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ELLER COLLEGE DEAN'S COUNCIL
College & University Student Body Representatives
ELECTED MEMBERS
Currently the council has ~30 elected members, each representing a different population within the Eller College of Management.
To become a member, you must be nominated by faculty.
Kilan White
Vice President
Kilan is a senior majoring in Economics from Phoenix, Arizona. He’s involved in a variety of Eller clubs and activities, and aspires to attend law school after graduation. In his free time, he enjoys playing piano and intramural sports!
Sasha Sood
VP of Finance
Sasha currently serves on the Dean's Council as the VP of Internal Affairs. Sasha Sood is a senior at the University of Arizona, studying Finance. Sasha is involved in a variety of organizations on campus, including Eller College's Dean's Council, the Wall Street Scholars Program, Investments Club, Financial Modeling Club, and her sorority, Kappa Alpha Theta. After graduation, Sasha will be furthering her finance ambitions in New York City, where she will be working in Investment Banking at Bank of America.
Bella Nicolas
VP of Membership
Bella currently majors in Business management. She loves traveling and has mixed that passion for new places with her professional life of experiencing internships all over the country. She loves new experiences and learning new things. Bella is also a member of Sigma Kappa and enjoys reading and spending time with her family in her free time!
Sam Gibbon
VP of Correspondence
Sam is a junior from Rapid City, South Dakota studying Economics and Mathematics. He is also a tutor for the Writing Center and math department, on the executive board of Students for Sustainability, and a campus tour guide with Arizona Ambassadors. Heavily involved in mathematical biology research, he intends to pursue a Ph.D. in Economics or Applied Math to apply systems theory to economic policy or biological networks. In his free time, Sam enjoys rock climbing, going on runs, hiking, and reading!
Lauren Ryan
VP of Public Relations
Lauren is currently a Junior studying Business Economics. Outside of Deans Council, she is involved in Alpha Phi, Delta Sigma Pi, and the Philanthropy Advisory Board. After graduation, she is interested in pursuing a career in Wealth Management.
Lucy Carr
VP of Alumni Relations
Lucy Carr is a junior from Salt Lake City, Utah studying Economics, with minors in Government and Public Policy and Bioethics. She is involved in the Eller College Dean's Council, BA Economics Board, Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity, and works as a tutor at the SALT Center on campus. She is interested in the intersection between economics and law and has aspirations of attending law school. She loves exploring new cafes to study at and is a coffee and tea enthusiast. In her free time, she enjoys going to the gym, playing tennis, reading, and spending time with the people she loves.
Imon Contractor
VP of Internal Affairs
Imon Contractor is a student majoring in Operations and Supply Chain Management. She is passionate about leadership, logistics, and data analysis. While on campus, she has taken on various leadership roles within the business school and beyond. With a background in the U.S. Army, she values discipline and teamwork. She is deeply passionate about community service and is dedicated to making a positive impact through volunteering and philanthropy.
Angelica Ingram
VP of External Affairs
Angelica is a junior studying Marketing and Global Business. She is currently serving as the Vice President of Alumni Relations on the Dean’s Council and Marketing Chair for Kappa Alpha Theta Sorority and Professional Woman in Business Association. In her free time, she enjoys hiking and finding new coffee shops around town with friends.
Abriana Hernandez
VP of Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Abriana is a Tucson, Arizona native and has always been a Wildcat fan. She is a junior majoring in Finance with a minor in Personal & Family Financial Planning. She is involved in multiple clubs and loves being part of the Eller Community. She is the Vice president for the Eller Hispanic Honorary and is also a part of the Financial Modeling club. During her free time, she loves walking her Basset hounds and hiking trails in Sabino Canyon.
Natalia Perez Rojas
VP of Informations Technology
Natalia is a senior studying Management of Information Systems and Marketing. She is an international student from Bogotá, Colombia, and is passionate about diversity and multiculturalism. She is an incoming SAP staff for EY in New York City. She currently serves as the VP of Information Technology on the Dean's Council. She is also a member of the business fraternity Delta Sigma Pi, and Zipperman Scholars.
Janhavi Mehta
Student Success Chair
Janhavi is a sophomore double majoring in Business Economics and Law, as well as Minoring in Psychology in hopes of working in the corporate law field one day. She is passionate about advocacy and servant leadership in everything that she does.
Annika Solanky
Staff & Faculty Co-Chair
Annika Solanky is originally from Las Vegas, Nevada. She is a sophomore majoring in accounting. Outside of the Dean's Council, she is involved in Premier Alumni Council as their Vice President of Finance and Investments Club. In her free time, she enjoys golfing, pickleball, and painting!
Rachelle Nzeke
Expo & Showcase Coordinator
Rachelle Nkeze, an accomplished individual, possesses a diverse array of skills and passions that influence her future aspirations. Showcasing a strong interest in human resources personnel recruitment and management, she illustrates a commitment to fostering a positive impact in professional environments. Following several years of experience in the Human Resources field, she aims to venture into entrepreneurship within the massage therapy sector, driven by her genuine affection for providing massages, particularly within her family. The joy she derives from giving her family massages serves as a testament to her caring nature and the satisfaction she gains from helping others feel great by reducing pain, and stress, and promoting relaxation.
Gabriella Nkeze
General Member
Gabriella Nkeze is a junior originally from Seattle, Washington. She is double majoring in Operations/Supply Chain Management and Management Information Systems. Gabriella is a team leader, an excellent communicator, and a stellar collaborator. Outside of the Dean's Council, she is involved in Delta Sigma Pi, Wildcat Formula Racing Club, Eller African American Honorary, and UA Bookworms. She values lifelong learning and hopes to aid others in their journeys toward self-discovery in the long run.
