Business Honors Program
Students
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Ivan Aguilar
Ivan Aguilar, a business analytics and artificial intelligence major from Homestead,
Florida, is a member of the Bulls Business Community, the Business Honors Program
and the Bulls Business Network. In high school, he served as treasurer of Future Business
Leaders of America, was active in Key Club and campus ministry, and earned dual-enrollment
credits. After college, he plans to continue working with his father to expand their
family business and pursue entrepreneurship.
Asa Bernier
Asa Bernier is a finance major from Vero Beach, Florida. He is a member of the Bulls
Business Community and the Business Honors Program. In high school, Asa tutored younger
students through the Crossover Mission. This experience helped him develop strong
communication skills. He hopes to use these skills in a future career as a financial
advisor after earning his bachelor's degree.
Ivy Dumas
Ivy Dumas is a finance major from Westerly, Rhode Island. She is a member of the Bulls
Business Community and the Business Honors Program, as well as an athlete on the Women’s
Sailing Team. Dumas intends to study abroad to learn more about global business perspectives.
She is eager to explore the world, broaden her horizons, and connect across diverse
communities.
Benjamin Early
Benjamin Early, a finance major from Niceville, Florida, is part of the Judy Genshaft
Honors College, Bulls Business Community, and Bulls Honors College. In high school,
he founded his own LLC. and sold it for nearly $100,000. He also served as head of
the Fellowship of Christian Athletes in his county. Early plans to pursue a career
in sales and eventually own his own company.
Ella Ferguson
Ella Ferguson is a business advertising major from Odessa, Florida. She is a member
in the Zimmerman Advertising Program, Business Honors Program, and the Judy Genshaft
Honors College. She aspires to gain experience by working in internships, participating
in research studies, and engaging in study abroad programs. She also hopes to pursue
her MBA and continue her education through graduate studies.
Sophia Galdamez
Sophia Galdamez is an Accounting major from Tampa, Florida. She is a part of both
the Bulls Business Community and the Business Honors program. She plans to study abroad
during this summer in Florence and do an internship the following year. After graduating
with her bachelor’s, she plans to get her master’s and obtain her CPA license. While
at USF she plans to make lots of connections and experience new things.
Fiona Gootson
Fiona Gootson is a global business major from St. Petersburg, Florida. Gootson is
a member of the Bulls Business Community as well as the Business Honors Program. A
dedicated musician and recording artist, she intends to keep her options open while
learning skills to grow her own business.
Roopashri Hariram
Roopashri Hariram is a finance major with a minor in legal studies from Wesley Chapel,
Florida. Hariram is apart of the Bulls Business Community and the Business Honors
Program. In high school, she was apart of the International Baccalaureate program
and contributed to her community by leading programs that promoted financial literacy.
After graduation, Hariram intends to go to law school and pursue a career in immigration
law.
Minh Tu Hoang
Minh Tu Hoang is a finance major from Vietnam. He is a member of the Bulls Business
Community and the Business Honors Program. In high school, he was among the top shuttlecock-kicking
players and co-founder of the student economic project, THE 4TUNE. Hoang is considering
researching more about financial behavior. He aims to make valuable connections, secure
internship opportunities, and pursue a career in Finance.
Bryce Hughes
Bryce Hughes is a management major from Lakewood Ranch, Florida. He is a member of
the Bulls Business Community, Bulls Honor Program, and Bulls Business Network. Next
summer, he plans on studying abroad in Florence, Italy. After graduating, he plans
on pursuing the culinary arts with a final goal of starting a restaurant.
Khari Hunter
Khari Hunter is a freshman majoring in finance, a part of the University of South
Florida’s Business Honors Program and the Bulls Business Community. Hunter aspires
to study abroad in Spain, expanding his global business perspective. He plans to research
financial literacy access in underserved communities while preparing for internships.
Through these experiences, he aims to blend finance, leadership, and cultural awareness
to create lasting community impact.
Tahsin Iqbal
Tahsin Iqbal, from Lakeland, Florida, is a Business Advertising major in the Business
Honors Program and Zimmerman Advertising Program at USF. Iqbal plans to study Advertising
abroad in Barcelona, Spain. In high school, Iqbal served as Key Club president, advanced
to FBLA competitions, and competed twice in nationals for archery. Iqbal hopes to
gain leadership experience through his years at USF and start his own advertising
firm in Florida.
