Executive Board
Albana Hima | Government ‘27 | ah2277@cornell.edu
Bana is a current junior studying Government. She is interested in the intersection of business and law and will be joining PwC this summer as a Legal Managed Services intern. On campus, she is also involved in Phi Alpha Delta Pre-Law Fraternity as well as 180 Degrees Consulting. In her free time, Bana enjoys watching movies, listening to podcasts, reading memoirs, and going out to eat with friends.
Albana Hima
Co-President
Mary Addison | Applied Economics and Management ‘26 | mea255@cornell.edu
Mary is a current senior in Cornell’s Dyson School. On campus, she is a course assistant and a peer career advisor. She has experience working in public credit at Assured Guaranty, private equity at Advent International, and real estate at Blackstone. Mary enjoys puzzles, scrabble, running, and the Yankees.
Mary Addison
Co-President
Ashley Sewell | Applied Economics and Management ‘27 | as3575@cornell.edu
Ashley Sewell is a junior majoring in Applied Economics and Management with a minor in Law and Society. On campus she is involved in Phi Alpha Delta Pre-Law Fraternity, her social sorority and the Cornell Marketing Immersion Program. In her free time she loves to hike and bake.
Ashley Sewell
VP of Internal Affairs
Roma Patel | Urban and Regional Studies ‘26 | rp645@cornell.edu
Roma is a current senior studying Urban and Regional Studies. Her interests lie in the intersection of affordable housing, sustainability, and community. In the future, Roma hopes to go into affordable housing research, get her Masters, and be a professor. On campus, she is also involved in South Asian Council, Architects Artists and Planners of Color, Cornell University Sustainable Design, and A Seat at the Table. When she is not doing work or in class, Roma loves to go thrifting or try out new cafes and restaurants!
Roma Patel
VP of Marketing
Nancy Lin | Information Science ‘27 | nyl8@cornell.edu
Nancy is a junior majoring in Information Science on a pre-med track. She is passionate about the intersection of data science and medicine and hopes to pursue research that optimizes patient outcomes and advances health equity in medical school. On campus, she is involved with Guiding Eyes and a social sorority. Outside of academics, Nancy enjoys cooking and exploring new restaurants, staying active, and discovering cozy cafés.
Nancy Lin
VP of External Affairs
Bronwyn McNulty | Industrial and Labor Relations ‘26 (December) | brm85@cornell.edu
Bronwyn is a junior studying Industrial and Labor Relations, with minors in Business, and Feminist, Gender, and Sexuality Studies. She is passionate about strategically cultivating inclusive, engaging, and growth-driven workplaces by leveraging the intersections of HR and law to support employee well-being and performance. Beyond her involvement with Forté, Bronwyn contributes to the Cornell community by leading teams in Cornell Concrete Canoe, Pi Beta Phi, and the Undergraduate Human Capital Association, while also working across campus as a Research Assistant, Sales Associate, and Recruitment Assistant. In her free time, she enjoys cooking with friends, volunteering, and attending live music events—especially Ithaca's Porchfest.
Bronwyn McNulty
VP of Operations
Our Chairs
Elina Han | Information Science & Global Development ‘27 | eqh2@cornell.edu
Elina is a junior at Cornell majoring in Global Development with minors in Business and Law and Society. She will join J.P. Morgan’s Asset & Wealth Management team in NYC this summer. She previously worked as a Summer Analyst at Blackstone and a Business Education Intern at the University of Michigan. Outside of class, she enjoys Wordle, café-hopping, and mockumentaries.
Elina Han
Treasurer
Shirin Ghorbani | Applied Economics and Management ‘28 | sg2549@cornell.edu
Shirin is a current sophomore studying Applied Economics and Management. Her interests lie in the intersection of brand strategy, environmental sustainability, and entrepreneurship. In the future, Shirin hopes to go into management consulting, get an MBA, and work for a humanitarian aid organization. On campus, she is also involved in Social Enterprise Group at Cornell, Persian Students Organization, and Dyson Leadership Fellows. Outside of the classroom, Shirin loves to develop new recipes and garden!
Shirin Ghorbani
Social Chair
Anika Gandhi | Hotel Administration ‘28| aag267@cornell.edu
Anika is a current sophomore studying Hotel Administration. She is interested in pursuing non-profit consulting, impact investing, or financial services. On campus she is also involved in 180 Degrees Consulting, Hotel Ezra Cornell, Scholars of Finance, and a social sorority. When she is not in class, you can find Anika spending time with her friends outside and trying new coffee shops.
