Year: Senior
Major/Minor: Management/Entrepreneurship
Hometown: Melbourne, FL

Bio: Starting in high school I was very involved with a business ethics case competition team and ever since then I’ve seen how the topic has been spreading and growing and there’s so much that can be learned from studying this!

Year: Senior
Major/Minor: Management/Retailing Leadership
Hometown: Arlington, VA

Bio: I had always been interested in learning how business could aid in humanitarian pursuits but I never fully understood just how relevant ethics is to socially responsible business practices. After I took Dr. Darnell’s business ethics course I found myself really interested in the application of ethical principles in real world business issues. I hope to learn even more about ethics in business as well as help promote further education in ethics to prepare our future business leaders.

Year: Senior
Major: Economics
Hometown: Orlando, FL

Bio: I first became interested in ethics and its importance after taking Dr. Darnell’s business ethics course my junior year. It really opened my eyes to the many ethical dilemmas faced by individuals in everyday life and by professionals in the business world.

Year: Senior
Major: Management
Hometown: Palm Harbor, FL

Bio: Working in the healthcare industry since I was 16 I saw a lot of unethical things that I knew needed to be changed. Having this opportunity to be a founder member of Heavener’s Business Ethics Ambassadors helped me become part of the change in bringing ethics awareness to the healthcare industry and the business world in general. I plan on continuing my education and obtaining my masters in healthcare administration, and implementing what I have learn from my experience in this organization into the real world.

Year: Senior
Major/Minor: Finance/Entrepreneurship
Hometown: Orlando, FL

Bio: I’ve always believed good character is vital to being successful and happy in life, and being ethical ties directly to building strong character. Furthermore, as a Finance major, I’d heard about many ethical scandals in the industry so I decided to take Ethics in Global Business with Professor Michelle Darnell in order to build my ethical character. The course was one of my favorites and I enjoyed reading lots of different ethical viewpoints in order to shape my own definition of what ethics truly means. Now I plan to continue building upon my ethical foundation as I begin my professional career.

Year: Senior
Major: Business Administration
Hometown: Orlando, FL

Bio: Even as a young child, I have always stood up for what I thought was right and just. Ethics has always been a part of who I am. When I became a Christian and saw how deeply God cared for justice with no compromise, the passion for ethics from my youth was fanned into flame. I deeply desire that no matter what positive trade-off I face in business I will always deal fairly and honestly, because I believe that is what honors God, others, and myself.

Year: Senior
Major: Business Administration
Hometown: Lakeland, FL

Bio: The Warrington Welcome Ethics Case Competition initially sparked my interest in business ethics. The project was run by another student organization, but I became very involved in its operation. A year and a half later I took the Ethics in Global Business course and enjoyed diving deeper into theories behind ethics. I have now had the opportunity to talk about business ethics with other students through the case competition and am excited to continue to bring ethics initiatives to the college.

Year: Senior
Major: Business Administration
Hometown: Boca Raton, FL

Bio: I love taking conceptual ideas and bringing them into the practical. This is especially important when dealing with ethics. We all have belief systems, but normally don’t take the time to think about the subconscious process we take when deciding what we ought to do or not do. These are the decisions that form the culture in which we live. Having the ability to identify the different approaches to ethics can help us reach common grounds and ethical standards. That is what sparked my interest in ethics.

Year: Senior
Major: Finance
Hometown: Recife, Brasil

Bio: Working on Wall Street opened my eyes to the importance of ethical leadership and navigating the “grey” areas of business. Because of the scrutiny and increased regulation on banks, acting with integrity and a strong moral compass is vital to being a successful leader within the financial services industry.

Year: Junior
Major: Marketing & Economics / Minor: Leadership
Hometown: Boca Raton, Florida

Bio: I have always been interested in issues dealing with justice and inequality. When I took Dr. Darnell’s Ethics in Global Business class, I realized that ethics could help me decipher between what I could call right and wrong. My life philosophy is centered around the quote “who’s to say what is proper?” To me, I can only answer this question by utilizing ethics to guide my actions and decisions.

Year: Sophomore
Major: Economics / Minor: Entrepreneurship & Sustainability Studies
Hometown: Naples, Florida

Bio: Participating in the Warrington Welcome Ethics Case Competition initially sparked my interest in ethics. After my team placed first in the competition, I chose to enroll in Dr. Darnell’s Ethics in Global Business class, which proved to be the most interesting and thought-provoking class I have taken at UF.

