Kimberly Rice DeGross, Esq.
Assistant Dean, Strategic Relations, Head of Office of Career Services
Kim Rice DeGross, Esq., is the Assistant Dean of the Office of Career Services at the Smith School. She brings over 20 years of experience working with Fortune 100 companies, federal and state governments, and C-suite executives across a variety of industries. She spent six years at Gartner and has extensive experience in building long-term employer collaborations and partnerships, which play a key role in helping students secure internships and job offers.
DeGross began her career as a litigator, including serving as an Assistant Attorney General for the Maryland State Police. She later transitioned to the corporate world, with Thomson Reuters, where she moved from managing law firm accounts to leading global consultative sales teams. Her broad experience informs her work in developing outreach strategies to support student career outcomes.
A proud University of Maryland alumna, DeGross was a Benjamin Banneker Scholar, a member of the honors program, recognized as a top-ten freshman, and the first woman elected president of the Student Government Association. She is a lifetime member of Gamma Phi Beta sorority and is a lifetime member of the University of Maryland Alumni Association.
DeGross holds a B.A. from the University of Maryland in Hearing & Speech Science, and a J.D. from the University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law.
Sherri Campbell
Assistant Director, Central Operations & Program Management
Sherri has been with the Robert H. School of Business, the University of Maryland since August 2016. She works directly with the Assistant Dean and Executive Director as a trusted Executive Assistant in the fast-paced and highly-visible environment of the Office of Career Services.
Sherri is highly innovative, mission-driven, fiscally sound and community-oriented. She is the point of contact between the Assistant Dean and internal and external clients, ensuring that stakeholders are cared for and the department is running smoothly.
Sherri is skilled with budget and informational management. She regularly conducts data analyses to provide the Assistant Dean with business intelligence relevant to the office’s financial position. She ensures that financial data and cash flow are steady and support operational requirements, revising projections as necessary to maintain compliance with budgetary goals. Sherri also contributes to strategic communications that engage the community with the Office of Career Service’s mission and commitments. As Executive Assistant, some of her other functions are to maintain the Assistant Dean’s calendar, arrange and confirm meetings and honor requests for appointments.
In addition, Sherri is a Realtor serving the Washington Metropolitan area for over 30 years. Sherri is a graduate of Morgan State University with a Bachelor of Arts in Communications.
Sandra Staub
Director, Career Services Data Analytics and Technology
Learner | Harmony | Input | Restorative | Consistency
Sandra Staub joined the Office of Career Services (OCS) in 2007. After earning her Bachelor of Science from Virginia Tech, she has dedicated over 20 years leveraging technology to provide optimal solutions to internal and external stakeholders. Through evolving roles in OCS, Staub has been instrumental in forecasting the technical needs of the office and continuously seeks to maintain strict oversight of various systems and platforms to lead overall efficiencies.
Additionally, Staub drives and filters the strategic analysis of all data collected by OCS. Much of her work informs business decisions made by school leadership and serves to evaluate overall student satisfaction. Staub is the resident subject matter expert on MBACSEA reporting standards, and interfaces regularly with the governing entities for employment data and trends. She works diligently to ensure compliance.
Staub further represents the interests of OCS by serving on the Smith Data Council as well as the Salesforce advisory board. Staub has been influential in the school-wide integration of Salesforce. Her passion for technology and customer relationship management tools, in general, allowed her to lead the OCS in being the first Smith unit to leverage Salesforce to automate and facilitate lead generation and alumni engagement tracking.
Staub proactively researches and evaluates applicable technical solutions for all Smith student populations, and strives for “customer delight” at every OCS touch point. An innate learner, Staub’s mission is to continue to innovate and transform the experiences of Smith students, Smith employers, and Smith colleagues.
Lizeth Gonzalez Smith, MBA
Account Executive, Employer Development
As a Consultant of Employer Development within the Employer Connections team in the Office of Career Services at the University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business, Lizeth Gonzalez Smith strives to connect employer partners with opportunities to engage with the Smith School & University of Maryland community while providing an exceptional experience to ensure that all individuals have a positive recruiting experience at Smith.