Sienna Jimenez
Sienna Jimenez, plans to major in business advertising. Her research interests include
digital advertising and consumer behavior. Sienna is a member of the USF Boxing Club,
where she values the balance of mental and physical strength. She brings the same
energy and resilience she develops in training to her academic pursuits, reflecting
her commitment to excellence both inside and outside the classroom.
Sam King
Sam King is Business Advertising major in the Zimmerman Advertising Program, Business
Honors Program, as well as the Judy Genshaft Honors College. King spent years as a
youth leader in church while being a varsity multisport athlete. Growing up in an
area built on small businesses, King wants to research affordable advertising systems
with the hope of starting his own ad agency.
Aiden Main
Aiden Main, a management major from Verona, New Jersey, is a member of the Bulls Business
Community and the Business Honors Program. In high school, he interned at Kearny Bank
and participated in business clubs, including DECA. He plans to study abroad in South
Korea this summer. After college, Aiden aims to pursue an MBA and eventually launch
his own business.
Felipe Mandel Sarue- Sao Paulo
Felipe is part of the Bulls Business Community and the USF Business Honors Program.
He plans to pursue a double major in Business Analytics and Finance. As a former International
Baccalaureate student, Sarue co-founded two NGOs focused on social impact by providing
school materials and promoting financial education. He is passionate about leadership,
financial markets, and continuing to expand his initiatives at USF.
Robert McAuliffe
Robert McAuliffe is a management major from Tallahassee, Florida. Robert is a member
of the Business Honors Program, the Judy Genshaft Honors College, and Pickleball Club
at the University of South Florida St. Petersburg. Robert has an interest in ethical
management strategies and is excited for his time at the Muma College of Business.
Yahil Ortiz-Roman
Yahil Ortiz is an accounting major from Puerto Rico. He is a member of the Bulls Business
Community and the Business Honors Program. In high school, he was a recognized student-athlete
and treasurer of his class. With aspirations of joining a Big Four firm after graduation,
Ortiz hopes to use his passion to work in the consulting field, dedicated to helping
businesses thrive.
Olivia Reiter
Olivia Reiter is a Business Management major from Tampa, Florida, with plans to pursue
a concentration in Project Management. As an International Baccalaureate graduate,
she served in leadership positions for a variety of organizations in high school,
including Band Captain and President of the Spanish National Honor Society. She is
a member of the Bulls Business Community and the Business Honors Program, and hopes
to study abroad, explore internship opportunities and enjoy being a part of the USF
community.
James Robertson
James Robertson is a Global Business major from Gainesville, Florida. In high school,
he was a part of the Buchholz finance program and FBLA. He is currently a member of
the Bulls Business community, Business Honors program, and Bulls Business network.
He plans on studying abroad in Italy next summer. After graduating, James plans to
be an entrepreneur or go into wealth management.
Samantha Roeske
Samantha Roeske is a Global Business major from Illinois. Roeske is a first-generation
student and a part of the Business Honors Program and the Bulls Business Community.
During her time at USF, she plans to continue her involvement in clubs, find internship
opportunities, and make lifelong connections. After graduation she hopes to find an
international consulting job that offers travel opportunities.
Kent Tan
Kent is from Melbourne, Florida, and plans to double major in finance and accounting.
He is a member of the Judy Genshaft Honors College, Bulls Business Community, and
Bulls Business Network. Kent is a recipient of the AP Diploma of Distinction and Capstone
Diploma, Kent also played high school basketball. He hopes to travel abroad and pursue
an internship in either finance or accounting.
Nicholas Turman
Nicholas Turman is an Entrepreneurship major within the Muma College of Business Honors
Program as well as the Judy Genshaft Honors college. In high school, Turman worked
alongside Goodwill Inc. To pursue his interests in community volunteer work throughout
the Tampa area, and resold clothes on the internet, achieving over +1800 sold items
within a two-year period. With his degree, Turman hopes to dive into SBA financing
or private equity.
