PDCE Peer Mentors

Akshath Murali
Finance (Banking)
BS 2026
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Hi everyone! I’m Akshath, a senior studying Finance. I am from Boulder, Colorado, and have been involved in the Economic Development Group, Stern Student Council, SPUR research, and as a Teaching Fellow. I also took Stern Around the World in Singapore. Professionally, I have experience across investment banking (Equity Capital Markets), equity investing, and VC. Outside of school, I enjoy watching tennis, playing the piano, coding in Python, and finding new restaurants / coffee shops in the city. I would love to meet you and chat about being at NYU, career preparation, or anything else on your mind!

Alexis Bardy
Exploration
BPE 2026
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Hey everyone! My name is Alexis, and I’m studying Business and Political Economy (BPE) with a minor in Social Entrepreneurship. I’m from Miami, Florida and I’ve studied abroad in London, Madrid, Shanghai, Singapore and Abu Dhabi. This summer, I am working as a Sales Intern at L’Oréal. However, my past internships have been in marketing, social media, and luxury event planning, most of which were abroad! I grew up in the performing arts, so outside of class you can catch me at a comedy show 100%. I’m always happy to chat about exploring your path through Stern, careers, and around the globe! 

Andrea Lui
Finance (Banking)
BS 2026
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Hi, I’m Andrea! I’m a senior from Vancouver studying finance and computing & data science with a minor in BEMT. I’ve worked in both investment banking and commercial real estate, covering Power & Utilities at BNP Paribas and the National Investment Team and Industrial Properties at CBRE. At NYU, I'm Business Manager of the Washington Square News, VP of USWIB, an Admissions Ambassador and a student film producer. I studied abroad in spring 2025 at Université Paris Dauphine-PSL through IBEX and have a wide variety of interests across finance, real estate/infrastructure and media/entertainment — also a huge foodie and Broadway fanatic!

Catalina Madriñán
Consulting
BPE 2026
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Hi! I’m Catalina, a senior at NYU Stern studying Business & Political Economy alongside Urban Design & Architecture. On campus, I’m active in Net Impact as a senior advisor, following my time as Senior Director of the NICE Consulting Team. Over the past two summers at Strategy&, I’ve worked on M&A due diligence and nonprofit growth strategy. When I’m not at Sosnoff or Bobst, you’ll likely find me doing yoga, tending my apartment garden, or working through the NYT crossword. I’m always happy to connect and chat about studying abroad, recruiting, or anything else on your mind.

Chanhee Kwak
Consulting
BS 2026
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Hi y’all! I go by Chan, and I’m a senior from Washington state, studying Sustainable Business and Data Science. On campus, I’m a part of 180 Degrees, Net Impact, Breakthrough Scholars, and Beta Alpha Psi. In relation to my career, I have interned at a nonprofit, McKinsey & Co, and am joining Bain & Co after graduation. I have gone through both junior and full-time recruiting, so I’m happy to share experiences from both! For fun, I love exploring new restaurants, cooking overly-intricate recipes, training for a triathlon, reading, and making music. I’m glad to be a resource for anything from Stern logistics to recruiting or other questions, and I’m excited to get to know you! 

Gordon Li
Finance (Asset Management)
BS 2026
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Hi everyone! I'm Gordon, studying Finance and EQE (Econometrics and Quantitative Economics) here at Stern. I also have a joint minor in Math and Computer Science and studied abroad in London. This summer, I worked at PGIM Fixed Income as an Investment Analyst on the Structured Products desk (MBS, ABS, CLOs, etc). I previously was at Moody's Analytics and I have experience with search funds and technology advisory. I'm also involved in the Stern honors program and SPEX. In my spare time, I hike, bike, and read about history and cultures. Please reach out if you want to talk about asset management, navigating Stern, or just to chat about anything on your mind!

Grace Zhang
Finance 

BPE 2026
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Hi all! My name is Grace, and I'm a senior in the Business and Political Economy program here at Stern. I also study Mathematics at CAS and have studied abroad at both the NYU Madrid and NYU London sites. This summer, I'll be working at Macquarie Group as a Summer Analyst on the Infrastructure Secondaries team. I've also held other finance roles in public credit and nonprofit development, so I'm happy to talk about asset management, nonprofit work, or anything that might be helpful to you in your early career journey. I also love trying new cold brews, playing mahjong, and making Spotify playlists. I look forward to meeting you all soon!

Humza Anwar
Consulting, Sports/Entertainment
BS 2026
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Hi everyone! My name is Humza — I’m from London and grew up between the UK and the Middle East. At NYU, I’m concentrating in Finance and Management with a minor in BEMT. I’ve gained experience across entertainment, startups, and consulting, and this summer I’ll be joining Capital One as an Analyst. I studied abroad in London my freshman year and spent this past spring in NYU Madrid. On campus, I’m involved in several organizations, including serving as President of SEAD and working with Bridges for Enterprise. Outside of academics, I spend most of my time exploring New York, travelling, playing/watching sports and listening to music. Always happy to chat about internships, interviews, study abroad, or anything else you have on your mind!

