Alumni
Ulises Sanchez-Rodea
Ulises was born in the Bronx, New York. From a young age, his parents, who immigrated to the United States in search of a better future, taught him the importance of being responsible and caring. Their hard work and sacrifices have inspired him to appreciate every opportunity he receives and always give his best. In his free time, he enjoys playing soccer with friends and family, as well as playing guitar. One of his strongest skills is teamwork which has grown with his passion towards soccer. He looks forward to growing this skill with the support of the professional’s among this amazing program. He is interested in finance and accounting.
Alexander Tziavragos
Alex is a sophomore at Avenues the World School. He is an academy member of Downtown United Soccer Club NYC, an elite travel soccer team ranked MLS Next; a member of Avenues’s Junior Varsity Soccer Team (ACIS Champions), and hopes to make varsity this year. In freshman year, he tutored math to a sixth grader; was a member of Avenues’s Resolution Through Dialogue Club, and was a 9th grade representative for Avenues’s End of Year High School Community Building Event. He was also a teachers’ assistant at underserved elementary schools in Miami through Achieve Miami Summer. Alex is interested and eager to work on projects in the fields of investing, hedge funds, corporate finance, and private equity.
Leo Goldman
Leo is a senior at Westfield High School. Whether it’s analyzing models on the math team or playing doubles on his school’s tennis team, he loves strategy, patterns, and solving problems. Over the summer he participated in Wharton Global Youth’s Essentials of Entrepreneurship Program, where he started to explore his interest in business. He is excited to bring his curiosity, leadership, and teamwork to Bridge to Business while learning from peers and industry professionals. A few areas of potential interest include finance, investment, and business analytics.
Perry Sara Sloan
Perry is a sophomore at a College Preparatory Ski Academy in Vermont, Green Mountain Valley School (GMVS) where she pursues her passion and learns from the life lessons of ski racing while also preparing for a career in Business and Medicine. At GMVS she helped start the Investment Club with two other peers to encourage learning about finance and stock market investing. She enjoys writing and has had her work published in Highlights Magazine, the American Library of Poetry, and was this year’s InvestWrite Vermont State Winner and 2nd place National winner for her essay on diversifying your portfolio. She is also the Stage Manager for this year’s school play, Campus Captain at GMVS for the Hidden Opponent, helps with student orientation and is part of the Yearbook staff, Book Club and Current Events club. Prior to GMVS she attended Trinity in NYC, which provided a strong academic foundation and love for learning. She was able to spend time at Wharton this past summer attending the Global Youth Entrepreneurship program. It was an incredible experience that expanded her perspective on business.
She is interested in both biology/medicine and business and is exploring a career as a doctor, business consultant or management in the medical space.
Danielle elkowitz
Danielle is a sophomore at Blind Brook High School in Rye Brook, New York. She is a member of many clubs, including: Mock Trial, Model UN, and Congress. She also enjoys art, music, and playing tennis. She values being an active member of her community and giving back. She is very involved in fundraising for her local hospital and advocating for the student body in her school district. Some fields of business that she is interested in include: marketing, design, and entrepreneurship.
Brett Feiner
Brett is 15 years old and from Newton, Massachusetts. He enjoys participating in his school's DECA program, and competing as well. He's a 3 sport athlete: golf, basketball, and baseball for his high school. Over his summers he goes to overnight camp where he has the benefit of partaking in many leadership roles. He loves hanging out with friends and watching sports with them. His favorite sports teams are the New York Jets, Boston Celtics, and Boston Red Sox. Some areas of Business that he's interested in are: Private Equity, Investment Banking, Finance, and Sports Business.
Maxwell Fu
Maxwell is excited to explore the field of business. He was introduced to stock trading by his friends, and he's been curious and interested about the stock market field ever since. He would love to work on projects relating to stocks, but any business field would be great if it provides firsthand experience.
Kylee Hung
Kylee is a rising junior and plays competitive USTA tennis, training full time at John McEnroe Tennis Academy at Randall’s Island in New York. She loves getting involved in school clubs and events, and I especially enjoys working with kids and finding ways to make a positive impact on my community. She is extremely excited to be a part of this cohort! She is particularly interested in the marketing and advertising fields of business as she is intrigued by the behind the scenes of how products, events, etc. are promoted and displayed to the public. She would love to work with others that have similar interests in these fields.
