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Gabi Morris ‘25
Gabi Morris ‘25 took a leap of faith, moving from Los Angeles to Hartford to pursue sports management at the Barney School of Business.
Elijah Faust ‘25, M’26
Elijah Faust ‘25, M’26 is on an ambitious path, pursuing both his undergraduate degree in management and a Master of Business Administration through the University of Hartford’s 3+1 program.
Peter Furman '69
During Homecoming 1969, The University of Hartford welcomed an act that was just getting started. Formed in 1967, Chicago went on to achieve worldwide success, producing 23 gold, 18 platinum, and 8 multi-platinum albums. The UHart student who brought them to campus was Peter Furman ‘69.
Lilly Montenegro ’25
Lilly Montenegro ’25, a business analytics and managerial economics major, will be starting a full-time role at Cigna in January, working in underwriting and risk analysis. She says that UHart has prepared her for career development through opportunities to meet notable alumni, attend networking events, and make important connections.
Ram Singh M’24
Ram Singh M’24 recently accepted a job offer, thanks to the knowledge he gained from his Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA) from the Barney School of Business.
John Guerrera ’25
John Guerrera ’25 is a business analytics and managerial economics major who recently applied his talents as an intern for Barney alumna Stephanie Crudele M’23, M’26 at The Hartford.
Vidhi Patel ’25, M’26
Vidhi Patel ’25, M’26, a 3+1 student studying marketing and psychology, recently completed a pretty sweet summer internship at Ben & Jerry’s. During her time there, she took on a dual role, overseeing operations for the catering team while also contributing to the company's marketing efforts.
Jon-Paul (JP) Venoit ‘96
Jon-Paul (JP) Venoit is the president and chief operating officer of Masonicare, the largest not-for-profit senior care company in Connecticut.
Billie C. Scruse MPA '92
Billie C. Scruse has been the executive director at Hartford Food System, Inc. (HFS) for more than three years. She brings more than 25 years of exemplary and wide-ranging experience in communications, education, broadcast media, strategic planning, and organizational development to HFS, which is dedicated to finding long-term solutions for access to affordable and healthy food in Hartford.
Antonio Javier Soler ’86
Antonio Javier Soler is the chief commercial officer at Monster Beverage, the largest energy beverage corporation in the world.
Lee Ann Leahy ’84
Lee Ann Leahy spent more than three decades in public accounting, devoting much of that time to working with organizations of higher education. She retired from PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), where she spent her entire career, in 2018.
Tatanya Bailey '25
Tatanya Bailey’s summer internships at EY in both 2023 and 2024 have led to a full-time job offer after she graduates with her bachelor’s in accounting this May. After graduation, she also plans to begin the Barney School’s Master of Science in Accounting and Taxation program.
Supply Chain and Logistics Management Students Participate in Experiential Learning Project with Pratt & Whitney, Collins Aerospace, and Kamatics
This past spring, supply chain and logistics management students in the Barney School of Business completed a meaningful experiential project where they explored the strategic sourcing processes and needs from three regional aerospace companies.
Matthew Elwell '25, M'26
Matthew Elwell '25, M'26 is a third-year student in the Barney School of Business 3+1 program, double majoring in marketing and sports management. He has recently taken his talents to a summer internship for Special Olympics Connecticut (SOCT) thanks to a Barney connection.
Darcie Wallace-Duckworth M'24
In 2022, after working three years at Cigna Healthcare, Darcie Wallace-Duckworth D.A, CPMP M’24 decided to go back to school for her MBA.
Andrew Rowley '24
Andrew Rowley ’24, a Business Analytics and Managerial Economics major with a minor in Management, has always had a natural curiosity for how businesses function. He enjoyed math and logic puzzles in school, and that curiosity translated into an interest in using data to solve real-world business problems.
Daniel Litin ‘23, M’24
Daniel Litin ’23, M’24 has secured a role as senior analyst project manager for Aetna when he graduates. A marketing major during his undergraduate years, he went on to pursue his MBA with a concentration in management.
Married Haswed Mesilien ‘24, M’25
Married Haswed Mesilien ‘24, M’25 is a student in the Barney School of Business. She is part of the 3+1 and honors programs, with a major in business analytics and managerial economics, and a minor in accounting. After graduating with her bachelor’s next month, Married will pursue her MBA with a concentration in finance.