Anika Gandhi
Junior Member Liaison
Shannon Lee | English ‘27 | ssl243@cornell.edu
Shannon Lee is a sophomore majoring in English and minoring in Business and Media Studies in the College of Arts and Sciences. Outside of Forté, she is the managing editor of the Cornell Undergraduate Research Journal, a news reporter and marketing analyst for The Cornell Daily Sun, and copy-editor for CUER. She is passionate about blending her analytical and creative side with business to pursue a marketing or journalism career. In her free time, she loves reading narratives, listening to podcasts, and drinking matcha.
Shannon Lee
Professional Development Chair
Amelia Leone | Information Science ‘28 | akl83@cornell.edu
Amelia Leone
Recruitment Chair
Isabel Sade | Environment and Sustainability ‘27 | ihs26@cornell.edu
Isabel Sade is a sophomore in the College of Arts and Sciences, majoring in Environment & Sustainability and minoring in Business. On campus, she is involved in Cornell Sustainability Consultants and Cornell Reserve Tennis. Isabel has previously worked at Raise for Good, a social impact consultancy, as well as MeliBio, a small food tech company. In the future, she hopes to connect sustainability and business through a career in corporate sustainability or consulting. Isabel enjoys skiing, traveling, baking, and trying new foods.
Isabel Sade
Alumni/NYC Trek Coordinator
Emily Kalinowski | Applied Economics and Management ‘28 | ehk76@cornell.edu
Emily is a current sophomore studying Applied Economics and Management in the Dyson school. Her professional interests lie in strategy and consulting. On campus, she is also involved in 180 Degrees Consulting, A Seat at the Table, Cornell Media Guild, and Dyson Diversity Council. Some of her hobbies include thrifting, hiking, and trying out new restaurants with friends.
Emily Kalinowski
Diversity & Inclusion Chair
Lauren Seidel | Economics & Psychology ‘27 | les292@cornell.edu
Lauren is a sophomore majoring in Economics and Psychology in the College of Arts and Sciences. Apart from Forté, Lauren is in the Cornell Marketing Immersion Program. In her free time she loves spending time at the beach, hiking, baking, and trying new coffee shops around campus.
Lauren Seidel
NYC Trek Coordinator
Our Members
Lauren Coates | Applied Economics and Management ‘27 | lcc89@cornell.edu
Lauren Coates
Tabitha Mueller-Schrader | Fashion Design Management ‘27 | tdm87@cornell.edu
Tabitha is a junior majoring in Fashion Design Management. Outside of Forté, she is VP Finance for the Cornell Fashion Collective, Treasurer for the Cornell Fashion Industry Network, and a student research assistant for the Cornell Fashion + Textile Collection. In her free time, she loves to watch movies and bake cookies.
Tabitha Mueller-Schrader
Anika Chandra | Computer Science and Italian ‘28 | asc344@cornell.edu
Anika is a current sophomore studying computer science and Italian. Her interests lie in the intersection of technology and business. Anika hopes to pursue a career in software development or consulting and eventually earn her MBA. On campus, she is involved in Cornell Digital Technology and Innovation, Cornell Run Club, and Pi Beta Phi Women’s Fraternity. In her free time, Anika enjoys running, reading, and cooking!
Anika Chandra
Mia Mirabelli | Industrial and Labor Relations ‘27 | mrm383@cornell.edu
Mia is a current sophomore studying Industrial and Labor Relations. Her interests lie in Human Resources and Consulting. On campus, she is also involved in Alpha Phi and Cornell Women’s Club Basketball and Taverna Banfi. When she is not doing work or in class, Mia loves to go to the gym and try new and restaurants with her friends!
Mia Mirabelli
Holly Sternlicht | Industrial and Labor Relations ‘28 | hrs222@cornell.edu
Holly is a current sophomore studying Industrial and Labor Relations with a minor in Business. On campus, she serves as the Vice President of Events and Operations for the Undergraduate Human Capital Association (U-HCA). She also works as a Communications and Program Assistant and Peer Advisor in the ILR Office of Career Services. In high school, she spent a lot of her time volunteering at the Helen Keller National Center, a vocational rehabilitation center for DeafBlind individuals. There, she witnessed firsthand how the right workplace support can transform people’s careers, inspiring her to pursue a career in Human Resources. In her free time, Holly enjoys making jewelry and trying homemade ice cream recipes.
