Meet Our Mentees

Sindy Alvarez is a first-generation college student, pursuing a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting with a minor in Law & Policy.

Michelle Badrah is a current sophomore at Baruch College pursuing a BBA in Accounting Analytics. She has gained experience across audit and financial analysis through internships with organizations including Grant Thornton, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), and the New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC).

Rea Balliu is a sophomore at Baruch College pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Finance.

Valentina Benfeld is a driven and intellectually curious undergraduate at Baruch College, currently pursuing a degree in finance with a strong interest in investment banking.

Julia Bollano is a sophomore in the Zicklin Honors Program at Baruch College and is pursuing a degree in Finance with double minors in Mathematics and Advanced Business Analysis.

Hajar Bouchour is a student at Baruch College, majoring in Accounting with a minor in Law & Policy who is committed to using her skills as a tool to support her community through accounting.

Lucy Chen is part of Baruch College's class of 2029, where she is studying Finance and minoring in New York City Studies through the Macaulay Honors Program.

As an incoming Junior at Baruch College, Kaitlyn has learned to use the resources around her in order to gain experience.

Ajla Demirovic is a member of Baruch College’s class of 2028, majoring in Finance with a minor in History.

Pooja Dhamecha is a sophomore at Baruch’s Zicklin School of Business, studying Finance with a Statistics minor.

Ellie Eidelzon is a sophomore at Baruch College majoring in Finance with a minor in Law and Policy. A first-generation American born and raised in South Brooklyn, she’s fueled by a strong work ethic and a deep curiosity about how businesses grow, adapt, and create value.

Viviana is a first-generation college student and a member of the class of 2027 at Baruch College, majoring in Finance.

Maisha Fahmida is a first generation student at Baruch College majoring in Accounting with a minor in Communications. 

Fabiola Flores is a sophomore at Baruch College majoring in Finance with a minor in Political Science. As a first-generation college student, she has built a strong foundation in finance through hands-on roles across sales and data analytics.

Jessie Gadson is a Computer Information Systems (Data Analytics) student at Baruch College minoring in Economics, with a strong interest in the intersection of finance, data analytics, and emerging technology.

As a Macaulay Honors student and Dean’s List Scholar pursuing a BBA in Finance with minors in Statistics & Quantitative Modeling and NYC Studies, Vera thrives at the intersection of people and finance.

Eden Hanuhov is a driven first-generation college student who is an incoming sophomore at Baruch College, majoring in Finance with a minor in Political Science.

Sarah Karpiloff is a student at Baruch College (’28), where she is pursuing her BBA in Finance, with a double minor in Law and Policy and Data Analytics.

Loveleen is a proud first-generation college student from Queens, NY, and a rising junior at Baruch College, majoring in Accounting with a minor in Law and Policy.

Shabeela Khan is a dedicated Finance major at Baruch College, minoring in Mathematics. As a first-generation college student, her independence and resolve aid in both her academic work and career goals.

Esther Kim is a member of the class of 2027, pursuing a major in accounting and double minoring in Communications and Economics & Finance.

Cailyn Kitchens is a member of the Macaulay Honors College and Baruch College class of 2027. She is majoring in Finance, pursuing the Weissman Concentration in Graphic Communications, and double minoring in Mathematics and New York City Studies.

Arina Kuzmina is a member of the class of 2028 at Baruch College, pursuing a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting. She balances her financial studies with a strong commitment to mentorship and community service.

Sienna Kwok is a Finance major in the Macaulay Honors Program at Baruch College pursuing a Bachelor of Business Administration with a minor in Interdisciplinary Studies. She is passionate about exploring strategic decision-making, financial analysis, and community impact.

Jiahe (Lucy) Li is a first-generation college student pursuing a B.B.A. in Finance at Baruch College’s Zicklin School of Business. She is part of the Zicklin Undergraduate Honors Program and a recipient of the BMO Capital Markets Scholarship.

Yan is part of Baruch College's class of 2027, where she's studying Finance and minoring in New York City Studies through the Macaulay Honors Program.

Angela Lin is a Finance major with a Law minor at Baruch College. As a first-generation college student from a Fujianese immigrant household, she is always looking to grow and gain new perspectives.

Scarlett Nguyen is a sophomore at Baruch College, majoring in Statistics and Quantitative Modeling with a minor in Philosophy. Originally from Vietnam, she moved to New York City on her own to pursue her ambitions in finance, driven by a deep curiosity about markets and a desire to build something meaningful from the ground up.

Anastasia Panchenko is a Finance student at Baruch College who believes that some of the strongest skills are built long before anyone writes them on a resume.

Allyson Poyker is currently a Provost Honors Student, a soon to be junior, majoring in Finance, minoring in law and policy, graduating in May 2028.

Nahin is a finance student at Baruch College with a strong passion for creativity and community impact.

Sanjana is an incoming junior and first-generation immigrant at Baruch College Zicklin School of Business, studying Statistics and Quantitative Modeling with a minor in Political Science.

Sanai Roberts is a Macaulay Honors freshman at Baruch College studying Finance, with minors in Real Estate and New York City Studies.

Elina Salikhova is a Dean’s Scholar at Baruch College, pursuing a BBA in Finance with a minor in Journalism, and is expected to graduate in 2027.

Ebony Stapleton is a devoted Finance major at Baruch College, minoring in Communication. This fall, she will join Centerbridge Partners as an Investment Fellow, expanding her knowledge and experience with distressed debt, private equity, real-estate, private credit, and financial modeling.

Amy Trieu has the ability to make significant strides in the finance sector in part due to her distinctive combination of academic rigor and practical expertise.

Dacy Vilus is a junior at Baruch College majoring in Finance with a minor in Law & Policy. She is deeply interested in using financial tools to help businesses thrive.

Sabina Vukovic is an Albanian-American student who is a member of the class of 2027 at Baruch College. She is a Dean’s Scholar and a Zicklin Honor student majoring in Finance and double minoring in Psychology and Advanced Business Analysis.

Laura is a member of the Class of 2027 at Baruch College, where she is pursuing a BBA in Finance with a minor in Law and Policy.

Abigail Zissman is an accounting student with a minor in mathematics at Baruch College’s Zicklin School of Business with a strong interest in tax and a clear path toward CPA licensure (150 credits).