Janealle Miller ‘23, M’24
Janealle Miller ‘23, M’24 is obtaining her Master of Science in Accounting and Taxation with a Taxation track, after finishing her undergraduate studies as an accounting major last year – and she’s already received a job offer from PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) starting this summer.
Sofiia Vavrynkevych ‘24
Sofiia Vavrynkevych ‘24 will be entering The Hartford’s Finance Leadership Development Program (FLDP) after graduation. As a finance major and risk management and insurance minor in the Barney School of Business, Sofiia’s experiences at UHart have helped her land a position just after graduation.
Lillian Bertram ‘23, M’24
Lillian Bertram ‘23, M’24 already has a job lined up after graduation, chasing her passion for education reform. Lillian, a 3+1 student at Barney, graduated with her bachelor’s in entrepreneurial studies last year and is now getting her MBA with a concentration in management this May.
Robert Freeman ’25
In his few years at UHart, Robert Freeman ’25 has traveled to Florida for a DECA conference, participated in the Men’s Ultimate Frisbee team, and completed an internship after his sophomore year—all while double majoring in accounting as well as business analytics and managerial economics.
Kylar Maldonado ‘25, M’26
Kylar Maldonado ‘25, M’26 has had a non-traditional college journey, but he’s made the most of his short time as a Barney student.
Andrew Day ‘24
Andrew Day ‘24, graduated this past January with a full-time job offer already in place. While at UHart, he majored in business analytics and managerial economics, with a minor in international business.
Daniel Fiester ’24, M’25
Daniel Fiester ’24, M’25 is a senior accounting major who, following his sophomore year, accepted an offer to intern at CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen), a mid-to-large sized accounting firm in West Hartford.
Gabriella Irwin-Parra '25, M'26
Although Gabriella Irwin-Parra '25, M '26 is a second-year student at the Barney School of Business, she has made a name for herself on the UHart campus. Gabriella, a 3+1 student majoring in management and minoring in communication, will be graduating with her bachelor’s degree and her MBA at the end of her four years here at UHart.
Nelson Wyatt ‘22, M’24
This month, Nelson Wyatt ‘22, M’24 will begin his role in the Underwriting Leadership Development Program at Aetna, a CVS Health company! Nelson began his educational journey at the Barney School of Business by receiving his bachelor’s degree in business management in 2022. He is now back at Barney as an MBA student with a concentration in project management.
Julian Spivey ’24
Julian Spivey ’24, a senior finance major at the Barney School of Business, is an inaugural member of Stanley Black & Decker’s scholarship program. This relationship led to an internship and, later, a full-time job offer from the company.
Lauren Viets '23, M'24
Lauren Viets '23, M'24, a student in the Barney 3+1 program, will receive both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in just four years. Lauren is a business analytics and managerial economics major and risk management & insurance minor. As an MBA student, her concentration is in project management.
Simone Romano-Pringle '24
Simone Romano-Pringle ’24 does it all. The Barney School of Business senior studying finance recently placed fifth in the nation in the NAAIA Talent Competition, completed a financial planning and analysis internship, and is involved in and on the executive board of many clubs and organizations at the University of Hartford.
Vaishnavi Karike M'24
Vaishnavi Karike M’24 is currently pursuing a Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA) at the University of Hartford. Karike studied Civil Engineering in her undergraduate years, where she immersed herself in the world of infrastructure and construction and the importance of safety and sustainability in that work. Studying civil engineering was a good stepping stone into a rewarding career, and pursuing an MSBA will ensure she is able to bring data-driven insights and enhancements to the construction and infrastructure sector.
Sarah Sprinthall ’24
Sarah Sprinthall ’24 secured the title of intern this past summer at Stanley Black & Decker. She’ll have a new title with the company after graduation: full-time employee.
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Steven Halsband ’20
Steven Halsband ’20 likes to solve problems. He does so every day at his job at Chubb, the world’s largest property and casualty insurance company, and he credits the University of Hartford for helping him gain and hone the skills necessary to succeed there.
Reilly Keegan ‘24, M'25
Reilly Keegan ‘24, M'25 is a Barney student enrolled in the 3+1 program, where she will receive both her bachelor's degree and MBA in just four years. She is a marketing major and sports management minor, which has led her to her summer internship with the Hartford Yard Goats.
