IBUS 310 biographies

tracy zheng

Hi, how are you? ________ is majoring in International Business and Operations and Supply Chain, minoring in Computer Science and Chinese at UofSC. ______ was born and raised in Tianjin, China, and moved to Charlotte, North Carolina in 2010. Her love to get to know people combined with a knack for statistics led her to pursue an internship with a data analytics software company. Being a huge foodie, she also works at a breakfast place; ask her about omlettes, any Asian cuisine, and "secret" bbq ribs recipe. In her free time, _______ enjoys boxing, learning about crypto, and running open-houses.

lynzee havert

I am still learning ________was born in Guangdong, China, adopted, and raised in Rochester, NY. Her interest in exploring different cultures came from exposure to her own, and her exchange trip to Rennes, France her junior year of high school. Currently she is a sophomore in the Darla Moore School of Business at the University of South Carolina majoring in International Business and Finance with a minor in French with goals to become proficient. She looks forward to continuing her travels and cultural explorations through study abroad and the Thailand 2022 maymester. Ms. _____ has made several endeavors at the university to become involved; despite facing some failures, she became a member of Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society, worked as Preston Hall Government Senator her freshman year, and joined many clubs to give back to the community such as Y-impact and Green Thumbs. She plans to join more clubs to help her professionally. Outside of academics she works at Addam's Gamecock Gear, enjoys reading, traveling, and lacrosse. She is excited to learn what these last few years at UofSC will bring.

bekah (rebekah) anderson

Immer Höher _____ grew up in Birmingham, Alabama, and is now pursuing a degree in International Business and Operations and Supply Chain while minoring in German as a Top Scholar at the Darla Moore School of Business at the University of South Carolina. Having worked at Publix for three years, she now uses her customer service skills to ensure quality performance through her work as an Instacart shopper. She has also designed a website, managed social media, and created vital developmental content as Executive Marketing Director for Fellowship Coaching LLC. Ms. _________ spends much of her time volunteering through Young Life. As a leader at a local middle school, she helps plan, organize, and execute events to better the lives of her middle school friends, while also making time to invest in them outside of planned events. As a member of Sigma Omega Upsilon International Business Fraternity, she enjoys continuing to learn professionally, culturally, and socially, while investing in new members' growth throughout their pledge processes. Ms. _______'s dedication and perseverance can be seen in many aspects of her life, including her training for a local marathon and consistent involvement in Radius Southside church.

Joaquin (Joa) Sanchez

In pursuit of self improvement _______ is originally from Queretaro, Mexico, later moving to the US throughout his education and is currently studying International Business and Operations and Supply Chain, in addition to studying a minor in Spanish at the University of South Carolina's Darla Moore School of Business, home of the #1 International Business program in the United States. A member of the international business fraternity Sigma Omega Upsilon, Latin American Student Organization, The Third Spur, Carolina Debate Club, and Mountaineering Club, ____ seeks out his personal interests on and off campus. Being always fascinated and curious about how the world works around him, he developed his own self-started business called "Lift Studio" for professional photo portraits that he still runs to date. Most importantly, he loves to make a good connection, as he has worked both food service, retail, and has experience in leadership. To him, what's most important is to keep an open mind, as he believes that there is something to be learned from every person and experience. After graduation, he plans to work in the global trade and supply chain industry, as he hopes that his future plans to travel and experience countries help in the understanding of a better, more sustainable global trade policy. Outside of academic and business development, he focuses on self improvement via religion as a confirmed catholic, as well as spirituality through meditation and self reflection. Always in love with football, working out, and traveling, he hopes to become a family man.

ziyi (jenny) hu

Jenny from the block Well the story goes when I was 5, I've been living in China with my grandparents for a couple of years while my mom was in Canada studying for her PhD. After she settled in, she went to my grandparents small bicycle manufacturing town to pick me up. After my English teacher at my local kindergarten found out I was leaving, She told me I would need an English name to fit in. She decided _____ would be a suitable name for me. Funny enough when I went to Canada, there was a Vietnamese girl with the same name. I guess Jlo was a big hit for the Asian community. I lived in Canada for 3 years until my parents moved us to Philly. My mom had graduated and secured at job doing research for UPenn. It was a great experience to move into a twin house across the street from a Walmart, and live next to a hotdog stand that was next to a liquor store. Eventually my family made our way down to Chapin, South Carolina. My most found memories were playing the piano and I spent 10 years training classically. It started out as a small hobby but I grew close with my teachers Marry in Canada and Kathleen in Philly. Unfortunately Marry passed away to lung cancer because the basement where she built her studio was toxic. RIP the goat.

Braeden dinger

Never be afraid of change _______ is a sophomore in the Moore School of Business and the Honors College at the University of South Carolina. He is currently pursuing a degree in International Business and Finance, with a minor in Chinese Studies. _____ was born and raised in West Chester, a suburb of Philiadelphia, and attended the Episcopal Academy. On campus, He is involved in many things such as philanthropy through his fraternity, Phi Kappa Tau, volunteering as a part of Carolina Service Council and going to meetings for Carolina Finance and Investment Association. In the past, ______ has worked at multiple summer camps as a councelor and most recently at a school developing a platform to ease the intake process for new volunteers with an outside company. He also likes to do research and has contributed material to the Language Project at the University. This summer, ______ plans to do financial research for a firm called Borealis GA. In his free time, _______ likes to play golf, tennis, ride horses.and skate.

Lindsay derosa

Northern capabilities and mindset competing in the south ________, an emerging economic mind, was born and raised on the North Shore of Long Island in the tight-knit community of Huntington, New York. Growing up 40 minutes away from the financial hub of New York City shaped her interest in the interworkings of the efficiencies and inefficiencies of the market. She was constantly exposed to the work and people of Wall Street. Ms. _______ has always been intrigued by the power and personal gain to be achieved. _______ is currently serving as the Vice President of Finance and Housing to the over 300 women strong SC Alpha chapter of Pi Beta Phi. Her hands on experience of working and persuading budgetting to her higher-ups in nationals is a testament to her tenacity. This role has her updating every financial aspect of the chapter almost every hour of the day. Her recent work as a student is showing more a promising foray in the job or internship market as she is enrolled in more pertinent courses. As she looks towards the opportunities available to her this summer, ____ is deciding between working on the wealthy island of Nantucket, Massachusetts for network connections by catering to the .01% to be found on the island or she may internship in New York City to gain footing in the market. It should be noted she may pursue a law degree after her Undergraduate studies at the University of South Carolina's Darla Moore School of Business.

