Economics

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Kristina Bahl 24' completed her B.A. at St Lawrence in 2024 with a BUSLA and economics double major and a minor in communications. Kristina was the 2023 Richardson scholarship (economics department) recipient and one of the 2024 Tanner Fellowship recipients. Kristina played D1 hockey at St Lawrence and this summer, with the help of the Tanner Fellowship, Kristina completed a 3-week project in the Philippines in which she and five other girls brought the game of hockey to several underprivileged communities.

Hello! My name is Ravi Pavana and I am currently a third year at St. Lawrence University. My hometown lies in Davis, CA and I hold a strong passion for sports. My goals are to learn more and build skills that will help me enjoy life to the fullest.

Caroline Mower is a rising junior from Lake Forest, Illinois double majoring in philosophy and economics. She is heavily involved on campus as a member of the Golf team, Kappa Delta Sigma and Letters of Love Club. She plans on continuing to advance her studies and research skills by executing an independent study on modal logic her junior year and a research project on the effectiveness of economic models her senior year. Post-grad, she hopes to attend law school. 

Passionate about entrepreneurship, innovation, and relationship building. 

Looking to pursue a career in real estate and entrepreneurship. 

Seeking ways to improve my communication and sales skills.

I am Tim Kashkarov '26, born and raised in Russia. I am an alumnus of the UWC of the Atlantic and currently majoring in Statistics and Economics. I am planning to continue my career in IT after graduation.

Tomas Mazura '25 is a student and hockey player at St. Lawrence University in Canton, NY.

My name is Alexa, and I was born in Venezuela, though I’ve lived in several places, including Europe, a small Caribbean island, and now the U.S. This diverse upbringing fueled my intellectual curiosity, particularly about economics. Growing up amidst Venezuela's hyperinflation, rationing, and black markets sparked my deep interest in understanding complex economic systems. I pursued my passion at a United World College and am now working toward a double degree in Economics and Statistics.

Shaun Kithinji is a sophomore planning to declare a double major in Economics and Government. He aspires to practice law and continues to immerse himself in opportunities in the legal field. Shaun interned at Anjarwalla & Khanna law firm, where he worked in the forensic, compliance, and risk department, providing advisory work to multinational and local companies. Shaun has a strong background in business practices such as marketing and management, which persuaded his interest in corporate law.

My name is Vladimir Iglesias, and I am currently a senior majoring in Economics and Government at St. Lawrence University. Originally from El Salvador, I was born and raised there, with my educational journey beginning at Highlands International School San Salvador. In 2020, I proudly graduated from Highlands, marking the end of one chapter and the beginning of another at St. Lawrence University.

Everything I do is with the intention of bringing people together and creating a collaborative community.

I am a student at St. Lawrence University pursuing a bachelor's degree in economics and a minor in government. I have experience interning at a financial servicing firm as well as a legal and consulting firm. I am passionate about politics, law, the outdoors, sports, and the Buffalo Bills. I am open to any conversations as I look to expand my professional network and gain insight from experienced profesionals.

My name is Tenzin Yarphel and I am a Tibetan from the Tibetan refugee community in India. Originally from Dharamsala, I left home at the age of 12 to pursue my education at Tibetan Children's Village boarding school in Selakui,Dehradun, India. Later I got to attend the Mahindra United World College of India on a full scholarship for my last high school years and then I got here to SLU. Currently a Economics and Mathematics Double major looking to step foot in the financial world. 

Navya Aggarwal, class of 2026 is majoring in Economics and Business and minoring in Gender Studies and European Studies. She has a strong passion for entreprenuership and social work. Her academic journey has revolved around exploring how the strategic application of marketing principles and HR practices can drive positive change. Navya envisions pursuing a career at the crossroads of corporate social responsibility and brand strategy, leveraging her skills to create meaningful connections between organizations and social causes.

My name is Samartha Singh Basnyat and I am a junior at St. Lawrence University, pursuing a bachelor's degree in Business and Economics. My academic journey has fueled my passion for business consulting, and I have actively pursued this interest through internships, case competitions, and research projects. With a global perspective rooted in my Nepali background, I aim to apply my consulting skills to help organizations navigate the modern business landscape and drive sustainable growth.

My name is Jack Capizzi. I was born in Connecticut but moved to Toronto, Canada following my graduation from high school. I am a junior at St. Lawrence majoring in Economics and minoring in Computer Science. My strong passion for technology and business has led me to be interested in pursuing a career in either the tech or financial industry. 

My name is Alja Imam Chaudhry, I grew up in Lahore, Pakistan where I completed majority of my high school before doing International Baccalaureate at United World College of Hong Kong. 

I'm a person with a rich tapestry of interests, where reading, community involvement, and academics play pivotal roles in my life.

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My name is Powen Wang. My preferred name is Wayne. I am from Taiwan and it is a beautiful place where there a lot of mountain and rivers. Taiwan also has very developed cities where the transportation is very advance. What I like most about Taiwan is the amazing food and you can basically get them 24/7. It is really hard to keep a fitted body because of the wonderful foods.  

Beth joined the University Advancement team in April 2018 as the Director of Donor Relations. Her previous experience includes serving as the Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations at Clarkson University and as Executive Director of the Thousand Islands Art Center in Clayton, NY. Beth also worked in various sales and marketing roles for over ten years.

Beth graduated from St. Lawrence in 1995 with a B.A. in Fine Arts and Economics. While a student, she participated in the Vienna, Austria program.

Aaron Levy is part of the St. Lawrence University Class of 2024. He is an economics major from Detroit, MI. Aaron is currently the captain of the Men's Squash team, which he has been part of since his first year.