Connect with UConn MBA AmbassadorsOur UConn MBA Ambassadors are a mix of first and second year MBA students who fully represent the diversity of the UConn MBA Program and its students. They are ready to answer your questions and share their UConn MBA experiences with you, whether you visit us in person or connect with them via e-mail.
Meet our second-year UConn MBA Ambassadors below, each with a brief introduction, including the wealth of experience they have brought to and gained from the UConn MBA program. If you would like to connect with one of our Ambassadors to learn more about classes, the benefits of experiential learning, student life, and the overall UConn MBA experience, then just click on the envelope next to their name and you can e-mail them directly. They will try to respond to you as soon as possible, but please allow them a few days to get back to you. Also, please note that our UConn MBA Ambassadors are not members of the admissions committee. Therefore, please direct your questions about admissions or financial aid to the UConn MBA Office at UConnMBA@business.uconn.edu.
 |
Brett Bardsley, Class of 2013
Specialization: Marketing
Hometown: Stevensville, Montana Previous employer: Nu Skin International
Undergraduate institution: Brigham Young University
Summer internship: Philips
President, Graduate Business Association
Fun fact: Lived in South America for a few years
|
 |
Huong Doan, Class of 2013
Specialization: Finance
Hometown: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Previous employer: HSBC Vietnam
Undergraduate institution: University of Economics
Summer internship: SS&C Technologies Financial Accelerator
Experiential learning: Manager, Student Managed Fund
|
 |
Michael Dyer, Class of 2013
Specialization: Finance (Valuation)
Hometown: North Stonington, Connecticut Previous employer: Fidelity Investments
Undergraduate institution: Nichols College
Summer internship: GE Capital
Experiential learning: Manager, Student Managed Fund
Member, Finance Society
Fun fact: Once threw a perfect 300 game in bowling
|
 |
Jessica Hitt, Class of 2013
Specialization: Human Capital Management
Hometown: West Palm Beach, Florida Previous employer: Target
Undergraduate institution: University of Florida
Summer internship: The Hartford
Co-President, MBA Women International Club
Fun facts: Has played classical viola since the 4th grade
|
 |
Ravish Kamath, Class of 2013
Specialization: Real Estate Finance
Hometown: Mumbai, India Previous employer: Kalpataru Ltd.
Undergraduate institution: Visvesvaraya Technological University
Summer internship: Kroll Bond Rating Agency Inc.
Co-President, Real Estate Club; Member, Finance Society; Member, Graduate Business Association
Married with a three year old son
Fun facts: Has participated in professional bodybuilding
|
 |
Danilo Komljenovic, Class of 2013
Specialization: Marketing Intelligence
Hometown: Belgrade, Serbia Previous employer: Delta Motors
Undergraduate institution: University of Belgrade
Summer internship: Royal Philips Electronics
Experiential learning: Stamford Learning Accelerator
Vice President, Operations & Information Management Club
Fun fact: Actively practiced boxing and chess at the same time
|
 |
Nanxin (Nick) Li, Class of 2013
Specializations: Healthcare Finance
Hometown: Yichang, China Previous employer: Eli Lilly
Undergraduate institution: Peking University
Summer internship: Forest Laboratories
Experiential learning: Manager, Student Managed Fund
Co-Founder, Healthcare Society; Vice President, Graduate Business Association
Married with one child
Fun fact: Official photographer for several public events
|
 |
Pratul Malviya, Class of 2013
Specialization: Operations & Information Management
Hometown: Madhya Pradesh, India Previous employer: Computer Sciences Corporation (CSC)
Undergraduate institution: Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology
Summer internship: The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc.
Fun fact: Is a palmist |
 |
Ashmi Pancholi, Class of 2013
Specializations: Marketing Intelligence and Strategic Brand Management
Hometown: Manchester, Connecticut Previous employer: Z-Medica Corporation
Undergraduate institution: George Washington University
Summer internship: Covidien
Experiential learning: Innovation Accelerator
Co-President, MBA Women International; Vice President, Graduate Business Association
Fun fact: Was on a dance team in college and enjoys fashion and cooking
|
 |
Shalin Pavanacherry, Class of 2013
Specialization: Management Information Systems
Hometown: Kerala, India Previous employer: Tesco, UK
Undergraduate institution: Karunya Institute of Technology
Summer internship: ING
Member, UConn MBA Healthcare Society; Member, OPIM Club
Fun fact: Shortest player for play for college basketball team
|
 |
Anup Ratnakaran, Class of 2013
Specialization: Healthcare Management and Finance
Hometown: Thiruvananthapuram, India Previous employer: Tata Consultancy Services
Undergraduate institution: University of Kerala
Summer internship: Griffin Hospital
Experiential learning: Manager, Student Managed Fund
Co-Founder and President, UConn MBA Healthcare Society
Married
Fun facts: Acknowledged by family and friends as a good chef
|
 |
Dawei Zheng, Class of 2013
Specialization: Finance
Hometown: Hangzhou, China Previous employer: Deloitte & Touche
Undergraduate institution: Waterford Institute of Technology (Ireland)
Summer internship: Pitney Bowes
Experiential Learning: Manager, Student Managed Fund
Vice President, Graduate Business Association; Member, MBA Finance Society
Fun fact: Has travelled to 28 countries and 180 cities
|
|
|