Year: Senior
Major: Anthropology & Marketing
Hometown: Indiantown, Florida

Bio: My interest in ethics was first sparked in the Business Ethics class here at UF, where I realized ethics is the intersection of business and anthropology. It instantly struck my interest and pushed me to join the BEA’s, in order to help others be more ethical.

Year: Sophomore
Major: Finance & Psychology / Minor: Real Estate
Hometown: Palm Beach Gardens, Florida

Bio: Reading in the news and seeing how unethically some companies do business is what sparked my interest. The desire to make a noticeable difference in ethics is what drives me. I don’t want the youth of the next generation to see how prevalent it has been in the past decades.

Year: Sophomore
Major: Finance / Minor: Real Estate
Hometown: Crystal River, Florida

Bio: My interest was first sparked in ethics when I participated in the Warrington Welcome Ethics Case Competition. The case competition was a great way for me to start thinking outside the box and it made me want to enroll in Ethics in Global Business.

Year: Sophomore
Major: Finance & Political Science
Hometown: Caracas, Venezuela

Bio: I participated in debate competitions in high school where I argued about the merits of distinct ethical theories. It taught me to think broadly and carefully.

Year: Senior
Major: Management / Minor: Entrepreneurship
Hometown: Tampa, Florida

Bio: I became interested in ethics after enrolling in the Ethics in Global Business course, in which I had the opportunity to gain a deeper appreciation of the importance of ethics in not only the business world, but in everyday life.

Year: Sophomore
Major: Business Administration; Area of Specialization in Environmental Engineering Sciences
Hometown: Hobe Sound, Florida

Bio: My desire to work in a good environment, along with my fascination with philosophy, sparked my interest in ethics.

Year: Senior
Major: Marketing / Minor: Retailing & Mass Communication
Hometown: Gainesville, Florida

Bio: My interest in ethics stems from the teachings of my faith and family to do good always and put the needs of others above my own. However, my curiosity of the nature of “good” was refined through conversations with my peers about international justice and universal human rights.

Year: Senior
Major: Business Administration
Hometown: Lakeland, FL

Bio: The Warrington Welcome Ethics Case Competition initially sparked my interest in business ethics. The project was run by another student organization, but I became very involved in its operation. A year and a half later I took the Ethics in Global Business course and enjoyed diving deeper into theories behind ethics. I have now had the opportunity to talk about business ethics with other students through the case competition and am excited to continue to bring ethics initiatives to the college.

Year: Senior
Major: Management
Hometown: Davie, Florida

Bio: The Ethics in Global Business course sparked my interest in ethics. After the class I continued my personal education of ethics by researching leaders in the field of ethics.

Year: 5th year
Major: Management / Minor: Communication Studies
Hometown: Tampa, Florida

Bio: The concept of being an ethical individual in all areas of my life has always been important to me, and after taking Professor Darnell’s course, I realized just how important it is in the business world as well. To me, acting ethically is important in creating a successful world for all individuals to thrive in.

Year: Senior
Major: Management
Hometown: Fort Walton Beach, Florida

Bio: With my goal of having a career in Human Resources after college, I have become more focused on ensuring that both employees and employers are treating each other fairly and with respect. For me, ethics is a driving force behind every aspect of a company’s action, and the actions of the employees and employers within the company.

Year: Junior
Major: Finance / Minor: Real Estate
Hometown: New Delhi, India

Bio: Taking a philosophy course in high school initially sparked my interest in Business Ethics. Working at a banking institution allowed me to learn about the importance of ethical decision-making for my future career in the financial services industry. I believe that building a strong moral character is essential to being a good leader and becoming successful in any industry.

Year: Junior
Major: Marketing / Minor: Mass Communications & Entrepreneurship
Hometown: St. Petersburg, Florida

Bio: Ethics has always been important to me; the various ethics cases I’ve been involved in and the Business Ethics class have only furthered my interest in it. Among other things, they taught me to think about all aspects of a situation in order to make the best decision.