Louis Minning

Quam Celerrime ad Astra Louis Minning presently studies International Business, Accounting, and Operations and Supply Chain Management at the Darla Moore School of Business of the University of South Carolina. He has strengthened his knowledge of these subjects from his work as a Peer Tutor for the University of South Carolina's Student Success Center, a position he held for two semesters. Since August of 2021, he has developed his skills in accounting, information technology, and consulting through an internship at Moore Beauston & Woodham CPAs, a public accounting firm with several offices in South Carolina. He continues to work towards business fluency of the Portuguese language not only through coursework, but also through independent study with an international language partner. His dedication to the study of Portuguese is exemplified by his leadership of the Brazilian Portuguese Club. He hopes to apply his experiences and knowledge from college in an engaging and dynamic career upon his graduation in May of 2024. While he was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, he resides in Wayne, Pennsylvania when he is not at college.

Ashley Hodgson

Self driven, community centered ________ is an undergraduate sophomore studying international business and finance at the Darla Moore School of Business and UofSC Honors College. She is minoring in French and Mandarin Chinese to further develop communcation and cultural skills, both of which she considers essential for her career. On campus, she is involved in the Daily Gamecock, Women in Business Council, and Carolina Finance and Investment Association. Off campus, she works as an investment intern at the South Carolina Retirement System Investment Comission. She finds it frightening that she almost became an English major as she is much happier and better suited as an IB and finance student, even if it means she is currently taking IBUS 310 with Dr. Ostergard.

Bridgette rodell

There is always a solution ______ is a student at the Darla Moore School of Business and University of South Carolina Honors College. She is majoring in International Business and Finance, and minoring in French. Ms. ____ is passionate about problem solving, and believes that there is a solution to almost every problem. While interning at a telecommunications company, Ms. _____ found a better way for the company to analyze sales data using Pivot Tables in Excel. She also discovered a way to imput data twice as fast as previously taught. Ms. _____ is involved in Chi Omega at UofSC, and serves as the House Manager and SND Chair. She facilitates communication between the members and the staff, mitigates problems, and manages a large dinner budget. In addition to her business classes, Ms. _____ takes the opportunity to participate in self enriching classes, including golf and guitar at UofSC. She is passionate about geography and different cultures, and hopes to use her skillset on a global level.

ben (Benjamin) griffith

_____ is currently a sophomore attending the Darla Moore School of Business within the University of South Carolina Honors College. He is earning his degree in International Business and Entrepreneurship with a minor in German. While studying at the University, Mr. ___ has worked in multiple business sectors. He has worked at GAP; where he was in charge of proccessing incoming and outgoing shipments. In addition, he has worked in a small flooring business where he kept the books and managed warehouse inventory. Currently, he is working as Vice President at Grow DGTAL, a lead driven marketing firm that works with software and information technology startups. In his free time, Mr. ____ enjoys competing in triathlons, kickboxing, and volunteering with veterans and first responders in the community. Last semester, he volunteered at Vaccinations for Veterans, a golf tournament for veterans who have attended the University of South Carolina, and the Tunnels to Tower 5k. Regardless of the situation, Mr. ____ makes the most of what he has been given by excelling in every environment.

Morgan messenger

_________ is a sophomore at the University of South Carolina where she is an International Business and Operations and Supply Chain major with a German minor. She is also a part of the University of South Carolina Honors College and a member of the Kappa Delta Sorority. _______ is committed to community service and is specifically dedicated to her sorority's philanthropies, Prevent Child Abuse America and the Girl Scouts. _____ not only works with kids in her community service, but she also worked as a Head Swim coach and does private swim lesson for young kids. _____'s interest in International Business started from her love of travel and learning about other cultures. After starting to learn the language, she particularly developed a love for learning about German culture, history, and films. She is an enthusiastic student and loves making new connections with people.

Leo (leonid) mastros

_________, originally from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a sophomore Top Scholar at the Moore School of Business double majoring in International Business and Finance and minoring in German. With a strong interest in global markets and cultures, __ is primarily involved in the professional business fraternity Alpha Kappa Psi, which is the premier developer of principled business leaders, as well as the Gamecock Consulting Club, Carolina Finance and Investment Association, Carolina Fund, and Gamecock Chess and Go Club. In his free time, _______ enjoys partaking in business ventures, studying consciousness and non-duality, powerlifting, swimming, practicing the violin, competing in chess, maintaining fluency in Russian, and traveling abroad to over a dozen countries.

Dylan peddemors

a public servant in the making ______ is a second year undergraduate student from Chicago, Illinois, currently studying at the University of South Carolina Honors College. Mr. ______ is pursuing a degree in the number one International Business program in the United States along with Economics and a minor in Spanish. In his role as the chairman of the Student Senate Powers and Responsibilities Committee, Mr. _______ chairs group interviews of students seeking to fill a role within the University's Student Government. As a captain of the University of South Carolina Mock Trial team, he leads a bench of defense attorneys in a simulated jury trial by examining witnesses and delivering arguments in front of a judge and jury. Professionally, Mr. _______ is an intern within the Securities Enforcement division at the office of the South Carolina Attorney General. In this role he aids in prosecutions and civil suits against South Carolina citizens and businesses that fail to issue securities in compliance with the law. After spending two summers as a missionary to Harlan, Kentucky, rehabilitating homes and aiding members of an underprivileged community, Mr. _______ decided to pursue a career in public service. Post-graduation, he plans to attend law school and practice as a criminal prosecutor.

Margaret Albert

adapt. overcome. achieve. Ms. __________ began her studies at the University of South Carolina in August 2020 of International Business and Risk Management and Insurance, along with pursuing a minor and fluency in Spanish. During her time at the university, she has received the Academic Scholar Recognition Award along with President's List all three semesters of her attendance. Ms. ______ is an active member of Alpha Lambda Delta, a national honor society at the university, and is striving toward a leadership position within the next year. She has served her community alongside her sorority, Alpha Xi Delta, through fundraising for children in need at Pace Academy and Autism Speaks since 2020. During her summers, she has worked as an attendant and greeter at her local community pool and tennis club, ensuring adherence to the CDC's COVID-19 guidelines during the pandemic and the safety of the members. Beginning in 2020, Ms. _____ has assisted and tutored a wide range of students from the elementary to the college level in Mathematics, Biology, Spanish, and English. Outside her studying, volunteering, and working, she enjoys painting, playing piano, and drinking her daily iced coffee. After her expected graduation in 2024, Ms. _____ plans to continue her studies by pursuing a Master's degree in Business Administration and looks forward to making her place in the business world.

