during his time in service. Throughout his career, Stephan had the privilege of serving all around the world – he participated in two rotations to Germany in support of NATO Allies, assisted a White House visit to London, and finished his service while stationed in South Korea. Stephan, passionate about strategy and consulting, will spend the summer in New York City interning with Accenture as a Senior Strategy Consultant. Feel free to ask me about applying to MBA programs, transitioning out of the Army, and the consulting recruitment process. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5af91f595ffd202a11b79578/b29fc49e-d2b0-41df-962b-fbdf829d8ba7/Tyler+Gehr.jpg Foster Veterans Association - Make it stand out Tyler Gehr – Finance VP Tyler is a prior Navy Surface Warfare Officer. He went to the US Naval Academy for his undergraduate degree and majored in Chinese language. He served onboard the USS SHILOH in Yokosuka, Japan as well as onboard the USS RUSHMORE in San Diego. For the Summer, he will be interning at Amazon as a Senior Program Manager and hopes to stay within the tech industry post-MBA. Ask me about full-time recruiting, practicing your interviewing skills, or if you just need a sounding board on potential career paths. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5af91f595ffd202a11b79578/2df531d4-3031-41d7-b38a-f031a25e5c97/Travis+Johnson.jpg Foster Veterans Association - Make it stand out Travis Johnson – Social VP Travis’ background is in U.S. Naval Aviation. His military service involved dynamic airborne decision-making, leadership, strategic planning, and operational program management. Travis offers skills in data analysis, optimization, team collaboration, and project coordination. After attending the University of Michigan and commissioning as an officer, he completed flight school in Pensacola, FL, and flew the EA-18G jet aircraft. He served aboard the USS Nimitz from 2020-2021, leading a department of 56 aircraft maintenance sailors recognized for outstanding safety compliance during the COVID-19 pandemic. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5af91f595ffd202a11b79578/2740cfca-db3b-4127-9de4-9f631468076d/Sai+Ruhlen.jpg Foster Veterans Association - Make it stand out Sai Ruhlen – Social VP Sai Ruhlen is a first-year MBA student at the Foster School of Business, originally from Seattle, Washington. He spent seven years on active duty as a U.S. Army Intelligence Officer, serving in a variety of leadership roles both domestically and overseas. As Social Chair for the Foster Veterans Association, Sai is focused on building strong connections within the veteran community and fostering relationships between FVA and the greater UW community. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5af91f595ffd202a11b79578/6c438b20-cd3d-4c7b-89aa-ef605d3f4342/Grant+R.jpg Foster Veterans Association - Make it stand out Grant Riechmann – Recruitment VP Grant Riechmann is a Full-Time MBA '26 student at the Foster School of Business, with over five years of military experience in U.S. Army Logistics and two years at Amazon. Grant is interested in technology, finance, investments, and management and will intern with Microsoft at Team Xbox as a Business Development Manager. Post MBA, he hopes to return to high tech. If you have any questions about what Amazon is like or how the MBA program is, he is happy to provide candid feedback! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5af91f595ffd202a11b79578/42360ee2-4306-4e6d-9571-6fc88282761b/Jordan+Harris.jpg Foster Veterans Association - Make it stand out Jordan Harris – Recruitment VP Jordan is a seven-year U.S. Navy veteran who served as a Surface Warfare Officer, primarily based in Japan with deployments across the Western Pacific. A Seattle native, he’s excited to be back home and hopes to stay in the area post-MBA in a strategy or operations role. Ask him about serving in the reserves during the MBA, applying while deployed, or life in Seattle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5af91f595ffd202a11b79578/64e58728-cbda-4b91-a48e-cc8960599c9f/Tony+Earll.jpg Foster Veterans Association - Make it stand out Tony Earll – Engagement VP Tony is a seven-year veteran of the United States Army. Tony served as a reconnaissance platoon leader, executive officer, operations officer, and company commander during his tenure. This summer, he will intern as a Summer Associate at PwC in Seattle. If you have any questions about the reserves during an MBA or family life during an MBA, Tony is your guy! