Meet the consultants.

Shabnam is originally from Bowie, Maryland. She earned her undergraduate degree in Global Health and Development from the University of Maryland and a Master of Public Health from George Washington University before pursuing her MBA at UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School.

Prior to business school, Shabnam worked across the public, nonprofit, and private sectors, with experience spanning public-sector consulting, education program management, and public health programs and innovation. She also served as an elected member of the Prince George’s County Board of Education. This past summer, Shabnam interned with McKinsey & Company in Washington, D.C., where she worked on strategy and transformation engagements, including work in philanthropy and social impact.

At Kenan-Flagler, Shabnam serves as President of Muslims at Kenan-Flagler. Outside of school and work, she enjoys traveling, watching movies, gardening, studying foreign languages, and spending time with family and friends.

Mitch Brown is originally from Noblesville, Indiana, and holds a B.S. in Physics from Purdue University. He began his career in construction management and electrical engineering before joining Battelle as a Test Engineer, where he supported technology evaluation programs for TSA and DHS in Arlington, Virginia. While working full-time, Mitch returned to Purdue to earn an M.S.E. in Interdisciplinary Engineering, which he completed in May 2025.

This past summer, Mitch interned at EY-Parthenon in the Deal Technology practice. At Kenan-Flagler, he is the Alumni Relations Chair for both the Consulting Club and the Energy Club. He is also an advisor to PhyWare, an early-stage startup developing data provenance technology for autonomous systems. His career interests center on using technology to solve challenges in infrastructure and energy.

Outside of school and work, Mitch is married and has a daughter, Nora, and a boxer named Walter. He enjoys hiking, bowling, traveling with his family, and taking any excuse to be outdoors.

Originally from Houston, Texas, Adam earned his B.S. in Civil Engineering with a minor in Mathematics from Texas Tech University. Prior to his MBA, Adam worked as a site development engineer for commercial and industrial real estate projects from Texas to North Carolina, earning his Professional Engineer license along the way.

After his first year of the MBA program, Adam interned at Deloitte in Charlotte within the Customer Strategy & Design group, focusing on healthcare digital marketing strategy. During his second year, he serves in roles across the Consulting Club, Energy Club, and STAR Ambassadors and as a TA for Introduction to Consulting Skills and Frameworks (ICSF).

In his free time, Adam enjoys hiking, fitness, Washington Commanders football, and spending time with his fiancée and friends.

Manny grew up in Accra, Ghana. He holds a B.A. in Economics from Northwestern University. Before business school, he worked across sales and marketing analytics roles, starting in biomedical equipment and then moving into confections, where he spent the bulk of his career. UNC has been an opportunity to pivot into healthcare and consulting. This summer, Manny interned at EY-Parthenon with its Healthcare Private Equity practice, where he supported strategy and commercial due diligence engagements for two health services companies.

At Kenan-Flagler, Manny serves as President of the Healthcare Club and is also involved with Consortium, BBSA, and the Consulting Club. Outside of school, Manny enjoys catching up on an ever-growing list of shows and books.

Originally from metro Detroit, Michigan, Bea earned her BBA at the University of Michigan and then spent three years managing brand activation and sponsorships for Little Caesars Pizza. Now shifting into CPG brand management with her MBA, she spent this past summer at The Hershey Company working on marketing and innovation strategy.

At Kenan-Flagler, Bea serves as President of the Marketing Club, VP of Social Engagement for Carolina Women in Business, VP of Marketing for Blue Cup, and a member of the Executive Board for Christians@Kenan-Flagler. Outside of school, she loves musical theatre, performing in the MBA band, exploring the Triangle craft market scene, and finding any excuse to travel with friends.

Nichole is originally from Durham, North Carolina, and earned her undergraduate degree from UNC-Chapel Hill, where she studied Economics and Entrepreneurship. Before starting her MBA, she worked in the tech industry in Raleigh as a Product Management Specialist, supporting a data engineering team.

At Kenan-Flagler, Nichole is concentrating in Marketing and Healthcare, with plans to pursue pharmaceutical marketing after graduation. This summer, she interned with the Global Medical Affairs team at Merz Aesthetics, gaining experience in the healthcare and aesthetics industry. In her free time, Nichole enjoys painting, baking, watching movies, and teaching reformer and mat Pilates.

Ethan grew up in Raleigh, North Carolina, and earned his B.S. in Biology from UNC-Chapel Hill. He began his career in clinical trials at IQVIA before earning an MPH from Harvard. Prior to Kenan-Flagler, he worked in health tech as a Product Manager of Analytics at WebMD.

