Our Executive Board
PRESIDENT
Tony Bshara | Co-President
Master of Management Studies | Fuqua School of Business
anthony.bshara@duke.edu
Hi all, I am pursuing a Master’s of Management degree at the Fuqua School of Business. I was born in Cleveland, Ohio and moved to Columbus to attain my B.S. in Biology at The Ohio State University. During my time at OSU I served as president and other leadership roles in many non-profit organizations like A Kid Again and BuckeyeThon. These non-profits focused on kids who were born with different types of life threatening illnesses and cancer. My responsibilities involved running the executive board, fundraising, and connecting with local families to ensure their comfortability. These experiences taught me so much and led to my career switch in wanting to be more involved with Non-Profits which led me to Fuqua and ultimately as co-president of this organization! I look forward to the meaning-full work with the team and with our community.
Yiyi Jing | Co-President
Master of Management Studies | Fuqua School of Business
yiyi.jing@duke.edu
I am a Master of Management Studies Student at the Fuqua School of Business. I was born in China and raised in three different countries：China, the United States and Canada. I studied management in marketing at the University of Toronto, and gained a BBA degree there. I have worked as a management consultant, PR and HR for KPMG, Dior, Bytedance and Bluefocus. I am passionate about management consulting, entrepreneurship and innovation and want to use the knowledge and experience I have learned to help brands build impact and solve problems. My experience working in different roles has given me insights and experience to better identify problems in companies. As President of DISI this year, I look forward to leading our team to help companies solve their core problems in an efficient and targeted method. Looking forward to working with all of you!
OPERATIONS
Muhib Bari | Co-Executive Director of Project Operations
Master of Management Studies | Fuqua School of Business
muhib.bari@duke.edu
Hey everyone, I'm currently pursuing a Master of Management Studies degree at the Fuqua School of Business. I'm from New York and have experience working in Retail and Healthcare Administration. Building meaningful relationships with people has always been my passion. I have a keen interest in business operational processes, which drew me to the MMS program at Fuqua. For fun, I love to try out different foods around town, go on hikes, and enjoy good times with friends. As the Co-Executive Director of Operations, I am excited to provide my skills to the team and foster a productive and efficient environment for all at DISI!
Master of Management Studies | Fuqua School of Business
muhib.bari@duke.edu
Hey everyone, I'm currently pursuing a Master of Management Studies degree at the Fuqua School of Business. I'm from New York and have experience working in Retail and Healthcare Administration. Building meaningful relationships with people has always been my passion. I have a keen interest in business operational processes, which drew me to the MMS program at Fuqua. For fun, I love to try out different foods around town, go on hikes, and enjoy good times with friends. As the Co-Executive Director of Operations, I am excited to provide my skills to the team and foster a productive and efficient environment for all at DISI!
Vaibhav Manapuram | Co-Executive Director of Project Operations
Master of Engineering Management | Pratt School of Engineering
vaibhav.manapuram@duke.edu
Greetings everyone, I am currently enrolled in the Master of Engineering Management program at the Pratt School of Engineering. I was raised in India and obtained a Bachelor of Engineering with a focus in Mechanical Engineering and Material Sciences from Anna University. I am a results-oriented professional with a solid background in program management and operations management. With over four years of experience in the automobile and manufacturing industries, I have established a record of delivering successful projects within stringent timelines by effectively managing diverse stakeholders, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and addressing supply chain and resource constraints. I am highly adaptable and always seek new opportunities to grow my skills and knowledge. Furthermore, I am passionate about serving social organizations with missions that align with my personal values. As the Co-Executive Director of Operations at DISI, I look forward to working together with each of you to make a positive impact.
PARTNER OUTREACH
Aparna Varma | Executive Director of Partner Outreach
Master of Engineering Management | Pratt School of Engineering
aparna.varma@duke.edu
I’m a Master of Engineering Management Student at Duke. I'm a seasoned Software Engineer and Product Manager with 3 years of experience in the tech industry. With a passion for creating impactful solutions, I have honed my skills in strategy development and stakeholder management. I have also had the opportunity to work in the CSR division of a multi-national corporation, where I was able to contribute to social and environmental initiatives. Because of the invaluable experience I gained from them, I decided to be a part of this society and I am excited to join as the Executive Director of Partner Outreach at DISI. I look forward to connecting and collaborating with like-minded professionals!