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5af91f595ffd202a11b79578/cc92f825-7e9d-4433-b26a-3a99408f36fb/Screenshot+2025-05-24+192804.png Foster Veterans Association - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5af91f595ffd202a11b79578/c308bcea-c215-47af-bd5e-6af2fbb58871/Vets+Dinner.png Foster Veterans Association - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5af91f595ffd202a11b79578/d39eaa65-1068-4afd-81b5-545d562ba2be/Vets+VFW.png Foster Veterans Association - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5af91f595ffd202a11b79578/40ccd3f0-fdca-4476-8d24-56bf74af793d/Vets+Case+Comp.png Foster Veterans Association - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5af91f595ffd202a11b79578/265fe38c-ebfd-434f-9de2-1b0d64d4d521/Vets+Panel.png Foster Veterans Association - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5af91f595ffd202a11b79578/dbeef8cb-7f9c-4d6c-bae8-f6078e090902/Vets+Conference.png Foster Veterans Association - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5af91f595ffd202a11b79578/9c56456e-e6bb-41db-af11-cbebe359b0ee/Vets+Mixer.png Foster Veterans Association - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.uwfostermbaa.com/dibs daily 0.75 2025-10-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5af91f595ffd202a11b79578/1539365904026-BWE4032C31FU53S0SFBJ/Foster%2BMBA%2BBackground.jpg Diversity in Business https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5af91f595ffd202a11b79578/bebc220a-1bdb-4672-a4de-ce9ff357fa87/David+Pulaski.jpg Diversity in Business David Pulaski Co-President Full-time Class of 2026 David is a second-generation Mexican immigrant and a Consortium fellow. He is excited to continue providing opportunities for Foster students to connect and develop through the lens of Diversity in Business. David has a background in product management and supply chain at American Express and Intel prior to his MBA. He’ll be joining Microsoft’s commercial cloud and AI organization as a product marketing intern this summer. He enjoys spending time with his family and dog, playing videogames, and spending far too much time watching football. Email | LinkedIn https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5af91f595ffd202a11b79578/5c525691-ef18-41b9-b979-4b5933a4fc6c/McKenna_Tey.jpg Diversity in Business McKenna Joy Tey Co-President Full-time Class of 2026 McKenna is a Chinese American adoptee, first generation college graduate, Forte, and Consortium fellow. She is passionate about uplifting unique voices and cultivating intentional relationships. She has a background in product management and consulting, with experience spanning technology, e-commerce, digital platforms, and both DTC and B2B marketing. This summer, she will join Nike as a graduate intern on the North America marketing team. Outside of school, McKenna enjoys roller skating, skiing, and traveling. Email | LinkedIn https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5af91f595ffd202a11b79578/4380e96a-d5a1-4cc3-bbd8-57642ab293d9/A%27lexus+Murphy.jpg Diversity in Business - Make it stand out A’Lexus Murphy VP of Strategy & Operations Full-time Class of 2026 A’Lexus Murphy (she/her) is a Black-American, queer, first-generation college graduate at UW Foster. She is a Consortium, Forte, and ROMBA fellow, and will also serve as the co-President of Out In Business, Foster’s LGBTQIA+ club this year. Prior to moving to Seattle, she lived and worked in Chicago in the public relations and communications industry. This summer, she will join DaVita as a Redwoods Summer Associate in Denver. As a career and industry switcher, she has been interested in working with fellow students from diverse backgrounds to support one another throughout the program. In her free time, she enjoys getting outside for long walks, going to concerts, and befriending local outdoor cats. Email | LinkedIn https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5af91f595ffd202a11b79578/e26e0ba0-5138-4eb6-91c7-69979a1d7935/Halima+Noor.jpeg Diversity in Business - Make it stand out Halima Noor VP of Corporate Partnerships and Alumni Full-time Class of 2026 Halima is a Somali refugee, first-generation college student, and proud Forte and Consortium Fellow. She is deeply committed to advancing equity, uplifting underrepresented communities, and using her voice to drive meaningful change. She brings a background in community health, project management, and program management, with experience across government, nonprofit, and Biotech sectors. This summer, she is excited to apply her passion for impact drive work as a Health-Tech Product Manager at Philips. Outside of school, Halima enjoys cooking, traveling, hiking, and capturing moments through photography. Email | LinkedIn https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5af91f595ffd202a11b79578/be96052e-9c61-47d0-a10e-b71c016bba1c/Michael+Streuling.jpeg Diversity in Business - Make it stand out Michael Streuling VP of Finance Full-time Class of 2026 Michael is a Hispanic military veteran and Consortium fellow. He recognizes the importance of diversity in high-performing teams and strives to create an environment where everyone can be their authentic self. Michael has a background in cybersecurity, consumer identity, and electronic communications across