Camila Giraldo Beltran
Camila is from Queens, New York, and she likes to listen to music, go on walks, and watch shows. Her favorite artist is The Weeknd. She will be a junior in high school in the fall and is very excited to be part of the 2025-2026 cohort. She is open to working in any field of business with other members of her cohort.
Omar Khan
Omar is a junior and goes to school in New York. Some of his hobbies and passions are playing basketball, cars, and food. He has a strong interest in business and would be interested in corporate finance, real estate investment, consulting, etc.
Jackson Koch
Jackson lives in Brooklyn and is a rising junior at the NYC Museum School in Chelsea. His passions are sports and business. He plays travel soccer and runs track but loves watching all sports and analyzing everything happening on and off the field. Especially the business of sports: how do teams make money, what trades are profitable, what sponsorships are successful, etc. He's also interested in entrepreneurship and fashion - he recently launched his own Depop store. His parents met at Wharton - he's excited to learn from other Wharton alums. He's passionate about sports management, finance, marketing, entrepreneurship, and real estate.
Aneka Lakhani
Aneka is from Westchester, NY. She attends Greenwich Academy, and is a rising 10th grader with a strong interest in the humanities. Her hobbies include dance, basketball, and music. She aspires to become a corporate lawyer and is excited to learn more about the diverse fields of business. She's interested in international business, economics, and finance, and is open to working on projects of any field.
Armaan lakhani
Armaan is a 16-year-old student from New York entering 11th grade. He is interested in math and science, and he runs track and plays basketball during his free time. He hops to pursue a career in business, potentially in finance. He's interested in finance, entrepreneurship, and technology.
Brendan Lee
Brendan is 15 years old and will be a junior in high school. He has an older brother and sister, as well as a cat. He loves to hang out with friends, cook, vacation with family, listen to music, and watch Philly sports. He is particularly interested in entrepreneurship and investing, and would love to work on a project involving those fields of business.
Tenzin Namkhang
Tenzin is deeply interested in finance and its real-world applications, especially in fields like investment banking and business strategy. As a chapter president of DECA and a participant in programs like Wall Street 101, she has explored topics ranging from market analysis to corporate decision-making. She's excited to connect with others who share a passion for business, and she's particularly interested in fields such as investment banking, impact investing, and financial technology; she'd love to collaborate on projects in those areas.
George Petkoff
George is a rising junior at The Bronx High School of Science. He loves to play sports and is a member of the soccer, basketball, and lacrosse teams at my school. He serves on the board of our Model UN team which competes nationally and also hosts their own conference, SciMUN. He also works with S.O. (Student Organization) to prepare and organize their school's events. George speaks English and Bulgarian fluently, and is conversational in Spanish. He is excited about business after he took a course at Wharton on business and sports analytics and participated in his school's Finance Institute. Now he would love to improve his knowledge about the business world. He's particularly interested in: finance, hedge funds, investment banks, private equity, entrepreneurship, technology, real estate, and sports analytics.
Shanaya Parikh
Shanaya is a rising junior at Horace Mann School. She enjoys spending time with friends, trying different cuisines, reading, and watching movies. She's also passionate about sports and loves staying active through a variety of games. She has a strong interest in the business world, particularly in finance and entrepreneurship, and she's excited to collaborate on projects with others in these fields.
Fields of interest: Finance, entrepreneurship, and marketing.
Will Rue
Will is a junior at The Lawrenceville School, a boarding and day school in Lawrenceville, NJ. He has a strong passion for leadership, collaboration, and hard work. He'll be serving as the Vice President of his dormitory of approximately 50 boys this year. His primary club involvement includes co-leading both Lawrenceville's Bible Study Club and a newly formed club with a focus on political advocacy and debate. He's also actively involved in several student organizations where he enjoys building community and working with others toward shared goals. Outside of academics, he is a member of the Varsity Baseball team and in the summer plays for a club baseball team and works as a certified lifeguard. These experiences have strengthened his discipline, resilience, and commitment to team success. He is the middle child of his family with 18 year old and 11 year old sisters, a lifelong resident of Montgomery, NJ, and a big fan of Duke Basketball, the Philadelphia Eagles and the NY Yankees. He is interested in finance, real estate, and marketing.
