UF MBAA Board
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Zach BenghuzziUF MBAA President
Personal mission statement: To serve MBAs powerful business community and lead as a positive representation of past, present, and future students. I will work to foster a culture of TEAM: Trust, Engage, Action, Manage.
Chief Officers
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Dante FelicianoChief Operating Officer
Personal mission statement: As the Chief Operating Officer of the UF MBAA , my mission is to foster a collaborative and innovative environment that empowers our leadership team to achieve their fullest potential. Through transparency, accountability, and creative problem-solving, I aim to enhance our organization’s impact, strengthen our community, and cultivate a legacy of inclusive leadership and meaningful engagement.
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Barclay BrylaChief Financial Officer
Personal mission statement: To utilize integrity and accountability in providing financial oversight of UF MBAA operations. Doing so will create an environment conducive towards accomplishing the organization’s broader goal of transforming students into the leaders they want to become.
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Benjamin Landon
Chief Revenue Officer
Personal mission statement: My mission is to drive sustainable growth and create innovative funding strategies that enhance the student experience.
Vice Presidents
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Charity Davis
Vice President of Communications
Personal mission statement: My mission is to ensure that every student’s voice is heard, valued, and celebrated.
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Stephen Calandrino
Vice President of Community Engagement
Personal mission statement: Engage full-time MBA students through events, with the goal of building community, having fun, and creating memories.
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Zeba Alvi
Vice President of Inclusive Excellence
Personal mission statement: To honor each MBA student’s uniqueness and foster a transformative, inclusive, and supportive community that promotes growth.
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Rishi Kale
Vice President of Professional Development
Personal mission statement: As VP of Professional Development, my mission is to provide experiential learning opportunities that accelerate student professional development. I’m particularly passionate about expanding our understanding of the job landscape, beyond traditionally targeted firms.
Cohort Representatives
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Andrew Peterson
1-Year Program, All Majors Representative
Personal mission statement: My mission as cohort rep is to support our cohort’s growth and engage in the broader MBA community.
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Anna Bernstein
1-Year Program, Business Majors Representative
Personal mission statement: My mission is to foster a collaborative, supportive environment where all programs members feel empowered to voice their perspectives, maximize their learning experience, and build strong professional connections. I am dedicated to advocating for my cohort’s needs, facilitating open communication with program leadership, and creating meaningful opportunities for personal and professional growth!
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Bri Urukalo
2-Year Program, 1st Years Representative
Personal mission statement: As representative, I aim to collaborate with my cohort to ensure they are getting what they want out of this program, and that I enhance their experience in any way I can.
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Sam Presley
2-Year Program, 2nd Years Representative
Personal mission statement: Establish a culture of support and inclusion for my cohort by ensuring my peers have the tools they need and encouraging feedback.