the healthcare and government sectors. He has worked across the world and is multilingual. This summer he will join Nike as a graduate product management intern on the Identity & Permissions team. His hobbies include sports (literally any sport), running, skiing, and bourbon. Email | LinkedIn https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5af91f595ffd202a11b79578/4582ea48-efbe-433f-97bb-73fc0da99f0d/Sparsh.jpg Diversity in Business - Make it stand out Sparsh Garg VP of Marketing and Communications Full-time Class of 2026 Sparsh is an Indian international student passionate about building impactful products in tech. He is a product management and analytics professional with four years at American Express, where he led the development of data-driven marketing products. This summer, he will join Honor Technology as a Product Management Intern. Outside of school, he enjoys hiking, playing badminton, and watching Netflix. Email | LinkedIn https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5af91f595ffd202a11b79578/a7bb875f-7849-49c9-bd00-28624e966a5c/Stefan.jpg Diversity in Business - Make it stand out Stefan Lozano VP of Recruitment & Professional Development Full-time Class of 2026 Email | LinkedIn https://www.uwfostermbaa.com/global-business-association daily 0.75 2026-07-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5af91f595ffd202a11b79578/1539365904026-BWE4032C31FU53S0SFBJ/Foster%2BMBA%2BBackground.jpg Global Business Association https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5af91f595ffd202a11b79578/568bc20e-74e9-4bbe-bbe1-ab88fff49176/Global+business+association+%281%29.png Global Business Association - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5af91f595ffd202a11b79578/855a01f8-9677-4f8c-9feb-b3650d791c73/PhaniSiddharthSuvarna.jpg Global Business Association - Make it stand out PHANI SIDDHARTH SUVARNA Co-President Full-time Class of 2027 Email | LinkedIn Sid brings 6+ years of experience at Salesforce, where he worked across CRM, B2B SaaS, and Martech products, leading cross-functional teams and delivering enterprise solutions for clients across industries. His background includes product strategy, stakeholder management, customer engagement, and people leadership, with a strong focus on AI-driven enterprise technology and scalable customer-centric solutions. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5af91f595ffd202a11b79578/9e9378c6-0459-4511-856e-9af78e507cad/Justin+Wang+Headshot.jpg Global Business Association - Make it stand out JUSTIN WANG Vice President, Operations Full-time Class of 2027 Email | LinkedIn Justin brings 4+ years of experience in B2B EdTech, where he led new client acquisition, managed enterprise relationships, and built marketing campaigns to drive sustainable pipeline growth. Most recently, he built the outbound business development function from scratch at a boutique consulting firm specializing in leadership development and coaching. This summer, he's joining Xemelgo as a Product Marketing Intern. His background spans GTM strategy, account management, business development, and product marketing, with a strong focus on B2B SaaS and customer-focused enterprise solutions. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5af91f595ffd202a11b79578/00b1fbff-8162-42e8-8f0b-170d4822bc06/Josh+Gonzalez.png Global Business Association - Make it stand out Josh Gonzalez Vice President, Community Full-time Class of 2027 Email | LinkedIn Josh Gonzalez is an active-duty Army Major and MBA candidate with over 12 years of leadership experience in the U.S. Army. Josh has held key leadership roles in a variety of operational units and has led soldiers across Europe, the Indo-Pacific, and the United States. He brings a global perspective to the team with global travels to 38 countries across 4 continents. Outside of both uniform and the university, he co-founded Camp Husky LLC, a premium outdoor dog lifestyle brand with 215K followers across five social media platforms and partnerships with leading brands. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5af91f595ffd202a11b79578/4ca104ec-74e4-4575-9fd4-8968e4b8012c/AkanshaDas.jpg Global Business Association - Make it stand out AKANSHA DAS Vice President, Marketing Full-time Class of 2027 Email | LinkedIn Born in India and raised in the UAE, Akansha has a background in Computer Science, with 4 years of experience as a Software Engineer in Amazon Web Services. She has worked on end-to-end product development, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to build scalable solutions for services and the supply chain planning for data centers. Outside of work, she loves making music and art, and exploring restaurants around the city. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5af91f595ffd202a11b79578/4b146a8f-562c-4499-a66b-9b7dbd8751bc/Sourav+Kumar.jpg Global Business Association - Make it stand out SOURAV KUMAR Vice President, Professional Development Full-time Class of 2027 Email | LinkedIn Sourav Kumar hails from India, and spent 7 years working as an engineer and Tech Lead at The D. E. Shaw Group, a quantitative hedge fund. Having led global cross-functional teams in previous roles, he’s keen to contribute towards professional development within the Global Business Association. Outside of school, he enjoys sports, fitness and board games. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5af91f595ffd202a11b79578/4e02511b-9687-4f43-b826-51ce8f2bd838/Gunjan+Pandey.png Global Business Association - Make it stand out Gunjan Pandey Vice President, Operations Full-time Class of 2027 Email | LinkedIn Gunjan worked on B2B client platforms supporting the settlement of over-the-counter trades, serving a large global client base. He later moved into a Tech Product Manager role, leading cross-functional agile teams to deliver eight post-trade applications. His work focused on modernizing legacy systems, reducing technical debt, and strengthening platform security. 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Besides technology, performance and expression have always been core to him. He spent years doing street plays in college, bringing energy and storytelling to public spaces. He loves to sing (he's not great at it) and is always ready to dance. As Co-President of Creative Club, he is excited to build a space where students can let loose, without worrying about being perfect. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5af91f595ffd202a11b79578/f0c8af73-afbd-40c8-a1b7-d07ba331fb6c/Lisan+Kent_Headshot.jpg Creative - Make it stand out LISAN KENT VP OF SPECIAL EVENTS Evening Class of 2028 Email | LinkedIn Lisan is a Seattle native heavily involved in the arts. She currently works here at Foster supporting the Department of Finance and Business Economics, so it is safe to say she spends a lot of time on campus. In the not-so-distant past, she received a BA and BFA in Fine Arts from Western Washington University, concentrating in printmaking and drawing. Some of her current favorite creative activities include life drawing and sewing. When she is not working, studying, or creating; she spends time enjoying her two cats, gardening, and hanging with family. In her role as VP of Special Events, Lisan hopes to bring intentional, fun events to the Foster community that can increase creative confidence and knowledge. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5af91f595ffd202a11b79578/faf81b05-2807-4f29-9a70-5548ebc10404/VaibhavBansal.jpg Creative - Make it stand out VAIBHAV BANSAL VP OF DANCE Full-time Class of 2027 Email | LinkedIn Raised in India and Indonesia, Vaibhav is a tech professional by day. Pre-MBA, he worked broadly across product management and analytics at Flipkart, India’s biggest e-commerce company, building and scaling their FinTech product. By night (and weekends!), he’s an avid sketcher, a casual musician, and has even painted 20-foot-wide murals! However, nothing gives him a bigger energy boost than getting on the dance floor. As VP of Dance, Vaibhav is always ready to learn a new style, jump into a routine, or choreograph the next big performance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5af91f595ffd202a11b79578/d5b14a68-d849-41e4-bfd9-bfe365aeb9d6/New+Headshot.jpg Creative - Make it stand out NAT FERNANDES VP OF MUSIC Full-time Class of 2027 Email | LinkedIn Music has been a huge part of Nat’s life, from learning how to play guitar from age 11, to picking up DJing in undergrad, maintaining a 3000-song Spotify playlist, and now at Foster as one of the VPs of Music. Fun fact - he once played guitar on stage at a charity concert to 600 people including 80s popstar Rick Astley! An engineer by background, Nat has always enjoyed exploring ways in which technology can be used to express creativity through music and make it more accessible to everyone. In this role, Nat is looking forward to being more than Foster’s resident DJ - through organizing trips to support local bands and artists, finding free music experiences around the city and within UW, and helping the Foster Band rock the soundscapes throughout the coming year! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5af91f595ffd202a11b79578/476a1ad8-a8f8-4967-b8d4-a7052b579b3c/AkanshaDas.jpg Creative AKANSHA DAS CO- PRESIDENT Full-time Class of 2027 Email | LinkedIn Born in India and raised in the UAE, Akansha has a background in Computer Science and spent 4 years as a Software Engineer at AWS. While her professional journey has been in technology, creativity has always been a big part of who she is. She began learning the piano in middle school, loves singing, and is always excited to explore new music and learn new instruments. She also enjoys art, especially pottery painting. As Co-President of Creative Club, Akansha is excited to build a welcoming space where students can express themselves creatively, try new activities, and unwind outside the classroom. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5af91f595ffd202a11b79578/ba70c36a-b074-4d34-a8b3-c1cfdefe4c37/MiniYadav.jpg Creative - Make it stand out MINI YADAV VP OF OPERATIONS Full-time Class of 2027 Email | LinkedIn Born and raised in India, Mini brings 3.5 years of experience in the tech industry, having worked at Fractal. While her professional background is rooted in spotting flaws and ensuring things work as intended, her creative side is all about embracing curiosity, self-expression, and a little bit of imperfection. She has always enjoyed exploring the creative side of life through stories, experiences, and discovering new perspectives. In her free time, Mini can usually be found with a book in hand, tackling her daily crossword and Wordle, catching up on movies and TV shows, or searching for the next great place to eat. She loves learning through stories and conversations and is always excited to discover something new, whether it's a hidden restaurant, an unexpected plot twist, or a word she hasn't seen before. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5af91f595ffd202a11b79578/a733edbf-907c-46c9-aa82-1f7ee31ca155/SwatiChaturvedi+%281%29.jpg Creative - Make it stand out SWATI CHATURVEDI VP OF DANCE Full-time Class of 2027 Email | LinkedIn Swati Chaturvedi is an economist with 6+ years of experience in product and data-driven strategy, with the majority of her work at American Express. In the Credit and Fraud Risk department, she led customer acquisition strategy across 10 international markets and managed data-partnerships with co-brand partners. She is passionate about education-led impact and founded Boundless Birdie, a nonprofit mentoring underserved students in India. Outside of work, she enjoys all things creative, and Bollywood music is her jam. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5af91f595ffd202a11b79578/446e5c54-3bb4-46c9-b7e4-b1d2c2e7cd1a/Dipankar+Mohanty+%281%29.jpg Creative - Make it stand out DIPANKAR MOHANTY VP OF MUSIC Full-time Class of 2027 Email | LinkedIn Born in India, Dipankar brings 4 years of tech and consulting experience working at the Prime Minister’s Office. He learnt playing piano in COVID and loves bringing energy and comedy to public spaces. He loves to jam and discuss funny stories or roasts. As VP of Music, he is excited to build a space where students can jam and learn music, without worrying about being perfect. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5af91f595ffd202a11b79578/90147f48-fd83-4fec-8e1c-3eabc352a366/Jess+Guatney.jpg Creative - Make it stand out JESS GUATNEY VP OF SPECIAL EVENTS Full-time Class of 2027 Email | LinkedIn Originally from Arizona, Jess relocated to Seattle after undergrad to pursue a career in operations management at Boeing. While in the PNW, she had the opportunity to be immersed in the vibrant Seattle artist community and left Boeing to spend five years as a self-employed artist, first doing outdoor brand photography then production ceramics. Joining the MBA and being apart from her ceramic studio made Jess turn these limitations into new forms of creativity including learning to knit, sew, and planning group events for pumpkin carving. In this role, Jess looks forward to continuing to encourage people to try new creative outlets (sometimes including pumpkin guts) while continuing to build community. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5af91f595ffd202a11b79578/32d00d2a-431f-4c5b-9c11-66906582de33/Sarrah_Headshot.jpg Creative - Make it stand out SARRAH RENFRO VP OF OPERATIONS Full-time Class of 2027 Email | LinkedIn | Website Sarrah is a first-year Foster MBA pivoting into Product Management after years of computer engineering at Boeing, T-Mobile, and Microsoft, which is a fancy way of saying she has opinions about Jira. She writes Sarrah's Sandbox, a Substack that translates AI for people who'd rather not read another LinkedIn post about "synergy," and builds side projects at a pace that suggests she does not understand how weekends work. In her free time (a theoretical concept), she's hand-soldering mechanical keyboards, planning her next Asia trip, or debating whether she can justify a one-hundredth visit to a Disney park. Fun fact, shes been to every single park globally! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5af91f595ffd202a11b79578/19585a19-96bb-4f85-9f29-f11267b8a633/Smriti.jpg Creative - Make it stand out SMRITI VP OF MARKETING Full-time Class of 2027 Email | LinkedIn Smriti spent six years working across Accenture and Wipro Technologies, where she worked with global clients and saw up close how businesses grow, evolve, and sometimes get stuck. At Foster, she is bringing that experience into her passion for marketing, guided by the belief that great brands are built through clear strategy and real human connection.As VP of Marketing for the Creative Club, she hopes to make the club more visible, engaging, and welcoming by promoting events and helping students connect through creative ideas. 