Special Guests:

Stephany is an Associate in the Sustainable Investing Group where she invests under the Inclusive Growth Fund, a global growth equity and private equity strategy that seeks to invest in education, workforce development, healthcare, financial services, and communities with the goal to improve the access, affordability, and outcomes for the underserved population alongside delivering market rate returns.

She began her career in the Global Banking and Markets division in 2019 and subsequently held roles within Goldman’s Sustainability and Impact platforms such as One Million Black Women, a $10 billion investment strategy focused on narrowing opportunity gaps for one million Black women in the United States over the next 10 years.

Stephany is a proud Summa Cum Laude graduate of the University of Texas, San Antonio – GO ROADRUNNERS!

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Guillermo Garcia is a Private Credit Associate at BlackRock. He graduated from Texas A&M University in 2020. Prior to joining BlackRock, Guillermo held positions at Fidelity Investments and TD Securities.

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Are you interested in a career in consulting? Join us on March 13 to learn about the different types of firms, the types of projects consultants work on, the day in the life of a consultant, growth tracks, and even more!

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Jane Azzinaro is a Senior Manager in Kearney’s Digital & Analytics practice. She coaches clients to understand and operationalize digital enablement to support their operating model and cost transformations. Her functional experience extends beyond the office of the CIO, supporting Legal, Procurement, and HR enabling a holistic view of business impact and change management required to be successful.

She holds an MBA from George Washington University and a Bachelor of Science in Marketing with a Minor in Leadership Studies from the Robert H. Smith School of Business at the University of Maryland. Jane was initiated at the Omega Theta Chapter in 2010.

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Jonathan Navia is a student at the University of Texas at Austin majoring in the Canfield Business Honors Program and pursuing a second major in finance. He is the company manager of Agua Pura where he manages three domestic locations across San Antonio and Mexico City.

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Darius Nejad is a senior Information Systems and Management double major at the Robert H. Smith School of Business. Having considerable experience in both the public policy and business industries, he plans to utilize the intersection of these two fields to solidify a career in government consulting.

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Join us for a session to set yourself above the competition! Professionals share their insights on how to make networking second nature and use LinkedIn to your advantage. You don’t want to miss this opportunity full of resources and Q&A time.

Laura Rook brings a wealth of experience and expertise to her role as the Career Accelerator Program Manager and Instructor for the College of Business at Kansas State University. A proud graduate of Kansas State University, Laura embarked on a dynamic career journey, spending five years at Travelers Insurance in various leadership capacities across multiple locations, including the Kansas City and Dallas field offices, as well as the headquarters in Hartford, Connecticut. Notably, her time at Travelers was highlighted by her instrumental role in co-leading the Technology and Operations Intern Program, where she discovered her passion for mentoring college students and guiding them toward successful career paths.

In 2022, Laura transitioned from the corporate realm to explore opportunities within the nonprofit sector and higher education. During this time, she dedicated approximately six months to assisting a small nonprofit organization in refining their technology and operations strategies before embracing the opportunity to return to her alma mater and join the College of Business at Kansas State University. In the fall of 2023, she assumed the role of Faculty Advisor for the Alpha Omega chapter of Alpha Kappa Psi, further deepening her commitment to mentorship and student development. Laura’s return to K-State is marked by enthusiasm and a dedication to facilitating transformative educational experiences for students.

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Sahil graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Communications and minored in Business Administration from the University of Texas at San Antonio. He is currently a Career Coach and Lecturer at University of Texas at Austin.

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Are you fascinated by the worlds of product or project management but unsure where to start? Do you dream of leading teams, guiding projects to success, and bringing innovative products to life? Join us for an information-packed session designed to kickstart your journey into the heart of product or project management!