Eliza Peery

adventure is out there ______, originally from Connecticut, began her college career at the University of South Carolina in the fall of 2020. Getting the opportunity to travel at a young age, she quickly found a love for traveling and establishing proficiency in various languages, prompting her to study International Business and Marketing with a French minor at the Darla Moore School of Business. With a passion for service and leadership, Eliza is actively involved in the Capstone Scholars community at the university. She is also a current member of the national service sorority Omega Phi Alpha, where she works to carry out service projects and spread leadership and sisterhood to the University of South Carolina campus and its surrounding community. Outside of service, _____ participates in various intramural sports, including flag football, soccer and lacrosse, where she and her teammates compete against other teams at the university. In addition to her proficiency in French, ______ has also gained her seal of biliteracy in Spanish, and is looking to pick up Portuguese and Italian outside of school. She has a passion for business and sustainability due to her work experience at an eco-friendly bulk food store, and also enjoys listening to music, going on roadtrips, watching Gamecock sports, and even playing the trumpet.

rivers (Cameron) shealy

always learning ______is currently a second semester sophomore at the University of South Carolina Honors College. He was born in Pawleys Island, South Carolina and lived there for his entire childhood. He is enrolled in an International Business and Operations and Supply Chain dual major and additionally pursuing a German language minor. Following his graduation, he plans on enlisting in a branch of the United States military in hopes of eventually achieving a permanent military or political career. Outside of academics, _____ is involved in Greek Life and thoroughly enjoys hunting, weightlifting, surfing, and reading.

Katelyn stroud

always searching _______ is a sophomore student at the University of South Carolina Honors College and Darla Moore School of Business pursuing a double major in International Business and Operations and Supply Chain with a Spanish minor. Prior to moving to Columbia, SC to attend UofSC, Ms. _____ had spent her entire life living in Raleigh, NC, and she hopes to continuously move and travel throughout the rest of her life, never staying in one place for long. She is looking forward to her first trip overseas in May 2022, when she will travel with other business students to Germany. At UofSC, Ms. ____ currently serves as Treasurer of the Beekeeping Club, combining her business knowledge with her love of bees and interest in sustainability. She has also been involved in the Carolina Sales Institute, Society of Supply Chain Operations Excellence, and Women in Business Council at the university, and is continously searching for more opportunites to get involved on campus and in the community. She has worked as a supply chain intern for an aerospace manufacturer during summer of 2021 and plans to take on another supply chain internship during summer of 2022. She derives her passion for life from every new experience, and loves searching for opportunities to experience and learn from new things everyday.

Aidan Forster

an ever-changing man in an ever-changing world ______, currently a sophomore at the University of South Carolina, majors in International Business and Operations and Supply Chain with a minor in Italian at the Darla Moore School of Business. Mr. ________ is originally from Fredericksburg, Virginia but currently lives in Rockville, Maryland when not at school. On campus he has served as Quartermaster for his fraternity where he kept inventory on all the fraternity goods and ensured preparations of all events. He also worked closely with the fraternity's philanthropy for events such as Dance Marathon, Movember, and Relay for Life. He has worked in different roles including sales at K.O.F Associated as an independent contractor and as a laborer on a construction site. In his free time ____ plays intramural sports, enjoys lifting, and has begun thrifting vintage clothes that he resells. _____'s interest in International Business began at a young age from the travel experiences to which he was exposed. After graduation he plans to attend graduate school in Europe in hopes of becoming a U.S ambassador.

jooyeon park

appreciate the difference Ms. _______ was born and raised in South Korea and graduated high school there. When she was 14 years old, she had an opportunity to visit University of Texas at Austin, which made her to dream of studying abroad. Several years after, she is now a sophomore studying at Darla Moore School of Business, University of South Carolina. She is majoring in International Business and Operations and Supply Chain, and minoring in Hotel, Restaurant, Tourism Management. She studied Mandarin for approximately 3 years back in Korea, which led her interest in international studies in general. With her love of learning languages, Ms. ___ is planning to learn another language in the future. She currently serves as a student mentor at the International Accelerator Program at the University of South Carolina, assisting 5 first-year students from 4 different countries. From this position, Ms. ______ wants to learn diverse perspectives from her mentees, and she strives to support them to adjust their lives in the United States.

Yasmeen caswell

approaching everything with an open mind _______, originally from Sparta, New Jersey, is currently a sophomore at the University of South Carolina studying International Business and Marketing, and minoring in Spanish. As a result of travelling from a young age and having an interest and love for her own culture, she developed a passion for travel, learning about and experiencing new cultures, and learning new languages. This is a large part of why she wants to study International Business. She chose marketing as her second major because of how it combines creativity and analytics, as she has always liked math, but wants to use the creative side of her brain as well. This is something she has always pursued as she took many photography classes in high school and played piano growing up. One of _______'s biggest goals for college was to leave having gained a well rounded education in and out of the classroom. She is working towards this goal through her involvement in campus organizations. She fulfills her passion for service on the Morale Team for Dance Marathon, as well as her involvement in the Capstone Program. She is also a member of Women in Business where she gets pursue her passion for creativity in the leadership role of Director of Media. Women in Business and her membership in the sorority Alpha Gamma Delta have also fueled her passion for women's empowerment. She also works as a Supplemental Instruction Leader for Business Calculus at the UofSC Student Success Center.

Marisa tartamella

aspire to inspire Ms. ________ was raised in Long Island, New York in the suburbs of New York City. She now attends University of South Carolina, where she is earning a degree in International Business and Marketing from the number one international business program in the country. She is also pursuing minors in Italian and Hospitality. Her passion for travel and business has encouraged her to plan for a career in the international hospitality and tourism field. She has received a Seal of Biliteracy in Italian from New York State and is a Capstone Scholar at University of South Carolina. ________'s passion for education has driven her to join the Awards Committee of her sorority, Alpha Gamma Delta, which encourages work ethic and high grades with incentives and rewards. It also inspired her to join the WIBtership Committee of the Women in Business organization. Here, she educates incoming members on professionalism and helps them network. _________ enjoys connecting with her community through service, and is a Dance Marathon Hero and volunteers with the Meals on Wheels organization. She also founded the Best Buddies program in her high school and special needs advocacy remains an important issue for her. __________ is passionate about the ever-changing world of business and the cultures that coincide with it. She is eager to learn more about international business with her accomplished peers.

kell (robert) runnion

better late than never _____ is a proud South Carolina native. Born in Columbia, he moved to Greenville at age 5. Knowing there was no other place he wanted to attend college, he only applied to UofSC Honors College. He is majoring in International Business and Accounting, with a minor in Spanish. While not in class, he works at the South Carolina State House as a page, acts as treasurer of his fraternity, and plays lead harmonica in a band with his friends. He is a proud Eagle Scout and regularly adventures into the Blue Ridge Mountains on foot and mountain bike.

Caitlin kilcarr

broaden your perspective _______ is a sophomore at the University of South Carolina Honors College, pursuing a degree in International Business and Finance with a minor in Spanish at the Darla Moore School of Business. She has worked as an administrative assistant at One Way Construction where she was introduced to the ins and outs of running a business. There, the owners informed her that her fast- paced working style saved them hours per day. She has also interned at LPS Partners where she gained valuable experience in the finance industry. Ms. _____ has taken an interest in service and has been involved with "Respite Night" with her local Parrish Outreach for seven years. There she helps organize social events with ample supervision and entertainment for children with special needs and collaborated with other volunteers to plan their first annual "Night to Shine" event. From a young age, Ms. ______ has been passionate about travel and has taken every opportunity to experience new cultures. She believes it is important to broaden your horizons and look beyond what is familiar to you in order to become the best version of yourself. She is excited to continue to explore the world both independently and through the International Business program.