Madison Thibodeau '23
Madison Thibodeau ’23 got a taste of both engineering and business during her time at the University of Hartford. She majored in Architectural Design + Technology with a concentration in construction management and minored in Business Entrepreneurial Studies.
Nicholas Piscitelli '23
Nicholas Piscitelli is a senior in the Barney School of Business, majoring in Marketing with a double minor in Psychology and Communication. Following graduation, he has already landed a position at NextLevel Consultants.
Sabi Joseph '23
Sabi Joseph '23 is a senior Accounting major in the Barney School of Business. She decided to pursue this field due to the various career opportunities.
Kelsie Facey '23
Kelsie Facey is a senior Finance & Accounting major in the Barney School of Business. After graduation, she will be joining Travelers as a full-time participant in the Finance Leadership Development Program.
Ijahnay Reid ’23
Ijahnay Reid ’23 is a senior double majoring in risk management & insurance and business management, with a minor in project management. On top of that, she is a student ambassador for the Barney School of Business and is the president of Strong Independent Sisters. She even has an internship opportunity lined up once she graduates this spring.
Alison Ho '24
Alison Ho ’24 is a junior Entrepreneurial Studies major and Project Management minor at the Barney School of Business. Not only is she able to balance her major and minor-related studies, but she makes time for extracurriculars as well.
Derek Alibozek '23
Derek Alibozek is a senior in the Barney School of Business 3+1 program, where he will be getting both his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in 4 years. He has already accepted a position in Raytheon Technologies’ Financial leadership Development Program.
Sara Gada ‘23
Sarah Gada ‘23, is a double major in Finance & Risk Management and Insurance. She has already accepted an offer from Aetna/CVS Health and will be beginning their Finance Leadership Development Program (FLDP) in June 2023.
Alec Capasso '23
Alec Capasso '23 is a senior in the Barney School of Business 3+1 program, where he will be getting both his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in 4 years. He is a finance major and entrepreneurship minor. Alec has a passion for fitness and has also started his own private personal training business.
Internships and Faculty Support Contribute to Student’s Success
Casey Fishman ‘23 says he was thinking about a major in history but decided on a marketing degree after taking an Introduction to Business course with Hillyer College Professor David Goldenberg.
Mara Lynn Sczecienski ‘23
Entering the University of Hartford as an undecided major, Mara Lynn ‘23, currently an accounting major and management minor, was exposed to an endless stream of career path options.
Danni Keating ’23
Danni Keating ’23, Risk Management & Insurance major, is currently a senior enrolled in the Barney School of Business 3+1 program. By May of 2023, she will have completed several internships, studied abroad in the Netherlands, completed her MBA in International business and have a full-time job position lined up after she graduates.
Alyssa Viscardo '22
Alyssa Viscardo ‘22, was inspired to study at the Barney School due to her initial passion for economics. Specifically, she was drawn to analytics. Due to her astounding work ethic, she will graduate this upcoming Winter with her business analytics and managerial economics degree. Alyssa’s hard work in the classroom earned her a job opportunity for post-graduation at KPMG.
Greg Wadinger ‘23, M'24
Greg Wadinger ‘23, M' 24, an accounting major with a minor in risk management and insurance, is enrolled in the 3+1 program at the Barney School of Business. During the summer of 2022, Greg was awarded the opportunity to intern with Pratt & Whitney to put his accounting knowledge to the test in a real-world setting.
Nicole Sanchez ‘22 M’23
Nicole Sanchez ‘22, an accounting major and international studies minor, is finishing strong during her last year at the University of Hartford. The Barney School’s 3+1 accelerated program allowed Nicole to advance at a much quicker pace compared to what she would have been able to accomplish at many other universities.
Kaiya Scott '23
Marketing major Kaiya Scott is a junior with senior level status in the 3+1 Program at the Barney School of Business. In the fall of 2022 her status will be that of a full graduate student, whose goal will be to earn her MBA by May 2023.
Jillian Watson ‘23
Jillian Watson ’23, a senior accounting major, has had several noteworthy experiences throughout her time at the Barney School of Business. As a member of the Barney leadership council, she has been given several opportunities to network and grow her leadership skills. Jillian already has a full-time position lined up for herself post-graduation.