Michael Wagner
Michael Wagner is a finance major concentrating in investment analysis and is considering
a double major in accounting. He is a member of the Business Honors Program. He has
achieved awards such as Eagle Scout, Gold Medal Congressional Award, and the Golden
Herald Citizenship Award. After college he plans to pursue a career in Investment
Banking or accounting.
Haden Waters
Haden Waters is from Waxhaw, NC pursuing a degree in global business with a concentration
in finance. He is part of the Bulls Business Community, Judy Genshaft Honors College,
and USF Business Honors Program. Waters intends to study abroad to broaden his perspective
in the world of business and seeks to pursue a fulfilling career.
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Gavin Berg
Gavin Berg is a global business major with a finance concentration from St. Paul,
Minnesota. He is a part of the Bulls Business Community and Business Honors Program.
In high school, Berg was a three-sport athlete and the co- founder of the Philosophy
Club. Berg intends to go to law school and pursue a career in international business
law through his passion for the world as a whole.
Landon Cole
Landon Cole is a management major from Ellicott City, Maryland where he was a three-sport
varsity athlete while being a top cellist in his school’s regionally recognized orchestra.
Cole was a part of multiple community service clubs–academic, music, and church. He
is a member of the Bulls Business Community and the Business Honors Program. Cole
hopes to study abroad, explore possibilities for internships, and earn a rewarding
career.
Michael Duncan
Michael Duncan is a finance major from Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. Duncan is a member
of the Bulls Business Community, the Business Honors Program, and the Bulls Business
Network. In high school, Duncan was in the International Business Academy. He plans
to study abroad in London, England. After college, he aspires to be an entrepreneur
or work in sales.
Neil Foley
Neil Foley is a finance major from Spring Hill, Florida. He is a member of the Bulls
Business Community and the Business Honors Program. Foley graduated as an AP Scholar
with Distinction and earned an AP Capstone diploma. Outside of the classroom, he played
on his high school’s varsity golf team and was treasurer of the student government.
While at USF, he intends to study abroad in Italy and participate in internship opportunities.
Nicholas Galev
Nicholas Galev is a finance major from Naples, Florida. He is a member of the Business
Honors Program, Bulls Business Community, Business Development Club, and the Investment
Club. He earned his Eagle Scout rank with a ‘Good Citizenship’ award which recognizes
achievements of the “leaders of tomorrow” through his Eagle Scout project. He plans
to study abroad and explore new employment and internship opportunities in the financial
sector.
Rebecca Gerson
Rebecca Gerson is an accounting major from Long Island, New York. She is a part of
the Bulls Business Community and the Business Honors Program. In high school, she
was part of the national honor society. She enjoys traveling and hopes to study abroad
the summer after her freshman year. She hopes to pursue an MBA and take the CPA exam.
Benjamin Goldberg
Benjamin Goldberg is a Business Analytics major from Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. Goldberg
completed the school's international business career academy and is a member of the
Bulls Business Community, Bulls Business Network, and Business Honors Program at USF.
Benjamin plans on studying abroad next summer and obtaining his MS degree in Artificial
Intelligence and Business Analytics after graduation. His ultimate goal is to specialize
in cybersecurity and start his own business.
Kevalin Gupta
Kevalin Gupta is from Tampa, Florida, and is part of the Bulls Business Community,
Judy Genshaft Honors College, and the USF Business Honors Program. He plans to pursue
a double major in finance and accounting. A National Merit Scholar and former International
Baccalaureate student, Gupta is passionate about leveraging his analytical skills
to help others succeed as a personal financial advisor.
Nina Martinez
Nina Martinez is a first-generation student from Miami, Florida. She is in the Bull’s
Business Community and the Business Honors Program. Martinez is majoring in accounting
with hopes to find an occupation in forensic accounting. During high school, Martinez
took leadership roles in the Business and Finance program and was president of her
high schools anti bullying club, No Place for Hate.
Maxine Nicholas
Maxine Nicholas is an accounting major from Tampa, Florida with plans to pursue her
master's in business after her undergraduate. She is a member of the Bulls Business
Community and Business Honors Program. She plans to become a partner at an accounting
firm upon graduation. Nicholas is interested in studying abroad this upcoming summer
in Italy. In high school, she enjoyed volunteering and was a member of FBLA.
