Forté FellowsCLASS OF 2O18

RASHIKAKKARRotman MBA, 2018

EDUCATIONThe Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC), Delhi University, India | Bachelor of Commerce

INTERNSHIPSenior Consultant, Strategy and Operations | Deloitte - Monitor

PRIOR WORK EXPERIENCEManager | Futurebrands

INTERESTING FACTCo-founded The “Sports Business Networking Group” in India which now has 3500 + members and has written 80+ pieces on the sociological, economic and marketing aspect of sports for 7 publications

ISABELLEDUTILRotman MBA, 2018

EDUCATIONUniversity of Toronto | Bachelor of Applied Science (Engineering) in Materials Science and EngineeringUniversity of Toronto | Master of Health Science, Clinical Engineering

INTERNSHIPConsultant - MBA Intern | Accenture Inc.

PRIOR WORK EXPERIENCEUser Centered Design Specialist | Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre

INTERESTING FACTFascinated by “dark matter”, devoted reader of Scientific American and dedicated advocate of women in STEM

SEGHENWOLDAIRotman MBA, 2018

EDUCATIONCarleton University | Bachelor of Science (High Honours) - Forensic Science (Minor: French) University of Ottawa | Master of Science - Microbiology and Immunology

INTERNSHIPSenior Consultant | KPMG

PRIOR WORK EXPERIENCEAccount Manager | GSW Advertising

INTERESTING FACTLoves exploring new cultures, learning new languages, and visiting new places. Travelled to 16 countries in the last 4 years, during which she has become fluent in French, conversational in Spanish, and a beginner in Arabic.

ALANNARODGERSRotman MBA, 2018

EDUCATIONUniversity of Miami | Bachelor, Entrepreneurship & Marketing (Summa Cum Laude)

INTERNSHIPSummer Intern, Corporate Strategy | Canada Post

PRIOR WORK EXPERIENCEFounder and President | Tru Bahamian Food Tours (Nassau)

INTERESTING FACTRepresented the Bahamas as #1 ranked tennis player internationally, launched a non profit organizaion that provides meals to over 10,000 food insecure Bahamians each week.

ROBINSNYDERRotman MBA, 2018

EDUCATIONGeorgia Institute of Technology | Industrial and Systems Engineering

INTERNSHIPGlobal Risk Compliance | Bank of America, Merrill Lynch

PRIOR WORK EXPERIENCECapital Management | Bank of America

INTERESTING FACTIs a 4-time World Equestrian Champion with her horse Shy Leaguer Kid in Western Pleasure, Western Disciplined Rail, Western Horsemanship and Western Riding.

JORDYN BENATTARRotman JD/MBA, 2019

EDUCATIONQueen’s University | Bachelor of Arts (Honours), Sociology

PRIOR WORK EXPERIENCEFounder and President | Speakwell Coaching & Consulting;Actress in film and television

INTERESTING FACTNominated for a Gemini Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Dramatic Program or Mini-Series, competed internationally as Canada’s national public speaking champion, certified ski instructor, has traveled to and volunteered in Thailand, Cambodia, Israel, Zambia, Botswana and South Africa.

KATELINEVERSONRotman JD/MBA, 2019

EDUCATIONCarleton University |Bachelor of Arts (Honours), Political Science

INTERNSHIPFirst-Year Summer Student | Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

PRIOR WORK EXPERIENCEPolicy Advisor to the Prime Minister and the Minister of Finance

INTERESTING FACTGrew up on a horse farm and rode competitively for many years. In undergrad, she ran a successful summer business buying, training, and selling horses.

SILENEGOMEZRotman MBA, 2018

EDUCATIONUniversidad del Norte, Colombia | Mechanical Engineering

INTERNSHIPStudent - Executive Resident in Psychiatry | The Hospital for Sick Children

PRIOR WORK EXPERIENCESales Management | Tenaris Tubocaribe

INTERESTING FACTLoves traveling - 25 countries and counting. Interspersed dancing, basketball, soccer while growing up.

GILLIANCOOKRotman JD/MBA, 2019

EDUCATIONQueen’s University | Bachelor Applied Science, Biomechanical Engineering University of Toronto | Master of Health Sciences, Clinical Engineering

INTERNSHIPSummer Law Student | Bereskin & Parr LLP

PRIOR WORK EXPERIENCEForensic Engineer | Giffin Koerth

INTERESTING FACTLoves martial arts and currently takes out stress doing Muay Thai. A member of the Hart House Chorus, an alumna of the Toronto Mendelssohn Choir, and an avid baker, having constructed themed cakes for every occasion.

CHERYLMcCONACHIERotman MBA, 2018

EDUCATIONQueen’s University | Bachelors of Arts, English Literature

INTERNSHIPSenior Consultant Intern | KMPG

PRIOR WORK EXPERIENCEConsultant, Seasonal Planning | Canadian Tire Corp.