Grace Carey '23
Grace Carey ’23, an accounting major, is enrolled in the University of Hartford’s accelerated 3+1 program, where she plans to obtain her bachelor’s degree and MSAT.
Anthony Senseman ’23
Anthony Senseman ’23 is a junior double majoring in finance and mathematics. Last summer he was presented with the opportunity to Intern with The Hartford, and this summer he stepped up to the role of investment portfolio management intern at Hartford Investment Management Company (HIMCO).
Noah Gibson ‘24
Noah Gibson ‘24 is a risk management and insurance major enrolled in the accelerated 3+1 program at the Barney School of Business. That allows him to earn 2nd semester junior status while still in his second academic year.
Danni Keating ’23
Danni Keating ’23 was born and raised in Hunan, China, and moved to the United States at the age of nine. Today, she is enrolled in the 3+1 program at the Barney School of Business, where she is majoring in risk management & insurance and is on track to earn a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, as well as an MBA with a concentration in international business.
Sabitha Joseph ’23
Sabitha Joseph ’23 knew when she came to UHart that she was going to choose a program of study that would prepare her for the workforce and landing a job before graduation. The accounting and finance major from the Barney School of Business says, “I wanted a career that I could work in, even when there is a pandemic.” After she receives her degree, she plans on working for PricewaterhouseCoopers as an auditor. She believes UHart has supported her in her professional and academic journey, preparing her for her new role at PwC.
Sean Svalestad '23
Sean Svalestad ’23 is an active member of the University community. He’s studying business management at the Barney School of Business, is a Red Cap, and a Student Philanthropy Ambassador. He’s currently participating in the General Management Corporate Internship Program and his goal is to work with CVS or UHart after graduation.
Makaia Almeida '23, M'24
Makaia Almeida ’23, M’24 is majoring in accounting and minoring in business management, and she is presently enrolled in the 3+1 program, which allows her to complete both her BSBA and MSAT in four years. Almeida recently accepted an offer to work as a Start Intern-Audit for PwC in the summer. She is really excited about this opportunity and eager to begin her career path toward her goal.
Ethan Cashman '24
Ethan Cashman ’24 is only a sophomore and has already begun exploring project experiences in Connecticut. He balances his marketing major and commuter status while being on track to graduate in 2024. Hear about the work experience with CVS Health Learning Project from Cashman himself. He says, “We are currently in the second phase of the project, and it has been an incredibly positive experience so far.”
Dario Cavada ’23, M’24
Dario Cavada ’23, M’24 is a sophomore from Spain and is enrolled in the 3+1 Accelerated Business Program in the Barney School of Business. He is currently double majoring in management and in business analytics and managerial economics, with a minor in international business. It doesn’t stop here. He balances all of these educational responsibilities while also proving himself to be a key contributing player on the University of Hartford men’s soccer team.
Samuel Coates ’22, M’23
Samuel Coates ’22, M’23, a 3+1 business analytics and managerial economics major, has made a name for himself at the University of Hartford and beyond. After successful completion of the CVS Health Learning Project, he obtained an internship with PayFlex where he put his knowledge to the test in a real-world setting.
Alec Boyd '23
Not only is Alec Boyd ’23 a crucial member of the University of Hartford men’s soccer team, but he has distinguished himself at the Barney School of Business and the University as a whole. Alec will be graduating in 2023 with a double major in business analytics and managerial economics and finance. He is also co-president and founder of the school’s first ever student-initiated club, The Q² Project (q2project.org).
Reena Odedra '22
Graduating senior, Reena Odedra ’22 has always had an interest in the finance field. She will graduate with a degree from the Barney School of Business in Finance and Risk Management and Insurance. The Barney School put Odedra in just the right place to immerse herself in the study of risk management, finance, and insurance, setting her up to land a job before graduation.
Lizzy Ladegard '23
Lizzy Ladegard ’23, M'24 is a risk management and insurance student on track to complete a four-year degree in only three years! Through the Barney School’s 3+1 accelerated program, she will graduate with both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees by 2024. Recently she accepted an internship with CVS health in their General Management Corporate Internship Program. She was excited that the CVS learning project that she participated in this spring helped her get her foot in the door!
