Business Honors Program
Students
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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.
Charlotte Dotson
Charlotte Dotson, who has resided in Atlanta, Georgia, and Fort Myers, Florida, graduated
high school with over 60 credit hours. Currently pursuing her degree in supply chain
management at the University of South Florida, she is an active member of the Council
of Supply Chain Management Professionals. Dotson intends to pursue an MBA with a focus
on supply chain or strategy. Post-graduation, she aims to leverage her skills in product
development.
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.
Dylan Ibanez
Dylan Ibanez is a business analytics major from Miami, Florida. He is a part of the
Bulls Business Community, and Business Honors Program. In high school, Ibanez was
the captain of the wrestling team. Ibanez is bilingual in Spanish and hopes to learn
French while studying abroad. After his bachelor’s degree, he plans on pursuing a
master’s degree and attempt to join the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
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.
Charles Rowland
Charles Rowland is from Macclenny, Florida, and is a part of the Bulls Business Community,
and the USF Business Honors Program. He is currently pursuing a degree in Information
Assurance and Cybersecurity Management, as well as an additional degree in Artificial
Intelligence (AI) and Business Analytics. Charles graduated high school with his associate
degree and was the Varsity Captain for his soccer team. He has already been certified
in CompTIA ITF+ and is currently looking to achieve his CompTIA A+ certification as
well. Charles plans on completing many internships before he finishes his undergrad,
and desires to go to graduate school as well.
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.
Robert Dalton
Robert Dalton is a finance major from Lansdale, Pennsylvania, and is a member of the
Bulls Business Community and the Business Honors Program. Robert interned at Wolters
Kluwer over the summer and volunteered at the Smithsonian as a digital volunteer.
He is interested in learning about the different sectors of finance and is looking
forward to exploring new employment and internship opportunities.
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.
Benjamin Goldman
Benjamin Goldman is a finance major who obtained his pilot's license and found aviation
to be his passion. Goldman graduated high school with his associate's degree and was
the tennis team captain. He plans to study abroad. After graduation, Goldman plans
to work in aviation and real estate.
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.
Mia Marinkovic
Mia Marinkovic grew up in Westwood, New Jersey, but now resides in Florida. She is
pursuing a degree in supply chain management. Marinkovic is in the Business Honors
Program, Bulls Business Community, and Council of Supply Chain Professionals. She
hopes to study abroad and pursue an internship. She loves to volunteer and help her
community. She intends to research how foreign relations can affect the supply chain.
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.
Ava Rispler
Ava Rispler is a business advertising major from Portland, Oregon. She is a part of
the Bulls Business Community, Zimmerman Advertising Program, Judy Genshaft Honors
College, and the Business Honors Program. Rispler’s experience of being the editor-in-chief
of her yearbook for two years inspired her to pursue business advertising. She graduated
high school with her International Baccalaureate diploma. She hopes to study abroad
to gather global business experience.
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.
Katelyn Springer
Katelyn Springer is a global business major from Port St. Lucie, Florida, and is a
member of both the Business Honors Program and the Bulls Business Community. She’s
a first-generation college student, along with having active leadership participation
in a competitive marching band and the treasurer position in the Industrial Biotechnology
Club. Springer plans to study abroad and has a passion for political science and international
economic policy.
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.
Atticus Ulrich
Atticus Ulrich is a business analytics and information system major from Clearwater,
Florida. Ulrich is currently involved in the Bulls Business Community and Business
Honors Program. He has also developed a passion for the community, through his Eagle
Scout project he created free little libraries for local Title 1 schools. After college,
he intends to pursue a career in corporate or contract law for a large firm.
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Alexis Agnew
Alexis Agnew is a marketing major with a focus on digital marketing from Tampa, Florida.
She is a part of the Bulls Business Community, Bulls Business Network, Business Honors
Program, and is a member of the Judy Genshaft Honors College. She graduated from high
school with an International Baccalaureate Program diploma and plans to study abroad
before she graduates from USF.