Holly Sternlicht
Riley Auman | Government and Philosophy ‘28 | rca78@cornell.edu
Riley is a sophomore in the College of Arts & Sciences, where she’s pursuing a double major in Economics and Philosophy. She is passionate about exploring the intersection of strategic decision-making and ethics. After undergrad, she hopes to go into either social impact consulting or intellectual property law. On campus, she is also involved as a Meinig Scholar, an Arts & Sciences Ambassador, Social Chair of Cornell Intellectual Property and Ethics Club, Events Organizer for the Classics Society, and a vocalist for the CU Jazz Department, as well as Nothing But Treble: Cornell’s oldest all-female a cappella group. Apart from her studies and extracurriculars, she enjoys fashion, hiking, and playing with her cat!
Riley Auman
Erika Leung | Applied Economics and Management ‘28 | el828@cornell.edu
Erika is a current sophomore studying Applied Economics & Management. She is interested in sustainably, strategy, and project management. In the future, Erika hopes to pursue a career in management consulting and be a lifelong mentor. On campus, she is involved in 180 Degrees Consulting at Cornell, Student Agencies, Dyson Council for Impact and Community Engagement, and Chinese Student Association. When she’s not doing work or in class, Erika loves to practice graphic design, go thrifting, and visit local attractions.
Erika Leung
Laiba Babar | Government & Information Science ‘28 | lb823@cornell.edu
Laiba is a sophomore in the College of Arts and Sciences studying Government and Information Sciences. She’s also a Milstein Scholar, who’s interested in exploring the intersection of technology and humanities. She hopes to eventually go to law school and work on tech policy. Some other things on campus she’s involved in are A Seat at the Table, Pakistani Student Association, Cornell Rocketry Business team, the Dean’s Leadership Council, and South Asian Council. When she’s not in the library, Laiba likes to read and try new foods.
Laiba Babar
Sofia Cobos | Information Science ‘26 | svc34@cornell.edu
Sofia is a senior from Westchester, NY, majoring in Information Science with a minor in Business. This past summer, Sofia spent her time in Colombia working on her family cattle farm, learning about the business and how to farm sustainably. Previously, Sofia worked at Greenburgh Nature Center for six years as volunteer team lead. Sofia is passionate about education and is heavily involved with Kode With Klossy and Girls Who Code to continue teaching young women about Computer Science. Sofia hopes to pursue a career in Wealth Management while also making time for her passions. In her free time, Sofia enjoys golfing, pilates, hiking, going on adventures with friends, and binging Modern Family. On-campus, Sofia is the co-chair of DE&I for DSP, and an active member of her social sorority.
Sofia Cobos
Nidhi Mylavarapu | Computer Science ‘26 | nm549@cornell.edu
Nidhi Mylavarapu is a senior currently pursuing a B.S. in Computer Science & Operations Research. In her current role as a Software Developer at Cornell Digital Tech & Innovation (DTI), Nidhi is actively involved in the development of CoursePlan, a widely-used web app helping students plan their academic journey efficiently. During Nidhi's internship at Dow Jones & Co., she leveraged her skills in C# and Redis to enhance the caching mechanism for an internal tool and collaborated with designers to implement Figma mockups using React and other web development tools, contributing to the development of a new product. Beyond her academic and professional pursuits, Nidhi is actively engaged in extracurricular activities such as Forté, NCWIT (National Center for Women & Information Technology) and WICC (Women in Computing @ Cornell). Outside of her academic and professional pursuits, Nidhi is passionate about cruelty-free, sustainable beauty.
Nidhi Mylavarapu
Dylan Turkewitz ! Psychology ‘26 | dlt92@cornell.edu
Dylan is a student in the College of Arts and Sciences, majoring in Psychology and minoring in Business. She is also a writer for Cornell’s Slope Media Magazine. She has previously worked as a developmental intern for Alloy Entertainment, as well as a research assistant for ghSMART in the summer of 2021. In the summer of 2022, she worked as a cooking counselor for Camp Hayground. Dylan is passionate about both creative and journalistic writing, creating nutritious recipes in the kitchen, as well as giving back to the local community. You can see her work on her website, www.dylansfarmtotable.com, where she interviewed local farms to investigate how their business strategies have been adapted over the years. Dylan seeks for a career in Behavior Economics, where she can combine her interests in Psychology, Economics, and Business.
Dylan Turkewitz
Christina Sun | Healthcare Policy ‘28 | cws233@cornell.edu
Christina is a sophomore majoring in Healthcare Policy and aiming to minor in Business and Human Development. Outside of Forté, she is a student worker at Martha's Cafe and involved in Outdoor Odyssey. In high school, Christina enjoyed volunteering in educational spaces, such as libraries and public gardens, to mentor local children, boosting literacy rates and creating fun crafts for children to complete. Christina is hoping to pursue Consulting, Law, or Human Resources to bridge her passions for problem-solving and creativity with leading a life of impact. In her free-time, Christina enjoys decorating cookies, spending time outdoors, and binge watching reality TV.
