Student Profiles

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 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 […]

Marla is a third-year dual degree candidate, pursuing an MBA and a Master of Environmental Management with a focus on energy and the environment. Prior to attending Duke, Marla spearheaded the development and implementation of a community energy plan in rural Oregon, where she spent five years building partnerships to achieve community resilience and economic […]

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 […]

Zach is originally from San Diego, CA, and earned his undergraduate degree in Organizational Psychology with a minor in Community Action and Social Change from the University of Michigan. His prior work experience spans both the private and social sectors. In the private sector, Zach grew up working in his family’s grocery stores and later […]

Chibuzor Biosah—Uzo for short—is pursuing a dual Master of Business Administration and Master of Public Policy degree to gain the knowledge and skills needed to advance policies and projects that promote the common good. As global temperatures rise and economic inequalities worsen, she believes there are opportunities for public, private, and non-profit organizations to mitigate […]

I grew up in Georgia and studied Biomedical Engineering at Georgia Tech for my undergrad. Growing up in an immigrant household, I’ve always been interested in global health and how to allocate resources and care to people all over the world. After working for a med device company for 3 years as a Quality Engineer, […]

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 […]