At Kenan-Flagler, Ethan is focusing on consulting and will return full-time to Bain in Atlanta upon graduation. Outside of class, he enjoys spending time with his partner, Monina, exploring new music, and playing games of all kinds.

Coby is originally from Orangeburg, South Carolina, and holds a B.S. in Microbiology from Clemson University. He began his career with the Federal Bureau of Investigation while simultaneously joining the Army Reserve as an intelligence officer. He has since worked for AWS and Booz Allen Hamilton on technology consulting projects. In his Army career, he has provided intelligence support to a variety of Army customers. This summer, Coby interned with Deloitte in its Charlotte office as a member of the Strategy practice, where he focused on enterprise AI strategy for a Fortune 50 client. At Kenan-Flagler, he is a leader within the Veterans Association and the Consulting Club, as well as a TA for the Marketing core class.

Outside of school, Coby enjoys Clemson football, CrossFit, mediocre running, supporting his LEGO collection, and spending time with his fiancée and three dogs.

Vinayak is originally from India and holds a bachelor’s degree in Engineering and a master’s degree in Economics from BITS Pilani. Prior to business school, he spent nine years working at Credit Suisse and UBS across their Mumbai and Raleigh offices. He is also a CFA charterholder.

This summer, Vinayak interned with Amgen in its Finance and Strategy Leadership Development Program, where he focused on improving FX income and expense analytics and developing strategies to improve cash forecasting. During his second year, Vinayak will serve as Chairman of the MBASA Board, EVP of the Corporate Finance Club, VP of Outreach for the Consulting Club, President of Iron Heels, and a TA for ICSF and Strategic Cost.

In his free time, Vinayak can be found enjoying the outdoors, reading a book, trying out a new coffee shop, or finding a way to do all three at once.

Kenneth is originally from Long Island, New York, and holds a bachelor’s degree in Communications from Stonehill College as well as a master’s degree in International Business from the University of Essex.

This summer, Kenneth interned at Morgan Stanley in the Investment Banking Division, where he worked with the Mergers & Acquisitions, Media & Communications, and Technology groups. During his second year, Kenneth will serve as VP of Recruiting for the Investment Banking Club, EVP for the Black Business Students Association, and VP for Christians at Kenan-Flagler.

In his free time, Kenneth enjoys playing and watching basketball, listening to podcasts, and going on walks.

Michael is originally from Philadelphia, where he received a BBA in Business Economics from Temple University. Before joining Kenan-Flagler, Michael worked for four years within the Department of the Navy as a Program Analyst and managed the engineering directorate’s budget.

This past summer, he joined the 3M Company as an MBA Corporate Strategy intern, where he helped design and implement an AI strategy system for the Office of the CSO. At Kenan-Flagler, Michael serves as President of the Operations and General Management Club.

In his free time, Michael enjoys exercising, reading, writing sci-fi, raising his bonsai, and taking care of his cast iron pans.

Sophia is originally from Oregon and studied Economics at the University of Virginia. Before joining Kenan-Flagler, she worked for three years at the Federal Reserve Board of Governors in Washington, D.C., where she worked on economic research and policy topics related to money markets. This past summer, she joined Alvarez & Marsal as a Summer Associate in its Public Sector Services business unit.

At Kenan-Flagler, Sophia serves as the Executive VP of the Healthcare Club and the VP of Learning & Development for Carolina Women in Business. She is also a TA for Introduction to Consulting Skills & Frameworks (ICSF) and Marketing. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with friends, being outside, and doing yoga.

Alyssa was raised between New Jersey and Southern California and studied Marketing and Spanish at Emory University. Before pursuing her MBA, she spent five years at American Express leading marketing initiatives across customer acquisition, product launches, and lifecycle strategy. This past summer, she interned with the Apple Ads Marketing team in New York, where she focused on customer acquisition strategy and marketing innovation.

At Kenan-Flagler, Alyssa serves as VP of Social Affairs for MBASA and Learning & Development VP for the Marketing Club. Outside of school and work, she enjoys cooking and hosting dinner parties, traveling, hiking, and skiing.

Shantanu is from New Delhi, India, and holds a bachelor’s degree in Economics from the University of Delhi. Before business school, he spent four years at Grant Thornton in private equity consulting, supporting global private equity and venture capital firms on commercial due diligence, market assessments, and growth strategy across fintech, retail, AI, healthcare, and other industries. This past summer, Shantanu interned at Solenis, where he led a commercial strategy project for a global product portfolio. At UNC Kenan-Flagler, he serves as EVP of Finance for the Consulting Club. After completing his MBA, he will join McKinsey & Company in the Charlotte office.