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As for what adventure comes next, she will leave you guessing ;) https://www.uwfostermbaa.com/huddle daily 0.75 2025-05-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5af91f595ffd202a11b79578/1539365904026-BWE4032C31FU53S0SFBJ/Foster%2BMBA%2BBackground.jpg Huddle https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5af91f595ffd202a11b79578/927b1e62-8a71-4b5c-99f6-740d04e03774/BenVester.jpg Huddle BEN VESTER Co-President Full-Time Class of 2026 Email | LinkedIn Go Dawgs! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5af91f595ffd202a11b79578/f07c956d-9e72-4a95-a51b-a55a185ad93d/MichaelStreuling.jpeg Huddle - Make it stand out MICHAEL STREULING Co-President Full-Time Class of 2026 Email | LinkedIn Washed up athlete who loves to support the home team while connecting with classmates and friends in a casual environment. 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He spent three years as a Software Engineer specializing in system architecture and building onboarding systems for Business Banking customers, before advancing to a Technical PM/lead role for two years. Now focusing on leveraging generative AI tools for prototyping to scale his career in tech, Ayush enjoys spending his free time exploring Pacific Northwest trails, playing sports and following Argentine soccer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5af91f595ffd202a11b79578/dacac218-6dc4-4b63-82f5-b69c6a86ec87/Tejash+Bagri.jpg AI and Data Analytics Club - BEN PITLER CO-PRESIDENT TEJASH BAGRI Co-President Full-time Class of 2027 Email | LinkedIn Tejash Bagri works at the intersection of AI, analytics and business execution, with experience across AI-enabled workflows, CRM automation, hiring systems, GTM intelligence and prototype-led learning. He helps create spaces where students can move from curiosity to usable tools, whether through hackathons, workshops, demos or industry-led sessions. He is usually found somewhere between a product demo, an AI build night and a spreadsheet that somehow became a roadmap. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5af91f595ffd202a11b79578/a6be8ee0-3250-472b-a59d-69839ecb0a5b/Josh+Gonzalez.jpg AI and Data Analytics Club - Make it stand out JOSH GONZALEZ Vice President - Communications Full-time Class of 2027 Email | LinkedIn Josh is an active-duty Army Major and MBA candidate with over 12 years of leadership experience in the U.S. Army. He has held key roles in operational units, leading soldiers across Europe, the Indo-Pacific, and the U.S. Outside of uniform, Josh co-founded Camp Husky LLC, a premium outdoor dog lifestyle brand with 215K followers across five social media platforms and partnerships with leading brands. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5af91f595ffd202a11b79578/b5ddc760-09a5-4e54-babf-40dc629cb83c/Susan+Salinas.jpg AI and Data Analytics Club - Make it stand out SUSAN SALINAS Vice President - Communications Full-time Class of 2027 Email | LinkedIn Susan is a Senior Consultant focused on digital transformation and growth strategy. Her experience spans product marketing and customer research for startups across AI material discovery, food delivery, and tourism in the U.S., India, and Peru. Previously at NTT DATA, she drove DevSecOps transformation initiatives and contributed to a new cybersecurity offering. She is also the founder of Tecmentor, an edtech initiative expanding educational access in underserved communities. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5af91f595ffd202a11b79578/8ee5666b-728f-4753-938c-79c44ee522a5/Ricky+Shell.jpg AI and Data Analytics Club - Make it stand out RICKY SHELL Vice President - Corporate Relations Full-time Class of 2027 Email | LinkedIn Ricky is an MBA candidate focused on early-stage startups and venture capital. He began his career in business development and revenue operations in Texas before returning to Seattle. Ricky recently served as a venture fellow at Pioneer Square Labs and spent his summer helping build UW ecosystem startups and personal projects. Outside of school, he is a huge fan of Seattle sports and getting outdoors. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5af91f595ffd202a11b79578/5b377fb6-b791-4c46-9dff-24dfc1685872/Mayank+Garg.jpg AI and Data Analytics Club - Make it stand out MAYANK GARG Vice President - AI Business Integration Full-time Class of 2027 Email | LinkedIn Mayank is a Chartered Accountant (Indian CPA) with over six years of experience at PwC across management consulting and assurance. He has implemented AI-enabled business integration use cases across diverse industries, bringing a strong blend of strategic thinking and structured problem-solving. 