# Full-time MBA ## Hear more from our students and recent graduates ![Cynthia Wang](/sites/default/files/styles/480w_x_590h/public/2024-11/cynthia_wang.jpg?h=f455acc8&itok=GGlXCuUh) ### Cynthia Wang, MBA 2025 “Prior to joining Stern, my professional background was primarily in corporate accounting and finance, with experience spanning both the US and China. During this time, I frequently observed the internal M&A teams leading transactions, which sparked my fascination with mergers and acquisitions..." [Read more](https://www.stern.nyu.edu/business-partnerships/employment-reports/student-stories-class-2022/full-time-mba/full-time-mba-stories) ![Sailey Thomasi](/sites/default/files/styles/480w_x_590h/public/2025-12/sailey_thomasi_2.jpeg?h=1765fad4&itok=IITDCl6C) ### Sailey Thomasi, MBA 2026 “I grew up in The Gambia, where I witnessed both economic plight and community perseverance. Seeing how limited access to education and opportunity affected growth inspired me to pursue a degree in Economics, where I began exploring how business can drive sustainable development and equity..." [Read more](https://www.stern.nyu.edu/business-partnerships/employment-reports/student-stories-class-2022/full-time-mba/full-time-mba-stories) ![Derek Louie](/sites/default/files/styles/480w_x_590h/public/2025-12/derek_louie.jpg?h=6b715889&itok=wLUsKfIC) ### Derek Louie, MBA 2026 “I came to Stern from an unconventional path. Before business school, I was a concert-cellist trained at The Juilliard School, where I was a Kovner Fellow and Teaching Assistant. My career took me to Lincoln Center and Carnegie Hall and gave me the chance to perform with artists..." [Read more](https://www.stern.nyu.edu/business-partnerships/employment-reports/student-stories-class-2022/full-time-mba/full-time-mba-stories) ![Jillian Laird](/sites/default/files/styles/480w_x_590h/public/2025-12/jillian_laird_1.jpeg?h=a842a0b0&itok=QmQqcjt3) ### Jillian Laird, MBA 2026 “Prior to Stern, I built my career at the intersection of engineering and strategy, working across both internal and external consulting functions in the specialty chemicals and materials industries. After graduating with honors from Clemson University..." [Read more](https://www.stern.nyu.edu/business-partnerships/employment-reports/student-stories-class-2022/full-time-mba/full-time-mba-stories) ![Camila Inarra](/sites/default/files/styles/480w_x_590h/public/2025-12/camila_inarra.jpg?h=bea984e8&itok=amqGk-ml) ### Camila Inarra, MBA 2026 “Prior to Stern, I worked in the fintech industry across client success and strategy roles, helping financial institutions in the US, UK, and Canada adopt innovative lending and credit-risk technologies. While I loved working at the intersection of technology and finance..." [Read more](https://www.stern.nyu.edu/business-partnerships/employment-reports/student-stories-class-2022/full-time-mba/full-time-mba-stories) ![Namankita Rana](/sites/default/files/styles/480w_x_590h/public/2025-12/rana_namankita_headshot_1.jpg?h=95aa49a1&itok=FKziVubn) ### Namankita Rana, MBA 2026 “Before joining Stern, I had a background in engineering and machine learning and worked as a quant at Bank of America on the mortgage risk modeling team. As much as I enjoyed the technical aspects of my work, I found myself increasingly drawn..." [Read more](https://www.stern.nyu.edu/business-partnerships/employment-reports/student-stories-class-2022/full-time-mba/full-time-mba-stories) ![Maya Crawford](/sites/default/files/styles/480w_x_590h/public/2025-12/maya_crawford_1.jpg?h=cd2a7045&itok=KAdd9XR0) ### Maya Crawford, MBA 2026 “Growing up, I was always passionate about music. I was a true fangirl, joining street teams and making friends based on a shared love of artists and their work. In college, I