Meet the Fellows

Spring 2024 Industry Fellows

Benjamin Abrams
Senior, Majoring in Finance and Accounting

Benjamin is a fourth-year Finance, Area of Emphasis in Pricing and Valuation, and Accounting double major with a certificate in Personal and Organizational Leadership through the Institute for Leadership Advancement at The University of Georgia. He is from Atlanta, Georgia and is a fourth generation Bulldog. Benjamin has previous internship experiences in Investment Banking at Deloitte Corporate Finance LLC, Corporate Treasury at The Dow Chemical Company, and Business Development at Rugged Road Outdoors. On campus, Benjamin is involved in the Student Managed Investment Fund, student-run venture capital fund, student-run pro-bono management consulting firm, and the Corsair Society in addition to having completed several underclassmen business programs. Upon graduation, he will be joining Deloitte Corporate Finance LLC as an Investment Banking Analyst.

Dylan Balon
Senior, Majoring in Finance and Risk Management

Dylan is from Lincoln, Rhode Island, majoring in Finance and Risk Management. On campus, he has been involved in the PAL Honors Mentorship Program, Gamma Iota Sigma, Magellan Business Society, and served as a resident assistant in Creswell Hall. He has interned at Amica Insurance as a Risk Management intern, Textron as an investor relations intern, and at Kroll as a portfolio valuation advisory intern. He has studied abroad in Costa Rica, Bermuda, and Scandinavia. He is a triplet and enjoys playing pickleball.   

Jhaycee Barnes
Junior, Majoring in Economics and Political Science

Jhaycee is an Economics and Political Science major from Griffin, Georgia. She is interested in exploring the intersections between business and policy and enjoys high-impact work that allows her to foster connections and empower others. At UGA, she is a Foundation Fellow and is involved in the Black Business Student Association, The Corsair Society, Student Government, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, and is a tour leader at the Visitors Center. Outside of school, Jhaycee enjoys creating YouTube content, collecting sneakers, and traveling. 

Grant Baumann
Junior, Double Majoring in Mechanical Engineering and Business

Grant is a highly motivated interdisciplinary student at the University of Georgia. Grant has extensive experience working on aerospace and consulting projects with an emphasis on entrepreneurial ventures and small satellite design and development. He is always open to new opportunities and is always curious about other fields. Grant is a Foundation Fellow, Stamps Scholar, National Merit Scholar, Engineering Ambassador, and member of the Small Satellite Research Lab at UGA.

Alex Drahos
Senior, Majoring in Political Science

Alex is a 2024 Harry S. Truman Scholar and Foundation Fellow studying international relations and urban studies at the University of Georgia. Interested in urban government innovation, he wrote a $2 million grant for autonomous bus pilots and organized a construction trades program for The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. With the Center for Advancing Innovation, Alex created a $75 million regional development plan and analyzed congressional budget requests to support social infrastructure for Reimagining the Civic Commons. On campus, he researches solar power land use, deepfake regulations, and hate crimes in post-conflict societies. He has redesigned campus curricula as the chair of Active Learning Ambassadors and was the managing editor for the Georgia Political Review. He is a United Nations Local Pathways Fellow, Sam Nunn Security Scholar, member of Phi Beta Kappa, and studied at the University of Oxford and Istanbul Technical University on an Erasmus+ grant. Alex has worked on seven projects with the Student Industry Fellows Program.

Sara Jane Clark
Junior, Majoring in Advertising

From Dunwoody, Georgia, Sara Jane is currently pursuing her Bachelor’s in Advertising with a minor in Design and Media. She has completed her entrepreneurship certificate and is currently on a pathway to receive her Master’s in Journalism and Mass Communication. Outside of the classroom, she is heavily involved in Alpha Chi Omega and the Society of Entrepreneurs. Creative thinking and design are skills that Sara Jane values and continues to work on today. In the future, she hopes to use her creativity and leadership abilities to collaborate on projects to generate new, innovative ideas that leave a lasting impact. 

Katie Field
Junior, Majoring in Management Informational Systems

Katie Field, from Austin, Texas, is pursuing a BBA in Management Information Systems with plans to complete her Masters in Business Analytics in her fourth year. She is co-head of Corsair Management Consulting and Programming Chair for the Terry Women’s Initiative and is involved with UGA Panhellenic and the Office of Public Service and Outreach as a PSO Scholar. Outside of academics, Katie runs a portrait photography business and will intern with Boston Consulting Group in Summer 2025. She is passionate about data-driven business transformation and enjoys culinary experimentation, puzzles, and non-fiction books.

Brooke Gillett
Junior, Majoring in Finance with a Sociology Minor

Brooke is an active member at UGA’s Relay for Life, Delta Zeta, Dawgs for Paws, and several non-profit organizations. She is interested in consulting, business design and implementing innovative problem-solving strategies in the workplace.  She enjoys the outdoors, traveling, the arts and spending time with friends and family.