Jordan murphy

carpe diem ________ was born and raised in the suburbs of Memphis, Tennessee. She is currently a sophomore, Honors student in the Darla Moore School of Business at the University of South Carolina, where she studies the majors International Business and Marketing, and minors in Spanish and Media Arts. With the combination of these degrees, Ms. ______ hopes to achieve a well-rounded and artistic education to prepare for future success in the world of media and entertainment. Her desire to work in this field comes form her long-lived obsession with the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Harry Potter, and Star Wars, the trifecta of movie franchises. Throughout high school, ________ was involved in many extracurricular activities, such as competitive volleyball, theatre productions, yearbook staff, and anchoring the morning announcements. She also enjoyed serving her community through the Freshman Mentor Program, leading the student section, and helping with special education in Best Buddies. In her two years at college, ______ has become involved in leadership and service of her sorority Alpha Gamma Delta, holding director positions in the marketing and recruitment teams. Additionally, she has recently been initiated as a member of Alpha Kappa Psi business fraternity, where she is working on the DEI and marketing committees. ________ main philanthropic effort in college is her position in Dance Marathon as the Alpha Gam team captain, in which she has encouraged many chapter members to help in her efforts of raising money for the Children's Miracle Network Hospitals. Finally, Ms. _____ also works as a student assistant in the Development Office of the Moore School. Apart from these organizations, ______ loves to read in her free time and obviously enjoys a good movie or television show. Through all of these stories, _____ has learned about the beauty of different cultures and is looking forward to travelling abroad to finally experience them for herself. As Robin Williams would say in her favorite film, Dead Poets Society, "Carpe diem. Seize the day, boys. Make your lives extraordinary."

Molly clark

change is good ________ is a sophomore student at the Darla Moore School of Business at the UofSC Honors College, pursuing majors in International Business and Economics with a minor in Spanish. Originally from Atlanta, GA, ______ is a natural leader and advocate for social justice. She has spent much of her time at UofSC serving in leadership positions for her professional international business fraternity: Sigma Omega Upsilon. Her first role was as Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Chair where she had the opportunity to represent minority voices within the organization, and work to establish an overarching culture of inclusivity. Currently, _______ is serving as the Chief Programming Officer, organizing overall operations and events for the fraternity which promote their cultural, social and professional pillars. _____ is also the president of Global Business Brigades, an on-campus club that works with Panamanian entrepreneurs in underdeveloped cities, to help them start their businesses and establish micro-financing systems. In her free time, ______ works as a waitress for The Melting Pot where she specializes in making a variety of cheese fondues.

Jordan wham

committed to serve ______ is currently at Junior at the University of South Carolina's Darla Moore School of Business majoring in International Business and Operations & Supply Chain Management. He is also pursuing a minor in French studies with a strong desire to become fluent in the language. Jordan has maintained a strong GPA throughout his college career and has made the President's or Dean's list every semester. He was born and raised in Wilmington, Delaware, where he earned the rank of Eagle Scout and continues to contribute many hours of community service to churches, schools, public parks, veteran hospitals and senior living facilities. _____ has strong interests in tennis, golf and snow skiing and is a member of the Carolina Golf Club and Carolina Ski and Board Sports Club. After graduation, he intends to work for a large, diversified company with a strong global presence that provides cutting-edge services and products.

sun jae paek

creating connections and relationships _____ is currently in his second year at the University of South Carolina Honors College, and attends the Darla Moore School of Business. He is currently working toward his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree, studying International Business and Marketing with a minor in Spanish. __________ was born on Jeju Island, just south of South Korea and immigrated to the United States of America at the age of 3. In addition to his studies, he is also employed at Moore Beauston and Woodham as a tax intern. On campus, he is occupying a position on the student government communications team where he utilizes social media to strengthen the connection with students and their ability to impact the school community.

raghav nuwal

creating something of his own _________is an undergraduate junior studying International Business and Operation and Supply Chain Management with a minor in Italian at the Darla Moore School of Business. He was born in Bhilwara but grew up in Nagpur, India. His inspiration to start a business came from spending his summers visiting his family's industrial plants and learning about the processes that took place there. Since high school he has worked various summer internships learning about the strategic and financial aspects of a business at his family's company Solar Group. On campus he has served as a treasurer and secretary of an International student club, Face2Face and as Supplemental Instructor for Math 122. He took a gap year from college to work at his family's company and learned about how a company works through a crisis like the pandemic. During this period, he started his own entrepreneurial venture involved in producing APIs and Intermediates. He and his brother undertook an initiative of getting 30000 trees planted during a period of 45 days in 2021.

Olivia Bachmann

curiouser and curiouser ______ is a sophomore studying International Business and Finance with a minor in Spanish at the Darla Moore School of Business. As a native of Colorado, Ms. _____ enjoys skiing and hiking. She has climbed six Fourteeners (mountain peaks with elevations above fourteen thousand feet), including Mt. Elbert, the highest peak in Colorado. During Ms. _____'s sophomore year of high school, she studied abroad in Guadalajara, Mexico. There, she explored various areas including Tlaquepaque, Lo de Marcos, and Tequila. She became fluent in the Spanish language and was inspired to apply and be admitted to the International Business program at UofSC. Since joining UofSC, Ms. ______ became involved within Student Government and served as the Deputy Secretary of Finance, where she helped to improve student organization awareness of funding for events. Ms. ______ also worked as a Supplemental Instruction Peer Leader, supporting the course, Calculus for Business Administration and Social Sciences, by hosting three sessions outside of class each week to improve students' understanding of the material. Ms. _____ is an active member of Phi Chi Theta Business Fraternity and serves as the Merchandising Coordinator. Ms. _____ is excited to take her first major-specific course and learn about the complexities of international business in IBUS 310. She looks forward to getting to know her classmates and learning about others' passions and global experiences.