Karan Prajapati '23
Karan Prajapati ’23 is an international student who traveled all the way from India to study at the University of Hartford. He is now a junior and is majoring in business analytics and managerial economics with a minor in data science. Presently, Prajapati is working on the CVS Healthcare learning project including a case competition, where competitors must develop innovative alternatives specific to the LGBTQ+ community in order to provide them with better access to health care.
Yuriy Mishtal '23
Yuriy Mishtal ’23, a finance major and actuarial science minor, has spent his time at the University of Hartford becoming nothing short of ambitious. Mishtal has involved himself as an active member of the Actuarial Club, Gamma Iota Sigma, and the Barney Leadership Council, and has successfully completed several internships since his start at the University. However, it doesn’t stop here. Mishtal is currently making the most of his time by studying abroad in Amsterdam.
Ethan Venoit ’23, M'24
Ethan Venoit ’23, M'24 is a finance major who is making the most of his four years on campus. He is currently enrolled in Barney’s 3+1 accelerated business program and is on schedule to graduate with an MBA in 2024. Along with this achievement, he is involved in the Barney ambassador program, serves as the finance chair of the Barney Leadership Council, and is a member of Q^2. Venoit is planning to become an investment banking analyst with a focus on structured debt or merger and acquisition activity.
Sean Cooney '22
Graduating senior Sean Cooney ’22 is Seattle-bound this summer. He will graduate from Barney School of Business with a degree in Management and a minor in Marketing, then plans to move to Washington state where he will be working for Amazon in their Retail Undergraduate Program (RUP).
Makayla Miano '22
Graduating senior, Makayla Miano ’22 feels she is career ready after four busy years at UHart. She studied marketing at the Barney School of Business and was hired before graduation to work as a recruiter at Insight Global, a staffing company based out of Atlanta, GA. A combination of experiential learning, faculty support, and involvement on campus has prepared Miano to begin her career beyond UHart.
International Student Spotlight: Thao Thanh Hoang MBA'23
Thao Thanh Hoang left her role of a project manager in Vietnam and went to pursue her MBA at Barney School, University of Hartford, in August 2021. In December 2021, she received a job offer from the Faculty of Education and has been working as a Graduate Assistant, providing administrative support to the Faculty’ staff and students.
Monica Sadil '21, M'22
Graduating Management student, Monica Sadil will leave UHart’s nationally recognized Barney School of Business with both a Master’s and Bachelor’s degree after only four years on campus. The commuter student participated in Barney’s 3+1 program and has already been hired before graduation as an Underwriting Trainee in Group Benefits at The Hartford.
How Assistant Professor of Marketing Christine Ye Prepares Her Students to Adapt to the Challenges of the Changing Marketplace
Being an educator, Ye has been exploring some innovative education models such as competency-based education and project-based learning through her research work.
Brielle Tolli '22
Brielle Tolli enrolled in the University of Hartford’s 3 + 1 Accelerated Business Program where she will be obtaining her BSBA (2021) and MBA (2022) degrees in four years. Last spring, Tolli had the opportunity to participate in the CVS Health case competition. Not only did this project help her get an internship at Aetna CVS Health, but she also got offered and accepted a full-time job post-graduation.
How Barney School’s MBA Helped One Alumnus Make a Difference in His Career with UnitedHealthcare
For individuals who aspire to pursue their education along with a full-time job, Barney School of Business provides a gateway to achieve their goals. Brett Burlin M’21 is one such individual who realized this opportunity and made the best use of it.
Philip Dipinto MBA'22
According to Philip, the pandemic in a way allowed him to reflect on how short life is and helped him realize his goals. A strong curriculum and amazing internship opportunities, as well as its reputation as an AACSB-accredited institution, were significant factors for Philip in choosing the Barney School’s program.
Kate Ackerson MBA'24
Kate Ackerson, a graduate from the University of Massachusetts Amherst with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, has recently enrolled in the online MBA program at the University of Hartford’s Barney School of Business. Currently, she is working as an urban roadway design engineer at Kleinfelder, an engineering consulting firm that serves private and public clients in the transportation, energy, and water market. Her passion for her work is evident from her statement, “Civil engineering requires thoughtfulness of the community and natural world around us, which is why I am intrigued by the work I do.”
Tom Krasniqi '22
Tom Krasniqi ’22 is a senior management major at the Barney School of Business, who aspires to be a project manager when he graduates. This past summer, he was able to gain hands-on experience, interning as a program manager for Danbury Mission Technologies, a defense and aerospace company.