Brannon Nickles
Brannon Nickles is a finance major looking to find a career as a financial analyst,
where he then plans to start his own financial advising firm. Nickles is part of the
Business Honors Program, the Bulls Business Community, and the Judy Genshaft Honors
College. Nickles is considering researching more about cryptocurrency and its future
applications into everyday life. Nickles enjoys working out and spending time with
friends and family.
Lacey Powell
Lacey Powell is a finance major from Warminster, Pennsylvania, and a member of the
Business Honors Program. She serves on the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Walk
for Hope event committee. In high school, she was vice president of her class and
Athletic Council. Lacey is passionate about leadership finance, and service, aiming
to make an impact.
Rylee Rhineberger
Rylee Rhineberger is a marketing major from Brooksville, Florida. She is a member
of the Business Honors Program, Judy Genshaft Honors College, Bulls Business Community,
and Innovation Scholars Program at the St. Petersburg campus. In high school, Rhineberger
served as Student Representative on the Hernando County School Board. While at USF,
Rhineberger looks forward to getting involved with the community and hopes to study
abroad in Europe.
Anthony Sabile Jr.
Anthony Sabile Jr. is a business major from Gainesville, Florida who would like to
pursue a concentration in cybersecurity. He is a member of the USF Bulls Business
Community, Business Honors Program, Innovation Scholars Program, and has received
the Google Coursera certification for Cybersecurity. He plans to receive more cybersecurity
certifications and complete several internships while studying abroad in Asia.
Alexander Shafer
Alexander Shafer, an entrepreneurship major interested in investing and real estate,
has demonstrated his leadership skills as the founder and former CEO of the Entrepreneurship
Club at Rocklin High School. He is also an active member of the Bulls Business Community,
Business Honors Program, and Bulls Business Network. Eager to broaden his horizons,
he plans to study abroad at USF. His ultimate goal is to establish a successful company.
Kendall Shorstein
Kendall Shorstein is a finance major from Jacksonville, Florida. She is a member of
the Bulls Business Community and the Business Honors Program. While at USF, Shorstein
intends to study abroad and learn about business practices in Europe. She took leadership
roles in various high school clubs and organizations. Shorstein is interested in the
corporate and personal financial sectors and looks to research the impact of cryptocurrency
adoption in the business world and the effects of an increasingly cashless society.
Brian Stinson Jr.
Brian Stinson Jr. is an entrepreneurship major and a member of the Bulls Business
Community, Business Honors Program, and Judy Genshaft Honors College. He is interested
in becoming more knowledgeable about the fundamentals of business and is aiming to
run his own in the future. Stinson enjoys networking and plans to meet a variety of
different people and make valuable connections during his time here.
Leo Tartaglione
Leo Tartaglione is a Business Analytics and Information Systems major from Atlanta,
Georgia. Tartaglione is a part of the Investing Club, Bulls Business Community, and
the Business Honors Program. While at USF he intends to have corporate finance internships
at firms in Tampa or the southeast. After he graduates, he plans to pursue a master’s
degree with the hopes to work in corporate banking or analytics.
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Ana Aguilar
Ana Aguilar is an accounting major with a focus on auditing from Orlando, Florida.
She is a part of the Bulls Business Community, Bulls Business Network, and Business
Honors Program. In high school, Aguilar was president of the Investing and Entrepreneurship
Club. She enjoys traveling and hopes to study abroad the summer after her freshman
year.
Amelia Buck
Amelia Buck is a global business major looking to find a career in global operations
management. She is a member of the Business Honors Program, the Bulls Business Community,
and has her International Baccalaureate diploma. Buck has a passion for traveling
and is bilingual in French, hoping to enhance her skills by studying abroad. After
graduating, Buck’s dream is to bring companies to a better international standing
by easing communication and understanding their ideals.
Devin Commendatore
Devin Commendatore is a finance major from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania who would like
to pursue a concentration in investment analysis and a minor in accounting. He is
a part of the Bulls Business Community, Bulls Business Network, Business Honors Program,
and the Judy Genshaft Honors College. While at USF, Commendatore intends to study
abroad in Europe. After his bachelor’s degree, he plans on pursuing a master’s degree
with the hopes of working in corporate finance.