realized that passion could become a career, though I wasn’t yet sure what that would look like..." [Read more](https://www.stern.nyu.edu/business-partnerships/employment-reports/student-stories-class-2022/full-time-mba/full-time-mba-stories) ![Javier Maldonado Zuniga](/sites/default/files/styles/480w_x_590h/public/2024-11/javier_maldonado_zuniga.jpg?h=10a31413&itok=pKli2WML) ### Javier Maldonado Zuniga, MBA 2025 “Prior to Stern, I worked in Transaction Services conducting financial due diligence for cross-border transactions, and in Corporate Development, leading acquisitions throughout South America. During these years, I always had the MBA dream..." [Read more](https://www.stern.nyu.edu/business-partnerships/employment-reports/student-stories-class-2022/full-time-mba/full-time-mba-stories) ![Jack Dwyer](/sites/default/files/styles/480w_x_590h/public/2025-12/jack_dwyer_1.jpg?h=a52d379e&itok=6o-IYhZ2) ### Jack Dwyer, MBA 2026 “Prior to Stern, I spent several years working in supply chain technology design and implementation. My work focused on both optimizing warehouse operations and implementing new technology that helped retailers and distributors improve efficiency and scale..." [Read more](https://www.stern.nyu.edu/business-partnerships/employment-reports/student-stories-class-2022/full-time-mba/full-time-mba-stories) ![Sydney Jang](/sites/default/files/styles/480w_x_590h/public/2025-12/sydney_jang.jpg?h=95aa49a1&itok=B0axLUe0) ### Sydney Jang, MBA 2026 “From an early age, I knew that my career would be rooted in the arts, which inspired me to study art history in college and pursue opportunities that would allow me to bring creative and analytical thinking together. Prior to Stern, I worked for Christie’s..." [Read more](https://www.stern.nyu.edu/business-partnerships/employment-reports/student-stories-class-2022/full-time-mba/full-time-mba-stories) ![Ishana Nigam](/sites/default/files/styles/480w_x_590h/public/2024-11/ishana_nigam_enlarged_image.jpg?h=e4feafbd&itok=FBGUQauO) ### Ishana Nigam, MBA 2025 “Before attending Stern, I worked as a Merchandise Planner at Abercrombie & Fitch and Warby Parker, where I enjoyed blending creative and analytical skills. During my time in retail, I became increasingly aware of the lack of sustainable practices..." [Read more](https://www.stern.nyu.edu/business-partnerships/employment-reports/student-stories-class-2022/full-time-mba/full-time-mba-stories) ![Julian Sutton](/sites/default/files/styles/480w_x_590h/public/2024-11/julian_sutton.jpg?h=b2a97ec8&itok=g4gBDJkT) ### Julian Sutton, MBA 2025 “As I entered my senior year of college, I had no idea what I wanted to do with my life. To be honest, I still don’t, but back then I really didn't know. I was interested in just about everything, so consulting felt like the natural next step for me. An opportunity to explore all the different..." [Read more](https://www.stern.nyu.edu/business-partnerships/employment-reports/student-stories-class-2022/full-time-mba/full-time-mba-stories) ![Daulat Mahadik](/sites/default/files/styles/480w_x_590h/public/2024-11/daulat_mahadik_enlarged_image.jpg?h=ee1b8c50&itok=DsKGbRN3) ### Daulat Mahadik, MBA 2025 “I came to Stern with a strong foundation in healthcare technology and management consulting. I was a Software Engineer at Philips’s Healthcare Innovation Hub, followed by a role as a Senior Consultant with Deloitte. At Philips, I helped build software applications for MRI, CT scan, and ultrasound machines..." [Read more](https://www.stern.nyu.edu/business-partnerships/employment-reports/student-stories-class-2022/full-time-mba/full-time-mba-stories) ![Daisy Cheng](/sites/default/files/styles/480w_x_590h/public/2024-11/daisy_cheng_enlarged_image.jpg?h=525616c6&itok=Mq0dwOXK) ### Daisy