Christina Sun
Britney Momanyi | Global and Public Health Studies ‘27 | bmm239@cornell.edu
Britney Momanyi is a junior studying Global and Public Health Sciences major on the pre-med track within the College of Human Ecology. She is also aiming to obtain a minor in Health Policy and Inequality Studies (Health Equity Track). Along with being social chair for Forté, her campus involvements include, Collective X Magazine (Event Director), Undergraduate Research Assistant for the Mehta Research Group, Global Health Student Advisory Board, GlobeMed, and being a fitness monitor for the Cornell Fitness Centers. Some of her favorite things to do is read, listen to music, and go swimming.
Britney Momanyi
Grace Yoon | Public Policy ‘28 | ggy5@cornell.edu
Grace is a current sophomore studying Public Policy with planned minors in Demography, Law and Society, and Business. Her interests lie in affordable housing, human rights advocacy, social impact, and education. In the future, Grace hopes to attend law school or pursue a Masters of Public Administration. On campus, she is also involved with Callbaxx A Capella, POLIS, is an ambassador for the Brooks School, and works as a TA. During her free time, you can find Grace curating Spotify playlists for every occasion, food crawling through new cities, or taking photos on her digital camera!
Grace Yoon
Fabiha Khanam | Information Science & Communication ‘29 | fk277@cornell.edu
Fabiha Khanam
Valerie Chen | Animal Science ‘26 | vc293@cornell.edu
Valerie is a senior majoring in Animal Science and pursuing minors in microbiology. Over the summer, she continued her job as a veterinary technician for Animal Health Group, a local animal hospital. Currently, she works as a laboratory technician at the Animal Health Diagnostic Center and serves as an ambassador for the vet med research program PAVER. Beyond her professional commitments, Valerie is a dedicated CAPSU ambassador and a VAW Global Health Alliance member. In her free time, Valerie enjoys cooking, trying out new food, and watching Netflix.
Valerie Chen
Camila Cubaddu | Biology and Society ’26 | cc2539@cornell.edu
Camila is a senior in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, majoring in Biology & Society with a minor in Business. On campus she actively holds the position of Kitchen Manager and Event Coordinator at Kappa Alpha Theta. She was previously involved in managerial responsibilities at Dent Place Market and led research of the market for COVID-19 testing in Washington, D.C. Camila aspires to combine her interests in Medicine, Nutrition, and Business through a future career in Healthcare Consulting and Policy. During her free time, she enjoys meditation, running, and traveling to new places!
Camila Cubeddu
Heba Idris | Biological Engineering ‘28 | hsi7@cornell.edu
Heba Idris is a sophomore in the School of Agriculture and Life Sciences, studying Biological Engineering on a pre-dental track. On campus, she is involved in Model United Nations and the National Society for Black Engineers.
Heba Idris
Lindsay Peck | Communication ‘26 | lmp266@cornell.edu
Lindsay is a senior majoring in Communication. She is passionate about Forté, having served as Vice President of External Affairs and as team leader for her Forté professional development capstone project with Tall Poppy. After graduation, she will return to American Express as a Marketing Analyst. On campus, Lindsay is a teaching assistant, a Marketing Analyst for the Society of Women in Business, and a member of the Cornell club field hockey team. Her professional experience spans marketing at McCann Worldgroup, programmatic advertising at Warner Bros. Discovery, and product management at American Express. Having lived in six countries, Lindsay loves to travel and try new cuisines.
Lindsay Peck
Lilly Van Wagenen | Industrial and Labor Relations ‘26 | lev35@cornell.edu
Lilly Van Wagenen is a sophomore in ILR with minors in Business and Law and Society. She is on the Women’s Club Soccer team at Cornell and is the Director of Philanthropy for her sorority. Last summer she was an intern for the non-profit organization Pledge to Humanity and this past winter break she was a judicial law clerk intern for the Honorable Thomas Moore, PJ Civil at the Historic Courthouse. This summer she will be doing Washington in D.C and is excited to explore more about business and policy.