Year: Senior
Major: Finance
Hometown: Recife, Brasil

Bio: Working on Wall Street opened my eyes to the importance of ethical leadership and navigating the “grey” areas of business. Because of the scrutiny and increased regulation on banks, acting with integrity and a strong moral compass is vital to being a successful leader within the financial services industry.

Year: Sophomore
Major: Finance / Minor: Information Systems & Accounting
Hometown: Tampa, Florida

Bio: I have a passion for ethics and doing what is best for me and those around me. This organization is a great way to embody my passion and help spread ethical awareness in the business school in order to make the future of business a bright one.

Year: Junior
Major: Marketing
Hometown: Orlando, Florida

Bio: I have always had an interest in ethics but my first time delving deeper into the theories and arguments during Ethics in Global Business is what truly captured my attention. I love looking at all the different perspectives and analyzing the situation to find the most ethical course of action.

Year: Senior
Major: Management / Minor: Communication Studies
Hometown: Pembroke Pines

Bio: I use to think that ethical decision making was as simple as right and wrong. After taking Ethics in Global Business, I learned that ethics is far more complicated. I became very interested in learning how to truly be ethical after finally understanding that ethics does not always have a clear answer.

Year: Sophomore
Major: Marketing
Hometown: Weston, FL

Year: Sophomore
Major: Management
Hometown: Fleming Island, FL

Year: Junior
Major: Finance / Minor: Real Estate
Hometown: St. Petersburg, FL

President

Year: Senior
Major: Economics + Marketing / Minor: Leadership + Retail
Hometown: Boca Raton

Bio: When I took Dr. Darnell’s Ethics in Global Business class, I was exposed to the importance of ethical leadership and navigating the “grey” areas of business. My life philosophy is centered around the quote “who’s to say what is proper?” To me, I can only answer this question by utilizing ethics to guide my actions and decisions.

Year: Senior
Major: Finance
Minor: Entrepreneurship and Sustainability Studies
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Year: Sophomore
Major: Finance / Minor: Entrepreneurship
Hometown: Seminole, FL

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Major: Management
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Finance Director

Year: Junior
Major: Finance
Hometown: Stuart, FL – SoFlo

Bio: Reading in the news and seeing how unethically some companies do business is what sparked my interest. The desire to make a noticeable difference in ethics is what drives me. I don’t want the youth of the next generation to see how prevalent it has been in the past decades.

Director of Case Competitions

Year: Junior
Major: Finance / Minor: Leadership, Real Estate
Hometown: Crystal River, FL

Bio: My interest was first sparked in ethics when I participated in the Warrington Welcome Ethics Case Competition. The case competition was a great way for me to start thinking outside the box and it made me want to enroll in Ethics in Global Business. Now, I am lucky enough to be the director of this awesome event for first year students!

Year: Junior
Major: Master in International Business, Bachelor of Business Administration, Finance
Hometown: Caracas, Venezuela

Bio: I participated in debate competitions in high school where I argued about the merits of distinct ethical theories. It taught me to think broadly and carefully.

Year: Junior
Major: Finance / Minor: Entrepreneurship
Hometown: Daytona Beach, FL

Internal Committee

Year: Sophomore
Major: Marketing / Minor: Retailing
Hometown: Coral Springs, FL

Bio: Maintaining good ethics has always been a priority of mine. Taking Dr. Darnell’s class and talking with guest speakers strengthened my realization of the importance of ethics in business and made it easy to see how the material I learned in class transfers to the real world. As a BEA, I hope to cultivate these transferable skills and continue to spread an understanding of ethical practices throughout Heavener.

Director of Case Competitions

Year: Sophomore
Major: Finance / Minor: Communication Studies
Hometown: Boca Raton, FL

Director of Marketing

Year: Sophomore
Major: Management / Minor: Leadership & Family, Youth, and Community Science
Hometown: Weston, FL

Bio: I’ve always had an interest in questions where there is no definitive answer. I knew I wanted to be a BEA when a representative came into my Warrington Welcome class and lead an ethical discussion. Now, I’m part of a family who share the same passion for promoting ethics within business as I do.

Director of Information

Year: Junior
Major: Business Administration, General Studies
Hometown: Hobe Sound, Florida

Bio: I’m passionate about promoting business ethics because I value honesty and respectfulness both inside and outside of the workplace.

