Leadership & Activities

Positions of responsibility and engagement during my MBA at University at Buffalo, SUNY

MBA LeaderCORE™ Certification

  Issued Mar 2026

University at Buffalo — School of Management

Earned the MBA LeaderCORE™ certification from the University at Buffalo — a rigorous two-year leadership development program. Completed an Action Learning Project with the WNY Women's Foundation, built a personalized leadership plan with coach Thomas Tiberi, and co-led a Shark Tank-style strategic thinking workshop that guided participants from raw ideas to full business models.

  • Completed an Action Learning Project with the WNY Women's Foundation, applying leadership and consulting skills to a real community-impact engagement.
  • Co-designed and facilitated a Shark Tank-style strategic thinking workshop, guiding participants to turn raw ideas into full business models.
  • Developed a personalized leadership plan through one-on-one coaching, identifying strengths, growth areas, and a long-term leadership vision.
  • Competencies validated: Adaptive Management, Critical Thinking, and 8 additional leadership skills.

Business Consultant Current

  Jan 2026 – Present

CareNgen LLC — Buffalo, NY (Remote)

Serving as a remote Business Consultant for CareNgen LLC, applying finance and strategy expertise to support business growth and operational effectiveness. This engagement demonstrates my ability to deliver real client value while managing concurrent academic and leadership responsibilities.

  • Provide strategic consulting to support growth planning and operational decision-making.
  • Apply financial analysis and MBA frameworks to deliver data-informed recommendations in a remote capacity.
  • Balance high-impact consulting responsibilities alongside academics and club leadership simultaneously.

Teaching Assistant — MGO 403: Strategic Management Current

  Jan 2026 – Present

University at Buffalo School of Management, SUNY — Undergraduate Course

Invited by faculty to support MGO 403: Strategic Management, an undergraduate course at the UB School of Management. I assist with lecture delivery, facilitate case discussions, and guide students through core strategic frameworks and analytical tools.

  • Support lecture delivery and reinforce core strategic management concepts for undergraduate students.
  • Facilitate case study discussions, encouraging structured analytical thinking and real-world application.
  • Hold office hours and provide academic guidance to students navigating strategy frameworks.

Project Clinic Intern

  Oct 2025 – Jan 2026

University at Buffalo School of Management, SUNY — Hybrid

Managed two simultaneous client projects, applying MBA frameworks to real organizational challenges. This role sharpened my ability to handle competing priorities, deliver structured analysis, and communicate recommendations to stakeholders under real-world constraints.

  • Managed two concurrent client projects delivering structured analysis and actionable recommendations.
  • Applied MBA frameworks to real organizational challenges, bridging theory and practice in a hybrid environment.
  • Strengthened project management, stakeholder communication, and problem-solving capabilities under live conditions.

Teaching Assistant — MGA 603: Financial Accounting for Managers

  Aug 2025 – Nov 2025

University at Buffalo School of Management, SUNY — Graduate Course

Assisted Professor Ian Tarrant in delivering MGA 603: Financial Accounting for Managers, a graduate-level MBA course. Reinforced accounting concepts, held office hours, and reviewed student assignments — reflecting faculty confidence in my academic depth and professional background in finance.

  • Supported Professor Ian Tarrant in reinforcing financial accounting concepts for MBA students.
  • Held regular office hours to assist students with coursework, problem sets, and exam preparation.
  • Reviewed and provided feedback on student assignments to ensure conceptual accuracy.

MBA Consultant

  Jan 2025 – May 2025

TechBuffalo — via UB MBA Consulting Group

Led development of a comprehensive financial model covering revenue forecasts, cost structures, and break-even analysis to craft a scalable, sustainable business plan for TechBuffalo. Collaborating with organizational leadership and a cross-functional team, we turned a bold vision into a data-backed strategy — a powerful lesson in purpose-driven, collaborative consulting.

  • Built a financial model covering revenue forecasts, cost structures, and break-even analysis to support a scalable business plan.
  • Applied Financial Modeling and Corporate Finance skills to deliver actionable, data-backed recommendations.
  • Collaborated with TechBuffalo leadership and a 5-member team to align financial strategy with the organization's growth vision.

Director of Finance Current

  Oct 2024 – Present

UB MBA Consulting Group — Buffalo, NY

Grew from Consultant (Oct 2024 – May 2025) to Director of Finance (May 2025 – Present) within the UB MBA Consulting Group. As Director, I oversee the financial health and operational sustainability of the club — managing budgeting, funding allocation, and financial reporting while supporting the club's growing portfolio of student-led consulting projects.

  • Manage budgeting, funding allocation, and expense tracking to ensure financial discipline and long-term club sustainability.
  • Developed financial reporting frameworks providing transparent visibility into club expenditures and funding utilization.
  • Collaborated with club leadership to allocate resources across events, projects, and member development initiatives.
  • As Consultant, coordinated client engagements and contributed to project delivery including the TechBuffalo engagement.