Lizeth enjoys connecting with diverse companies representing various industries including sports, media and entertainment, financial services, healthcare & pharmaceuticals, energy, real estate & construction, consulting and tech organizations to facilitate connections to talented Terps!
Prior to joining the Smith School of Business, Gonzalez Smith grew in the field of recruiting while working for organizations in the public accounting and real estate industries! A proud double Terp Lizeth graduated from the University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business and holds a Masters of Business Administration and Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting.
Lizeth is passionate about college student leadership development and has participated in various Terps in the City treks to NYC advising students interested in the fields of Marketing and Design. Since 2009 she has worked with the Alternative Breaks program at the University of Maryland to advise and guide students through community service-learning experiences domestically and abroad. She has also been the advisor to the National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS) at the University of Maryland since 2012 and is on the Board of Directors for NSCS. Lizeth currently resides in Derwood, MD with her husband and daughters.
Luke Dieguez
Assistant Director, Employer Relations
Bio:
Luke began at Smith in 2014. As Assistant Director of Employer Relations in the Office of Career Services at the University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business, he oversees the team responsible for maintaining and growing recruiting partnerships between the Smith School and companies seeking business talent.
Luke’s team develops customized strategic recruiting plans tailored to each company’s specific needs, working with organizations of all sizes and varying hiring needs. They also manage all recruiting logistics to ensure seamless events and on-campus interviews, overseeing these initiatives through HireSmith, the dedicated platform for Smith students and recruiters.
Luke also helps to plan and execute Smith career fairs in both on-campus and virtual formats.
Education: BA in Spanish from University of Maryland, AA from College of Southern MD
Favorite Sports team: FC Barcelona
Favorite Book: Harry Potter(s)
Favorite Game: Mario Kart (Toad all the way!)
Where I call home: Old Town, Alexandria VA
Kerry Kidwell-Slak
Senior Director, Graduate Career Coaching
Key Industries: Energy/CleanTech, Nonprofits, Education
Key Functions: Human Capital, Leadership Development Programs
Kerry Kidwell-Slak joined the Smith Office of Career Services in March 2024 as the Senior Director of Graduate Career Coaching. In this role, she oversees the graduate career coaching team to ensure that every Smith graduate student has access to the resources and coaching needed to secure their individual career goals.
Most recently, Kerry served as the Director of Career Curricula and Communication at the Georgetown University McDonough School of Business where she oversaw the onboarding and orientation for all MBA students and led efforts to engage students at all academic levels in ‘One McDonough’ programming around career development topics. Prior to that role, Kerry worked for several non-profits and the University of Maryland, Baltimore County to support students and professionals focused on STEM careers. In all of her positions, a common theme has been a commitment to growing people and leveraging a strategic and systems mindset to encourage effective organizations.
Kerry is a Maryland native and current College Park resident. She earned her BS in Mechanical Engineering from Duke University and an MA in Higher Education Administration from The George Washington University. In addition, she holds a Certification in Career Management Coaching. Outside of work, you can find her exploring the outdoors, watching college basketball, leading a local Girl Scout troop and reading good books.
Ashlee Chicoine
Director, Undergraduate Career Programming
Ashlee has spent her entire career devoted to the college student experience at the University of Maryland. She brings more than 15 years of experience in the areas of career services, residence life, and orientation. Ashlee joined the Office of Career Services (OCS) in 2010 and currently serves as the Director of Undergraduate Career Programming. In this role, she provides strategic direction for the career preparation, education and outcomes of Smith’s 3,200 business undergraduates. She aims to provide personalized coaching, elevated career development, and transformational experiences to enhance students’ career journeys.
Ashlee earned a Master of Education in College Student Personnel at the University of Maryland and a Bachelor of Science in Leadership & Management and Spanish at the University of St. Thomas in her home state of Minnesota. She now lives in Maryland with her husband, their two young daughters, and their two cats.
Dolores Daly
Associate Director, Graduate Career Coaching
Key Industries: Finance, Healthcare, Hospitality
Key Functions: Finance, Career Clarification
Dolores Daly provides comprehensive career coaching to all MS and MBA students, from self-exploration and branding to interviewing and offer negotiations. She is the OCS liaison to several MBA student clubs including: Finance and Venture Capital Club (FVC), Smith Association of Women MBA Association (SAWMBA) and the Specialty Master’s Student Association. Internally, she is functionally aligned with the Finance Department and works collaboratively with the MFin and MQF Academic Director in support of all masters students.
