Blessing Omene

I am a second-year MBA candidate with previous experience in consulting, private equity, development finance, and corporate development. I enrolled in business school to enhance my business knowledge and broaden my global network. Outside of work, I enjoy running, swimming, and going to the gym.

Julia Pasek

Julia Pasek is an MBA student at Duke University Fuqua School of Business concentrating in Operations Management and Sustainability. She is originally from Morgan Hill, CA and holds a B.S. in Managerial Economics and a B.A. in Italian Language from the University of California, Davis. Before pursuing her MBA, Julia worked in marketing and operations […]

Rachel Bojanski

Rachel Bojanski is a dual MBA/MPP student at Duke University concentrating in finance and social policy. She is originally from Klamath Falls, OR and holds a degree in International Studies from Pepperdine University. Before pursuing her MBA, Rachel worked in philanthropic consulting, partnering with large institutional funders and nonprofits to amplify their impact. During her […]

Jose Carlos Cortes Antunez de Mayolo

Born and raised in Peru, Jose Carlos worked over 9 years in finance before coming to Fuqua, including 5 years at a Pension Fund doing security selection. As a CASE i3 fellow, Jose Carlos wants to increase his knowledge regarding how to incorporate an ESG framework when analyzing securities. In the summer of 2024, Jose […]

Austin Risner

Austin Risner grew up in the great state of Ohio before moving to Virginia for college. He holds a B.S. in Business Economics, with a minor in American Government and Politics from Regent University. During college, Austin developed a strong passion for using business to make a difference by working with a professor, a team […]

Kaley Palanjian

Kaley is originally from Fort Walton Beach, FL and holds a BA in Linguistics from Georgetown University. Prior to Fuqua, she worked at a global public affairs firm as the Chief of Staff to Managing Director of Washington, DC. She also brings experience from global leadership advisory and executive search firm, Heidrick & Struggles, where […]