Ryan Crowl

embracing opportunity Mr. ______is a current sophomore within the University of South Carolina Honors College studying International Business and Finance with minors in Spanish and Sport Management at the university's Darla Moore School of Business. In moving from Wilmington, Delaware to Columbia, South Carolina, he has capitalized on the experiences and opportunities provided in his new surroundings. In his second semester, he joined the Alpha Kappa Psi business fraternity, and in his first full semester of membership, he was appointed as Academic Chair to oversee the academic success of the organization's over 100 members. Additionally, in his sophomore year Mr. ____ was named a Finance Scholar within the Darla Moore School of Business, identifying him as one of the school's top performing finance students and enrolling him in more focused courses in preparation for a career in finance. This same year, he began his employment as an Outbound Lead Generation Manager for GrowDGTAL: a digital marketing firm targeting software and technology companies. Since joining the firm, Mr. _____ has assumed responsibility for multiple technology companies' outbound email marketing, working on increasing awareness and generating sales. In his time at home, he also co-founded C&C Property Services, a landscaping service LLC the New Castle County community, and now manages the company's operations. Outside of these academic and business activities, he is an avid consumer of all things baseball and dreams of a career that successfully combines finance and his love of the sport. In the near future, he looks forward to taking directed international business and finance courses, studying abroad in Europe, and increasingly his involvement at the University of South Carolina in pursuit of his Bachelor's Degree.

yvonne (chia-yu) tu

forever enthusiastic _________ is a sophomore attending the Darla Moore School of Business. She is currently studying International Business with focus on Finance as well as a minor in Dance. Ms. ____ is originally from Taichung, Taiwan, but moved to the United States 6 years ago. She started her journey at South Aiken High School in Aiken, South Carolina, and successfully graduated with Honors in 2020. At the University of South Carolina, Ms. ______ is part of the Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority, Dance Marathon organization, Fashion Board organization, Taiwanese Student Association, and the Chinese Student Scholars Association. Being trilingual, Ms. ____ can speak Mandarin, English, and Taiwanese. She also learned German for three years in High School. Ms. ____ has a passion for dance, acting, and has a desire to become an actress to be able to perform in different countries and present special values and skills of herself. She also has an ambition for creating her own international business in the future, because her parents have experience in partnership businesses in different countries and have taught her a lot and have played a huge part in helping her stay motivated for reaching this goal. Ms. _____ is looking forward to traveling to every country in this beautiful world and gaining more of an international view.

Aiden Perkins

forging a new path Aiden ____ began his undergraduate career studying engineering at Clemson University, but over the course of his freshman year realised his true calling was to the Darla Moore School of Business at the University of South Carolina. Making the decision to transfer was his first step towards discovering his true path in life, and quickly began to feel at home at his new university. Academically, Mr. ____ has excelled in his coursework in the business school, making President's List once and Dean's List twice so far. However, he felt the school had more to offer and applied for and was admitted to the competitive, nationally renowned International Business undergraduate program, adding a second major on top of Business Economics. Apart from academics, Mr. _____ has been active in several student groups on campus, including Gamecock Table Tennis Club, Carolina Finance and Investment Association, the Carolina Fund, and the Japanese Cultural Appreciation club. In his spare time, he enjoys learning new recipes, going to the gym, and is always up for a competitive game of racquetball.

Julia Lewis

from goal to farther goal Born and raised in Greenville, South Carolina, Ms _____ is an International Business and Finance major with an Italian minor at the University of South Carolina Honors College. From a young age, she was fascinated by the world of business, drawing her to the esteemed Darla Moore School Business. After working diligently in her academics freshman year, she applied and was later accepted into the #1 ranked International Business program at USC. She partially credits her deep interest in the program to her many travels abroad. Ms _____ has traveled to 16 countries with her family, sparking her curiosity into the many cultures our world has to offer. She is thrilled to study abroad in Italy next year and potentially start her business career abroad after college. On campus, Ms _____ is involved in Alpha Chi Omega, a sorority supporting domestic violence awareness, a cause very important to her. This past fall she served on the Philanthropy Board committee which organized one of the sorority's largest fundraising events, raising over $10,000 for Sistercare, a women's shelter in Columbia, SC. She is also a member of Women in Business Council and is an Entreprenista Podcast campus ambassador. Ms _____ has earned both the Dean's List and President's List awards for her academic record. While away from college, Ms ______ has worked as the front desk studio coordinator at an upscale esthetics studio and hair salon in Greenville and also as a babysitter and nanny. In her spare time, Ms ____ enjoys going to the gym, painting, and trying new restaurants with her friends and family. She cannot wait to get to know her classmates and start her journey with International Business.

Phillip breidsprecher

greater communal involvement _____________ is a Sophomore from Raleigh, North Carolina, although his family has recently moved to Appleton, Wisconsin. He is currently studying International Business and Finance with a minor in German and joined the Honors College this past summer. Philipp studied abroad in High School in Heidelberg, Germany after having taken a single beginner German language course. This, along with being raised by immigrant parents is the reasoning for his interest in International Business. He is majoring in Finance due to his enjoyment in Dr. Oz's Intro to Finance cource last semester. _____ originally decided on coming to the University of South Carolina because of its International Business school, and is excited for what the major has in store for him. His past employment has been all in the service industry, including bartending and delivery driving. He seeks to begin learning about financial or operations and supply chain as a field through internships this summer, to learn what major he wants to pursue in school. Outside of academics, ____ is involved in Greek Life, enjoys playing soccer and golf, and likes to travel around the state of North Carolina to the lake, beach, or mountains. _____ hopes to become more involved within the University this year and take advantage of all the opportunities this school has to offer.

Dakota markow

individual growth leads to group success ________ is from Fort Mill, South Carolina and is a sophomore International Business student at the acclaimed Darla Moore School of Business at the University of South Carolina. Mr. _____, in addition to studying international business, is studying Marketing, Psychology, and Spanish in hopes of using these skills to explore international cultures and the business world present throughout them. During his first semester at the University of South Carolina he became a University Ambassador and continues to represent the University in between class times. In addition, _____ volunteers his time as the Co-Director of a program called Pillars for Carolina which provides incoming students with an overnight, summer camp orientation experience. He expresses his desire to see the University of South Carolina grow through his position as the Deputy Chief of Staff for the Student Body Vice President. One of ______'s biggest goals as a University of South Carolina student is to grow his network and gain as many connections with people from different backgrounds as possible. He is always willing to share his experiences with anybody and everybody.

Pearce wallach

keeping it simple _______ is a Dallas-born sophomore studying International Business and Finance at the University of South Carolina. During his high school career, _____ spent a summer abroad in Ávila, Spain where he took courses in Spanish language and culture. On top of improving his Spanish speaking skills, he was fascinated by the cutural environment, which led him to studying international business. Along the way, _____ also expressed his passion for public service by attaining the rank of Eagle Scout and completing a public service project for his local animal shelter. During his summers, _____ worked as a Doordash delivery person during the beginning of the pandemic and later embarked on two internships for the international communications firm, Trailrunner International, and record label, Derrty Entertainment. The experience from his internships significantly improved his skills in technology, competitive research and analysis, and communications. During his semesters at university, he serves as a member for the Chi Alpha chapter and fraternal community.

keri schoof

learn, inspire, achieve _____ is a sophomore at the University of South Carolina. From the Darla Moore School of Business, she is earning her degree in International Business and Entrepreneurship with minors in Spanish and Psychology. Born in China, but raised in the United States, Ms. ____ has a passion for learning about cultures and a desire to travel the world. After Ms. _____ lived in Shanghai, China for two-and-a-half years, she has wanted to take her love for business to the global realm. During her time at university, she has been engaged in a college student ministry organization called Shandon Baptist Church. Also, she volunteers at Pawmetto Lifeline to give back to the community outside from her rigorous studies. She has also been involved with a couple of fundraising organizations such as UofSC's Dance Marathon and Relay for Life to raise money for children in hospitals that are fighting for their lives. Ms. ____ works to build relationships with her peers, expand her knowledge, inspire those around her, and achieve greatness beyond her expectations.