Dolores joined OCS in 2013, after spending 12 years on Wall Street where she worked for several investment banks in a variety of capacities including: equity research, campus recruiting, training and development, and business operations management. Immediately before joining Smith, she was the assistant academic director at an English language school in Manhattan, where she started as an instructor. Dolores began her career as a legislative assistant to the U.S. House of Representatives’ Subcommittee on Telecommunications and Finance where she worked on finance policy.
Dolores received an MPA from Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs and a BA in political science from Hobart and William Smith Colleges. She holds a TESOL Certificate from Teachers College, Columbia University. Dolores is a Certified Career Management Coach (CCMC).
Dori Jamison
Director, Graduate Career Coaching
Key Industries: Consulting, Professional Services
Key Functions: Consulting, Accounting
Dori Jamison has been a member of the graduate career coaching team in the Smith Office of Career Services since July 2012. In her role, Dori provides hands-on coaching to ensure optimal alignment of students’ personal and professional objectives. Dori enjoys partnering with stakeholders across the OCS team to help build and execute strategies which will enhance student development and employer partnerships.
Prior to her role at Smith, Dori spent almost eight years as a recruiter with PricewaterhouseCoopers. In her campus role with PwC, Jamison’s priority recruiting source was the Smith School, which was consistently a top 10 source for the U.S. firm. In addition to recruiting Smith’s undergraduate students, Dori recruited MBAs for internships and full-time roles and learned quite a bit about the talent and caliber of all programs.
Dori earned her Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Bowie State University and Master of Science in Human Resources Management from the University of Maryland, Global Campus. In addition, she holds a Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certification and a Certified Career Management Coach (CCMC).
Adam Shpall
Assistant Director, Graduate Career Coaching
Key Industries: Technology, Government, Aerospace/Defense, Manufacturing
Key Functions: General Management, Information Technology, Operations/Logistics
With more than 12 years professional development coaching experience, Adam has helped hundreds of dynamic clients advance in their careers. His passions include developing effective ideas to help clients brand, market, and sell themselves, fostering strategic alliances with companies, establishing connections with professionals from a variety of industries, creating and facilitating professional development workshops, and conducting mock interviews to help candidates win the job. Adam’s inspiration comes from witnessing professionals realize their highest potential and achieve their desired career goals.
Prior to joining Smith in 2016, Adam worked for three years at Temple University’s Fox School of Business guiding undergraduate and alumni business students on all facets of professional development. Prior to his time at Temple, Adam worked for five years in the career strategies department at a large Philadelphia area nonprofit, where he coached adult professionals on employment-related issues including career decision making.
Adam graduated magna cum laude from Binghamton University with his Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and graduated with honors from Kennesaw State University with his Master of Business Administration. Adam is a certified career management coach and is currently pursuing additional credentials in executive career coaching.
Seth Travers
Assistant Director, Graduate Career Coaching
Key Industries: CPG/Retail, Entertainment, Sports, Media, Real Estate & Construction
Key Functions: Marketing, Sales, Analytics
Seth brings a wealth of experience from his eight years in executive business development across both the public and private sectors before joining the Smith School. During his tenure, he successfully partnered large government integrators with small businesses to execute technical projects. Additionally, he played a pivotal role in supporting private organizations within the supply chain, hospitality, entertainment, sports, and other industries as they underwent technical transformations.
At Eliassen Group, Seth excelled as an Account Executive, where he honed his expertise in IT technology and cultivated deep industry knowledge. He forged strong relationships with Directors, Executives, and Managers across the Technology, Consumer Products, Distribution, Transportation, and Automotive industries, aligning their strategic needs with top consulting talent. His role as a Technical Recruiter further showcased his skills, as he efficiently managed and coordinated communications with consultants throughout the interview and hiring process. Seth adeptly handled all aspects of the recruiting life-cycle, including candidate sourcing, presentation, selection, offer negotiation, closing, and initial on-boarding.