Cheng, MBA 2025 “I came to Stern from an unconventional path. I studied art history and visual arts as an undergrad and loved it, but I knew I wanted to pursue a career in business. My favorite part about studying art was learning about people, which compelled me to begin my career in tech sales..." [Read more](https://www.stern.nyu.edu/business-partnerships/employment-reports/student-stories-class-2022/full-time-mba/full-time-mba-stories) ![Steven Sacia](/sites/default/files/styles/480w_x_590h/public/2024-11/steven_sacia.jpg?h=3e15d09a&itok=qgNlEISt) ### Steven Sacia, MBA 2025 “Attending business school was not always the obvious next step in my career. At the time of receiving my offer to attend NYU Stern, I was approaching my eighth year at a Big Four consulting company, where I was incredibly fortunate to be working with some of the top firms across the financial services industry..." [Read more](https://www.stern.nyu.edu/business-partnerships/employment-reports/student-stories-class-2022/full-time-mba/full-time-mba-stories) ![Ryan Johnson](/sites/default/files/styles/480w_x_590h/public/2024-11/ryan_johnson_enlarged_image.jpeg?h=ec6e330d&itok=rH5QoHh9) ### Ryan Johnson, MBA 2025 “Prior to Stern, I spent several years working in project management in the construction industry. My work ranged from ground-up construction to renovations of existing spaces, with a focus on the utility infrastructure space..." [Read more](https://www.stern.nyu.edu/business-partnerships/employment-reports/student-stories-class-2022/full-time-mba/full-time-mba-stories) ![Emily Foo](/sites/default/files/styles/480w_x_590h/public/2025-12/emily_foo_1.png?h=6a4a48e3&itok=AUMnWFtl) ### Emily Foo, MBA 2026 “Prior to Stern, I worked in Account Management across various creative agencies, where I honed my client management skills, learned to manage a diverse team and executed strategy & creative campaigns. While I was passionate..." [Read more](https://www.stern.nyu.edu/business-partnerships/employment-reports/student-stories-class-2022/full-time-mba/full-time-mba-stories) ![Kathryn Rydberg](/sites/default/files/styles/480w_x_590h/public/2025-12/kathryn_rydberg.jpeg?h=2bd65784&itok=GImpmW6P) ### Kathryn Rydberg, MBA 2026 "I started my career at a creative agency in San Francisco, building brand voices for tech startups and learning how strategy and storytelling move people. I later went in-house at Cint, a consumer insights platform, where I rotated through a variety..." [Read more](https://www.stern.nyu.edu/business-partnerships/employment-reports/student-stories-class-2022/full-time-mba/full-time-mba-stories) ![Rhema Obiefuna](/sites/default/files/styles/480w_x_590h/public/2025-12/rhema_obiefuna.jpg?h=9837f4e8&itok=mXOTN_j2) ### Rhema Obiefuna, MBA 2026 “My journey has been defined by versatility and a relentless pursuit of meaningful impact through strategy and technology. I started my career with a strong foundation in finance, earning my undergraduate degree in Accounting from the University of Lagos..." [Read more](https://www.stern.nyu.edu/business-partnerships/employment-reports/student-stories-class-2022/full-time-mba/full-time-mba-stories) ![Akshat Chopra](/sites/default/files/styles/480w_x_590h/public/2025-12/akshat_chopra.jpg?h=7685ba0d&itok=MzSm3dY2) ### Akshat Chopra, MBA 2026 “Prior to Stern, I served Technology Risk at a professional services firm in the accounting industry. My experiences ranged from creating and testing SOX controls designed to mitigate financial risk for clients to executing complementary data science..." [Read more](https://www.stern.nyu.edu/business-partnerships/employment-reports/student-stories-class-2022/full-time-mba/full-time-mba-stories) ![Roberto