Khalia Whyte ‘22
Khalia Whyte ’22 has had nothing short of a great experience at the University of Hartford. She is a marketing major in the Barney School of Business, involved in several clubs on campus, and even had the opportunity to intern for The Hartford over the summer. Khalia says the opportunities offered at UHart prepared her to begin navigating a successful career.
Amaal Rahman ‘22
Amaal completed an internship in finance for LEAP (Leadership Education and Athletics in Partnership), an after-school program for children in low-income areas.
Alissa Hoffman '22
Alissa Hoffman ’22, a marketing major who is also part of the 3+1 accelerated business program at the Barney School of Business, completed an internship with Travelers during the summer of 2021.
How Barney School’s MBA Inspired One Alum’s Finance Career
Serrow explains that obtaining his MBA through the Barney School’s program helped accelerate his career opportunities and build the confidence and skills necessary to navigate a diverse and ever-changing business environment.
How Barney’s Real-World Experience Helped One Alumna Advance Her Career in Investment Management
Kyra Smolkis ’19 will be the first to tell you that a large part of her career success has been due to her connections made through the Barney School of Business. She is currently working as an investment analyst on Aetna’s Investment Strategy and Analytics team.
Kate Smith '22
Despite the tough times across the globe due to COVID-19, Smith is not letting this pandemic disrupt her career aspirations. She successfully finished her internship with Fuchs Financial, a financial advising company. Smith joined their team as a marketing intern, where she was in charge of social media and media communications.
Craig Kazemekas ’19, MSAT’20
Recently, Kazemekas cleared the CPA exam with flying colors. Excited, he does not hesitate to share the credit with his professors at UHart for their unique course structure. He believes that this program has allowed him to qualify for a higher pay bracket compared to other non-MSAT professionals.
Cameron Diaz ’21
Over the fall, Diaz had the opportunity to work for the University of Hartford on its incubator project. As an intern, she was in charge of organizing and leading the workshops every week to better students’ ideas.
Kellen Bassett ’22
Fall 2020 has been an exciting term for Bassett, during which she made the best use of the opportunity to intern with the Construction Institute (CI) in East Hartford.
Bilal Nizami '21
The Barney School of Business is recognized for its ever-evolving curriculum, tangible learning opportunities, and innovative Career Ready program. Students learn how to navigate the business world with confidence, and intern with prestigious organizations as they prepare for their career after graduation. These internships often pave the way for permanent employment upon graduation, which was the case for graduated senior, Bilal Nizami ’21.
Zainab Shahbaz ’21
Shahbaz joined the IHOP team as a human resource manager, which gave her the opportunity to explore various aspects of her job.
Jenna Pupillo '21
Jenna Pupillo '21, a marketing major at the Barney School of Business got an opportunity to intern with Saya Life, a start-up that provides water sub-metering solutions for both homeowners and property managers in fall 2020.
Christian Paley '21
During the fall of 2020, Paley interned with Sideline Swap for their business development team.
Emily Bigwood MSBA'22
Bigwood states that she owes her recent promotion to Barney School of Business. Currently, she is working as a business intelligence developer at The Hartford Financial Services Group, where she helps business partners make actionable decisions by providing them with tools like Tableau dashboards that help them understand the story behind the data.
Megan Powell '22
Megan Powell ’22 will graduate with an undergraduate degree in accounting, a Master of Science in Accounting and Taxation (MSAT) from Barney School of Business, and a full-time position as an Assurance Associate at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC). Her success is due to the hard work she put into a unique program offered through UHart’s Barney School, called 3+1 Accelerated Business Program. Participation in this program allows students to graduate with an undergraduate degree and an MSAT in just four years!
Barney MBA Alumnus Sathya Kalyanasundaram's Journey to Become a Global Business Leader
Sathya Kalyanasundaram is an international alumnus who graduated in 1996 with an MBA, concentrating in finance. He is currently the Managing Director & CEO for South Asia at Eureka AI. Kalyanasundaram is responsible for driving the overall growth of Eureka.AI across the South Asian region by leveraging Eureka.AI's global strength of operator networks and deep data science strengths.