INTERESTING FACTAn avid skier ever since first learning to ski at the age of 2. After her own career in alpine ski racing, coached competitive alpine ski racers for over eight years.

ARIANESCHUMACHERRotman MBA, 2018

EDUCATIONMcGill University | Bachelor of Commerce

INTERNSHIPGMRP Associate | CIBC

PRIOR WORK EXPERIENCEFinancial Analyst | L’Oréal Canada

INTERESTING FACTHer multi-cultural background (Half-Lebanese and Half-Austrian) has influenced her to travel to over 120 cities and to live in 4 countries across 3 continents. Also, participated in competitive swimming and track and field.

MICHELLESTEPHENRotman MBA, 2018

EDUCATIONQueen’s University | Bachelor of Science, Psychology

INTERNSHIPBusiness Strategy Consultant Intern | Accenture Inc.

PRIOR WORK EXPERIENCEProduct Manager, Travel & Roaming Strategy | TELUS

INTERESTING FACTCreated an organization at TELUS that provides career development & cross-functional learning opportunities for employees. Major Raptors/NBA fan as well as travel and musical theatre enthusiast.

DAPHNE HEMILYRotman MBA, 2018

EDUCATIONMcGill University | Bachelor of Arts and Science, Honours (International Development) Major (Biomedical Sciences)

INTERNSHIPSummer Associate | McKinsey & Company

PRIOR WORK EXPERIENCEHumanitarian Coordinator | Doctors Without Borders / Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)

INTERESTING FACTHas met personal goal to visit as many countries as her age; highlights include studying on 3 continents, and bike touring across 4 West African countries. Loves canoe-tripping, dancing, and running youth leadership activities.

TESSCECIL- COCKWELLRotman MBA, 2018

EDUCATIONPrinceton University | Bachelor of the Science of Engineering Civil and Environmental Engineering, Geosciences (Cum Laude)

INTERNSHIPSummer Associate | Bain & Company

PRIOR WORK EXPERIENCEPetroleum Engineer | ConocoPhillips

INTERESTING FACTLived in Alaska for eight years working on oil rigs on the North Slope and saw temperatures as low as -72°F. Fell in love with the bounty of the North, especially growing her own vegetables under the midnight sun, and fishing for sockeye salmon on local rivers.

ASHLEYHOYRotman MBA, 2018

EDUCATIONUniversity of Toronto | Bachelor of Physical Health and Education

PRIOR WORK EXPERIENCEConsultant | Ontario Physical and Health Education Association

INTERESTING FACTClimbed Mt. Kilimanjaro, fundraising over $5000 for the Nkoaranage Orphanage Reform. She was also the captain of the NBA’s Toronto Raptors Dance Pack!

ASHLEYGARDNERRotman MBA, 2018

EDUCATIONSanta Clara University | Bachelor of Science Commerce, Accounting; Bachelor of Arts, Spanish Studies

PRIOR WORK EXPERIENCEFinancial Coaching Officer | Capital Good Fund

INTERESTING FACTEnjoys traveling and is passionate about social impact. Has worked in international development while serving as a Peace Corps Volunteer in the Dominican Republic for two years.

JULIANA LUQUERotman MBA, 2018

EDUCATIONIndustrial University of Santander | Industrial Engineering University of Los Andes | Master in Industrial Engineering

PRIOR WORK EXPERIENCEChange Management Leader and Director of Added Value Services Department | Axa Colpatria (Subsidiary of Axa Group)

INTERESTING FACTPassionate about education and gender equality. Deeply committed to improving women’s lives by motivating young women to pursue professional careers and dream bravely. Looking forward to continuing to build bridges between communities in order to find new ways to reshape our world.

ALEXANDRADAVIDRotman JD/MBA, 2019

EDUCATIONUniversity of Toronto | Bachelor of Science, Human Genetics & Biotechnology (Honours)

PRIOR WORK EXPERIENCESummer Intern | Humanity First Canada

INTERESTING FACTHas a passion for learning, and loves to discuss politics and philosophy.

MARTHANICOLRotman MBA, 2018

EDUCATIONLondon School of Economics | Bachelor of Arts, Honours (Economics) Queens University | Masters of Science, Media and Communications

PRIOR WORK EXPERIENCEPortfolio Analyst |Wells Fargo and GE Capital

INTERESTING FACTAn avid soccer player and has played competitively in Canada, the United States, England, Spain and North Africa.

FULL-TIME MBA RECRUITMENT AND ADMISSIONS: mba@rotman.utoronto.ca

FULL-TIME MBA CAREER CENTRE: mbacareers@rotman.utoronto.ca