Business Technology Analyst, Deloitte Consulting
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Why did you decide to come to Leeds?
I decided to come to Leeds after determining that my Stanford dreams could wait for grad school, and I should save some money with in-state tuition as well as go to Dubai with the Honors program. However, I've stayed at Leeds because of the incredible experiences I've had (including FGX Dubai twice), the amazing faculty and staff I've met, and the lifelong friendships I've made.
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What is one thing you learned at Leeds that you will never forget?
You don't need an Ivy League education to accomplish amazing things. During my sophomore year at Leeds, in the middle of finishing my business modules and while just beginning to learn business concepts, I competed in Procter & Gamble's CEO Challenge. My team bested three MBA students from MIT Sloan to go on to represent North America in Dubai. Every business school will teach its students the necessary business vernacular to get a job. What differentiates Leeds is that it empowers students to push the creative boundaries and fosters an entrepreneurial spirit that is unique to Â鶹ӰԺ. I have been taught to work from a higher vision that the world does not need another logistically perfect, money-making old idea, but rather, the world needs to be challenged with new, innovative ideas that are nuanced in their cultural insight and supported by a logistically sound business plan.
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Tell us about a particular professor or mentor that influenced you while you were at Leeds.
While she is no longer at Leeds, Stephanie Garriga-Snaider, former Program Manager for the Leeds Honors program, made a huge impact on me. Not only did she lead the First Year Global Experience trip to Dubai, but she also was there for me during some of the most difficult days. Her office door was always open for students, and even past her role at Leeds, she has kept in touch over the years.
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Where has life taken you since you graduated Leeds?
I will be joining Deloitte Consulting in Denver as a Business Technology Analyst in September. COVID permitting, I hope my life will look like lots of flight miles, hotel points, and new business clothes. In the meantime, I will be enjoying my summer with friends and continuing to work with the Leeds Office of Advancement.
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What is one piece of advice/best practice that has stuck with you throughout your career?
"If you act like you have two hours, it will take two minutes, but if you act like you have two minutes, it will take two hours." I'm a big advocate for developing an eye for detail as well as doing things right the first time. Particularly in college where there's so many deadlines, it's easy to get overwhelmed and rush through things just to "get it done," but there's always time to take a deep breath and read over that essay out loud or have a friend look over your presentation slides.
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What advice would you give to incoming freshman about Leeds?Ìý
Make friends with upperclassmen and get advice from them about which mix of classes are good to take together in the same semester. I took 18 credits at one point while working 20+ hours and it was very manageable because I was intentional about the classes I took in terms of workload and time commitments. This advice is particularly applicable when choosing the order in which you take the Mods during sophomore year, when classes are going at double the normal speed because they are only 8-weeks long.Ìý
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If you are planning on leaving Â鶹ӰԺ, what will you miss most about the city?
It's cliché, but I will miss the view of the Flatirons as well as the proximity and scheduling convenience of hanging out with friends. There will never be another time in my life when so many of my friends are on very similar schedules and we can spontaneously decide to go to dinner without putting it on the calendar weeks in advance.
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