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Tanner Ryan (Mgmt’14, MSupCha’15)

Jane Majkiewicz — Wed, 18 Dec 2024 21:13:58 +0000

Tanner Ryan (Mgmt’14, MSupCha’15) Jane Majkiewicz Wed, 12/18/2024 - 14:13

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Name: Tanner Ryan
Hometown: Westminster, Colorado
Major: Operations and Information Management, International Business and Leadership; Supply Chain Management
Position: Senior Category Manager at Danone

Tanner has always been a self-starter: he worked to essentially craft his own "engineering of business" focus with his college majors and figured out a way to get credit at Leeds for learning Mandarin on his own to help his friend start a business in China. Through his new job as a buyer at Danone, he’s had to learn new ways of communicating, processing information and working with teams to complete complicated projects. He's relied on numerous support structures to get through difficult times in life and create goals that align with the rapidly changing world. His current goals are traveling and climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro.

“Beyond the impacts work can have on life, life can impact your performance and motivation at work. I am learning to activate my support networks, restructure what my network looks like as life changes, and build resiliency for the future.”

Tanner Ryan said Leeds gave him a tailor-made college experience that enabled him "to build a well-rounded portfolio and show employers I had the experience they were looking for."

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Nathrine Mensah Afrifa (MSupCha’25)

Jane Majkiewicz — Wed, 18 Dec 2024 19:25:34 +0000

Nathrine Mensah Afrifa (MSupCha’25) Jane Majkiewicz Wed, 12/18/2024 - 12:25

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Name: Nathrine Mensah Afrifa
Hometown: Accra, Ghana
Major: Supply Chain Management (now Supply Chain Analytics)

In her time at Leeds, Nathrine Mensah Afrifa (MSupCha’25) has gained both technical knowledge and soft skills. Inspired by the creative teaching methods of Assistant Professor of Operations Övünç Yılmaz and the emotional intelligence of Assistant Professor of Marketing Quentin Andre, she hopes to build a career that combines industry and academics. Above all, her goal is to mentor the next generation of business leaders, just like she was mentored here at Leeds.

“The opportunity to master core business principles while focusing on advanced supply chain and operations strategy, along with engaging in experiential projects, has made Leeds more than just an academic destination—it has become the perfect environment for my professional growth.”

As Nathrine Mensah Afrifa (MSupCha’25) gains experience in supply chain strategy, she has been inspired by her professors at Leeds and hopes to mentor future students in the same way.

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Cory London (Fin’24)

Jane Majkiewicz — Wed, 04 Dec 2024 22:04:21 +0000

Cory London (Fin’24) Jane Majkiewicz Wed, 12/04/2024 - 15:04

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Name: Cory London
Hometown: Englewood, Colorado
Major: Finance, minor in music

A sports fanatic, Cory London (Fin’24) is excited to graduate this December and explore a couple paths: either working in wealth management or making the Ball Arena his office in the hopes of working with the Colorado Avalanche. He solidified his sports expertise through Leeds' Business of Sports Program. He also started a podcast called the "Captain Avalanche Fancast" about his passion in sports and hockey media, which he’s excited to continue after graduation.

“With professional sports, positive outcomes are special and indescribable feelings that cannot be replicated by anything else; if I can somehow be a part or an aspect of that and help bring that to the fans and the people, it would genuinely be a dream come true.”

As a longtime sports fan, Cory London (Fin’24) is graduating this December with aspirations to work for the Colorado Avalanche.

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Sarah Rego (Fin’24)

Jane Majkiewicz — Wed, 04 Dec 2024 21:13:44 +0000

Sarah Rego (Fin’24) Jane Majkiewicz Wed, 12/04/2024 - 14:13

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Name: Sarah Rego
Hometown: Allendale, New Jersey
Major: Finance and Global Business Certificate
Upcoming Position: Incoming analyst at BlackRock in San Franciso

For Sarah Rego (Fin’24), Leeds opened doors to the world, with unparalleled experiences in cross-cultural communications and international business. She was the first person in her family to go to college in the U.S. She completed the global business certificate and participated in FGX, study abroad and a workaway program in Switzerland. After graduating this December, she’s traveling to Nepal to volunteer and hike before starting an analyst position at BlackRock. Her love of travel also factors into her future goals: She hopes to go to all 50 states and explore Asia.

“I have met some amazing mentors, whether staff or alumni, who have guided me throughout my college experience and have set me up for success. They have shown me great opportunities in the professional and personal world.”

December graduate Sarah Rego (Fin’24) is leaving behind her beloved Rocky Mountains to start her new career, but she's taking with her a broad worldview, thanks to transformative global experiences at Leeds.

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Tyler Bianchi (Fin’24)

Jane Majkiewicz — Wed, 04 Dec 2024 18:42:48 +0000

Tyler Bianchi (Fin’24) Jane Majkiewicz Wed, 12/04/2024 - 11:42

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Name: Tyler Bianchi
Hometown: Carmel, California
Major: Finance

As Tyler Bianchi (Fin’24) nears his graduation this December, he‘s reflecting on all the opportunities Leeds has provided him: world travel, a network of successful alumni, and a few best friends. Most of all, he says he owes a lot of his success to his mentorship experiences within Leeds.

“The Leeds School of Business has provided me with the invaluable opportunity to grow from a mentee into a mentor, allowing me to support and guide younger students as I once was, fostering a culture of collaboration and community.”

After graduating this December, Tyler Bianchi (Fin’24) is looking forward to leveraging his technical and interpersonal skills to make finance and real estate happier and more enjoyable experiences for his clients.

