# Tomi Odunsi

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Student Voices

##  Tomi Odunsi, MBA 2015

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- **Hometown**
Buffalo, NY
- **Undergraduate**
School: Cornell University
Major: Applied Economics and Management
- **Pre-MBA Role**
Senior Analyst, Goldman Sachs
- **Post-MBA Role**
Strategy and Operations Lead, Google
- **Specializations at Stern**
Luxury Marketing, Strategy
- **Student Clubs**
Association of Hispanic & Black Business Students, *Social Events*
Graduate Marketing Association, *Treks/Events*
Luxury & Retail Club
Management Consulting Association

##  What is your most treasured NYC spot or experience?

The Association of Hispanic and Black Business Students (AHBBS) date auction was an event that I led and it was my favorite at Stern. My roommates and I were auctioned off and we raised almost $4,000 for charity. It was a playful event but showed how when Sternies come together we can have a hugely positive impact on our community.

##  What was your favorite class at Stern?

I really enjoyed Power and Politics. It was about leveraging your different forms of power to navigate the workplace. I found it to be very relevant and applicable to real life situations at work.

##  How did you find a sense of community and support within Stern?

AHBBS and the Consortium have been a major source of community and support during my time at Stern. We maintain constant communication and help each other professionally. For example, when I was negotiating a new job offer, I went to one of my classmates for guidance and her transparency allowed me to negotiate in a smart and effective way.

##  How did our Office of Career Development and NYC setting prepare you for success?

Being in NYC afforded me the opportunity to intern part-time and try many different things while I was a student. The OCD on-campus recruiting process and job board were the channel that I used to get my summer internship and semester internship. These experiences have made me significantly more well-rounded and have been highlighted by recruiters that reach out about job opportunities within my space.

##  Why did you choose NYU Stern?

My decision to go to Stern was solidified at Admitted Students Preview Weekend after interacting with current students and alums. In particular, I found a specific alum who was willing to take me on as a mentee given my interest in pursuing a similar career path to hers. It was refreshing and encouraging to see how supportive she was even before I started school.

##  Tell us about an experiential learning program you participated in. How did it impact your Stern experience?

I really enjoyed the CFDA Consulting class. Building a business plan for a fashion designer taught me a lot about being disciplined and focused even in creative fields. It is something that I encounter in my role at Spotify all the time and building that foundational understanding while at Stern was extremely valuable.

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