Seth’s comprehensive industry knowledge, coupled with his established relationships with business leaders and his experience in screening, documenting, and presenting consultants, equips him with a pragmatic understanding of career preparation. He is well-positioned to assist students in preparing for their future professional business endeavors.
Lea Berry
Key Industries: Technology, Consulting, Nonprofit & Education
Key Functions: Analytics, Consulting, Entrepreneurship & VC
Lea joins the Smith School of Business supporting graduate students with her 10+ years of career coaching, training, education and facilitation experience in the consulting, government and tech sectors. Most recently she led the curriculum design and transformation of career coaching for a technical school serving aspiring software engineers, data analysts/scientists, UX Design and Digital Marketers. During this work, she coached over 450 students to land a role in their field of study. Prior to this she worked at Deloitte in their Government practice with strategy and analytics practitioners. She has spent time on the ground with clients and also trained rising consultants and senior consultants on career development topics to advance their careers in their field of choice.
Lea brings industry knowledge in consulting, technology, government, startups, working in a large matrix organization, as well as navigating small-to medium size companies. Early in her career Lea spent time in international diplomacy and government affairs/advocacy enabling her the ability to support and provide perspective in a variety of different settings. Lea’s superpower is helping students find their unique value offering for employers, and unique job search strategies to find innovative roles and companies. From story to application, Lea is experienced in supporting students in the full lifecycle of job searching.An avid learner, Lea brings post degree program certifications in Digital Marketing, UX Design, Analytics, and Product Management alongside a Masters in Public Administration, Masters in International Relations, and B.A. in Political Science. When she isn’t in a coaching session you can find her chasing after her energetic children, crafting, reading or trying a new restaurant.
Meg Martin
Meg Martin is the founder and principal consultant of HRMeg LLC. After 30 years as a Human Resources professional with DC-area companies in numerous industries, Meg pivoted into the career services sector, launching a business offering individualized career advice and job search coaching. Since 2020, she has served hundreds of clients, helping them transform their resumes and LinkedIn profiles to tell their career story and land interviews for their target jobs.
Prior to launching her business, Meg was Director of Human Resources for Clark Enterprises in Maryland. She has been an invited speaker on podcasts, webinars, and at national conferences. She is excited to share her expertise with job seekers in all career stages and looks forward to supporting you in your career journey.
Meg earned a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from Dickinson College and is a SHRM Senior Certified HR Professional. She recently relocated from the DMV to Maryland’s Eastern Shore and enjoys all the Chesapeake Bay region has to offer.
Erin Fields Saddler
Assistant Director, Undergraduate Career Curriculum
Erin has a true passion for ensuring that students are prepared to succeed as young professionals in the rapidly changing world of work. With more than eight years of experience in higher education, she has demonstrated service to career development, university/employer relations, curriculum development, event planning, consulting, student leadership development, and territory management.
Currently, Erin serves as the assistant director, undergraduate career curriculum in the Office of Career Services (OCS). In this role, she provides overall management of the undergraduate career curriculum, which includes the Career Strategies in Business course (BMGT367), the Independent Study Internship for Credit course (BMGT398a) and the Independent Study-Career Teaching Assistant course (BMGT398). She also provides career coaching to undergraduate business students.
Erin earned a Master of Education in Counselor Education, with a concentration in Student Affairs Administration from Clemson University and a Bachelor of Science from the University of Georgia.
Courtney Bigger
Associate Director, Undergraduate Programming
Courtney is a dedicated higher education professional with more than eight years of career services education under her belt. With a master of arts in counseling psychology, Courtney has worked in large public university, community college, and liberal arts school environments. Courtney is passionate about curriculum development, holistic student career services and providing an engaging, safe, fun learning environment in which students can thrive.
As the associate director of undergraduate programming on the undergraduate team in the Office of Career Services (OCS), she oversees the strategic direction of the BMGT 367: Career Search Strategies course, a mandatory core course all undergraduate students must take. She also strategizes implements and manages first year and new student programming. Additionally, she is responsible for the integration of career services at the Shady Grove campus.
