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Justin Matlock

Hometown: Summit, NJ
Program: MBA
Future Plans: Investment Banker, Jefferies

鈥淭hroughout my time at the Tepper School, I encountered a number of opportunities to collaborate in groups. I discovered that sharing my genuine ideas and concerns鈥攁lways thoughtfully鈥攃onsistently strengthened our group dynamic. Looking back, I realize that much of the value and personal growth I gained as a student stemmed directly from my willingness to be authentic.鈥�

Caroline Campbell

Hometown: Zionsville, IN
Program: MBA
Future Plans: Senior Consultant, Deloitte Strategy & Analytics

"I am very proud to have been elected by my peers to serve as the President of the Tepper School Consulting Club. I learned so much about peer leadership, grew in my emotional intelligence, and had a lot of fun working with my fellow board members throughout the year.鈥�

Ruben Antonio Quesada

Hometown: San Jose, Costa Rica
Program: MBA
Future Plans: CEO and Co-Founder, Sabana

鈥淚 am most proud of becoming a James R. Swartz Fellow at Carnegie Mellon. I distinctly remember arriving on campus and meeting the faculty at the Swartz Center for Entrepreneurship. Their support was instrumental in helping me build Sabana, recruit a co-founder, and secure funding through Techstars.鈥�

Maressa Guynn

Hometown: Uniontown, PA
Program: MBA
Future Plans: Associate, McKinsey & Company

鈥淚 chose the Tepper School because it allowed me to make family my top priority after leaving the military. This holistic experience has been invaluable in easing my transition into post-military life and ensuring that my loved ones remain at the heart of my journey.鈥�

Vinicius Santos Avelar

Hometown: Santo Ant么nio do Amparo, Brazil
Program: MBA
Future Plans: Pathways Operations Manager, Amazon

鈥淲hile the Tepper School鈥檚 strong focus on cutting-edge problem-solving and data-driven decision-making initially attracted me, what truly set it apart was its culture of collaboration and humanity鈥攕omething that deeply resonated with me.鈥�

Ben Cronin

Hometown: Pittsburgh, PA
Program: MS in Business Analytics
Future Plans: Business Analytics in the finance industry听

鈥淚 chose the Tepper School because it felt like home. It not only provides a welcoming culture to everyone but, also, looks to bring out the best in each student. In addition, the technical skills and network I have gained would not have been possible anywhere else.鈥�

James Evans

Hometown: Callahan, FL
Program: MS in Business Analytics
Future Plans: A career with Capital One

鈥淕rowing up in the Florida lowcountry, I learned a lot of life's lessons right in my backyard鈥� I'm privileged by the boundless opportunities found in that half-acre, but this journey to the Tepper School has taught me that your backyard isn't defined by property lines. It's grown by your openness to new experiences. Each place primed for cultivating new life lessons and lasting relationships.鈥�

Angelica Sarahi Gonzalez

Hometown: Long Beach, CA
Program: B.S. Business Administration
Future Plans: Product Management

鈥淟eadership at 麻豆村 has taught me how to lead with both conviction and compassion. I鈥檝e learned how to navigate uncertainty, make decisions that impact hundreds of people, and hold space for others to grow. It鈥檚 pushed me to be decisive, adaptable, and deeply empathetic. But most of all, it鈥檚 taught me that the most meaningful leadership doesn鈥檛 come from having all the answers, it comes from showing up, listening, and building something that lasts.鈥�

Olivia Haberberger

Hometown: Harrison City, PA
Program: MS in Business Analytics
Future Plans: Pursue a Ph.D. program

鈥淚 am particularly proud of my involvement with the Graduate Student Assembly during my time here. It's enabled me to make connections with people from all over 麻豆村, from Robotics to Chemistry to Materials Engineering to Public Policy to Design and more! I think my proudest moment within GSA was being elected to serve as the Vice President of Campus Affairs for this past academic year.鈥�

Palak Biyani

Hometown: Bangalore, India
Program: MS in Business Analytics
Future Plans: Pursue a career in Consulting or Product Management

鈥淥ne of the achievements I鈥檓 most proud of is being able to navigate a rigorous, technical curriculum at the Tepper School, even coming from a non-technical background. It taught me that asking for help is not a weakness 鈥� it鈥檚 a strength. And it reminded me that while personal effort matters, community can carry you through when your own strength feels small.鈥�

Karan Patel

Hometown: India
Program: MS in Management
Future Plans: Director at Hiren Patel Architects

鈥淚 come from a family rooted in architecture and design, and over time, my path aligned in real estate. After studying at Carnegie Mellon and learning from both business and tech, I鈥檓 now returning home to take on more responsibility in my family business. My story is about continuing a legacy, but also shaping it in my own way with curiosity, integrity, and a desire to build places that truly matter.鈥�

Meher Sujay Kaky

Hometown: Plano, TX
Program: B.S. Business Administration (Additional Major: Statistics & Machine Learning)
Future Plans: Sales and Trading Analyst, Deutsche Bank

"I think winning the Venture Capital Investment Competition world championship was the coolest achievement for me during my time at the Tepper School. The competition required me to use all of the skills I learned at the Tepper School, and at the end of the day, we were able to beat thousands of students from around the world to win the championship!鈥�

Raka Mazumder

Hometown: Northern Virginia
Program: B.S. Business Administration (Additional Major: Statistics)
Future Plans: PwC鈥檚 Deals Diligence Analytics Team

鈥淎t Carnegie Mellon and the Tepper School, I found that the most meaningful growth didn鈥檛 happen in isolation but through connection. From group projects in classes, to late-night prep for case competitions, and from faculty mentorship to collaborating with local nonprofits, my college experience has been defined by the people I鈥檝e learned with and from.鈥�

Kaitlyn Chow

Hometown: California
Program: B.S. Business Administration (Concentration: Entrepreneurship)
Future Plans: Running her startup, BAM!
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鈥淲hile most of my goals have changed through college, creating a startup was one of the few that stayed. I never would have thought I鈥檇 actually get to do my startup post-grad. I鈥檓 able to do so because of the support at the Swartz Center for Entrepreneurship, and I鈥檓 so grateful for them.鈥�

Cydney Haynes

Hometown: New York, NY
Program: B.S. Business Administration (Concentration: Product Management)
Future Plans: Product Management, Microsoft
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鈥淎 degree from the Tepper School isn鈥檛 easy鈥攁nd that鈥檚 the point. You鈥檙e going to be challenged in the best way. It鈥檚 not just about academics; it鈥檚 about how you take the tools the Tepper School gives you and turn them into something meaningful. Be ready to lean into the opportunities that push you. If you're ready to forge your own path, this is the place for you.鈥