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California, United States

Performed M&A valuation and diligence for luxury wine and spirits brands, led strategy projects for R&D, and developed the three-year corporate plan in consultation with company's business units.

Modesto, California Area

Led special projects for Wine and Grape Supply, including ag-tech R&D strategy. Co-President of the Gallo Sustainability Club and committee member for the MBA Strategic Leadership Development Program.

-Social Venture Fund: Managed a portfolio of ten early-stage, socially and environmentally impactful companies as Director of Portfolio. Published 10-year retrospective impact report and spearheaded the development of a new strategy for impact analysis. Led team of four to win the Best Diligence award at Wharton's international impact investing competition. -International Investment Fund: Co-founded the first student-run investment fund focused on small and medium enterprises in emerging economies (collaboration with the William Davidson Institute as a Davidson Field Scholar). Recruited a team of 12 students to manage and continue to develop the fund. -Zell Founders Fund: Selected as one of four students to manage the $10M seed fund, investing in extraordinary student entrepreneurs whose business venture needs a helping hand to move from idea to profitability. Led diligence to invest in a Brazilian ag-tech company.

Completed the Dow Sustainability graduate fellowship, focused on multidisciplinary problem-solving for sustainability challenges. Consulted for the Groundworks Center in Traverse City, MI to develop a community benefits model for renewable energy development in Northern Michigan.

Greater Denver Area

Interned for agribusiness client on post-merger project.

Conducted a year-long consulting project on agriculture sustainability and ingredient sourcing for MS Capstone Project, contributing to Kellogg's 2020 sustainability goals.

Analyzed market viability of a new dairy product in an emerging grocery category; recommended a go-to-market strategy after a thorough cross-functional analysis.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Led the UN Foundation's campaign to engage young Americans in advancing the Sustainable Development Goals and advocating for strong U.S. participation at the United Nations. Managed the U.S. Youth Observer to the UN program in collaboration with the U.S. State Department and U.S. Mission to the UN.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Washington, Dc

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.)

Recognition and Fellowships: Forte Fellow, Dow Sustainability Fellow, Consortium (CGSM) Member, Davidson Field Scholar (Investing.

Master Of Science, Natural Resources And Environment

Focus on Conservation Ecology, Agriculture, and Business Sustainability

Ba, James Madison College: International Relations And Asian Studies

Additional Minor in Gender Studies and Specialization in International Development Honors: Deans List, Demmer Scholar in Natural Resources.

Education record

- Awarded Colorado Student Media Association High School Journalist of the Year - Elected Key Club International Trustee