Belardi](/sites/default/files/styles/480w_x_590h/public/2025-12/roberto_belardi.jpg?h=95aa49a1&itok=b1o9tFJo) ### Roberto Belardi, MBA 2026 “Before Stern, I spent several years in consumer and market research across Europe and the US, partnering with global brands to uncover insights that shaped product launches, marketing strategies, and international growth plans..." [Read more](https://www.stern.nyu.edu/business-partnerships/employment-reports/student-stories-class-2022/full-time-mba/full-time-mba-stories) ![Adeline Sutiswan](/sites/default/files/styles/480w_x_590h/public/2025-12/adeline_sutiswan.jpg?h=95aa49a1&itok=kiJ3nLLR) ### Adeline Sutiswan, MBA 2026 “Before joining Stern, I built my real estate career in Indonesia across acquisitions, primarily sourcing investment opportunities and driving them through negotiations and internal approvals. I enjoyed the mix of relationship-driven work and the quantitative rigor..." [Read more](https://www.stern.nyu.edu/business-partnerships/employment-reports/student-stories-class-2022/full-time-mba/full-time-mba-stories) ![Brittany Wright](/sites/default/files/styles/480w_x_590h/public/2025-12/brittany_wright.jpeg?h=95aa49a1&itok=sXrTtRUi) ### Brittany Wright, MBA 2026 “New York has been home to me since 2016, when I moved here to complete my undergraduate degree at Columbia and unknowingly began shaping the career path I’m on today. Studying IEOR made me a natural generalist. It taught me how to think like an engineer..." [Read more](https://www.stern.nyu.edu/business-partnerships/employment-reports/student-stories-class-2022/full-time-mba/full-time-mba-stories) ![Semina Kosti-Stavri](/sites/default/files/styles/480w_x_590h/public/2025-12/semina_kosti-stavri.jpg?h=cc474a19&itok=pJwEKpmF) ### Semina Kosti-Stavri, MBA 2026 “I began my career in the public and nonprofit sectors, working for the UN on sustainability-focused initiatives, including tracking global capital investments toward the Sustainable Development Goals. My early interests centered on urban development..." [Read more](https://www.stern.nyu.edu/business-partnerships/employment-reports/student-stories-class-2022/full-time-mba/full-time-mba-stories) ![Hoang Nguyen](/sites/default/files/styles/480w_x_590h/public/2025-12/hoang_nguyen_1.jpg?h=cd2a7045&itok=3BdT2m1x) ### Hoang Nguyen, MBA 2026 “Prior to Stern, I served as a Nuclear Submarine Officer in the US Navy for 5 years after graduating with a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Maryland. I enjoyed the excitement and challenges of the Navy but knew I wanted to..." [Read more](https://www.stern.nyu.edu/business-partnerships/employment-reports/student-stories-class-2022/full-time-mba/full-time-mba-stories) ![Hannah Lee](/sites/default/files/styles/480w_x_590h/public/2025-12/hannah_lee_1.png?h=80a80c1e&itok=64oVO0Gc) ### Hannah Lee, MBA 2026 “Before Stern, I served as an Economist at the Bank of Korea, the central bank of South Korea. Leveraging my background as a CPA, I built broad experience across multiple finance functions, including research, compliance, and large-scale investment management..." [Read more](https://www.stern.nyu.edu/business-partnerships/employment-reports/student-stories-class-2022/full-time-mba/full-time-mba-stories) ![Connor Silverstein](/sites/default/files/styles/480w_x_590h/public/2025-12/connor_silverstein.jpg?h=95aa49a1&itok=7VLpefjt) ### Connor Silverstein, MBA 2026 "Before coming to Stern, I worked in strategic healthcare communications, specializing in oncology and respiratory products. In this role, I led initiatives that generated millions of article views, multilingual press releases, and global rollout strategies..." [Read more](https://www.stern.nyu.edu/business-partnerships/employment-reports/student-stories-class-2022/full-time-mba/full-time-mba-stories)