Graduate Student Advisory Board (GSAB)

Overview

GSAB members meet periodically during the semester to discuss ways to improve alumni engagement with students, coordinate networking activities, provide input to Poole College’s leadership team on graduate program initiatives, and collaborate with other boards representing NC State University. Members also act as ambassadors for Poole College and liaisons between students and faculty.

Members are comprised of students from the Jenkins MBA (Full-time and Professional), Master of Accounting (MAC), and Master of Management (Marketing Analytics and Risk and Analytics) programs.

GSAB Board Members

Leadership

Laura Fuller

Chair

Program: MBA (Professional)
Expected Graduation: May 2025
Employer: State of North Carolina
Job Title: Accounting Clerk
Future Plans: I intend to leverage my MBA to transition into a leadership role within the marketing or customer experience sector.
Other Interests: I enjoy traveling to new places, trying new foods, puzzles and cross-stitch sewing.

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Sedrick Sweat

Vice Chair

Program: MBA (Full-time)
Expected Graduation: May 2025
Employer: State of North Carolina
Job Title: Graduate Teaching Assistant at NC State University
Future Plans: I want to expand my knowledge and hopefully leverage my experience to work in the entertainment industry. I have previous experience developing integrated marketing plans for theatrical releases and desire to do more in the future.
Other Interests: I enjoy playing chess, pickleball and expanding my intellect in the culinary arts.

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Georgianna Sow

Treasurer

Program: MM (Risk and Analytics)
Expected Graduation: May 2025
Employer: Red Hat
Job Title: Accounting Operations Manager
Future Plans: Advance my career by focusing on risk and automation through the knowledge and techniques I have learned during the program.
Other Interests: Reading, music, spending time with my family, volunteering with dog rescues.

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Katie Birdsall

Secretary

Program: MM (Marketing Analytics)
Expected Graduation: May 2026
Employer: NC State University
Job Title: Market Research and Programs Evaluation Analyst
Future Plans: Continuing to work in a higher education setting.
Other Interests: Standup comedy (watching, not performing), sports, the beach, and traveling.

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Emily Robinson

Director of Communications

Program: MBA (Professional)
Expected Graduation: May/December 2025
Employer: insightsoftware
Job Title: Growth Marketing Manager
Future Plans: Through the marketing and business leadership certificates, my goal is to continue growing as a marketing professional.
Other Interests: Traveling, weightlifting, and dog lover

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Members

Harsh Patel

Program: MBA (Full-time)
Expected Graduation: May 2025
Employer: VitalSource Technologies
Job Title: Supply Chain Intern

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Wesley Lo

Programs: MBA (Professional) & MM (Risk and Analytics)
Expected Graduation: May 2027
Employer: NetApp
Job Title: Third-Party Risk Program Manager

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Jonathan McCormac

Program: MBA (Professional)
Expected Graduation: May 2026
Employer: UNC Chapel Hill
Job Title: Accounting Technician
Future Plans: After completing my MBA, I aim to leverage my certifications in SAP, business leadership, and business analytics to secure a position as a senior financial analyst. Eventually, I aspire to become a CFO for a major corporation.
Other Interests: Traveling, video games, reading, and building the occasional Lego set.

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Janai Hawkins-Glenn

Program: MBA (Professional)
Expected Graduation: May/August 2026
Employer: Gusto
Job Title: Customer Success Manager

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Kelley Traynham

Program: MBA (Professional)
Expected Graduation: December 2026
Employer: UNC Chapel Hill
Job Title: Assistant Director of Volunteer Engagement
Future Plans: Advance my career in higher education development, using the skills and knowledge I’ve gained to pursue more senior roles.
Other Interests: Traveling, reading, binge-watching TV shows and spending quality time with family and friends.

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Magali Turner

Program: MAC (On Campus)
Expected Graduation: May 2025
Future Plans: Working at KPMG as an audit associate
Other Interests: Whitewater sports

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