Ania Johnson (BS '14)
During Welcome Week, Ania connected with her cohort and embarked on the semester-long Cohort Leadership Project designed to foster collaboration as well as individual growth. “The weekly cohort sessions as well as the numerous social events created an instant sense of community and friendship.”
Avi Nagaraja (BS '12)
Avi’s interest in diverse cultures began in middle school when he participated in international soccer tournaments. “Seeing the uniqueness of each region made me realize at a young age that I wanted to explore the world further,” he says. “One of the reasons I chose Stern is because of its emphasis on global business and its encouragement of international study. As part of my academic program, I’ve had the opportunity to live and study in three of the world’s key financial centers: New York, London, and Hong Kong.”
Tommy Head (BS '11)
One such life-changing experience – being evaluated for childhood leukemia – was the impetus for founding his non-profit organization Childhood Cancer Society (CCS) when Tommy was just 16. “Having my family around during that difficult time created the support I needed to cope.
Andrea Baptista (BS '11)
As a student, Andrea founded NYU’s Association for International Development and Entrepreneurship and led her peers in entrepreneurial endeavors for charity. Her dedication to service work extended beyond campus as well. Over the past several years, Andrea’s been involved with various charitable causes and socially conscious organizations including Styleta, the non-profit she helped launch while still in school.
Ania Johnson (BS '14)
During Welcome Week, Ania connected with her cohort and embarked on the semester-long Cohort Leadership Project designed to foster collaboration as well as individual growth. “The weekly cohort sessions as well as the numerous social events created an instant sense of community and friendship.”
Sharon Chen (BS '13)
The company Hello Rewind, which recycles old t-shirts into custom laptop sleeves, provides survivors with job training and economic support. “Since Hello Rewind is still expanding, as Operations and PR Marketing intern, I had my hand in many different areas. I performed market research, wrote retail strategies, liaised with potential business partners, as well as processed orders and helped produce the laptop sleeves.”
Earl Roach (BS '12)
As a member of Stern's student organization SEAD (Student Enrichment for Academic Development), junior Earl Roach is dedicated to the club’s mission of promoting excellence in academics and leadership as well as fostering support and collaboration among students. “I joined SEAD as a freshman and had such a positive community experience that I was inspired to take on a leadership role in the group.”