Outside of school, Shantanu is a passionate sports fan. He tries to attend every UNC football and basketball game, plays pickleball and soccer, and rarely misses a Formula 1 race. He also enjoys exploring local pubs and spending time outdoors around the Triangle area.

Jessica grew up in New Jersey and studied Mathematics and International Studies at Northwestern University. Prior to business school, she spent several years in the healthcare technology space, most recently leading the Business Development Operations team at a digital biomarker company.

At Kenan-Flagler, she is the EVP of Learning & Development for the Consulting Club, Co-President of Blue Cup, and Co-President of the Ski Club. She is also a TA for Casing Fundamentals. This past summer, she interned at Deloitte in its Performance Improvement & Restructuring offering, supporting a biotech client, and will be returning to Deloitte to work in M&A. Outside of school and work, she enjoys sports, fitness, traveling, skiing, and spending time with friends and family.

Cassie was born and raised in Chapel Hill and holds a B.S. in Applied Sociology from East Carolina University. Prior to business school, she worked as a Research Project Manager for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs for six years. At Kenan-Flagler, she was introduced to the energy industry and worked as an intern in Commercial & Business Development for Low Carbon Solutions at ExxonMobil this past summer. In this role, she researched, modeled, and pitched a low-carbon power investment opportunity and a carbon capture-enabled BioLNG opportunity.

Now in her second year, she is the Executive VP of the Energy Club, VP of Learning & Development for the Corporate Finance Club, and a TA for undergraduate Business Strategy. In her free time, she loves taking her dog Fern on walks and hikes, discovering new coffee spots, reading, traveling, and spending time with loved ones.

Matie is originally from Charlotte, North Carolina, and attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where she studied Biology, Chemistry, and Neuroscience. Before pursuing her MBA, she spent five years in clinical research, most recently at IQVIA supporting global clinical trials. This past summer, she interned with Eli Lilly and Company, where she focused on oncology commercialization and launch strategy.

At Kenan-Flagler, Matie holds leadership roles with Carolina Women in Business, the Healthcare Club, the Consulting Club, and the Vetter Dean’s Fellows. She will also serve as a TA for ICSF. Outside of school and work, she enjoys Pilates and yoga, trying new restaurants, traveling, and cheering on the Tar Heels.

Muhammad is from Ottawa, Canada, where he earned both his B.Eng. in Electrical Engineering and M.Eng. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Carleton University. Before business school, he spent four years at HAI Robotics, progressing from systems engineering to solution architecture and software management, where he helped design and deliver large-scale warehouse automation solutions across the U.S. This past summer, Muhammad interned with EY-Parthenon in Chicago, working on an M&A deal within the firm’s Deal Tech practice.

At Kenan-Flagler, Muhammad serves as VP of Case Competitions for the Consulting Club and enjoys helping students with casing, behavioral interview prep, and navigating consulting recruiting.

Tima is originally from Kathmandu, Nepal, and moved to Malaysia for her undergraduate studies, where she earned a BSc (Hons) in Psychology from Sunway University. She spent five years building a career that spanned the Australian finance industry and South Asian e-commerce, most recently at Daraz, an Alibaba Group company. This past summer, Tima interned with Bain & Company in Seattle, working within the firm’s retail strategy practice. She loved the team and the work, and is thrilled to be returning to Bain full-time after graduation.

At Kenan-Flagler, Tima serves as EVP of Outreach and Corporate Relations for the Consulting Club. She enjoys working with students on casing and behavioral interview prep, and is especially glad to talk with international students about navigating recruiting and making a successful career switch. Outside of school, you’ll find her binge-watching shows, reading, hiking, or starting a new workout regimen she fully intends to stick with this time.

Aditi grew up in Mumbai, India, and studied law at Symbiosis Law School, Pune. Prior to business school, she worked as an M&A and PE lawyer before moving into product and go-to-market strategy at an AI legal-tech company. Alongside her work, she led and organized several philanthropic projects, including literacy and fundraising programs supporting women and children in need.

At Kenan-Flagler, she is the President of Carolina Women in Business (CWIB). This past summer, she led product and strategy at a marketing compliance software company, and after graduation, she will join Bain & Company's Denver office as a Consultant. Outside of work, Aditi enjoys listening to music, painting, lifting weights, and trying as many different kinds of food and cuisines as she can!