Our Students
Beyond grades, deadlines, and projects, the School of Management, at its core, is about a sense of place and community. As a School of Management student, you will have the opportunity to take advantage of all that Boston University has to offer.
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Meet Our Graduate Assistants
Anya Thomas
MBA’12, Public and Nonprofit Management
Hometown: Los Angeles, CA
Academic Background: University of Southern California, 2003
BA Cinema-Television Production
Pre-MBA Work Experience: Christian Challenge, Los Angeles, CA
On Campus Activities: MBA Council, Public & Nonprofit Club, Resident Assistant
Interests: Professionally I am interested in helping entrepreneurs in developing countries start small businesses, and personally I love cooking, spending time with friends, and salsa dancing.
Carl Palme
MS·MBA ‘12
Hometown: Mexico City, Mexico
Academic Background: Boston University, 2004
BS Manufacturing Engineering
Pre-MBA Work Experience: Manufacturing Engineer, Ametek Aerospace
Sr. Manufacturing Engineer, Aspect Medical Devices
Operations Director, Palme Precision Machining
On Campus Activities: MBA Council, MBA Ambassadors, Latin American MBA Association
Interests: In my limited personal time, I enjoy walking around Boston, sailing, and riding my bike. I also enjoy travelling, especially during the winter when I can go snowboarding. As far as the arts, I enjoy going to small plays around Boston. My favorite book is Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand.
Meg Meyer
MBA/MPH ‘12, Concentration in Global Health Management
Hometown: Edina, Minnesota
Academic Background: Connecticut College, 2006
BA Spanish and Sociology
Pre-MBA Work Experience: Program Coordinator, Training and Capacity Building Department at Health Resources in Action
On Campus Activities: Global Health and Development Club, MBAid
Interests: In my free time I love traveling and planning trips. I also like running and exploring restaurants and bars around Boston.
Shawn Hay
MBA ‘12, Concentration in Leadership and Organizational Transformation
Hometown: Tustin, CA
Academic Background: University of California San Diego, 2008
BS Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Pre-MBA Work Experience: Project Manager, Disneyland Resort Attractions
On Campus Activities: MBA Ambassadors, Consulting Club, Christian Club
Interests: Professionally, I am interested in internal consulting for large scale defense companies on the implementation and execution side. Personally, I enjoy exploring the east coast, rowing, traveling, Mexican food, and the Red Sox.
Kira Sargatzke
International MBA ‘12, Concentration in Strategy & Finance
Hometown: Lübeck, Germany
Academic Background: University of Applied Science Ludwigshafen, Germany, 2009
Dipl. International Business Administration
Pre-MBA Work Experience: Manager Strategic Controlling & Operational Budgeting, BASF SE
On Campus activities: MBA Ambassadors, Energy Club
Interests: Professionally, I am interested in evaluating growth opportunities for companies (business strategies, M&A). Personally, I love spending time with my friends, running, and travelling around the world.
Taylor Marge
MS in Mathematical Finance ‘13
Hometown: South Kingstown, Rhode Island
Academic Background: University of Rhode Island, 2011
BS Mechanical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, BA French
Previous Experience: Intern at Naval Undersea Warfare Center
Intern at Rolls-Royce Naval Marine Inc.
On Campus Activities: Mathematical Finance Ambassadors, Finance Club
Interests: I enjoy watching college football and playing pick-up games in almost any sport with my friends. I also enjoy exploring Boston and whenever possible traveling around the world.