Melissa Pereira '19
Melissa Pereira ’19 doesn’t hesitate when she tells you what she liked best about her time at UHart: Barney faculty and staff, being a member of the D1 softball team, and experiencing a closely-knit student body. Grateful for all that UHart has offered her on and off the field, and in and out of the classroom, Melissa is inspired to stay connected to the community and faculty that made her UHart experience so enriching and successful. It laid the groundwork for the next phase of Melissa’s professional career.
Katelyn Leach '21
It wasn’t just a UHart education that helped Katelyn Leach land a job before graduation, it was the internships that set the stage for her future success. As a student in the Barney School of Business, Katelyn worked hard in the classroom, but also out of the classroom in the real working-world. She is finishing her degree in Accounting, Finance, and Business Analytics & Managerial Economics and beginning the next steps in her professional career.
Two Barney Students Turned an Internship Project into a Research Paper Published by the International Risk Management Institute
Jordan Koduah ’21 and Ian Thomas ’21, transformed their internship research project into an article titled “Supply Chain in Health Care: Life or Death Decisions” for publication in Captive Insurance Company Reports (CICR), published by the International Risk Management Institute (IRMI).
Barney School’s Entrepreneurship Classes Are Preparing Students to Take Challenges in the Real Business World
ENT 314: The Principles of Entrepreneurship, as a core entrepreneurial studies program, translates into client-specific consulting projects that provide students with hands-on experience.
Sam Gottsegen '20
During the summer, Gottsegen had the opportunity to intern at Travelers within their Product Management Development Program.
Jean-Louis Chave '90
From the vineyard to the cellars, Jean Louis Chave ’90 watches over one of the world’s most legendary moneymaking operations. The former Barney School of Business graduate runs a Hermitage wine vineyard that produces some of the world’s finest and most sought-after reds and whites.
Jessica de Atienza '22
Even before graduation from UHart, Jessica de Atienza, who is part of Barney’s 3+1 accelerate business program, has been hired by Travelers to participate in their Finance Leadership Development Program, beginning June 2021. She made the connection to Travelers through an internship she did over the summer. De Atienza is well-suited for her new position at Travelers because of her experiences at UHart with excellent professors and the receipt of a well-rounded education.
UHart Barney Grad Creates Clothing Line in Response to Need
Diana Delva ’10, refused to accept being an underserved customer seeking stylish and affordable clothing for taller women. So, she did something about it in the most impactful way possible—she started a clothing line of her own.
Rylee Connor '21
Rylee Connor is a senior finance major. Over the Summer, she completed an internship in the Boston office of Northwestern Mutual, a financial services company.
Anthony Gomez '20
Barney senior, Anthony Gomez, will be starting a full time position in Financial Management and Consulting at KPMG in New York City directly after graduation. He received this opportunity as a result of an internship he did in the summer of 2019 combined with the support, hard work, and opportunities in which he engaged at Barney School of Business.
Zewen Xu '21
Zewen Xu ’21, is a senior management major at the Barney School of Business. He is also an international student from China. This summer, he decided to take an internship back in his hometown with Shaanxi Changyin Consumer Finance Co.
Brielle Tolli ’21, M’22
This summer Brielle had the opportunity to intern in the Marketing and Sales Department at the American Red Cross in Fairfield, New Jersey.
Marketing Major Lands Travelers Position Before Graduation
Prior to graduation, senior Ninamarie Ayala, has secured a full-time position at Travelers in their Business Intelligence and Geo-spatial Development Program (BIGDP). She is majoring in Marketing at the Barney School of Business.
Annie Odell A’19, ’21
Annie Odell A’19, ’21, a marketing major in the Barney School of Business, completed her for-credit marketing communication internship with Connecticut Institute For Communities (CIFC) this summer.
Caitlin Maralack '20
Senior Caitlin Maralack, explains that “UHart gave me the education, confidence and opportunity to get involved and explore my passions and interests in different areas.” This is exactly what the triple-majoring graduate and D1 athlete did. She made the most of her four years at the University of Hartford.
Astrid Mangual ’18, M’20
CETA graduate pursues MEng and MBA E2M program after earning her Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering and lands job with Cigna before graduation.
Marketing Major Enjoys Her Remote Internship with The Entrepreneurial Center
Sokari MacHarry was able to continue the internship remotely with the Entrepreneurial Center and Women’s Business Center.