Courtney received her undergraduate degree from the University of Connecticut and a master’s degree in counseling psychology from Marist College.
Eva Coll
Undergraduate Program Manager, Club and Career Engagement
Eva is passionate about higher education and providing students with the support needed to pursue their desired careers. She brings nearly 9 years of experience in career and professional development, experiential education, educational programming, and career advising. Eva has been with the University of Maryland since 2017, serving as the Experiential Education Specialist at the START Center, part of the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences, prior to joining the Office of Career Services (OCS) Undergraduate Programming Team in 2024.
As the Program Manager for Club & Career Engagement, Eva oversees and supports the Smith Undergraduate Student Association (SUSA) and approximately 25 SUSA affiliated business student clubs and organizations. She also provides career coaching and oversees the overall marketing and social media strategy for the OCS Undergraduate Programming Team.
Eva holds a Master of Arts in Higher Education from the University of Maryland and a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Spanish from the College of the Holy Cross.
Paul Schrantz
Account Executive, Employer Development
As an Account Executive of Employer Development within the Office of Career Services (OCS) team at the Robert H. Smith School of Business, Paul Schrantz focuses on building new partnerships with employers who have not yet engaged with the OCS. His mission is to create meaningful connections between organizations and the Smith School and the broader University of Maryland community, ensuring a positive and successful recruiting experience for both employers and students.
Paul has a diverse background in business development and relationship management across key industry sectors, including financial services, retail, manufacturing, technology, healthcare, aerospace, professional services, NGOs and nonprofits, pharmaceuticals, logistics, and professional sports. His passion lies in helping employers discover the exceptional talent within the Smith community and in supporting Terp students as they take their first steps into the professional world.
Before joining the Smith School, Paul built a robust career in sales management and business development, working across start-ups, boutique firms, and large enterprise organizations. A proud University of Maryland alumnus, Paul attributes his early career success to the support he received from career services during his senior year—an experience that now fuels his commitment to giving back and supporting today’s students.
Paul lives in Germantown, Maryland, with his wife and is the proud father of four young adults.
Shannon Broughton
Account Manager, Employer Relations
Shannon joined the Robert H. Smith School of Business in April 2007 and currently serves as an Employer Relations Account Manager in the Office of Career Services. In this role, she manages all on-campus and virtual recruiting activities for employers in the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG), Energy & Clean Tech, Financial Services, Manufacturing, and Retail industries.
Shannon is deeply passionate about helping employer partners connect with top talent and engage meaningfully with Smith students. She takes great pride in fostering strong, long-term relationships that support both employer recruiting success and student career development.
She also works closely with the Employer Development Team and Graduate Career Coaches, and leads the OCS Student Events Team.
Education:
B.S. in Social Science, University of Maryland Global Campus
Hometown:
Washington, D.C.
Fun Facts:
Shannon is a proud fan of the Washington Commanders and the Los Angeles Lakers. In her free time, she enjoys eating crabs and spending relaxing days at the beach.
Juan Henry
Account Manager, Employer Relations
As a member of the Employer Relations team, I primarily focus on building and maintaining meaningful relationships with regional, national, and global employers that align with the rising educational developments from the University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business. Through the Office of Career Services (OCS), I provide services to employers in creating recruitment strategies to engage with our talented Smith students.
Prior to joining the OCS team, I worked on the Employer Relations team at the George Washington University School of Business. I focused my efforts on connecting employers with our business students. Earlier in my career, I was a part of the career coaching team at the University of South Florida’s Office of Career Services.
Education: BS & M.Ed from the University of South Florida
Favorite Sports teams: Jacksonville Jaguars & Juventus F.C.
Hometown: Tampa, FL
LaToya Turner
Account Manager, Employer Relations
LaToya Turner joined the Robert H. Smith School of Business in September 2025 as an Employer Relations Account Manager in the Office of Career Services. In this role, she assists employers in cultivating meaningful relationships with Smith students that lead to a talented pipeline. LaToya manages and expands partnerships across key industries, including aerospace and defense, real estate and construction, sports, media and entertainment, government and non-profits, technology, transportation and logistics, and start-ups.