Riley England
Riley England is a business analytics and information systems major from Arlington,
Virginia. England is a member of the Bulls Business Community and the USF Business
Honors Program. She wishes to pursue a STEM degree to better examine the disparities
between men and women within the workforce. England, a former International Baccalaureate
student, values traveling, creating new experiences, and challenging herself.
Sean Gaffney
Sean Gaffney is a supply chain management major from Allentown, Pennsylvania. He is
a member of the Bulls Business Community, Business Honors Program, Judy Genshaft Honors
College, and the USF Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals. Gaffney graduated
high school in the top five percent of his class with over 60 college credits and
plans to study abroad with aspirations of pursuing a career in supply chain internationally.
Jake Greene
Jake Greene is from Boynton Beach, Florida, and is a part of the Bulls Business Community,
and the USF Business Honors Program. He plans on pursuing a master’s degree in sports
management. Greene participated in Leadership Grow of Palm Beach County and was the
percussion captain of his band for multiple years. With his experience in band, Greene
plans to join the USF Herd of Thunder drumline and play cymbals. After his time at
USF, he hopes to combine his passion for business and sports to find a career in the
sports management world.
David O’Grady
David O’Grady is an accounting major in the Muma College of Business. He is a part
of the Bulls Business Community, the Business Honors Program, and the Judy Genshaft
Honors College. In high school, he led a company of cadets in his school’s JROTC program
and served as treasurer of his school’s National Honor Society. He aims to complete
internships with firms in the Tampa Bay area and to study abroad.
Keeley Rushevics
Keeley Rushevics is a marketing major from Bridgewater, New Jersey. She is a part
of the Bulls Business Community, Bulls Business Network, Business Honors Program,
Judy Genshaft Honors College, and Honors General Council. Rushevics has taken many
leadership roles on her athletic teams in the past, including two captain positions
as well as multiple “Big Sister” roles. She plans to pursue a career in real estate
after her graduation in 2027.
Thomas Smith
Thomas Smith is an accounting major from Chicago, Illinois. He’s a member of the Business
Honors Program, Bulls Business Community, Private Equity & Venture Capital Club, and
Investment Club. He also earned the Seal of Biliteracy from the state of Illinois
for Spanish. He plans to complete several internships, earn his CPA, and is interested
in careers relating to accounting, management consulting, or forensic auditing.
Collin Taylor
Collin Taylor is a global business major with a concentration in business analytics
and information systems. As a member of a military family, he doesn’t have a “hometown”
but has happily lived in Tampa, Florida since 2016. He is a member of the Business
Honors Program, Bulls Business Community, and Bulls Business Network. He is also a
lighting designer, an up-and-coming photographer, and a graphic designer who has been
actively pursuing his passions since high school.
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Griffin Cenyour
Griffin Cenyour is a finance major within the Bulls Business Community and Business
Honors Program. In high school, he was the first person to start advertising volunteering
opportunities outside of the county he resided in. He hopes to pursue his dreams within
the financial department to advocate businesses to become one with their community
and environment in hopes of the world being a safer and happier place.
Sumon Estifanos
Sumon Estifanos is a finance major from Columbus, Ohio. In high school, he served
as president of the Business Club, was a leader in his school's National Honor Society,
and was a National African American Scholar. He plans to do investment research and
get an internship during his time at USF. After college, he hopes to pursue a career
in investment banking and obtain his MBA after working for some years.
Evan Fueyo
Evan Fueyo is a double major in finance and risk management and insurance. Fueyo was
born and raised in Tampa, Florida, and is a part of the Business Honors Program and
Bulls Business community. He won the national championship in soccer in his senior
year of high school. He hopes to follow in his mother's footsteps in pursuing insurance
and getting his MBA after graduation.
Christine Jacob
Christine Jacob is a business analytics and information system major who would like
to pursue a concentration in cybersecurity. Jacob is a member of the Bulls Business
Community and USF Business Honors Program. She was a part of the International Baccalaureate
program for her entire academic career, from kindergarten to the 12th grade, and graduated
in the top 10 of her high school. She loves to travel and hopes to study abroad within
the next year.