Harshil Joshi
Sophomore, Majoring in Regenerative Bioscience and Applied Biotechnology

Harshil is a rising second-year Foundation Fellow from Leesburg, GA. With majors in regenerative bioscience and applied biotechnology, he is incredibly interested in innovation within the medical field and hopes to become a physician. Outside of school, Harshil enjoys reading, working out, and enjoying the outdoors.

Shaam Kanji
Senior, Majoring in Economics and International Business

Hailing from the heart of Atlanta, Shaam brings a global perspective to his endeavors. Immersed in international experiences, including studying international strategy at IE Business School in Spain and exploring global business practices in Chile, Shaam enriches his perspective through diversification of his cultural and academic experiences. His passion for understanding different business landscapes drives him to seek innovative opportunities to create value. On campus, he is involved with various management consulting groups. He enjoys playing soccer, experimenting with cooking, and jazz music.

George Katz
Senior, Majoring in Marketing 

George Katz is originally from Decatur, Georgia. He is a fourth-year marketing major, pursuing certificates in entrepreneurship. On campus, he’s held leadership roles in Kappa Sigma, Alpha Kappa Psi business fraternity, the UGA Club Soccer Team, and the Inter-Fraternity Council clerkship. He is also an ILA Leadership Fellow. George was an intern at Chick-fil-A under their leadership development program and looks forward to his upcoming internship Lexus, focused on sales and operations. In his free time, George enjoys playing soccer, weightlifting, and the Wordle.

Hannah Kniker
Junior, Majoring in Finance

Hannah Kniker is a third-year student from Boston, Massachusetts, pursuing her BBA in Finance with a Certificate in Legal Studies. On campus, Hannah enjoys immersing herself in leadership roles in Women in Finance, Terry Women’s Initiative, and her Panhellenic Sorority. Her other involvement includes organizations such as the Apollo Society, Atlas Business Society, and the Kennedy Program which have helped her strengthen her academic studies. This past summer, she was an intern at PTC, a tech company in Boston. In her free time, Hannah enjoys playing pickleball, trying new recipes, going on runs with friends, and traveling to Ireland to visit her family.

Jacob Kriete
Junior, Majoring in Business Management

Born and raised in Lawrenceville Georgia, Jacob is studying Business at UGA. With life-long interests in the Entrepreneurship field, Jacob has enjoyed UGA programs such as iCorps, and plans to take the ENTR certificate as he learns and grows in the field. Outside the classroom, Jacob enjoys interests in IM sports, the gym, and spending time with friends and family.

Sarah Lewallyn
Junior, Majoring in Biology, International Business, and Finance

Studying Biology, International Business (Spanish), and Finance Sarah Lewallyn brings a unique educational background to the team. At the core of her studies is a passion for interdisciplinary work, strategy, servant leadership, and creativity. The Atlanta native holds a diverse background of experiences including work in policy, mass media, STEM nonprofits, and education. Sarah currently works for the Georgia House of Representatives, runs her own media company, works in the modeling industry, and produces creative video for UGA athletic teams and sponsors. In her free time she enjoys traveling, trying new restaurants, and scuba diving!

Ciara Mitchell
Junior, Majoring in Biological Engineering

Originally from Snellville, Georgia, Ciara Mitchell is a fourth-year Foundation Fellow, majoring in biological engineering. Ciara has interests in biotechnology, organizational development, and venture capital. She actively contributes to campus life through her involvement with the Student Alumni Council, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., the Black Business Student Association, and the Corsair Society. Ciara has previous internship experience as a Business Analyst with McKinsey & Company and as a Strategy and Management Analyst at Bank of America. Ciara is committed to driving meaningful change and fostering a culture of innovation in her community

Taral Patel
Senior, Double Majoring in Finance & Management Information Systems

Taral grew up in Suwanee, GA, and has interests in process optimization, analytics, and business growth strategies. She is eager to work alongside her creative peers in leveraging design thinking to reimagine processes and develop innovative solutions addressing business inefficiencies. She currently serves as the VP of community service for Delta Sigma Pi and upon graduation, Taral hopes to pursue a consulting career. In her free time, she likes to play board games like Catan, cook plant-based meals, and go for sunrise hikes.

Sarvesh Prabhu
Sophomore, Majoring in Finance and Data Science

Sarvesh is a rising sophomore majoring in Finance & Data Science, passionate about the intersection of financial engineering and entrepreneurship for the benefit of the sustainability investments market. Outside of running his two startups, AstraCell and Melodi AI, Sarvesh is currently a member of Terry's Kennedy Program, and has joined LexisNexis Risk Solutions as a Technology M&A Analyst Intern. Outside of his professional and UGA involvement, you'll find him listening to his vinyl record collection and spending time outside with friends.

Olivia Willett
Junior, Majoring in Marketing and International Business

Olivia is a people person at heart, and she takes that mentality into everything she does. Currently a resident assistant at Brumby Hall, Olivia is also a part of Morehead Honors College and plans to continue her involvement at UGA. Outside the classroom, her interests lie in nature, communication, culture, and cooking. She dreams of working internationally and aims to be fluent in 5 extra languages. A life-long learner and constantly curious, Olivia's goal is to fuse creativity with excellence in business, school, and life.

Supported by The Delta Air Lines Foundation