Meet the Fellows

Spring 2024 Industry Fellows

Benjamin Abrams
Senior, Majoring in Finance and Accounting

Benjamin is a fourth-year Finance and Accounting double major pursuing a certificate in Personal and Organizational Leadership at The University of Georgia, from Atlanta, Georgia. A fourth generation Bulldog, he is an avid Georgia football fan and has previous internship experiences in Corporate Treasury at The Dow Chemical Company and Business Development at Rugged Road Outdoors. On campus, Benjamin has enjoyed immersing himself in the University’s entrepreneurship community and the local Athens business scene, with leadership roles in both of Georgia’s student-run Venture Capital and Management Consulting firms, in addition to having previously participated in several underclassmen business programs.

Dylan Balon
Senior, Majoring in Finance and Risk Management

Dylan is from Lincoln, Rhode Island, majoring in Finance and Risk Management, as well as pursuing a Legal studies certificate. On campus, he has been involved in the PAL Honors Mentorship Program, Magellan Business Society, and serves as a resident assistant in Creswell Hall. He has interned at Amica Insurance as a customer service intern and at Textron as an investor relations intern. 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

A National Merit Scholar and recipient of UGA’s Charles McDonald Brown Scholarship, Grant is a Morehead Honors College student and participates in campus as an Engineering Student Ambassador and member of UGA’s Small Satellite Research Lab. He enjoys the gym, professional sports, and reading.

Alexander Drahos
Senior, Majoring in Political Science

As the past president of Key Club International, the world’s largest student-led service nonprofit, Alex used his passion for systems thinking and innovation to revitalize the organization. At the University of Georgia, he is a Foundation Fellow, a staff writer for the Georgia Political Review, and a strategist for a pro bono advertising agency for nonprofits, Paw Print. He also is a housing insecurity policy analyst with the Roosevelt Institute. In his free time, Alex enjoys playing cello, reading political strategy, and traveling.

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, originally from Austin, Texas, is pursuing her BBA in Management Information Systems, complemented by a certificate in Entrepreneurship. Her post-BBA trajectory includes obtaining a Master's in Business Analytics, with aspirations to start a career in management or strategy consulting. She is actively involved on campus in organizations such as the Atlas Business Society, Office of Public Service & Outreach Student Scholars, and the Panhellenic Council. Beyond academics, she enjoys culinary experimentation, tackling puzzles, and immersing herself in non-fiction reads. Katie values ambition, inclusivity, and strong teamwork skills, and is passionate about bringing data-driven transformation to business organizations.

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 second-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. Last summer, she was an intern at PTC and looks forward to returning this summer to intern in Program Communications. 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 Llewallyn
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