Carter mulchaey

leaving the comfort zone ______ was born and raised in a small town outside of Columbus, Ohio, and he attended The Ohio State University in 2020. Growing up in an isolated, quaint community, ______ craved new experiences and decided to pursue International Business and Finance at the top-rated Honors Program at the University of South Carolina. He is a current sophomore at the Darla Moore School of Business and has received the President's Award as a multiple recipient. For the past two years, ______ has been an active futures trader and stock investor, and he is eager to learn more about global financial markets through his studies at the University of South Carolina. _______ is passionate about travel and other cultures, and he is pursuing fluency in both Spanish and Russian. He is also a standardized test tutor, helping younger students to reach their goals for college admissions, and a guitarist/bassist for the band 2CanKnight.

Kaitlyn molnar

mindset is everything ______ is a sophomore majoring in International Business and Operations and Supply Chain with a minor in Spanish at the Darla Moore School of Business. During her time at the University of South Carolina, she has become involved as an active member of Epsilon Sigma Alpha, an international service sorority where she has participated in many community service projects since joining this organization. Ms. _______ worked as an Undergraduate Assistant during the Fall 2021 semester for an Operations Management professor at UofSC where she helped improved accessibility of course material and outreach for the Operations and Supply Chain Center. This upcoming summer she will serve as an Operations Mentor for Pillars for Carolina, an organization designed for incoming freshmen to help develop leadership skills and build confidence for approaching their first year at college. Originally from Florence, South Carolina, Ms. _____ enjoys spending time at the beach since she grew up only about an hour away. She also enjoys cooking, traveling, and has been playing the piano for about 10 years. She looks forward to continue taking classes related to International Business and Operations and Supply Chain and hopes to study abroad in Spain during the Spring 2023 semester.

Jason zaprazny

never stop moving _______, originally from Hershey, Pennsylvania, is currently studying International Business and Finance, in addition to minors in both Spanish and Data analytics, at the University of South Carolina, home of the #1 International Business program in the United States. A member of the business fraternity Delta Sigma Pi, the Carolina Finance & Investment Association, Carolina Fund, and the Carolina Finance Scholars program, he hopes to work in a high finance role post-graduation, ideally internationally. If not, he remains fascinated by politics, both domestic and internationally, and one day hopes to work in a public-private role. Above all, he is riveted by people. As someone who has worked in customer-facing roles for most of his professional experiences, the opportunity to meet and interact with new people on a nightly basis has been, in his opinion, far more educational than any classroom-based instruction. A participant on the University's summer 2021 program in Cadíz, Spain, he fully believes than the month immersed in a foreign culture was far more informative than his prior fifeteen years of schooling. An experiential learner, he constantly looks for more of such experiences in order to learn and constantly develop his perspective. Outside of his professional aspirations, _________ has golfed since elementary school, is an avid Premier League fan, and will take any opportunity to travel, with his ultimate goal being to visit every country on earth.

Maddie (madison) costa

new experiences are priceless ______ is a sophomore at the Darla Moore School of Business and South Carolina Honors College at the University of South Carolina. She is majoring in International Business and Operation and Supply Chain with a minor in Spanish. ______ is originally from Freehold, New Jersey, but recently moved to Bradley Beach, New Jersey after she graduated high school. At the University of South Carolina, Ms. ______ is involved in Chi Omega, Student Government, Dance Marathon, and Relay for Life. Within Chi Omega, she holds the position of Philanthropy Chair where she is responsible for organizing all philanthropic events to benefit Make-A-Wish South Carolina. In Student Government, she holds the title of Deputy Secretary of Academics where she is responsible for planning academic initiatives for the student body. Professionally, Ms. _____ worked as a waitress, a barista, an excecutive assistant, and a brand ambassodor throughout the past two years. Through these experiences, she has learned how to treat customers with a high level of customer service, prioritize and delegate tasks, and explore further what interests her. A value that is important to Ms. ______ is exploration and travel. This has been instilled in her since she was a child through her parents, who believed that experiencing different places and people was the best way to learn and expand your horizons. She has traveled to many places, but her favorite vacation spot remains to be Sedona, Arizona.

Laney (regan) quickel

not a dreamer, but a doer _______ of Lexington, South Carolina, is a sophomore at the Darla Moore School of Business and South Carolina Honors College at the University of South Carolina. She is majoring in International Business and Accounting with a minor in French, and she holds a South Carolina State Seal of Bi-Literacy for demonstrating her proficiency in the language. At the University of South Carolina, Ms. ______ is involved in Kappa Kappa Gamma, Student Government, Beta Alpha Psi, Carolina CLIMB, and Dance Marathon. As a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma, Ms. _______ has had the opportunity to serve as the Chapter Secretary and now as the Chapter President, where she is responsible for leading the organization through both providing support to its members and corresponding with the national organization. Within Student Government, Ms. _____ began as a member of Freshman Council, transitioned into the role of Secretary of Finance, and now currently serves as the university's Student Body Treasurer. She is responsible for aiding all campus organizations in receiving funds from the Undergraduate Organizational Budget, as well as overseeing the Student Government Live Budget. Beta Alpha Psi has given Ms. ______ the chance to develop her knowledge and network in the accounting field. As a member of Carolina CLIMB, she advocates for the importance of pursuing higher education, and she has also raised money for Prisma Children's Hospital through her involvement in Dance Marathon. Professionally, Ms. _______ has worked as a waitress and a brand ambassador, but she is currently an intern at Keenan Suggs Hub International of Columbia, SC. As an intern, she is expected to communicate with clients as well as assist agents in completing their spreadsheets and proposals. Ms. ______ also manages a personal service platform, Embracing Anxiety, where she advocates for the importance of mental health as well as personally mentors students experiencing mental health challenges. Ms. ______ interest for International Business and Accounting sparked from her upbringing in a multi-cultural family combined with seeing her father's experiences as an accountant firsthand.

jadin nassif

observe, explore, create ______ is from Greenville, South Carolina. He is currently an undergraduate student in the Darla Moore School of Business at the University of South Carolina, majoring in International Business and Economics with a minor in Computer Science. He is also studying Arabic, and he is excited to achieve a lifelong goal of communicating with his grandmother and extended family, who only speak Arabic. He looks forward to his future with the goal of a career in the realm of software and technology, whether that be in devlopment, information technology, or cybersecurity, but he remains open to the path his studies, relationships, and interests will lead him. _____ currently is a member of the Rotaract Club, the philosophy club, and is looking to become more involved in weekly service opportunities. Outside of academics, ______ plays intramural soccer and football and he loves to skateboard, code (currently learning game development), and to spend time with his friends and family. Since late high school, ____ has worked in videography and photography as a freelance artisit for businesses in Upstate, South Carolina as well as for athletics at Saint Louis University. This experience prompted the formation of relationships that allowed him to be fortunate enough to be a member of Take Part, a startup branding solutions company based in Easely, South Carolina, that speciailizes in brand development and content creation. Working remotely for the firm as a full time student, he has found his role as a website designer, and recently has been tasked with the formation of an analytics infrastructure within the company. He is hoping to gain not only technical experience, but to also devlop his communication skills through working with a decentralized team of content creators.