Dedicated to student success and employer engagement, LaToya plays a key role in facilitating recruitment-based initiatives and creating impactful opportunities for both students and corporate partners.
Originally from Detroit, Michigan, LaToya began her career in the DMV as part of the opening team for MGM National Harbor. Before joining the Smith School, she served in career services at the Howard University School of Business, where she supported employer partnerships and student career development.
With over 20 years of experience in the hospitality industry, LaToya has held roles with MGM Resorts International, Marriott International, and Walt Disney World. Elevating experiences and creating “raving fans” has been the hallmark of her professional philosophy. In addition to her corporate experience, she has served as an adjunct faculty member at Wayne County
Community College, teaching courses in the Hotel and Restaurant Certificate Program.
Education: B.A. in Hospitality Business, Michigan State University
Hometown: Detroit, Michigan
Jeanne Fineran
Assistant Director, Hospitality, Operations & Inventory Control Management
Jeanne Fineran has held various positions in the Smith School of Business to include supervisor of faculty services, assistant director of technology resources, and her current position of assistant director in the Smith Office of Career Services.
In this role, Fineran oversees the daily needs of visiting employers, Smith faculty, students, and other stakeholders. She contributes to the overall operation of the Office of Career Services by procuring business collateral, conducting student and employer-related research, and guiding the hospitality function of the department’s state of the art employer suite. Additionally, she recruits, guides and directs the professional efforts of a pool of undergraduate student workers who supplement business operations. One of Fineran’s most notable professional attributes is her strong commitment to outstanding customer service and her willingness to go the extra mile.
Coming to campus with an associate of arts degree, Jeanne graduated cum laude from the University of Maryland Global Campus with a Bachelor of Science in Management and earned a certificate in gerontology from the University of Maryland Center on Aging. Before joining the University of Maryland, Fineran spent six years on Capitol Hill working in the offices of two United States senators and completed earlier internships at the U.S. Department of Education and the Federal Communications Commission.
A 25-year member of the Terrapin Club, Fineran can be found cheering at the men’s basketball games and at other UMD sporting events.
Jeff Stoltzfus
Associate Director of Career Services Technology and Data Integration
Jeff’s passion for student success and love of technology have developed during 11+ years at Smith: 5 years career coaching full-time MBA students, and 6+ years OCS technology management. Prior to Smith, Jeff served clients in the financial, non-profit, military logistics, and financial regulatory fields, for 11 years of IT consulting with three firms. Before that, he did software development for 6 years in the telecom technology services and products industries. Jeff earned his BA in Computer Science from Messiah College, and his MBA from the Smith Executive MBA program. He also has earned an Associate Certified Coach credential from the International Coaching Federation (ICF).
Specialties and Interests
LinkedIn optimization, Networking, Personal Branding, Job Search StrategyJoão Castro
Graduate Assistant for Undergraduate Career Programming
João Castro (he/him) is a second-year student in the Higher Education, Student Affairs, and International Education Policy (HESI) Master’s Program. Previously, he held a position in human resources consulting at Ernst & Young (EY), acquiring 3+ years of experience in the business advisory field. During his time at EY, he worked with clients in multiple industries including supply chain, manufacturing, power and utilities, and consumer goods.
By serving as the Graduate Assistant for Undergraduate Career Programming, he aspires to share and create knowledge around the business world while also following his passion of aiding college students’ personal and career development. He has held multiple student-facing roles in the past in areas such as welcome week, orientation, residential life, and teaching. He is eager to create a safe and welcoming environment where his peers can continuously develop and grow.
João completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities with a Bachelor of Science in Management Information Systems and a Bachelor of Business Administration in Supply Chain Management, and with a minor in Business Analytics. Outside of work, he enjoys playing and watching basketball (especially the Utah Jazz), playing video games, listening to music, and exploring local restaurants.
Manya Malik
MBA Leadership Fellow and Peer Advisor
Manya Malik is a full-time MBA candidate with a deep interest in solving complex business problems through technology, data, and strategic thinking. Prior to her MBA, she worked as a Senior Solution Consultant at McKinsey & Company, where she led transformation initiatives for Fortune 500 clients across industries.
