Finance Major at Fordham Gabelli School of Business, Class of '29
I am a sophomore majoring in Finance at Fordham University's Gabelli School of Business, originally from Portland, Oregon.
You can reach me at sgd7@fordham.edu.
Gabelli School of Business Dean’s Council · 01/2026 - Present
Working with fellow students in the Gabelli School of Business to communicate student perspectives to the school's deans
Building mentorship opportunities for all Gabelli students, including planning and moderating panels covering different majors and careers
Global Markets Society at Fordham · 01/2026 - Present
Researching and analyzing weekly economic events, including market behavior, macroeconomic data releases, geopolitical developments, and tariff impacts, to identify key trends affecting financial markets
Writing and distributing professional yet accessible market commentary that translates complex economic and financial topics into clear, digestible insights tailored to audience of college students
Smart Woman Securities · 09/2025 - Present
Attending lectures on market research, financial analysis, and investing principles, as well as workshops led by industry professionals on the different career paths available across the financial industry
Collaborated on a team of six, submitting weekly deliverables of a competitive analysis, financial analysis, and valuation assessment before ultimately pitching company Lowe’s (LOW) to a panel of judges
Fordham Finance Society · 09/2025 - Present
Leveraging Wall Street Prep subscription scholarship to expand expertise in finance, accounting, and Excel
Analyzed and pitched Apple (AAPL) to a panel of judges after weeks of collaborative research with a team
Developed and presented a macro investment thesis supporting a long uranium position through analysis of supply constraints, accelerating nuclear energy adoption, and geopolitical developments
Consult Your Community Fordham · 09/2025 - Present
Contributing to semester-long consulting projects for local small businesses (e.g., apparel start-up, juice bar) by analyzing marketing and pricing challenges and developing practical recommendations to implement
Gaining foundational insights into business operations and strategic problem-solving through direct client engagement, while developing strong communication and client relationship management skills
Gabelli School of Business Ground Floor Ernst & Young Competition · 08/2025 - 12/2025
Conducted market research and competitive analysis within a six-person team over eight weeks to identify an unmet need in the sleep-technology market and develop a comprehensive business plan for a new product, the Drift Band, a wearable sleep device that tracks and improves users’ sleep
Advanced to semi-final round (29 of 150+ teams) based on evaluation of two-year financial projections, 28-page business plan, PowerPoint deck, and formal pitch of company and product
