Co-Chair

Finance & Informatics

I'm a junior at UW and I was born and raised in Sammamish, WA. I've traveled to over 10 countries and so far my favorite place has been Italy. I'm really excited to meet new people from various places and to make this competition the best competition there is! 

Co-Chair

Accounting & Information Systems

I'm a senior from Bellevue Washington. I love to be outdoors hiking or playing sports with friends, and on rainy days you can find me going to restaurant/bars or playing board games indoors. The most recent area of the world I've been to was Southeast Asia, when I was studying abroad in Bangkok, Thailand @ Chulalongkorn University! And my favorite trip there was definitely hiking through the Himalayan mountains in Nepal. The thing I'm most excited about GBCC is meeting all the competitors from around the world and building close relationships with all the GBCC managers and ambassadors. 

Ambassador Manager

Accounting

I am originally from Guatemala in Central America. I am a 2nd year accounting student working for an aviation manufacturer. My traveling experience mainly consists of other states/cities within the US and Guatemala. Overall I am most excited to have a good experience, meet new people, and have a successful Case Competition. 

Fun Fact- I love music and festivals, and really enjoy social events and hanging out with people. 

Ambassador Manager

Marketing

My name is Daria Oviatt and I'm from Camas, Washington. I have traveled to over 15 countries and love meeting people from around the world - so I'm psyched to meet all of this year's GBCC participants! 

Fun Fact- I spent a semester on exchange at VŠE in Prague, Czech Republic. 

Competition Manager

Finance, Supply Chain & Operations Management

Hi! My name is Kimo, I'm from San Jose, California and I'm currently a sophomore studying Finance and Operations Management. I am Taiwanese and I have visited Taiwan more than 10 times but my favorite place I've traveled to is Osaka, Japan. My other travel highlights are Argentina and Thailand, where I had the best steak and lemongrass pork ever. I'm most excited to learn about different cultures' cuisines and their favorite foods back home! 

Fun Fact- My alternate reality dream is to become a farmer. 

Competition Manager 

Information Systems, Supply Chain & Operations Management

My name is Megan Louie and I am from South Seattle, Washington. I am a Senior in my 3rd year at the Foster School of Business studying OSCM and IS. I love traveling but most recently, I went to Rome this past summer for a Foster study abroad program! I am most excited to build a community within GBCC and the opportunity to work with some awesome people! 

Fun Fact- I play Ultimate Frisbee at UW! 

Event Manager

Community, Environment & Planning

Tia is a senior in the CEP program at UW. Originally from Tacoma Washington, she went to the high school where the rom-com "10 Things I Hate About You" was filmed). Her favorite place she has visited is Varna Bulgaria!" She's thrilled to showcase the beauty of the Pacific Northwest and create meaningful connections with people from all around the world. 

Fun Fact- I can ride a unicycle and solve a rubix cube (but not at the same time) 

Events Manager

Information Systems

My name is Anna and I'm from Othello, Washington. I have traveled around the US to states like Oregon, California, Nevada, and Florida. Internationally, I've been to Canada and China/Hong Kong. As for GBCC, I'm most excited to meet new people from our team and the contestants from around the world! 

Fun Fact- I learned how to speak Mandarin by watching tv shows and dramas! 

Marketing Manager

Finance & Information Systems

Hi! I'm Genevieve Duong (she/her), and you can call me Gen. I come from Vietnam, and I am a big fan of traveling and exploring different cultures. I'm most excited about meeting new people at GBCC, learning about their experiences, and hearing their stories! 

Fun Fact- I can have ice cream for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. 

Marketing Manager

Marketing & International Business

Hi everyone! My name is Jennifer Murray and I'm from Bellevue, WA. I've always loved to travel. This past summer, I backpacked around Europe for eight weeks which was really fun. My favorite place I visited was Croatia! I love being able to connect with people from around the world. Through GBCC, I'm most excited to do the same and put into practice the marketing skills I've learned throughout my studies and experiences.

Fun Fact- I studied abroad in Barcelona! 

Operations & Supply Chain Management 

Hello! My name is Pie and I’m from Bangkok, Thailand. I moved to Seattle when I was four and I’ve explored the west coast but I haven’t gotten the chance to travel other places yet. I’m super excited to meet my team and watch the competition! 

Fun Fact- I can only swim indoors 

Marketing & International Business 

Hi, I'm Greyson and I'm from New York/New Jersey. I have traveled to 8 countries, and recently got back from studying abroad at Yonsei University in South Korea. I was an ambassador for GBCC last year and had a fantastic time meeting people from all around the world, so I am looking forward to this year's competition! 

Fun Fact- I am red-green colorblind 

Finance & Entrepreneurship 

My name is Jasper Blume and I am a 2nd year Finance and Entrepreneurship student from San Diego, California. Some highlights of my travels include Iceland, Mexico, Peru, Iran, Germany, Turkey, and England. I am most excited to meet and get to know my team! 

Fun Fact- I love music so much. 

Finance & Informatics 

Hi! My name is Annie and I'm from Bellevue, WA. I was born in Beijing and moved here in middle school, and I've also enjoyed traveling to different countries - Europe is currently at the top of my bucket list. I'm super excited to meet everyone through GBCC and get to watch the teams compete! 

I know how to figure skate! 