Over her career, Manya has built a strong foundation in data-driven decision making, stakeholder alignment, and change management. As a leadership fellow with OCS, she supports students by sharing guidance, mentorship and helping them build stronger resumes and navigate professional networking.
Henry Uwabor
MBA Leadership Fellow and Peer Advisor
Henry Uwabor is a Peer Advisor and Leadership fellow with the Office of Career Services (OCS) at the Robert H. Smith School of Business, University of Maryland, where he supports MBA students with mentorship, professional development, and career readiness. In this role, Henry helps design and implement initiatives that connect students with employers and enhance their job search experience, including the innovative OCS Student Showcase program and the Leadership Fellow initiative.
Henry is currently pursuing his MBA at the Smith School with a focus on AI and Business Strategy. Most recently, he served as a Senior Product Manager Intern at Amazon, where he led a strategic project within the Middle Mile Planning & Optimization team focused on improving forecasting and capacity planning efficiency. Beyond his work at Amazon and OCS, Henry is also the Founder and CEO of Finaive, the world’s first AI-powered Marketplace and fraud-prevention startup building the trust platform for global digital commerce. He brings a diverse background in product management, web development, digital marketing, and entrepreneurship, having led multiple projects across technology, fintech, and education sectors. Known for his collaborative leadership style and passion for impact, Henry is committed to helping his peers achieve their career goals and preparing the next generation of business leaders to thrive in a rapidly evolving, AI-driven world.
Ankita Gaurav
MS Peer Advisor
Ankita is a current graduate student at the R.H Smith School of Business with over four years of experience in consulting, analyzing, designing and managing information systems and data centers for enterprise accounts. Ankita is committed and has a proven track record of using strategic planning, market research and analytics in leading projects and delivering impactful solutions.
Anindita Sarkar
MS Peer Advisor
Anindita is a current Smith graduate student with over five years of experience with user interfaces, web security, telecom and QA automation. With a strong foundation in technology and data, she has led automation teams and driven efficiency through cross-functional collaboration. Passionate about mentoring, Anindita provides structured, empathetic guidance to help students build clarity and confidence.
Rongrong Zhang
MS Peer Advisor
Rongrong is a current Smith graduate student with experience across data analysis, digital communications and organizational leadership support. She has supported strategic initiatives and cross-functional collaboration. She brings a thoughtful and creative approach to her work, and is motivated to drive impact within the Smith community.
Vibha Gunturi
Undergrad Consulting Careers Intern
Vibha Gunturi serves as the OCS Consulting Careers Intern. She is pursuing a dual degree in Information Systems and Operations Management & Business Analytics. She has previously interned as a Consulting Intern for Forerunners Consulting and as an IT Intern for AstraZeneca. She also currently serves as a Teaching Assistant for BMGT402 (Database Systems). She enjoys working on consulting projects as a Consultant for Snider Consulting Group and spends free time as an attorney for our University’s Mock Trial Program.
Walid Khokhar
Undergrad Wall Street Careers Intern
Walid Khokhar is the OCS Wall Street Careers Intern. He is a senior studying Finance and Information Systems with a minor in Economics. This past summer he interned at J.P. Morgan Private Bank in the Asset & Wealth Management Risk group, and before that he interned at Exelon as a Credit Risk Analyst. On campus, he serves as Vice President of Professional for Alpha Kappa Psi. He’s also involved with Smith Equity Research and other student organizations that keep him connected to the business community.
Michelle Zheng
Undergrad Career Advising Intern
Michelle loves giving back to her community and working with students in helping them succeed. Her previous experiences include volunteering with TerpTax, where she assists students and local residents in filing their taxes, as well as being a Teaching Assistant for BMGT367, where she mentors students as they navigate their college journeys. Last summer, she also worked as an Orientation Advisor at the Smith School, leading incoming freshmen and transfer students through their transition to college life. In this role, Michelle introduced students to campus resources, embodied the values of Terrapin Strong, and helped folks register for classes. She is excited to help more students explore and pursue their career goals as a Career Advising Intern.
In her free time, you can find her playing pickleball and badminton at the Eppley Recreation Center, weight training, and crocheting stuffed animals.