Management Student Applies Skills Learned in Classroom to Connect Amazon Fulfillment Center with Local Charities
Stephen Root, a management major, is participating in a for-credit internship remotely this summer with Amazon through UHart’s Charitable Giving Project team.
Jade Soto '20
Jade Soto ’20 is an entrepreneur, so an internship with The Entrepreneurial Center and Women’s Business Center in East Hartford, Conn was a perfect match for her. Soto, who will graduated in December 2020 with a degree in communications with an emphasis in digital media & journalism, was an intern without course credit at the Entrepreneurial Center (EC) in fall, 2019.
Kaitlyn Keeler '21
Kaitlyn Keeler, a finance major, is interning with Aetna, a CVS Health company, in the Finance Internship Program.
Nicole Etta '20
Barney School of Business is one of the leading business schools in the country. Graduating senior, Nicole Etta, made the most of the opportunities presented by Barney and was hired for a full-time position before graduating. She will be working at Cigna in their Risk Management and Underwriting Leadership Development Program.
Sara Aguilar '20
Graduating senior, Sara Aguilar, studied Marketing and Management at the Barney School of Business. As a part of the stringent Barney curriculum, Aguilar participated in an internship, which lead to a permanent full-time position in her senior year. Come the fall, Sara will be working as a marketing associate at The Hartford.
Hayley Nolan, MBA '20
Upon graduation from the Barney School of Business, Hayley Nolan will have earned her MBA, but plans to take a non-traditional approach to starting a new career. For the past five years, she has been working towards academic success, and rather than landing an office job, she will be playing professional soccer at a club and International level with Republic of Ireland Women's Soccer team.
Carlie Desulme Charles '20
Barney School of Business graduating senior, Carlie Desulme Charles, dreams of going to graduate school and pursuing a career across the pond. She remembers attending a study abroad lunch during her freshmen year, where she learned that the skills acquired as an undergraduate at UHart would prepare her to continue her studies in another country.
Rolando Calderon '19
Accounting major Rolando Calderon is currently studying for his CPA and working as campus recruiting intern at KPMG, where he will be a full-time audit associate starting Fall of 2020.
Teaming Up: UHart students from different disciplines work with manufacturing giant
At the University of Hartford, hands–on learning to prepare students for the future takes place in class and through job shadowing, internships, and independent study. Last spring, Chelsea Chaves ’20 was one of four students in an interdisciplinary independent study working with Hubbell Incorporated conducting market research on Arc Fault Current Interrupters (AFCI), a circuit breaker that breaks the circuit when it detects an electric arc in an effort to prevent electrical fires.
Katelyn Leach ’21
Through the structure of Katelyn Leach's daily tasks at Whittlesey Forward Advising, she has been able to increase her professional confidence and trust in the skills that the staff at the Barney School of Business have instilled in her.
Alexa Keener
It was no coincidence that Alexa Keener '16, M'18 landed a great job at Aetna, A CVS health company, right after graduating with a bachelor's degree from UHart's Barney School of Business.
Jairus Baker '17
Months before Jairus Baker '17 graduated with a bachelor's degree in economics and finance from the University of Hartford's Barney School of Business in 2017, he got a job offer with Travelers Insurance, where he is still working today.
Allie Tully ’21
Allie Tully's co-op experience with United Technologies Corporation lets her exposure to different facets of business and helps her master the skills of adaptability, problem-solving, and effective communication.
UHart Grads Julia Piri ’17 and Kevin Windheuser ’16 started a life and business together.
Together, Pri and Windheuser started a company and are talking up a product that’s playing a decisive role in helping to quench our planet’s thirst for environmental responsibility.
Legislative Internship Program
For the past half century, the Legislative Internship Program has afforded countless college students the opportunity to gain firsthand knowledge about how state government works, through direct experience in the legislative offices of the Connecticut General Assembly.
Nick Colavita ’20
Barney School's business career-ready education helps Nick get a rotational full-time offer from The Hartford in the Early Career Leadership Development Program before graduation.
Making the Cut as Her Own Boss
After ten years working in top salons across the area, Alix decided it was time to take all that knowledge and break out on her own.
Madison Mullen '18
Madison Mullen's decision to transfer to the Barney School paved the way for a high-profile internship and a clear career path.
Cailtlin Smallfield '17
A Barney networking opportunity helped Cailtin Smallfield score a life changing internship.