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As a Vietnamese American, her favorite dishes include Bún Riêu, Cơm Tấm, and Bò Kho—flavors that connect her to her heritage. Through her role in the AAPI Affinity Group, Elaine aims to build a strong, inclusive community for students who identify as Asian. 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Although he spends much of his time in the MBA program figuring out what makes a better product manager, he also believes that when it comes to dim sum, any Din Tai Fung outside of the original location is incredibly overrated. He also enjoys cajoling others in the AAPI Affinity group to explore new restaurants with him, since the best connections are built over a good meal. https://www.uwfostermbaa.com/latinx daily 0.75 2025-06-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5af91f595ffd202a11b79578/1539365904026-BWE4032C31FU53S0SFBJ/Foster%2BMBA%2BBackground.jpg LatinX https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5af91f595ffd202a11b79578/f0bf59dc-0c6f-4642-9efc-dec399210e09/LatinX_Logo_Purple%26Gold.jpg LatinX - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5af91f595ffd202a11b79578/74f8795a-d771-43dd-8f48-f22e8e7ca8dd/Aguirre+Ramirez+Luz+Headshot.jpg LatinX LUZ AGUIRRE RAMIREZ Co-President Full-time Class of 2026 Email | LinkedIn Luz has six years of experience in non-profit management and higher education. She is passionate about consulting, sustainability, and social impact. Pre-MBA, she served as the Senior Program Director at Enterprise for Youth in San Francisco, where she developed internship programs and managed stakeholder engagement. In her free time, Luz enjoys traveling back home to Mexico and reading Spanish fiction. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5af91f595ffd202a11b79578/1c9a54f7-e695-46bd-ad90-56422a37f608/Picon_Nicolas.jpg LatinX Nicolas Picon Co-President Full-time Class of 2026 Email | LinkedIn Nicolas is originally from Bogotá, Colombia. Prior to pursuing his MBA, he worked as an operations and product manager at a biotech startup in New York, where he discovered his passion for entrepreneurship and venture capital. He is actively involved in the Latino community and is dedicated to empowering Latino founders and professionals through mentorship, education, and meaningful connection. Outside the classroom, Nicolas enjoys playing soccer and exploring new places. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5af91f595ffd202a11b79578/df828feb-24cd-49a3-8f44-f7cacc2bfe9e/Kealan+Estrada.jpg LatinX - Make it stand out Kealan Estrada VP of Events Full-time Class of 2026 Email | LinkedIn Kealan grew up in Los Angeles, California, and brings a unique perspective from a background in education. Prior to pursuing his MBA, he dedicated his career to empowering students and educators as a teacher, coach, and administrator in Watts. Now, through the MBA program, Kealan is making a pivot into a marketing role within the entertainment industry. As a proud Central American, he is passionate about building community within the Latinx MBA community and supporting fellow students as they pursue their professional goals. https://www.uwfostermbaa.com/aerospace daily 0.75 2026-04-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5af91f595ffd202a11b79578/1539365904026-BWE4032C31FU53S0SFBJ/Foster%2BMBA%2BBackground.jpg Aerospace https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5af91f595ffd202a11b79578/f6f33c6f-899a-439d-aa91-4b2f7091c089/FAA_LOGO.jpg Aerospace - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5af91f595ffd202a11b79578/5eef397c-c1e6-47da-b1d5-e905219c56c3/EvanCarpenter.jpg Aerospace EVAN CARPENTER CO-PRESIDENT Full-time Class of 2026 Email | LinkedIn Evan has over 8 years of analytics experience including time at American Airlines, Redfin, and Pepsico. 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Depending on the season I can be found skiing, kayaking, and climbing in the Cascades. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5af91f595ffd202a11b79578/17c1b2f3-efc4-46e5-ba39-db1ac7bb142c/TravisJohnson.jpg Aerospace - Make it stand out TRAVIS JOHNSON VICE PRESIDENT | FIRST YEAR REPRESENTATIVE – FULL TIME MBA Full-time Class of 2026 Email | LinkedIn Former Naval Aviator (F-18s – Electronic Attack) with a passion for aviation, space, and sustainability in related industries. Excited to learn more and connect with others that share an enthusiasm and professional aspiration for aerospace! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5af91f595ffd202a11b79578/6057adc9-7bb5-48e3-894a-008797aab6dd/AbbyRussell.jpg Aerospace - Make it stand out ABBY RUSSELL VICE PRESIDENT | EVENING MBA REPRESENTATIVE Evening MBA – Class of 2026 Email | LinkedIn Abigail Russell brings hands on experience from Blue Origin, where she supports finance and strategy for the company’s largest reusable booster. 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