Justin Ganjian
Real Estate
BS 2026
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Hi everyone, my name is Justin and I’m a Senior at NYU Stern School of Business, concentrating in Finance and Real Estate. Since freshman year, I’ve been actively involved in SREG (Stern Real Estate Group), where I’ve grown from a Strategy Board member to Treasurer, Vice President, and now Co-President. Over the years, I’ve gained broad experience across brokerage, property management, lending, and development. I've worked at Related Companies on the luxury development team and at Safra National Bank on the debt side. Most recently, I joined GCM Grosvenor as a Real Estate Investments Analyst. Outside of academics and work, I enjoy playing tennis and basketball, and I’m a big supporter of the Knicks.

Kanay Shah
Entrepreneurship, VC, Tech
BS 2026
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My name is Kanay, and I've worked in various areas in startups, from early stage to venture capital experience. Working in different sectors, from B2B SaaS and Consumer, I also cover DeepTech, Fintech, and other sectors through my writing. I've navigated the uncertainty the space brings, and know the ins and outs of the different opportunities and where to find them. I have a true passion for startups, and I also enjoy tennis, soccer, and racing, as well as being heavily involved in different communities at NYU. I'm looking forward to meeting with you!

Kriti Kaushal
Consulting, Social Impact
BS 2026
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Hi everyone! My name is Kriti, and I’m a senior from Cupertino, California, studying Finance and Sustainable Business. On campus, I’m involved with Net Impact, Beta Alpha Psi, Street Team, and the Orientation Leader program. Professionally, I’ve interned at nonprofits and startups before pivoting into consulting and will be joining Bain & Company post-grad. Outside of school, I enjoy watching basketball, running, and exploring new coffee and matcha spots around the city. Happy to help however I can, whether it’s navigating Stern, recruiting, or anything else— looking forward to meeting you all!

Lyon Chung
Finance (Banking)
BS 2026
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Hello! My name is Lyon Chung, and I study Finance with a minor in Mathematics and Computer Science. I am from Los Angeles where I grew up playing golf, but I love living in New York now especially with the great food! At Stern, I am a part of SoF, BAP, GRC, and the Altman-Paulson Program. Professionally, I summered in private equity at a Los Angeles firm that focused on B2B SaaS businesses and investment banking at Bank of America. I also studied abroad in Madrid during my junior fall semester and explored countless European nations if you need travel recommendations! I look forward to speaking with you soon!

Madeline Weber
Accounting
BS/MS 2026
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My name is Madeline Weber, and I study finance and accounting in the BS/MS program with a joint minor in public policy and management. I’m from Mequon, WI, and participated in the FYLO program! Last summer, I interned in audit at KPMG and have also worked for 1.5 years at a small asset management firm in the city. Beyond academics and work, I am a nationally ranked chess player/coach, (president of the NYU chess team) and love discovering new coffee spots! I look forward to meeting you all and welcome anyone to reach out to chat! 

Mariah Rui
Finance (Private Equity/Banking)
BS 2026
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Hi everyone! My name is Mariah, and I’m a senior from Toronto studying Finance and Data Science. On campus, I’m involved with Finance Society, Special Situations Investing Group, and Quantitative Finance Society, and beyond Stern, I’m a part of Girls Who Invest and Global Platinum Securities. Professionally, I’ve interned at an investment bank in M&A, at a long-short hedge fund, and most recently at PJT in restructuring. Outside of school, I studied abroad in Prague and enjoy dancing and exploring dessert spots around the city—happy to help however I can and looking forward to meeting you all!

Naysa Escobar
Marketing/Luxury Fashion
BS 2026
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Hey everyone! I’m Naysa, a HEOP student studying Marketing and Computing & Data Science at Stern. I’ve interned at Timberland, Giorgio Armani, and Estée Lauder, gaining experience in brand marketing, CRM, and Marketing 360°. Along the way, I’ve found that I learn best through new environments, which is why I’ve studied abroad in London, Madrid, and Shanghai, and did Stern Around the World in Ghana. If you’re figuring out your path in marketing, need resume tips, or just want to talk things through, I’m always happy to chat.

Tristan So
Entertainment/Music
BS 2026
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Hi everyone! My name is Tristan, and I’m a senior studying Finance and Public Policy from Toronto, Canada. On campus, I’m involved with the Stern Tisch Entertainment Business Association, Capital Markets Club, and Beta Alpha Psi. Professionally, I've interned at a regional sports network for New York (SNY), a large music conglomerate (Universal Music Group), and most recently, in investment banking (Citizens, Houlihan Lokey). I also studied abroad in London last semester, and love to play guitar and ice hockey in my free time. Feel free to talk to me about sports, music, or finance. Looking forward to meeting you and I'm happy to be a resource if I can!