MBA Student Ambassadors

Hi! I’m Tim Macchi, a UNC Kenan-Flagler MBA student from Sarasota, Florida. My background is unique – I hold a public health degree from George Washington University and a nursing degree from Emory University. For the past 9 years, I excelled in the fast-paced world of healthcare; working as an EMT, a cardiovascular ICU and field medicine nurse, and a clinical instructor. Beyond direct patient care, I explored the intricacies of healthcare policy through my work with health insurers. These experiences sparked my interest in healthcare consulting. The UNC Kenan-Flagler MBA allows me to leverage my patient care, policy knowledge, and analytical skills to make a real impact in this field.

I’m excited about the diverse perspectives I bring to the program, and I’m eager to connect with prospective Tar Heels on their MBA journeys!

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Hi! I’m Andrea and I’m originally from Detroit Michigan. I graduated from Michigan State and post graduation joined a leadership development program that moved me every eight months for two years giving me the opportunity to live in three different states! I’m an engineer by degree but spent my pre-MBA career doing a variety of supply chain management related roles. I have done everything from M&A to Vendor Management to Project Management to Risk and in a variety of industries. In my MBA I’m planning to do a dual concentration in Managing People and Organizations and Corporate Finance. Please reach out with any questions about the MBA process, Kenan Flagler, Chapel Hill or coming from a non-business background.

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Hello! My name is Killian Yang, and I am an international student from Taiwan. I earned my degree in Real Estate and Built Environment from National Taipei University. Over the past six years, my career in real estate has included diverse roles in construction, real estate brokerage, and real estate investment and management for an insurance company. Most recently, I served as a Senior Associate in Real Estate Investment and Management at Taiwan Life Insurance.

I am currently pursuing an MBA at UNC Kenan-Flagler, specializing in Corporate Finance and Energy. My objective is to transition into a role within the energy or strategy sector, utilizing my extensive experience in cross-industry collaboration.

Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions about the application process, life in Chapel Hill, or the experience of international students. I’m here to help!

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My name is Tyler Wise and I am from Charlotte, NC. Prior to business school, I received a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Winthrop University and a Master of Science in Applied Economics from Johns Hopkins University. After graduating undergrad, I spent five years working in financial services at multiple large financial institutions in Charlotte, NC. I chose to pursue my MBA to make a career switch to investment banking. Here at UNC Kenan-Flagler, I am concentrating in Corporate Finance, Entrepreneurship, and Capital Markets & Investments. Please reach out with any questions about the program or life in Chapel Hill.

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My name is Blake and I’m a class of 2025 MBA Candidate. I attended the University of Texas at Austin where I competed in Track and Cross Country. After graduating I worked in the Financial Technology industry where I had roles in Business Development, Data Analytics, and Project Management. I now intend on returning to Technology as a Product Manager.

Please feel free to reach out to ask about my journey as an applicant as well as as a current student at Kenan-Flagler Business School.

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Hi! I’m Dan from the Philippines! I did my undergrad in History from Ateneo de Manila. I have about eight years of work experience. Prior to Kenan-Flagler Business School, I worked in the startup space back in Southeast Asia. I’m taking an MBA to pursue a career in Consulting and find roles that will help me solve real-world problems.

I’d love to chat about what makes Kenan-Flagler such a great place to be. Do reach out to me with if you have any questions regarding moving to the U.S., life at UNC, or about my MBA journey.

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Hello! My name is Hong (Rosy) Nguyen, and I am an international student from Vietnam. I completed my undergraduate studies in International Business in Vietnam. After graduating, I began my career in Shopper Marketing at Unilever. While working on digital transformation and product solutions for B2B and hundreds of thousands of household businesses in the traditional channel, I realized the immense power of technology in providing meaningful solutions on a larger scale. That’s why, after three years, I made the pivot to Fintech. Working in the Growth and Marketing Center of a tech unicorn in Vietnam provided me with the opportunity to develop my growth strategy for millions of users. I am excited about the curiosity and growth mindset that have led me to discover my passion for data and my desire to pursue a career in the technology field.

Currently, at UNC Kenan-Flagler, I am focusing on concentrations in Consulting and Technology & Innovation Management. I am actively pursuing opportunities in both consulting and technology roles.

Please feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions about the application process, the UNC/Chapel Hill community, or anything else you might have in mind!

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A SoCal guy at heart, I was born in Lima, Peru and immigrated to San Diego, Calif. at the age of seven. I received my degree in Biotechnology from Cal Poly and upon graduating, returned to Los Angeles/Orange County where I bounced around the Biotech and Biopharma industry through a couple of Quality, Product Development and Regulatory roles. After five-plus years in the industry, I wanted to expand my reach within Healthcare and pivot to the commercial and marketing side, which is why I decided to pursue an MBA. I knew Kenan-Flagler was going to be the best place to get me to my career goals through the action-based approach to learning, collaborative student body, as well as the proximity to Big Pharma, Biotech Start-ups and  Consulting offices in the Research Triangle.

If you want to discuss making the pivot from hard science/technical background into business, post-MBA careers in Healthcare, moving to ACC country from the West Coast, Diversity Recruiting, or any nagging questions: drop me a line.

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Hola! I’m Jose Velazquez, an international student from Venezuela. I kick-started my professional journey with a dual-degree program where I earned a Bachelor’s degree from Tec de Monterey (Mexico) and a Master’s degree from Macquarie University (Australia), both in International Business. Afterwards, I joined Johnson & Johnson within their Finance Leadership Program and eventually pivoted to Corporate Banking. Most recently, I was the Sales Finance Controller for Mexico at Dell.