Accounting & Information Systems 

Hello, my name is Wendy. I was born and raised in Taiwan but have been living in the US for 7 years. Growing up, I've had the opportunity to travel to Japan, Korea, Hong Kong, Canada, and Mexico. Most recently, I had the privilege to study abroad in India this past summer, which was an amazing experience. I love adventures and immersing myself in various cultures and new environments. I am most excited about meeting the teams and representing Foster at GBCC this year! 

Fun Fact- I am addicted to trashy reality TV shows, such 'Too Hot to Handle' 

Marketing & Information Systems 

I’m a freshman studying business from Seattle, WA! I am Chinese and Japanese American. My favorite trips I have been on were to Tokyo (Japan), Cape Town (South Africa), and Istanbul (Turkey). I am looking forward to creating new connections and meeting students from universities around the world! 

Fun Fact- My family owns an Asian grocery store in Seattle's Chinatown International District. 

Finance, Marketing, & Information Systems 

My name is Chetana and I'm from San Jose, California. I've traveled all around the US but have only ever been out of the country to Canada and India. I'm excited to see more of the world (and hopefully study abroad) and meet people from all around! 

Fun Fact- I trained myself to be ambidextrous. 

Operations & Supply Chain Management 

My name is Adrienne McNeil and I'm from Boring, Oregon. I've been in over 10 countries, but my favorite is Sweden. I'm excited to meet students from all over the world and get to show them Seattle and UW! 

Fun Fact- I saw Lil Nas X shopping in Copenhagen last summer. 

Human Resource Management & Marketing 

Hi! My name is Victor Moutafov and I am a sophomore here at the UW. I grew up in Sammamish, Washington about 30 minutes outside of Seattle. Some of my favorite places I have been to include the Basque Country in Spain, Japan, and the fjords in Norway, but I've traveled quite extensively around Europe and North America. I am incredibly excited to meet all the people at GBCC, and experience how different groups will offer vastly different approaches to the problems presented! 

Fun Fact- I am a passionate musician, and love discussing all things music with anyone! 

Marketing & Information Systems 

Hi, my name is Chelsea. I was born in Shanghai and raised in Beijing China. I moved to the United States when I was in middle school and have traveled to Thailand, Malaysia, Japan, Indonesia, South Korea, Hong Kong, Mexico, The Maldives, and Canada. I am excited to get to know the teams from all over the world and build memorable connections with everyone throughout the week. 

Fun Fact- I enjoy skiing and snowboarding! 

Finance & Informatics 

My name is Krishna Penjarla, and I'm a freshman hoping to study Finance here at UW. I'm from Sammamish, WA but I was born in Hyderabad, India. I'm really excited to meet all of the teams from across the country and world and I can't wait to see what I learn from my experience as a GBCC Ambassador. 

Fun Fact- I'm colorblind! 

Information Systems & Finance 

My name is Aishwarya Rajaram and I am a current sophomore in the Foster School of Business at UW studying Information Systems and Finance. I am from Sammamish, Washington but have lived in India, Singapore, Ohio, Texas, Massachusetts, and Washington. I've also traveled to New York, California, Nevada, Idaho, Oregon, New Jersey, Florida, and Canada. For GBCC, I am most excited to build meaningful connections with the people I will meet from abroad and those I will work with! 

Fun Fact- I have moved around the world over 10 times. 

Finance & Information Systems 

Hi, I'm Harini Vijeyanandh. Originally from Hyderabad, India, I've spent most of my life in Redmond, Washington. I've had the opportunity to travel to various countries including India, Canada, Singapore, Mexico, Costa Rica, Indonesia, and across the USA. I'm thrilled to connect with individuals from diverse backgrounds at GBCC and explore their cultures and business practices firsthand. 

Fun Fact- I speak the oldest language in the world (Tamil)! 

Quantitative Finance 

Hello! My name is Alice, and I am from Everett, Washington. My favorite place in the world is Henan, China, because of its incredible cuisine and because it's where my family is from. I am extremely excited to get to know my team and to learn more about case competitions alongside our incredibly talented cohort of students! 

Fun Fact- I enjoy Brazilian Jujitsu and Ice Skating! 

Accounting & Finance 

I grew up in Taipei, Taiwan but moved to the United State in 2019. I have traveled to more than 10 different countries such as Japan, Hong Kong, France, Germany, Switzerland, and more. For GBCC, I am most excited about being able to meet people from different countries! 

Fun Fact- I’m a cat mom  

Accounting/ Information System 

Hi my name is Shiarina. I’m from Kaohsiung, Taiwan, a current sophomore majored in Accounting and Information System at UW foster school of business. I really enjoy listening to music, cooking, and traveling with my free time. I’ve been to Japan, South Korea, Singapore, China, Thailand, US, Canada, etc. I am really excited to meet the GBCC case competition team from all across the countries this year. 

Fun Fact- I like to collect mini cute stuff like small water bottle, mugs, etc. 

Operations and Supply Chain Management and Information Systems 

I am a Junior studying Operations and Supply Chain Management and Information Systems, originally from Hong Kong. Having traveled extensively in Korea, Japan, Thailand, and various European destinations, I have developed a deep appreciation for diverse cultures and experiences. For GBCC, I am most excited about the opportunity to meet and make new friends, as well as create lasting memories with the visiting teams, fostering meaningful connections and collaborations. 

Fun Fact- I like swimming and crocheting