Director of Speaker Series

Year: Junior
Major: Accounting
Hometown: Lakeland, FL

Bio: I first discovered an interest in business ethics while participating in the Warrington Welcome Case Competition as a freshman! The competition quickly became a highlight of my first year at UF. In an effort to learn more about ethics, I then took Dr. Darnell’s Ethics in Global Business course, which opened my eyes to so many ethical definitions beyond simply the difference between right and wrong. As an Ethics Ambassador, I am continually learning about others’ views on ethics as well as my own. It’s great to be a part of a constant learning environment with some really awesome people!

Year: Sophomore
Major: Marketing
Hometown: Marietta, GA

Year: Junior
Major: Management/Master of Science in Information Systems & Operations Management
Hometown: Orlando, FL

Year: Senior
Major: Finance / Minor: Real Estate
Hometown: Boca Raton, FL

Bio: Taking a philosophy course in high school initially sparked my interest in Ethics. Working at a banking institution allowed me to learn about the importance of ethical decision-making for my future career in the financial services industry. I believe that building a strong moral character is essential to being a good leader and becoming successful in any industry.

Year: Senior
Major: Marketing / Minor: Entrepreneurship
Hometown: Jacksonville, FL

Bio: Ethics can be thought of as a muscle. As a businessperson, I never know when the next ethical dilemma will present itself. However, by practicing ethics regularly though the Business Ethics Ambassadors, I can prepare myself for unexpected ethical dilemmas that may arise. No matter what business I go into after graduation, developing my leadership style to make future decisions ethically through the BEAs is a great place to start.

Year: Junior
Major: Marketing/Master of International Business / Minor: Mass Communications
Hometown: Tallahassee, FL

Year: Senior
Major: General Business – Spec. in Mass Communications / Minor: Innovation; Mass Communications
Hometown: Ocoee, TN

Bio: Since starting out in advertising and PR, ethics always played a major role in not only the unstated code of conduct of companies, but laws as well. With today’s increasing emphasis on deciphering what is or not ethical based on different viewpoints from around the world, the diversity of ethics became a topic I became very interested in. After taking an ethics class in Innovation Academy then Business Ethics, I knew I wanted to become an ambassador to constantly learn and experience ethics right here in Heavener.

Year: Sophomore
Major: Finance
Hometown: Naples, FL

Vice President

Year: Senior
Major: Marketing / Minor: Information Systems, Entrepreneurship
Hometown: Windermere, Fl

Bio: I always had an interest in ethics but my first time delving deeper into the theories and arguments during Ethics in Global Business is drew me in. I love looking at problems from all the different perspectives then analyzing the situation to try and uncover the most ethical course of action.

President of Business Ethics Ambassadors

Senior
Masters: Master of Science in Finance
Major: Finance
Hometown: Stuart, FL
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VP of Business Ethics Ambassadors

Senior
Masters: Master of International Business
Major: Marketing
Minor: Mass Communications
Hometown: Tallahassee, FL
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Senior
Major: Finance
Minor: Real Estate
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Junior
Major: Management
Minor: Real Estate
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Senior
Major: Finance
Minor: Real Estate
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Senior
Masters: Master of International Business
Major: Finance
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Senior
Major: Management
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Senior
Masters: Accounting
Major: Accounting
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Senior
Masters: Information Systems & Operations Management
Major: Management & Information Systems
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Graduate
Masters: Master of International Business
Major: Marketing
Minor: Entrepreneurship
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President

Senior
Major: Management
Minor: Information Systems
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Internal Vice President

Senior
Major: Finance
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External Vice President

Senior
Major: Finance
Minor: Real Estate
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Senior
Major: Marketing
Minor: Education
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Senior
Masters: International Business
Major: Marketing
Minor: Mass Communication/ Retailing
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Senior
Masters: Master of Science in Finance
Major: Finance
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Senior
Major: Management
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Senior
Major: Business Administration and General Studies
Masters: Master of International Business
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Junior
Major: Information Systems
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Senior
Major: Business Administration and General Studies
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Senior
Major: Economics & Marketing
Minor: Entrepreneurship
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Senior
Masters: Information Systems & Operations Management
Major: Finance
Minor: Communication Studies
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Sophomore
Major: Finance
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Senior
Major: Marketing
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Senior
Major: Management
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Sophomore
Major: Marketing
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Senior
Major: Finance
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