Business Honors Program
Students
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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.
Meredith Jones
Meredith Jones is a supply chain management major from Columbia, Missouri who aims
to own her own small business. Jones graduated high school as a two-time AP Scholar
and helped to start and run a social justice club, geared towards advocating for minorities
at her school. She plans to study abroad and hold an internship during her four years
at USF, with hopes of researching social justice in the corporate business world.
Justin Lecker
Born in Germany, Justin Lecker, is a BSA Eagle Scout and an accounting major with
a minor in information technology. Lecker is passionate about stopping wasteful military
spending. Skipping freshman year, he earned 83 college credit hours before graduating
high school. Expecting to graduate with his Bachelor of Accountancy at 19, Lecker
is going to become a staple in the accounting industry sooner than expected.
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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Paola Arnaldes
Paola Arnaldes is a finance major from Caracas, Venezuela. In high school, she served
as president of the Arts and Humanities Club, was a member of the Best International
Delegation in Harvard Model United Nations 2019 and an advocate for children’s education
in underprivileged areas. After college, she hopes to obtain a PhD in law and continue
promoting equal opportunities for students in her country.
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.
Abdul Muqeet Khawaja
Abdul Muqeet Khawaja is a double-major in business analytics and information systems
and accounting from Lahore, Pakistan. He is in the USF Business Honors Program, the
Judy Genshaft Honors College and Leadership Community. His strengths radiate from
his ownership of Eco-Topia, a sustainable self-cleaning water bottle, management of
an NGO striving to spread mental awareness under “The Depression Project”, and experiences
in the field of journalism to liberate women from the shackles of patriarchy. He is
an all-rounder aiming to dominate the financial sector, tomorrow.
Justin Kwitchoff
Justin Kwitchoff is a finance major from Fairfax, Virginia. In high school, he co-founded
the first hockey club in school history and captained the varsity baseball team. He
is part of the Business Honors Program, the Judy Genshaft Honors College, and the
Bulls Business Community. He hopes to explore the psychological aspect of investing
and leverage his learning experiences to pursue a career in the financial services
industry.
Owen Leckie
Owen Leckie is a finance major with the Bulls Business Community Program from Orlando.
Leckie was a nationally ranked team captain for the congressional speech and debate
team at Lake Highland Preparatory School. He is involved in the Business Honors Program
and the Judy Genshaft Honors College. Separately, Leckie manages an investment portfolio
which will be utilized for graduate school. He is also rushing for Sigma Phi Epsilon.
After graduation, Leckie hopes to complete a master’s degree in finance or business
administration.
Ivanna Lizardi
Ivanna M. Lizardi is an accounting major from San Juan, Puerto Rico. She is a member
of the Business Honors Program and Bulls Business Community. Lizardi graduated as
class valedictorian and was extensively involved in student government. She is passionate
about public speaking and service and after graduation, she aspires to gain a master’s
degree and lead a company.
Jason Miller
Jason Miller is a supply chain management major from Hudson, Ohio. He graduated high
school as part of the National Honors Society and the Spanish National Honors Society.
He is also part of both the Judy Genshaft Honors College and the Business Honors Program.
Miller wishes to work in either the automotive or golf industry, as those are two
of his passions.
Nikola Nasto
Nikola Nasto is a business analytics and information systems major from Albania. Nasto
is a bilingual math tutor and the marketing manager of the Bulls Business Community.
He graduated high school with an associate’s degree and fast-tracked his path toward
a J.D. degree. As a member of the Business Honors Program and the Honors College,
he hopes to build a strong profile with internships and research experience.
Thomas O’Halloran
Thomas O’Halloran is a business analytics major from Westerville, Ohio. He is in the
Bulls Business Community, Business Honors Program and the Judy Genshaft Honors College.
O’Halloran finished high school with a 4.4 GPA and in the top 8 percent of his class
while playing both football and baseball. After completing his undergraduate degree,
he is interested in joining a sports organization in the business department.
Jade Sharon
Jade Sharon is a marketing major from Miami, who is a member of the Bulls Business
Community and Bulls Honors Program. She graduated from the Academy of Finance at Coral
Reef Senior High and was involved in several clubs including: Future Business Leaders
of America, National Business Honor Society and National Honor Society and she interned
for the CUDA Credit Union. After graduation, she hopes to obtain a master’s degree
in marketing.
Avery Stauffer
Avery Stauffer is a marketing major from Lancaster, Pennsylvania. She graduated high
school in the top 10 of her class where she served as captain of the varsity soccer
team and member of the National Honors Society. After taking multiple introductory
marketing classes, she was able to land her first internship in the spring of 2021.
At USF, Stauffer is a member of the Bulls Business Community, Business Honors Program,
and Judy Genshaft Honors College.
Josh Streitmatter
Josh Streitmatter is a pre-global business major from Sarasota. He is a part of the
Bulls Business Community, the Business Honors Program and the Judy Genshaft Honors
Program. He graduated in the top 10 percent of his class while getting his diploma
from the International Baccalaureate Program. He also won a district championship
for lacrosse while being a part of four honors societies. Streitmatter intends to
attend law school and is looking forward to playing with the Bulls this upcoming lacrosse
season.