STUDENT PARTNERS

PROGRESS THROUGH CONNECTIONS

Connect with our Student Partners to accelerate your progress - whether that's learning about entrepreneurial thinking, or putting it to use. Our Partners are current students who come from a variety of classes and majors. They are ready to assist whether you're looking for a sounding board, assistance with a venture, or a connection to the Center's resources and network.

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Hand-picked

STUDENT PARTNERS

Dedication. Expertise. Passion.

Been there, done that, ready to help.

Pick a partner and reach out to be connected.

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Neha Kosaraju

Neha is a graduate student in the MAcc program. She has extensive experience with the Center's alumni network and facilitating connections. Outside the EC, she is involved in tutoring for younger students and serves on the MAcc council.

Luke Udealor

Luke is a graduate student in the MBA program. He currently supports facilitating the tribe ventures program. Prior to his MBA, He has experience leading Supply Chain operations in multiple CPG industries.

Amanda Willigerod

Amanda is a senior studying Finance and Marketing. She has been with the EC for 3 years and has personal experience with rocket pitch, tribe ventures, and engaging with the mentor network. She also has extensive experience in Design Thinking and with nonprofits. When she's not at the EC, Amanda likes to run, travel, and volunteer.

Sara Curtiss

Sara is a junior studying Marketing. Her work at the EC primarily surrounds community engagement, aiming to create fun, valuable, and memorable experiences within our programming. In her free time, Sara is a Special Events Director for TribeTHON, Head of Consulting for W&M's Tamid chapter, and a member of the Gamma Phi Beta sorority.

Katherine Fernandez-Villalba

Katherine is an undergraduate student majoring in Government and minoring in Innovation and Entrepreneurship. She has experience cohosting Rocket Pitch and can give you a tour of the hub. She is also the Co-Director of W&M Fighting for Immigrant Rights and Equity.

Lauren Payne

Lauren is a junior majoring in Accounting with a concentration in Business Analytics. She has participated in one of the EC's 3 day competitions and can help you refine your own innovative ideas at the Hub. Outside of the EC she works at the Career Center on campus, co- facilitates an initiative called Brown Table Talk at the Center for Student Diversity and serves on the Exec board for Gibbs Accounting Society at the Business School.

J.R. Herman

JR Herman is a junior double majoring in Classics and Ancient Near East & Africa Studies. She has experience in digital and physical marketing, branding, and more broadly, communications. Outside of the EC, JR serves as Editor-in-Chief of Flat Hat Magazine, the College's premier news, arts, and culture magazine.

Rachel Oduntan

Rachel is a sophomore double majoring in Economics & Public Policy. She has experience in administration and community engagement. Outside the EC, she serves as an Economics Tutor at the TutorZone and currently serves as the Vice President of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion for the W&M Chapter of The Women's Network.

Shamsullah Ahmadzai

Sham is an accomplished sophomore pursuing a degree in Computer Science, with extensive experience in a wide range of technologies and software used at the EC. In addition to his academic pursuits, he is deeply involved in the entrepreneurial ecosystem, having founded several tech/software startups. He is also the host of a popular podcast and is actively engaged in promoting sustainable and affordable thrifting here on campus.

Harris Marsland

Harris is a sophomore majoring in Computer Science.