Saaina Wadhwa
Saaina is a rising junior with a strong interest in finance and entrepreneurship. This year, she's serving as co-president of her school’s Stocks and Investing Club, where she gets to explore market trends and investment strategies alongside her peers. She is also an active member of FBLA, which has given her opportunities to build leadership skills and deepen her understanding of business. Over the summer, she attended an entrepreneurship camp that made her even more passionate about creating and innovating in the business world. She's excited to continue learning, growing, and connecting with others who share the same drive for finance and entrepreneurship. Saaina is open to any field of business, but particularly finance.
Liza Gerstein
Liza is a junior at the Heschel School in Manhattan. She is the founder of the Holocaust Commemoration Club, and serves on the Student Government Programming Council. Liza is a fellow in The Philanthropic Advisory Council for Teens (PACT), a program of UJA-Federation of New York. Additionally, she is the Youth Ambassador to the Board of The Gabriel Project Mumbai. Liza is on her schools Varsity Volleyball team and writes for the school newspaper. Last semester, she studied abroad in Israel and took an economics course. Liza is specifically interesting in real estate, finance, and marketing.
Caleb Greenfield
Caleb is a high school student with a strong interest in business, technology, and entrepreneurship. He enjoys collaborating on innovative projects and exploring how business strategies can be used to solve real-world problems. In his free time, he likes to read, play sports, and participate in community service initiatives.
He's particularly interested in entrepreneurship, finance, and tech startups. He’d be open to working on projects in these areas with other cohort members.
Devin Shroff
Devin is a sophomore at a public high school in New Jersey with a strong interest in business and leadership. He’s involved at the chapter, regional, and international levels of his youth organization, and also leads several clubs at his school including Student Voices, Artifact, and Students Helping Students. Devin enjoys creating spaces where people feel included and encouraged to share their ideas. Outside of school leadership, he combines his passion for photography and sports through the Sports Media Club he founded, and he plays on the Varsity Boys Tennis Team. Looking ahead, Devin is eager to learn more about different areas of business with the goal of building a social enterprise that makes a positive impact while also achieving sustainable financial success.
Caleb Doft
Caleb Doft is a junior at the Ramaz School. He is a passionate ice hockey player for the New Jersey Avalanche. In addition to his athletic pursuits, he serves as the co-President of his class in student government, an active member of Debate and the Ramaz Business Investment Club. Furthermore, he is a distinguished fellow at the UJA Federation's Philanthropic Advisory Council for Teens (PACT), and Youthbridge of New York reflecting his dedication to community service and philanthropy. Caleb is OSHA certified and spent his summer working for Egg Electric. Caleb is interested in Real Estate development, entrepreneurship and Finance.
Suria Dossani
Suria Dossani is a rising sophomore at Horace Mann School in Riverdale. She is really interested in business as a future career and is curious to explore different options in the field. In her free time she loves baking as well as reading, and her favorite book is The Count of Monte Cristo. She is interested in investment banking as well as private equity.
Ethan Makode
Ethan Makode is a rising senior and Academy of Finance student at River Hill High School in Clarksville, MD. He enjoys serving as a captain of his high school basketball team and playing elite AAU basketball with Team Beyond as a shooting guard. His passion for finance and entrepreneurship led him to lead program teams for the past two years in the Leadership Initiatives International Business Internship, where his teams have supported small businesses in Nigeria with financial and business advice as well as microgrant funding. He has also started an LI chapter at his school. In his spare time, he is an avid sneakerhead and photographer. He looks forward to pursuing a career in finance and marketing.
