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When choosing a graduate program, hearing from current students is key. The KGSB Student Ambassadors are volunteers who represent the Kellstadt Graduate School of Business. They’re available to answer questions about the school, the curriculum, and share their personal experiences as graduate students at DePaul. For admission details, tuition, scholarships, and events, contact the graduate admission office or schedule an appointment. Reach out to a KGSB Student Ambassador now!
Akash Anipakalu Giridhar
MS Business Analytics
• Recently started following the NFL and have grown to enjoy cheering for the Chicago Bears
• Passionate about analytics and data-driven decision making to solve real business challenges
• Loves gadgets, technology, cooking, nature walks, hiking, and exploring Chicago's coffee shops and lakefront
Chelsea McDuffy
MS Taxation
• Published author of The Chameleon Effect: Make Smart Choices
• Through Difficult Times Small business and self-employed advocate
• Firm belief: "Love thy neighbor as thyself."
Chinmay Bharadwaj
MS Marketing Analysis
• Originally from Bengaluru, India, and passionate about storytelling, digital marketing, and creative expression in Chicago
• Filmmaker turned marketing enthusiast who loves shaping ideas into stories that connect and inspire
• Coffee over tea, camera always nearby, and always out exploring Chicago's energy and culture
Connor Steins
MS Accountancy
• Originally from the Chicago Northwestern suburbs
• Online student with 8+ years of internal audit experience
• Actively pursuing Certified Public Accountant license
Dharani Chalapati
MS Business Analytics
• 3+ years of experience at State Street Corporation as Senior Associate - Business Client Service and internship experience at Fusion92 in Data Science & People Analytics division
• Serves as Graduate Assistant in the Department of Management & Entrepreneurship, contributing to supply chain research and academic initiatives
• Leads as Vice President of Analytics & Insights for the Kellstadt Business Analytics Organization, guiding initiatives that empower graduate students in analytics
Ebubechukwu Iwenjora
MS Real Estate
• International student from Nigera; a recipient of the REIA and Michael J. Horne Memorial scholarships
• Firm believer in the "pay it forward" principle. His journey has been shaped by the doors others opened for him, so he strives to do the same for others
• Just as Nigerian Jollof rice has earned global recognition, he aspires to leave a mark on the world by drawing deeply from his roots
FNU Surbhi
MS Finance
• A Finance graduate student with 7+ years of experience in the Indian banking sector, managing diverse client portfolios and driving financial growth strategies.
• Serving as Graduate Assistant in the Department of Finance and Real Estate
• Vice President at the Kellstadt Finance Association, contributing to academic and professional initiatives
Laris Kraeul
MS Finance
• Originally from Door County, WI
• Part of DePaul's Combined Degree Program
• Interested in performance analysis, financial advising, and behavioral health
Liana Chirkina
Part-Time MBA
• First-generation Assyrian American
• Double Demon (DePaul School of Public Service, Class of 2020 - Master's in Public Policy)
• Began career in small business and currently works in nonprofit space
Nahid Akanda
MS Economics and Qualitative Analysis
• Originally from Bangladesh, with a background in health economics, quantative methods, and data analysis
• Completed an internship at a community clinic focused on pediatric health
• Loves volunteering at animal shelters and interested in health economics and data research
Nikitha Gokulapati
MS Supply Chain Management
• Originally from Bengaluru, India, holding 6+ years of experience corporate tourism and customer support
• President of the Supply Chain Management Society
• Peer Coach at the DePaul Career Center
• Passionate about procurement, logistics, and building sustainable, efficient supply chains
Patrice Dean
Part-Time MBA
• Part-time MBA student with 20+ years of experience in marketing, including brand management, sponsorships, QSR retail strategy, and experiential activations
• Holds a bachelor's degree in advertising and has worked across both client and agency sides of the business
• Returned to graduate school to sharpen skills, stay current with industry trends, and gain inspiration from peers outside of current role
Robel Beraki
MS Human Resource Management
• Originally from Asmara, Eritrea
• Exceptional in business professional and data analytics leader with a diverse background across HR, commercial aerospace, and technology
• Passional about blending behavioral studies with business strategies to address challenging organizational issues
Sanath Kashyap Nagendra
MS Finance
• International student from Bengaluru, India
• Former financial analyst at Goldman Sachs; currently working as an operations assistant (finance and ops) for the Global Engagement Division
• Interested in mergers & acquisitions, corporate finance, middle-office operations, and private equity
Suhad Aijaz
MS Audit & Advisory Services
•Originally from Hyderabad, India, with a background in the UAE
• ACCA-qualified with audit experience at Deloitte and currently pursuing CPA certification