Student Profiles

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 […]

I am a dual degree student pursuing a Master in Environmental Management and MBA concentrating on clean energy. I am passionate about solving the climate crisis and advancing a just, clean energy transition especially for low-income communities. I am particularly interested in Green Banks and utilizing climate finance as a way to develop clean energy […]

John is a dual degree candidate at Fuqua and the Nicholas School of the Environment, with additional studies at the School of Law and the Sanford School of Public Policy. Born and raised in Red Lion, PA, John holds a B.A. in Political Science from Allegheny College. Prior to Duke, he worked in the environmental […]

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 […]

Tobi is an MBA Candidate at Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business, where he serves as Co-President of the Entrepreneurship through Acquisition Club, VP of Alumni Relations for the Black Business Student Association, and a CASE Fellow at the Center for the Advancement of Social Entrepreneurship. With a rich background across the financial and nonprofit […]

Shriya Boppana is a gender and sex crime activist focusing on anti-sex trafficking and sexual health education. Through her organization, Becoming A Voice, she specializes in saving individuals from sex trafficking rings, holding child sexual health education workshops, and reintegrating survivors of sexual and domestic abuse back into society. Shriya graduated from Carnegie Mellon University […]

My name is Oderachukwu Ugwu, but you can call me Odera. I’m a Nigerian-American who grew up in the Midwest. Before starting business school, I worked in asset management. I’m deeply passionate about creating positive change in health equity and education. I’m thrilled to dive deeper into impact investing within the life sciences and education […]

Paige Cheatham is dedicated to assisting underserved low-income and minority communities. She began her career at Accenture, where she quickly immersed herself in corporate citizenship and became a relationship manager for multiple partners, overseeing a range of pro bono projects. With a Bachelor of Arts in economics from Wellesley College, she aims to leverage her […]

Sean Eagan is passionate about providing resources and opportunities for underrepresented communities. Sean graduated from Emory University and started his career at Nielsen in marketing analytics. While working at Nielsen, he became a director at Out for Undergrad (O4U), a nonprofit providing personal and professional resources for LGBTQ+ undergraduate students. Sean leads the organization’s first-ever […]

Marit Vangrow is a dynamic advocate for leveraging the power and influence of the private sector to drive meaningful social change. With a track record of impactful work in both non-profit and corporate environments, Marit is committed to challenging conventional boundaries and fostering innovative partnerships. Before joining Team Fuqua, Marit played a pivotal role at […]