Gabriella Currie
General Member
Gabriella Currie is a sophomore from the Bay Area in California. She is majoring in Finance with a minor in Global Business. Beyond her involvement in the Dean's Council, she is the Vice President of Finance and Housing in Alpha Phi, Academic Chair in Phi Gamma Nu, a preceptor for MGMT 202 and a member of the Investments Club. This past summer she interned abroad in Dublin, Ireland and had the opportunity to explore Europe!
Anne Pagel
Advisor
Anne Pagel is the Associate Dean of Undergraduate students.
Austin Elberg
President
Austin serves as the current President of the Dean's Council, and is a senior majoring in Finance and minoring in Global Business. He is involved in several organizations within Eller, including directing the Investment Banking track of the Wall Street Scholars Program, leading the Healthcare Sector of the Endowment Fund, and as Treasurer of the Investments Club. After graduation, he will be heading to New York City to work in Investment Banking at J.P. Morgan.
Setora Latipova
General Member
Setora Latipova, is a dynamic professional with a strong foundation in business, economics, and data analytics. Selected for the International Conference at Harvard and the World Trade Organization Forum in Geneva, Latipova is recognized as a thought leader. As a Preceptor in MIS and Orientation Leader, she contributed to student growth, guided new students, displaying leadership in campus integration. Proficient in Excel, Python, SQL, and fluent in four languages, including English, Uzbek, Russian, and Arabic. She is an active member of the Arizona Consulting Club. Recently completing a Study Abroad Program in Barcelona, Latipova enhanced cultural awareness. Traveling extensively across Europe, Latipova developed a cross-cultural understanding, adding a global perspective to her dynamic professional profile.
Nick Horonenko
General Member
Nick Horonenko is a Junior majoring in Finance. Throughout his college career, he has been fortunate enough to meet some incredible individuals who introduced him to more finance oriented extracurriculars such as the Wall Street Scholars Program, Investments Club, and Financial Modeling Club. He serves as a general council member with ECDC and looks forward to serving Eller until Graduation!
Angelina Santiago
General Member
Angelina Santiago is a local Tucsonan currently pursuing a degree in Accounting. She is involved with the Professional Women in Business Association, and currently serves as their Vice President of Finance. During the spring she volunteers with United Way Tucson as a Tax Preparer. She enjoys yoga, cooking, and trying new restaurants.
Marissa Isabella Partida
General Member
Marissa is currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management with an expected graduation in May 2027. She is involved in Eller College Dean’s Council and Professional Women in Business Association. She has aspirations of becoming a CEO after graduation, leading innovative and impactful businesses. In her free time, she enjoys playing golf, going to the gym, hiking, and cheering on the Wildcats on game days!
Elliot Tran
General Member
Elliot Tran is a senior majoring in Marketing with a passion for storytelling in creative branding and advertising. He is currently involved with the Eller Rising Stars in Marketing Program as their VP of Marketing, and served as the Director of Marketing for the Asian Corporate and Entrepreneur Leaders Eller chapter. Professionally, he’s gained skills in media production, strategic creative, and marketing through his experience as a Marketing Coordinator, Public Affairs Intern, and Social Media Coordinator. In his free time, he’s dedicated to his hobbies, which include Basketball, Guitar, Videography, Photography, Thrifting, and Sewing.
Rachel Zheng
General Member
Rachel is a sophomore at the University of Arizona intending to major in Finance and Business Analytics. Within Eller, she’s also involved with the Arizona Consulting Club and Phi Gamma Nu. In her free time, she enjoys trying cafés with friends, watching movies, and shopping!
Maria deGrasse
General Member
Maria studies accounting within the Dhaliwal-Reidy School of Accountancy. Not only is she an active member of the Eller College Dean’s Council, but she is also VP of Programming for the Eller Leadership Board and a member of Chi Omega. In her free time, she loves to rock climb and painting.
Miku Hori
General Member
Miku Hori is from Sydney, Australia. She is currently majoring in Management Information Systems. Outside of Dean’s Council Miku is a part of the Business of Entertainment Club and the UA Kyudo (Japanese style Archery) Club. She is bilingual in Japanese and English. She joined the Dean’s Council to support all Eller students who are in need of assistance including international students, drawing from her own experience.
Ean McMahon
General Member
Ean is currently a sophomore from San Diego pursuing a degree in Finance and a minor in Political Science. Outside of Dean's Council, he is a member of the Student Entrepreneur Association. In his free time, he enjoys spending time in the outdoors hiking, camping, walking, and running!
Leah Callahan
General Member
Leah is a Sophomore intending to major in Accounting and Management from Phoenix, Arizona. She is involved in the Accounting Students Association and serves as a Mentor in the LEAD Program. She aspires to attend law school and is currently pursuing a Thematic Pre-Law Minor. When back home Leah actively volunteers with the American Legion Auxiliary. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, board games, and spending time with her friends.
Camila Monreal
General Member
Camila is a junior double majoring in Management Information Systems and Operations and Supply Chain Management with an expected graduation date in May 2027. She is involved in Eller College Deans Council, Association for Latino Professionals For America, and Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers. She has aspirations of working in Defense companies in operations and information systems. In her free time, she enjoys cycling and being active, trying new coffee shops, and cheering on the Wildcats on game days with friends.
Incoming members!
General Member
Stay tuned