I’m pursuing my MBA at UNC Kenan-Flagler, specializing in Consulting and Marketing to pivot into a consulting or strategy role, while leveraging my cross-industry experience.

Don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions regarding the application process, life at the Chapel Hill, or how to balance an upcoming wedding during your 1st year!

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Hi! My name is Mason Molina and I am originally from Wilton, Connecticut. For undergrad, I went to Connecticut College where I pursued a degree in Political Science. After graduating, I spent six years working in enterprise sales at multiple high growth marketing technology startups in New York City and Boston, MA. While in tech sales, I partnered with clients to help them automate how they achieved their marketing goals and measure the impact of their efforts through software as a service platforms. Here at UNC Kenan-Flagler, I am concentrating in Consulting and Technology & Innovation Management, hoping to work in consulting or technology strategy.

Please feel free to reach out to me about coming from a non-traditional background, the application process, moving to Chapel Hill, or anything else!

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Hi there! My name is Matt and I’m originally from Denver, Colorado. I attended Colorado State University for undergrad, where I received a degree in Corporate Finance and Investment Management. After graduation, I worked at DISH Network, a satellite television company, on their internal strategy team for five years. While there, I worked/negotiated with various clients in the media/entertainment industry and created analyses around viewership and financials to help justify negotiations decisions. I’m planning to pursue a career in strategy consulting, with a hope to focus in the media/entertainment and technology sectors.

Please reach out to me with any questions about the application process, life in Chapel Hill, or anything that comes to mind!

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Hi! My name is Neha, and I am from Florida. I went to Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia for undergrad, where I studied Linguistics and Global/Public Health. I have always been passionate about healthcare. I worked at a clinical research office while obtaining my Master in Public Health from the University of South Florida in Tampa. After graduating, I began working for a healthcare technology company that specialized in medical record data auditing – in a program management role where I helped healthcare organizations build their HIPAA privacy and compliance programs. My extensive involvement with my clients and my company’s growth initiatives sparked my desire to attend business school. I wanted to expand my skillset to include a well-rounded business education to better provide valuable strategic solutions for organizations, and ultimately impact patient outcomes. I plan to pursue healthcare at Kenan-Flagler, with a functional focus in marketing or consulting.

Feel free to reach out to me with questions about the application process, life at UNC or Chapel Hill, or any other topic you have!

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Osama Salah is an experienced construction claims analyst and project management consultant with over seven years of experience in the construction industry. He has worked on multi-billion projects, resolving issues between owners, general contractors, and subcontractors during and after the project. Mr. Salah has an MS and a BCE in Construction Engineering and Management from Cairo University in Cairo, Egypt. Mr. Salah has extensive experience on roadways, residential buildings, airports, power plants, hotels, telecommunications, petrochemicals, oil and gas, and infrastructure across the United States, Dubai, Saudi Arabia, and the Middle East & North Africa region.

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Hello! I am Rashmi and I am originally from New Delhi, India. I went to ASET, Noida for undergrad, where I pursued Computer Science & Engineering. Post graduation, I worked as an IT Project Engineer at Wipro, primarily with telecom clients across US and Europe. I also hold a Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) from TAPMI, Manipal post which I worked with Deloitte as an Assistant Marketing Manager in Bangalore, India. Currently at UNC Kenan-Flagler, I am planning to concentrate in Marketing and Technology & Innovation Management. In my free time, I enjoy traveling and trying new cuisines!

Please feel free to reach out to me with questions about the application process, pursuing a second MBA, the UNC Community, life in Chapel Hill or anything else you can think of.

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I’m Ryan Dunkle from Eldersburg, MD. In college, I was all about cybersecurity, which led me to earn my degree in the field. Post-graduation, I felt a calling to serve and spent eight transformative years in the military, proudly serving as a Green Beret in the 1st Special Forces Group. Those years were a masterclass in leadership, commitment, and discipline. After hanging up my military boots, I shifted gears and pursued an MBA. Now, with my sights set on consulting, I’m excited about the unique blend of skills I bring to the table. But it’s not just about my journey. I’m passionate about helping others, especially those considering an MBA at UNC. If you’re thinking about joining the UNC Kenan-Flagler MBA program, I’m here to help and share my experiences. As I look forward to the challenges of the consulting world, I’m equally enthusiastic about guiding future Tar Heels on their MBA journey.

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Hi! My name is Sandeep Gali and I am an international student from Nassau, Bahamas. I went to Indiana University where I graduated in 2020 with double majors in Accounting and Finance. Post-graduation, I worked at Deloitte Bahamas in the Financial Advisory and Consulting service lines where I worked on a variety of engagements from liquidations of financial services companies to projects for the Ministry of Finance. At Kenan-Flagler, I am planning to concentrate in Corporate Finance and Business Analytics & Management Science and am recruiting for Corporate Finance roles.

Please feel free to reach out with any questions you may have regarding the MBA process, life at UNC/Chapel Hill or anything else that may come up.

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Hi, I’m Yeonseo Koo, but I also go by Judy. I’m an international student from Seoul, Korea. I graduated from Princeton University, where I studied in the School of Public and International Affairs and participated in research projects on topics ranging from media studies to international organizations to foreign investment. After graduation, I stayed at Princeton to work in various aspects of student affairs including but not limited to campus space management, campus life events coordination, student committees advising, and an expansion project for the student-run coffee shop. In addition, I spent some time doing market research for a small business right before joining the Kenan-Flagler community. At Kenan-Flagler, I plan on pursuing a concentration in consulting and business analytics.

Feel free to reach out if you have any questions about pivoting career through an MBA, international student life, or anything else!

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