winston richter

on the rise _______ is an enthusiastic learner, student, and fledgling businessman. He grew up in a handful of different cities before settling in Columbia, where he is currently a sophomore in the Honors College of the University of South Carolina. He is majoring in International Business at the Darla Moore School of Business, where he intends on using his French minor to pursue opportunities in North Africa. When not in school, Mr. _______ works with local real estate investors to solve problems for people who need to sell their house quickly. After achieving small-scale success, he now spends his time and effort on creating a business that will produce consistent results in the field and pave the way to greater levels of success. If you or someone you know owns a house that they need to sell for any reason, please do not hesitate to reach out; Mr. ________ is the man to talk to. In his spare time, Mr. _________ is an avid reader of business and self improvement books, trains jiu jitsu and kickboxing at a local gym, and plays the guitar.

Anastasia Chalmers

onwards and upwards _______ is a Capstone scholar studying International Business and Finance with a minor in Spanish. While on campus, ______ has become involved in Sigma Omega Upsilon, an International Business Fraternity where she served on the executive board as Chief Operating Officer through the fall of 2021. Additionally, she has held leadership positions in Delta Zeta sorority and given back to the community through positions with Net Impact, a global enviromentalism group, and Quench, a nationally registered non-profit organization that raises awareness for the world water crisis. Professionally, _______ currently represents the Moore School of Business through the student ambassador program in a role that facilitates the needs of faculty, students, and local professional. She also studied independently and passed the Virginia state and National Real Estate examination to earn her Virginia Real Estate Licensure. ______ now works as a referal agent for Century 21 New Millenium and has spent the past two years gaining experience within the commercial Real Estate industry in Northern Virginia. Her personal interests include athletics, cooking (Italian is her specialty), reading, and travel. _______ has been on safari on both land and sea and loves to learn about the official terms for a group of animals. Her favorite word right now is for a group of Hippos: a bloat!

Brynn darr

purpose fuels passion __, a Pennsylvania native, is a sophomore at the University of South Carolina. Enrolled in the acclaimed Darla Moore School of Business, Ms. ___ is majoring in International Business and Marketing and minoring in Spanish. Growing up as a volunteer for United Way-York and Catholic Harvest Food Pantry in her hometown, Ms. ____ developed a love for giving back to her community which she continues at University of South Carolina through involvement in Gamecock Connection and Capstone Scholars. While she enjoys all the volunteer activities she does, her favorite is serving as a student panelist on admissions/student interest meetings because it allows her to help interested students see that UofSC is a great place to call home. Further, this past semester, Ms. ____ was selected to be a U101 Peer Leader which will require her to serve as a student teacher and mentor of a freshman U101 class in the Fall of 2023. Outside of school, she enjoys spending time with her close friends, reading (she has recently started Animal Farm as recommended by her Uncle), going on shopping trips, and corrupting her mind watching Tik-Toks.

Eric dzwonczyk

pursuit of happiness ___________ was born and raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania where he was thrown into the painful misery of being a diehard Philadelphia Eagles fan. After he had enough of the sorrow, aka graduated high school, ______ made a last minute decision to come to the University of South Carolina where he currently studies International Business and Finance with a minor in Spanish. At UofSC, Eric actively participates in the Carolina Finance and Investment Association as well as volunteering and philanthropy through his fraternity. Most of the things _____ does in his life follow his motto of "the pursuit as happiness" as fundamental right very important to him. In his pursuit, he has worked many jobs involving kids such as being a lifegaurd, a camp counselor, and a tennis coach. _______ is passionate about all sports, chess, and travel with a major highlight being his trip to the Galapagos Islands to study animals and Darwin's theory of evolution. ________ is currently seeking internships or jobs for this summer in the area of Private Equity as he hopes to initiate his financial career. As an avid skier, athlete, and general outdoorsman, ________ will often times act sponteanously in his chase of happiness which leads to some amazing memories.

Nicholas d'onofrio

reaching new heights _______ is a sophomore at the University of South Carolina. Through both the Darla Moore School of Business and South Carolina Honors College, he is pursuing a degree in International Business and Finance. ______ gained a passion for business through his father, and his Spanish minor and desire to travel the world has pushed him to take his love for business international. _______ is currently serving as the Vice President of Finance for the Zeta Xi Chapter of Phi Kappa Tau. He is also heavily involved in the philanthropy aspect of his fraternity, where he is assisting in raising money for the creation of a Mental Health Awareness foundation in honor of his fraternity brother James Royal who passed in August of 2021. ______ is also assisting in the process of creating a scholarship for a fellow brother in Royal's name. _______ is also involved in and passionate about community service, in which he volunteered and led a summer youth volunteer program for a retirement home for five years. He also participates in the Pillars for Carolina program, which is an extended orientation opportunity for incoming freshman, where he served on the operations team in the summer of 2021 and will serve as an extended mentor in the summer of 2022. _______ works to build connections with his peers and those in the business world, continue to strengthen his skills, and push himself to new heights.

helena peppin

semper doctrina _____ is currently enrolled as a second-year student at the University of South Carolina. _____ is studying International Business, Finance, and Spanish at the Darla Moore School of Business. _____ began her professional development by joining Sigma Omega Upsilon, an international business professional fraternity, where she has grown alongside 70 other members focusing on cultural, social, professional, and philanthropic development. ______ additionally serves at the Darla Moore School of Business as a Student Ambassador where she provides tours to prospective students, alumni, and donors and helps keep the school running efficiently. She is also a member of the Carolina Finance Scholar program, which consists of an accelerated finance curriculum, including investment banking valuation, capital markets, and investment analysis using R and Monte Carlo simulation, for the top 28 finance students in each class. In tune with her financial interests, _____ serves as the Vice President of Finance for three organizations of which she is a part: Quench, an organization dedicated to raising awareness to the World Water Crisis and providing clean drinking water to those in need, Global Business Brigades, a non profit whose mission is to to help spread financial literacy and independence for mission trips to Panama, and the Gamecock Consulting Club, which develops skills in case competitions, case interviews, and teamwork while working through business consulting cases. ___'s career interests lie in financial consulting, hopefully for an international company. In her free time, _____ enjoys reading, cooking, hiking, traveling, strategy games, and playing intramural volleyball.