Isabella Miraflores
Isabella Miraflores is a high-performing junior at the Chapin School, known for her focus, curiosity, and clear communication. With a strong academic record—especially in STEM—she excels across disciplines and brings thoughtful problem-solving to everything she does. As Assistant Office Manager at the Shiu Clinic, she supports front-desk operations—including intake, scheduling, and billing—while maintaining a calm, professional presence. At school, she’s Co-Captain of the Speech Team, active in theater, and a member of the varsity tennis team. She also follows Formula One with enthusiasm and seeks communities that value initiative, creativity, and genuine learning. She is interested in: management consulting, finance (investment banking, private equity), and sports / talent management.
Ana Monteiro
Ana Monteiro is a junior at Kent Place School in Summit, New Jersey. Beyond academics, she is active in Model UN, Mock Trial, the Future Business Leaders of America, and as a copy editor in the school newspaper. She also spends much of her time devoted to the arts, having studied dance and vocal performance since a young age, and brings her talents to bear in musical and play performance both in and out of school. She is particularly interested in business law and ethics, ethical uses of AI, and the biotech and pharma industries.
Jed Sloan
Jed Sloan is a rising senior at Stuyvesant High School, where he is co-Captain of the Chess Team, Varsity Tennis team and member of the Math Team, Math Modeling Club and Principal’s Advisory board. Outside of school he is Vice-President of NYC Chess Connections which tutors students in underserved communities in chess and related life skills. He also enjoys skiing and coaching for the Ski Race Development team at Mohawk Mountain. Two of his best experiences have been attending the Wharton Global Youth Finance and Data Science programs. He also recently authored and published research on the impact of Climate Change in Coastal Cities. Linked in profile here. Fields of Business he is interested in are: Finance, Data Science, Economics and Public Policy
Krishnav Tapuriah
Krishnav Tapuriah is a student at Dwight-Englewood School and dedicated leader across school and global initiatives. He serves as President of the Business Leaders Club, President of the Emerging Technologies Club, Executive Producer of TEDxDwight-Englewood, and Elected Member of the Disciplinary Council at school. Beyond campus, he co-founded the international branch of the Yasham Foundation, leading programs in English mentorship, career development, and financial literacy that have impacted over 2,500 people. As a Financial Literacy Specialist at Students for Innovation, he’s presented to 750+ educators nationwide. Fluent in English, Hindi, and Spanish, Krishnav bridges cultures to drive meaningful change.
Zoe Tziavragos
Zoe Tziavragos is a senior at Avenues The World School. She is the marketing assistant to Nikki L. Brown Art Advisory firm, and was selected by Avenues’s faculty to be senior peer leader, representing Avenues at leadership workshops and planning high school community events and 9th grade orientation. She was also a student at New York University’s Career Edge Summer Program, where she integrated marketing, served underserved elementary students in Miami at Achieve Miami Saturdays and Achieve Miami Summer. She desires a career in business in the field of biotechnology. She is very interested in and is eager to work on projects with other members of the cohort in the following fields: biotechnology and finance, corporate finance, public policy, investing and private equity.
Miles Agle
Miles Agle is a rising senior at McNair Academic Highschool. Currently he is an intern at the Jersey City Municipal courthouse. As an avid soccer fan as well as player, he captains his high school's varsity soccer team and referees at the grassroots level. He also is a UN NGO representative for Accessibility Atlas where he has authored several reports on implementation of UN mandates in regards to persons with disabilities. Currently the three areas of business which interest him the most are: Consulting, Wealth Management, as well as Private Equity.
Alexander Michaels
Alexander Michaels is a sophomore at Tenafly High School in New Jersey. Alex has had an interest in business since middle school - he has read many books about investments and has an investment portfolio. Alex has taken classes in marketing, finance, business law, and public speaking and participates in DECA. He has a passion for watches and started a custom watchmaking business. He runs cross country, ski races, and plays tennis for his high school teams. He also volunteers as a running guide for people with special needs and a tennis instructor for underprivileged youth. The three areas of business in which he is most interested are Private Equity, Marketing, and Hedge Funds.
Leelah Mouradov
Leelah Mouradov is a junior at Glastonbury High School. At her school she participates in many extracurriculars, most notably the finance club (where she is the secretary), the math team, and also the varsity swim team. She is also involved in choir and has been selected for many festivals across the Northeast.