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Ava Kics (MSupCha’25)

Jane Majkiewicz — Wed, 20 Nov 2024 19:46:24 +0000

Ava Kics (MSupCha’25) Jane Majkiewicz Wed, 11/20/2024 - 12:46

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Name: Ava Kics (MSupCha’25)
Hometown: Master’s in Supply Chain Management
Position: Palatine, Illinois

After studying at CU for her undergraduate in environmental studies, Ava Kics believes that continuing to pursue a master’s in supply chain management has been the best decision she’s made to date. In her career, she hopes to combine the knowledge and skills learned from both her degrees to help organizations minimize their environmental impact while supporting a growing economy. High personal expectations along with a wide plethora of travel experiences—Costa Rica, Spain and Japan—have helped her grow into the person she is today.

“Being able to learn so much about the world’s dynamic supply chains in such a short period of time helped me gain stronger time management and teamwork skills, both of which are vital for successful futures in this industry.”

Learning about the world’s dynamic supply chains in a short period of time has helped Ava Kics gain stronger skills in time management and teamwork.

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Amruta Kelshiker (Fin, Mgmt’24)

Kelsey Cipolla — Wed, 06 Nov 2024 17:30:29 +0000

Amruta Kelshiker (Fin, Mgmt’24) Kelsey Cipolla Wed, 11/06/2024 - 10:30

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Name: Amruta Kelshiker
Hometown: Aurora, Colorado
Major: Finance and Management
Upcoming job: Incoming analyst at Black Rock

When deciding to come to Leeds, Amruta Kelshiker was interested in a collaborative environment, practical experience, and, of course, the location. As she finishes up her last year, she has benefitted from supportive faculty and gaining skills she’s confident will take her far into her finance career, where she aspires to integrate sustainable practices into investment strategies. She wants to help clients navigate the financial market’s complexities while promoting responsible, long-term growth. This past year, she lived in Seville, Spain, and San Franciso, two cities where she didn’t know anyone—a testament to her spirit of personal and professional growth.

“Navigating life in a different culture and environment was both challenging and rewarding. It taught me resilience, adaptability and how to embrace new experiences. This period significantly broadened my perspective and helped me grow personally and professionally.”

As she prepares to launch her career at BlackRock, Amruta Kelshiker says the supportive faculty and collaborative environment at Leeds helped her step out of her comfort zone.

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Trace Grain (Acct’17, MAcct’18, MFin’19)

Kelsey Cipolla — Mon, 28 Oct 2024 16:27:22 +0000

Trace Grain (Acct’17, MAcct’18, MFin’19) Kelsey Cipolla Mon, 10/28/2024 - 10:27

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Name: Trace Grain (Acct’17, MAcct’18, MFin’19)
Hometown: Port Huron, Michigan
Position: Graduate Student Instructor at the University of Michigan School of Information

Applying and getting into Leeds was Trace Grain’s “most successful blunder” after accidentally checking the wrong box on his college application. He thought he was following his brother Chris’ footsteps at CU in studying economics. Now three degrees later, he’s back in his home state of Michigan, where he’s found his passion in teaching data science at the University of Michigan.

Grain also works as a part-time data scientist for two family businesses: the pediatric practice of his mother, Dr. Annette Barnes, and the estate of his late relative Thelonious Monk. He does all that while volunteering as a member of the Leeds GOLD Board and SONS (Save Our Neighbors and Streets), and while pursuing further graduate studies in the MBA and MS in information science programs at the University of Michigan.

In his future, he wants to be a leader helping small businesses level the playing field using AI technology.

“What I loved most about being a student and studying at CU �鶹ӰԺ was that the Leeds community made my large college feel small. It’s not easy to find people that are willing to be and stay in your corner. There were many faculty, staff and students (now alumni) at Leeds that had my best interest in mind.”

Applying and getting into Leeds was Trace Grain’s “most successful blunder” after accidentally checking the wrong box on his college application.

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Sarah Reice (Fin’18)

Kelsey Cipolla — Sat, 26 Oct 2024 16:24:25 +0000

Sarah Reice (Fin’18) Kelsey Cipolla Sat, 10/26/2024 - 10:24

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Name: Sarah Reice
Major: Finance
Position: Sustainability Manager at Anthropologie

Named to the GreenBiz 30 Under 30 list for 2024, Sarah Reice (Fin’18) has been paving a path in the field of sustainability. She gained confidence at Leeds earning the Social Responsibility and Ethics (SRE) Certificate and getting encouragement from professors and peers that she could apply her finance knowledge to a science-oriented field even without a science background. Now in her role at Anthropologie, she’s worked on a wide variety of projects, including her favorite one to date—helping launch a line of clothing featuring natural dyes and cotton from farms that use regenerative practices.

“With the SRE Certificate, I was challenged to envision a career that created value and aligned with my own, and approach business in a way that could be beneficial to the world. That’s kind of the �鶹ӰԺ way.”

Named to the GreenBiz 30 Under 30, Sarah Reice has been paving an inspiring path toward a sustainable future in her role at Anthropologie.

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Marionne Sevilla (PhD’29)

Kelsey Cipolla — Wed, 23 Oct 2024 16:21:03 +0000

Marionne Sevilla (PhD’29) Kelsey Cipolla Wed, 10/23/2024 - 10:21

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Name: Marionne Sevilla
Hometown: San Mateo, California
Major: Organizational Behavior

Marionne Sevilla was drawn to Leeds because of its commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, giving her the confidence that she can be her authentic self here. She’s expecting to earn her doctorate in organizational behavior in 2029. After taking singing lessons for 10 years, she knows what it’s like to dedicate herself to a passion.

“I can’t wait to delve into some of the questions I’ve been holding onto for years. The conversations I’ve had with faculty members and other students have been engaging and energizing, and the prospect of those conversations for the next five years is thrilling!”

Marionne Sevilla understands the time it takes to pursue a passion. At Leeds, she can’t wait to delve into questions she has been curious about for years.

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