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Chhavi Puri
Hometown: Delhi, India
Pre-MBA Employer: GeekyAnts
Specialization: Tech Product Management, Strategy, and Global Business
Summer Internship: Julius Education
Stern Involvement: Stern Technology Association, Stern Women In Business
Pronouns: she/her
Coolest Experience at Stern: DBi Germany: Test drive on Porsche's F1 circuit. Can't top that!!!

Alexa Johnson
Hometown: Munster, Indiana
Specialization: Strategy, Finance, Financial Instruments and Markets
Summer Internship: IBM
Stern Involvement: Stern Student Government, Management Consulting Association (MCA), Stern Management & Strategy Club (SMS), Stern Technology Association (STA), Stern Women in Business Association (SWIB), and Social Impact & Sustainability Association (SISA) Career Mentor. Teaching Fellow Fall 2025
Favorite NYC Spot: Central Park is my favorite NYC spot because it’s the only place where I feel like can escape the city for nature without actually leaving it!

Alisha Agrawal
Hometown: Monroe, NY / Jersey City, NJ
Pre-MBA Employer: HelloFresh
Specializations: Brand Management & Corporate Finance
Summer Internship: Product Manager at Apple
Stern Involvement: Graduation Marketing Association, Stern Student Government, and Stern Women in Business
Pronouns: she/her
Stern Class that Changed My Life: Hands down, Professor Adam Alter left the biggest impression on me. I took his Marketing class my first semester, and it honestly changed the way I look at Marketing -- now I can’t watch a commercial or walk through a store without analyzing everything. He made class super engaging, relatable, and fun, and I still reference his insights all the time in conversations and interviews.

Allana Akhtar
Hometown: West Bloomfield, Michigan
Pre-MBA Employer: Business Insider
Specialization: Strategy
Summer Internship: Deloitte
Stern Involvement: South Asian Business Association at Stern (SABAS), Management Consulting Association (MCA), Entertainment, Media, and Sports Association (EMSA), Stern Chats
Pronouns: she/her
Favorite thing to do in New York City: I love walking around different neighborhoods and stumbling upon shops and cafes I wouldn't normally find.

Amanda Nicol
Hometown: Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Pre-MBA Employer: Flexiti Financial Inc.
Summer Internship: LinkedIn
Stern Involvement: Graduate Marketing Association (GMA), Luxury and Retail Club (LuxRet), Stern Technology Association (STA), Stern Women in Business Association (SWIB)
Pronouns: she/her
Coolest experience at Stern: One of my coolest experiences at NYU Stern so far was hearing from Sandeep Seth, the former CMO of Coach and current President of Tapestry, at the Luxury Retail Conference. Listening to him share insights about his work leading Coach’s global brand positioning was incredibly inspiring and gave me a firsthand look at the innovative strategies behind a leading luxury brand.

Connor Silverstein
Hometown: Stony Point, New York
Pre-MBA Employer: GCI Health
Specializations: Strategy, Leadership & Change Management, Sustainable Business & Innovation
Summer Internship: PwC
Stern Involvement: Management Consulting Association (MCA), Stern Student Government, Social Impact & Sustainability Association (SISA), OutClass
Pronouns: He/Him
Favorite Stern MBA Tradition/Event: A new favorite that has quickly come about is Stern Sips. Getting to have a weekly social hour with everyone from Stern (full-time, focused, and part-time MBAs, along with professors and staff) is such a unique experience that has allowed me to connect with so many people! Stern Sips is one of the biggest community building events we have at Stern, and truly shows how strong our bonds are.

Sim Ahuja
Hometown: Katy, Texas
Pre-MBA Employer: GSK
Specializations: Strategy
Summer Internship: EY-Parthenon
Stern Involvement: Management Consulting Association (MCA), Stern Student Government
Pronouns: she/her
Favorite Stern MBA Tradition/Event: I absolutely love Stern Sips so much. It’s been such a fun way to bond with my class and get to know MBA2s during my first year. Now as an MBA2, I’m excited to keep the tradition going and meet the next class!

Kate Kolenik
Hometown: Reading, Massachusetts
Specialization: Healthcare
Summer Internship: EY - Health Consulting
Stern Involvement: Management Consulting Association (MCA), Stern Healthcare Association (SHA), Cellar
Pronouns: she/her
Coolest experience at Stern: One of my coolest experiences was Stern’s orientation event at the American Museum of Natural History, where I met the Class of 2026 under the iconic blue whale. When I started at NYU Stern I’d been living in New York for 6 years, but that night made me realize how Stern was going to unlocks unique access to the city in a way I had not had before. That night was just the beginning of my experience studying in the heart of NYC alongside classmates who are as curious, ambitious, and open to new experiences.

Maya Crawford
Hometown: Bay Area, California
Pre-MBA Employer: Columbia Records, Sony Music Entertainment
Specializations: Entertainment, Media, & Technology, Marketing, and Strategy
Summer Internship: Beautiful Harvest (early-stage startup)
Stern Involvement: Association of Hispanic & Black Business Students (AHBBS), Stern Technology Association (STA), Stern Women in Business Association (SWIB), Graduate Marketing Association (GMA),
Entertainment, Media, and Sports Association (EMSA)
Pronouns: she/her
Stern Professor that Changed My Life: Professor Wynn has been a constant source of inspiration since I first met her during Stern Immersion Weekend, embodying the integrity, thoughtfulness, and purpose I aspire to as a leader and challenging me to realize my full potential.

Hoang Nguyen
Hometown: Rockville, Maryland
Pre-MBA Employer: U.S Navy
Specializations: Finance and Management
Summer Internship: Morgan Stanley
Stern Involvement: Military Vets Club (MVC), Asian Business Society (ABS), Graduate Finance Association (GFA)
Favorite thing to do in New York City: My wife and I love dining out in the city and finding new restaurants to explore, she is a Google Maps top guide and takes the review process very seriously

Angel Reva
Hometown: Veracruz, Mexico
Pre-MBA Employer: Serficor IMA
Specializations: Banking and Corporate Finance
Summer Internship: Moelis & Company, LLC
Stern Involvement: Latin American Business Association (LABA), Graduate Finance Association (GFA), Stern Hoops
Pronouns: He/Him
Favorite NYC Spot: The West Side High Line, it's beautiful because on one side you have the river, and you can see the sunrise or sunset and on the other side you have very pretty buildings like the vessel, and the mall next to the vessel. It's a great place to walk with your friends and it's also very peaceful. The vibe of the whole environment is great.

Youcef Bennour
Hometown: Federal Way, Washington
Pre-MBA Employer: Expedia
Specialization: Finance & Entrepreneurship
Summer Internship: Precursor Ventures
Stern Involvement: Middle East & North Africa Club (MENA),
Stern Private Equity & Venture Capital Club (PEVC), Entrepreneurship and Startup Association (ESA)
Pronouns: He/Him
Club/Organization/Group is your home away from home: For me, the MENA Club has truly become my home away from home at NYU Stern. It’s where I’ve found a strong sense of community, cultural connection, and shared ambition. Being part of the club has allowed me to connect with others who share similar backgrounds and values, while also giving me the opportunity to help build bridges between Stern and the broader MENA region. Whether it’s through events, collaborations, or mentorship, the MENA Club has been a place where I feel both grounded and inspired.