Brady Albright
Brady Albright is a finance major looking to find a career and research in sports
finance and management. He is currently a member of the Business Honors Program and
the Innovation Scholars program where he will be working with the Tampa Bay Rays finance
and accounting team. Out of high school, Albright excelled as a student athlete as
the MVP and captain of the varsity soccer team while maintaining excellent grades
through a rigorous class load.
Evan Alexander
Evan Alexander is a global business major with a concentration in marketing from Tampa,
Florida. He’s a member of the Bulls Business Network, Bulls Business Community, and
the Business Honors Program. Alexander played varsity basketball in high school and
volunteered for Moffitt Cancer Center in 2021. He plans to study abroad and seek internships
while attending USF. After graduation, he wants to pursue an international marketing
position with the opportunity to travel.
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.
Giovanna Silveira Chitto
Giovanna Silveira Chitto is a business advertising major from Porto Alegre, Brazil.
She is a member of the Zimmerman Advertising Program and the Business Honors Program.
Bilingual in Portuguese and English, fluent in Spanish, Chitto’s love for traveling
has led her to an exchange program in Australia, and later to pursue her degree in
the U.S. with plans to study abroad in Spain. After graduation, she hopes to work
in digital communication for an advertising company.
Aamir Dabiedeen
Aamir Dabiedeen is a finance major from Trinidad and Tobago. In secondary school,
he trained with the national Mathematics Olympiad team and was a sous chef in a kitchen
for the homeless in his home city. After graduation he hopes to work as a financial
executive but more importantly be a net positive in the world.
Chloe Duncan
Chloe Duncan is an undergraduate majoring in information assurance and cybersecurity.
In high school, she served as vice president of service and secretary of the National
Technical Honor Society. She has worked as a marketing and administrative intern on
projects with the Pinellas Park Foundation and the Cassidy Scholarship. Duncan hopes
to study abroad and in cybersecurity.
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.
Katelyn Gingrey
Katelyn Gingrey is a marketing major who also plans to minor in Spanish. She was a
part of DECA, NTHS, and started a sports marketing club in high school. She graduated
high school with a 4.5 GPA along with an Honors diploma. In college she plans on studying
abroad in Spain and getting an internship. She is a part of the Business Honors Program,
Bulls Business Community, and the Judy Genshaft Honors College.
Michael Hower
Michael Hower is a finance major from Freeport, Pennsylvania. Throughout high school,
Hower was an active member of the Freeport Board of Directors and Key Club. Hower
is currently involved in the Bulls Business Community and Business Honors Program
at USF. After college, he hopes to pursue a career as a financial advisor or stockbroker.
Maria Isaacs
Maria Isaacs is an advertising major from Cali, Colombia. During high school she was
an artistic director for projects such as Model United Nations and marketing coordinator
for the startup College Scholar. She is a member of the Zimmerman Advertising Program,
Business Honors Program, Judy Genshaft Honors College, and Bulls Business Network.
After college, Isaacs plans on pursuing her interest in brand management and artistic
direction in the marketing field.
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.
Isys Meyer
Isys Meyer is a marketing major from Florida who intends to work with media companies
after graduation. In high school, Meyer was a part of the Cambridge program. She was
the vice president of the National Honors Society and a member of BETA Club. She also
graduated within the top 5 of her class and top 2% of her county. Furthermore, Meyer
graduated high school with her Cambridge AICE Diploma with Distinction.
Ngan Nguyen
Ngan Nguyen is a Business Analytics Information and Systems major who aims to double
major in Finance. In high school, she was a founder of SAK (Small Act of Kindness)
to help the community and children’s education in underprivileged areas. She hopes
to establish a solid reputation as a member of the Business Honors Program by participating
in internships and gaining experience. After graduation, Ngan wishes to work for a
company so she can continue to help the community and change people's lives.
Gavin Odem
Gavin Odem is a global business major from Augusta, Georgia. He graduated from high
school with honors while playing soccer at a regional level. Having lived abroad,
while growing up Odem wants to continue to broaden his horizons and study abroad.