Cameron brooks

talk until you make it _________ is currently a sophomore at the University of South Carolina studying International Business and Supply Chain at the Darla Moore School of Business. He is also studying a minor in the Spanish language in order to supplement his future desire to travel and connect further with parts of his family. _____ was born and raised in and out of Boston, Massachusetts by two parents with opposite backgrounds. Growing up with an extremely Southern Father and a Latin American Mother, the desire to bridge gaps between cultures was started young. Since he could speak his first words he has been talking his way through every situation, good and bad, and hopes to secure a successful future using his intelligent lexicon to travel the world internationally.

grace Swanson

the horizon is only the beginning Ms. ________ is a sophomore attending the University of South Carolina as a member of their top-rated Honors College. She is currently pursuing her bachelor's degree in International Business and Accounting with a minor in Spanish at the Darla Moore School of Business, home to the #1 International Business program in the United States. For the past three summers, Ms. ______ has interned at the Charlotte branch of a financial planning, insurance, and investment management company, WealthPlan Financial Group, part of the larger Lincoln National Corporation. As an intern, she has had the opportunity to work with more than fifteen financial advisors, aid in the conduction of internal audits, create new marketing materials, and update their customer relationship management system to improve their customer service. During her time at the University of South Carolina, Ms. _______ has earned a spot on the President's and Dean's Lists, and has been a Peer Mentor in the UofSC Honors Peer Mentor Program for the past year. As a Peer Mentor, she personally supported two Honors College freshman and served as their mentor during their first year at college, navigating academic, social, and mental health challenges. Last December, she was selected as the Budget Coordinator of the Board of the UofSC Honors Peer Mentor Program, where she will manage the budget of the program and work alongside its director to further improve the program's development and events. Ms. ________ is planning on pursuing an accelerated Master's degree in Accounting at the Darla Moore School of Business and eventually a career as a forensic accountant. Ms. _______ was born in Connecticut, but has resided in Charlotte, North Carolina with her parents and her only sibling, her dog, since the age of twelve. In her spare time, she enjoys watching Marvel movies, reading science fiction late into the night, and drawing during breaks in her schoolwork.

Natalie ford

we rise by lifting others ____ is from Charlotte, North Carolina and first became interested in the business world through her father. Ms. ___ enjoys non-profit work, and during the summer of 2021, she was an intern at a center for those experiencing homelessness. Her experiences made her consider working for a non-profit organization in the future, possibly handling the finances. She is minoring in Spanish to communicate with Spanish-speaking individuals she comes across in her career. Ms. ____ is also involved in Young Life Ministry and helps local middle schoolers strengthen their faith. She is a member of the Student Alumni Board and the Darla Moore School of Business at the University of South Carolina and helps students engage with alumni and improve their network. She has made many friends and contacts through the Moore School and strives to do the same for others.

Emma kilareski

welcoming challenges since 2002 ______ currently studies International Business and Economics at The University of South Carolina's Darla Moore School of Business-the top ranked international business school in the country. She is also pursuing a minor in French with the intention of becoming fully fluent. ____ has achieved the honor of an Academic Scholar-Merit Award as well as making the President's List, by maintaining a 4.0 GPA for all three semesters of her college career. She is also a member of the University of South Carolina'sEquestrian Club Team, where she serves as an assistant show coordinator, collaborating with the head show coordinator to ensure organization and smooth operation on show days. _____ also earned the Most Helpful Teammate Award due to her work ethic, drive,and effective communication. Her commitment to her school ranges from involvement in the Women in Business Council to the Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society and the Institute of Management Accountants Student Chapter. Ms. _____ currently serves as a Peer Consultant at the University of South Carolina's Student Success Center. This fulfilling job allows her to work with struggling students, helping them improve their study habits and time management skills. _______ has succeeded in helping over 20 students per week and in turn is an asset to the student community. Prior jobs include working as a dental lab assistant, sales associate, server, and ski instructor. Ms. _______ passion for travel has led her across the world and to over half of the U.S states. Her trips abroad include Canada, St. Barthelemy, the British Virgin Islands, and Costa Rica, where she helped rebuild a community center and worked withenvironmentalists to tag stingrays and track sea turtles. Upon her graduation in 2024, she aspires to work abroad in global economics and is eager to explore cultural differences and future opportunities.

taz (David) graper

work hard play hard _____ grew up 25 minutes east of Cleveland, Ohio. He currently attends the University of South Carolina where he studies International Business and Finance. Growing up he became interested in pursuing finance after becoming fascinated with personal finance specifically. At South Carolina, apart from his academic curriculum, _____ is apart of the International Business Fraternity Sigma Omega Upsilon as well as recently being accepted into the Finance Scholars program, which is an advanced Finance Curriculum at the Darla Moore School of Business. ______ has worked for a general contracting firm in Cleveland for over seven years and currently works as a Peer Consultant at the Student Success Center at South Carolina. He achieved his Eagle Scout Rank in 2017 and has traveled to 48 states and 22 countries. He enjoys cooking, exercising, planning road trips, and wood working with his father.

ivy lee

you only live once __________ is a sophomore at the University of South Carolina Honors College studying International Business and Finance with a minor in Chinese at the Darla Moore School of Business. _______ is originally from El Paso, Texas, but moved to Columbia, South Carolina in seventh grade. She is adventurous, has a passion for learning and experiencing new cultures, and travelling the world. During spring semester of 2021, Ms. _____ studied abroad at the National Taiwan University through their Covid-19 program, for a semester, while also continuing her studies at UofSC. She is currently still unsure of her future career choice, however, she is continually seeking to find internships in different sectors within the business industry in hopes of finding a career choice of her interest. Currently she has interned at Element Electronics on the Planning and Logistics team in 2020, interned at JS Adways on their marketing development team in 2021, and will be interning at Dixon Hughes Goodman headquarters in 2022. Asides from internships, she is a member of the Vietnamese Student Association, Carolina Fund, Rising Scholars, and the American Marketing Association. Ms. ______ also serves as a Treasurer for Taiwanese Student Association, Secretary and Marketing Director for Students Helping Honduras, and Project Checks Executive for The Big Event. Outside of school, her hobbies are baking, crocheting and spending time with her friends.

Jesus guerrero

¡En marcha! ______ is a sophomore at the University of South Carolina majoring in Spanish, International Business, and economics. Born in Colombia, raised in Argentina, and studying in the United States he knows the ups and downs of different cultures and ideas. He has worn many hats ranging from a barback in Texas to a Butcher's assistant in Buenos Aires, if there is one thing he knows it is that hard work is something to be cherished. More recently he has worked as a Paige for congressman Juan David Velez in the congress of Colombia. On campus he is president of College Republicans, Chairman of the Inclusion and Equity committee in the student senate, Speaker of the House for the South Carolina Student legislature, and treasurer of Phi Iota Alpha fraternity Inc. On weekends you can find him teaching ESL classes or doing his best to finally finish learning French.