Lilly Van Wagenen
Ava Rubinstein | American Studies ‘29 | akr96@cornell.edu
Ava is a current freshman studying American Studies with a concentration in American Institutions. Her interests lie at the intersection of law and politics, and she hopes to pursue a career as a public interest lawyer or a legal advisor to a political campaign. Her other on campus involvements include being a member of PDOW, a writer for the Arts and Culture section of The Sun, and playing for the Reserve Club Tennis Team. Outside of academics, Ava loves to explore Ithaca with friends, whether walking, shopping or eating, and experiment with graphic design.
Ava Rubinstein
Jordana Ingber | Human Development ‘28 | jli37@cornell.edu
Jordana is a current sophomore majoring in Human Development and minoring in Business. On campus, she volunteers with Big Red Buddies and is a member of the Undergraduate Human Capital Association (UHCA) and Psi Chi. Jordana hopes to pursue a career in either consulting or Human Resources. In her free time, she likes to bake, go on walks outside, and hang out with friends!
Jordana Ingber
Izzy Falchuk | American Studies & Performing Arts ‘26 | icf24@cornell.edu
Izzy is a senior in arts and sciences double majoring in American studies and performing arts with a minor in business. On campus she is involved in HumorUs, a sketch comedy group, as well as various political organizations. She hopes to pursue a career in entertainment and has political internship experience. In her free time, Izzy enjoys singing, skiing, and trying new restaurants.
Izzy Falchuk
Sophie Josephson | Anthropology ‘26 | saj222@cornell.edu
Sophie is a senior majoring in Anthropology and minoring in Psychology and Business in the College of Arts & Sciences. Outside of class, Sophie participates in the Women’s Network, a community of women dedicated to helping one another achieve their ambitions and goals and is a member of Kappa Alpha Theta sorority. Sophie is interested in Business Anthropology, specifically how an understanding of other cultures and communities can help companies be more effective in marketing their products or services and growing their businesses. Last summer, Sophie worked as a Gallery Assistant at VSOP Projects. In her free time, Sophie loves to run, bake, read, and listen to the “Smartless” podcast.
Sophie Josephson
Caroline Michailoff | Communication ‘26 | cm849@cornell.edu
Caroline is a senior majoring in communication with a minor in business. In addition to Forté, Caroline is a Senior Writer for the Cornell Daily Sun, a tradition fellow, and works in the Cornell Department of Communication as a Student Administration Assistant. She is passionate about marketing and communications and hopes to pursue a career that blends her interests. In her free time, Caroline loves to play volleyball, try new recipes, and spend time with friends.
Caroline Michailoff
Preethika Vemula | Economics ‘27 | pv252@cornell.edu
Preethika is a junior studying Economics with minors in Healthcare Policy and Business. She is interested in the intersection of healthcare and business and enjoys working in fast-paced environments. She has interned at two startups with a focus on growth and marketing. On campus, she is the President of Cornell Minds Matter and the Business Lead of Cornell University Biomedical Device. Outside of her professional commitments, she enjoys traveling abroad and crocheting.
Preethika Vemula
Joanne Zhou | Human Biology, Health, and Society ‘26 | yz2438@cornell.edu
Joanne is a junior majoring in Human Biology, Health, and Society and pursuing a minor in Business. On campus, she is involved in Global Research and Consulting at the VP of Internals, and Chinese Scholars and Student Association as a member of Externals. Joanne spent her last summer working as the internal consulting analyst for Botanee Biotechnology Group. She is interested in exploring the intersection between Healthcare and Business. In her spare time, Joanne loves baking, taking walks, and grabbing food with friends.
Joanne Zhou
Caroline Sachs | Global Development ‘28 | cjs448@cornell.edu
Caroline is a current sophomore studying Global Development at Cornell University with a interest in the intersection of global community challenges and ways to create impactful solutions. She is passionate about understanding how diverse populations are affected by pressing world issues and exploring ways to create meaningful change. Caroline aspires to build a career in consulting or marketing, pursue a Master’s degree, and contribute positively to global problems. On campus, she actively participates in The Cornellian and Phi Alpha Delta. In her free time, she enjoys playing tennis, exploring new restaurants, and discovering new places.
Caroline Sachs
Riley Smith | Industrial and Labor Relations ‘28 | rjs538@cornell.edu
Riley is a current sophomore studying Industrial and Labor Relations. Her interests lie in the intersection between socioeconomic inequality, law, and public sector workers. In the future, Riley hopes to pursue a JD and work with the public education sector to promote equity in our school systems. On campus, she is also an Outdoor Odyssey Guide, a Tradition Fellow, and a member of Phi Alpha Delta pre law fraternity. When she is not doing work or in class, Riley loves to snowboard and listen to music!
Riley Smith