After completing his undergraduate degree, Odem hopes to either pursue law school
or a career living and working abroad.
Thomas Reilly
Thomas Reilly is a Finance major from Burrillville, Rhode Island. He was a member
of the football and Lacrosse team during High School and was named captain of both
teams. Due to his successes in both sports and school he was awarded the prestigious
golden dozen award his senior year. He hopes to pursue an MBA to further his education
in business and work for a large corporation.
Alyssa Riccio
Alyssa Riccio is a business advertising major from Sarasota, Florida. Riccio is a
first-generation college student and proud member of both the Zimmerman Advertising
and Business Honors Programs. She graduated with distinction from Pine View school
and held leadership positions in clubs such as: Peer Mentoring, Serteen, and S.W.A.T.
Highly passionate about art, Riccio is on track to pursue a career in creative advertising.
Rachel Robidoux
Rachel Robidoux is business management major from Medford, New Jersey. She is part
of the Bulls Business Community as well as the Business Honors Program. In high school,
she participated in the golf team, went to DECA state three times and was a leader
of Charity Water Club. After college, she aspires to find out a management job in
the sports and entertainment industry.
Avery Siwinski
Avery Siwinski is a marketing major from St. Petersburg, Florida. Before graduating
early from high school, she served as president of the book club. Siwinski is passionate
about colorectal cancer awareness and plans to volunteer or fundraise in the future.
She enjoys traveling and hopes to study abroad the summer after her freshman year.
After graduation, Siwinski is interested in taking after her mother, father, and grandfather’s
footsteps by working in the aviation industry.
Elena Spall
Elena Spall is a Business Analytics and Information Systems major from Dallas, Texas.
She is a member of the Business Honors Program, Bulls Business Community, Judy Genshaft
Honors College, and the Association for Information Systems Student Chapter. She wants
to promote equality in the business field. As a leader in a pre-professional dance
program for 9 years, she values commitment, and is co-founding the Beyond Bounds Movement
Project at USF.
Ryan Staack
Ryan Staack is a Florida local, born in Tampa and raised in Pinellas County. Staack
is a global business student, with a concentration in finance. He kickstarted his
academic career by enrolling into the St. Petersburg Collegiate Highschool program;
during his years there, he started his first job, second job, and created an investment
portfolio. Staack received his Diploma and A.A. degree at 17, and now he’s training
for the skills and credentials needed to handle finance at an international level.
Nathan Steen
Nathan Steen is a Finance major form Lake Mary, Florida. In high school, he was a
co-founder of the Florida Scrub Jay Environmental Politics Club, captained the Varsity
Soccer team, member of Senior Class Council, and coached youth soccer. While attending
USF, Steen intends to continue participating in local community outreach programs.
After graduation, he hopes to obtain an MBA, work for a Fortune 500 company, and eventually
start his own business.
Warren Watkins
Warren Watkins is a finance major and is in the Business Honors Program and the Bulls
Business Community. He graduated in the top 10 percent of his class in high school,
while also serving as a prefect in his senior year. Watkins is interested in the Financial
Technology industry and studying how the industry will strive and perform in the future,
and how the platform can be used to give back locally.
Gage Young
Gage Young is a Finance major with research interests surrounding financial management
in the banking sector and plans to attain his MBA in accounting. Young graduated high
school Summa Cum Laude with a Cambridge AICE Diploma as an active member of the Finance
Academy, City Council, and School of Government. During Covid-19, Young started a
profitable business curating and selling vintage clothing to individuals across the
globe.
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Ahhyun Joh
Ahhyun Joh is a business analytics and information systems major, who is aims to double
major in corporate finance. Joh is part of the Academic Engagement Committee and aspires
to study in Shang Hai, China as an exchange student. She was the president and founder
of Cultural Appreciation Organization in high school. She hopes to pursue management
information systems/financial analytics for a large corporation and gain an MBA.