January Scholars of the Month
Take a moment to get to know a little more about our future workforce.
| Cohort 2026 |
| Alanna Elie: Business Administration University of Wisconsin – Madison Bio:She is an MBA student at UW–Madison with a background in professional sports research and insights, most recently working in brand and marketing analytics at WWE. WIDE Impact:A WIDE Scholar, she is eager to engage with ARF partners to explore the intersection of media, marketing, and consumer engagement. Extracurricular:Next semester, she will host a radio show on UW’s student station featuring electronic music of the Black diaspora, with a focus on Afro-Lusophone genres. She is passionate about soccer, tennis, and global travel, having lived in Germany and Vietnam. |
| Cohort 2027 |
| Aaryan Shekh Marketing, Finance, Economics, Supply Chain Management Rutgers University Bio:Aaryan is a junior at Rutgers University pursuing a quadruple major in Marketing, Finance, Economics, and Supply Chain Management. He is drawn to the intersection of creativity and strategy in driving business and marketing success. His experience includes working as a Financial Advisor at Northwestern Mutual, serving as an Associate Producer for New York Fashion Week, and conducting consumer behavior research at Rutgers Business School. WIDE Impact:Extracurricular:Outside of academics, he enjoys exploring new cuisines, reading self-help books, and negotiating. Fun fact: he is licensed as a Life and Health Insurance Producer by the New Jersey Department of Banking & Insurance. |
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