Master of Engineering Management | Pratt School of Engineering
aparna.varma@duke.edu
I’m a Master of Engineering Management Student at Duke. I'm a seasoned Software Engineer and Product Manager with 3 years of experience in the tech industry. With a passion for creating impactful solutions, I have honed my skills in strategy development and stakeholder management. I have also had the opportunity to work in the CSR division of a multi-national corporation, where I was able to contribute to social and environmental initiatives. Because of the invaluable experience I gained from them, I decided to be a part of this society and I am excited to join as the Executive Director of Partner Outreach at DISI. I look forward to connecting and collaborating with like-minded professionals!
INTERNAL DEVELOPMENT
Prakhar Jain | Co-Executive Director of Internal Development
Master of Engineering Management | Pratt School of Engineering
prakhar.jain@duke.edu
I am currently studying the Master of Engineering Management at the Pratt School of Engineering. I was born in Mysuru, India, and brought up in Varanasi. I have done my Undergraduate degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering from the Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore. Prior to the start of the program at Duke, I was working as a Storage and Backup Engineer at Atos Global IT Solutions. I have been an active member of both IEEE and IEEE-PES for the past 6 years and also served as the IEEE-PES chapter chair in 2018. I am excited to start my journey as the Executive Director of Internal Development at DISI and looking forward to working with my team.
Bowie Hagan | Co-Executive Director of Internal Development
Master of Management Studies | Fuqua School of Business
bowie.hagan@duke.edu
I am currently enrolled in the Fuqua School of Business and on my way to receive a Master in Management Studies. Prior to this study, I received my Bachelor degree in business administration and a Paraveterinarian degree back in my home country, the Netherlands. Up until now my main focus within the businesses industry has been marketing, which lead me to spend six months at Mars Wrigley before starting this study. During these experiences I’ve had many brushes with internal development and event planning thus I can't wait to see how I can implement my ideas within DISI！
MARKETING AND STUDENT OUTREACH
Sharzad Abdollahi | Co-Executive Director of Marketing and Student Outreach
Master of Quantitative Management | Fuqua School of Business
sharzad.abdollahi@duke.edu
Hello! I am a Master of Quantitative Management student at the Fuqua School of Business. I was born in the Bay Area and reside in Arizona where I studied Business Management at Arizona State University before attending Duke. During my time at ASU, I was a program management intern at Northrop Grumman, where I was responsible for several U.S. government contracts through the cycle of proposal, contract execution, and delivery. Through my experiences, I discovered a love for high-impact work, particularly the potency of data-driven decision-making in business which led me to Fuqua. I hope to find a career at the intersection of these key areas, and I am thrilled to participate in DISI to foster high-impact work that serves the community. I look forward to the meaningful work to come in the following year!
Katie Lee | Co-Executive Director of Marketing and Student Outreach
Master of Quantitative Management | Fuqua School of Business
katie.lee@duke.edu
Hi everyone! I am a Master of Quantitative Management Student at Duke’s Fuqua School of Business. I am from Atlanta, Georgia and attended Emory University for undergrad where I pursued my Bachelor of Science in Applied Mathematics with a minor in Economics. Before coming to Duke, I worked at Image360 where I had the opportunity to work on a wide array of projects, providing a platform to explore business development and business analytics, which further drew me to this MQM program. I am excited to work as one of the Marketing and Student Outreach directors for DISI and hope to positively impact and serve the community around us this year!
FINANCE
Paula Gonzalez | Executive Director of Finance
Master of Management Studies | Fuqua School of Business
paula.f.gonzalez@duke.edu
Hello! My name is Paula Gonzalez and I am a Master of Management Studies student at Fuqua School of Business. I was born in Peru, in a beach town called Pimentel where I grew up until I moved to Miami where I currently live. I completed my undergraduate studies in Cell and Molecular Biology at Duke University with a Dual-Degree at Duke Kunshan University. During these years I enjoyed getting involved in different disciplines and expanding my perspectives through it. I hope to be able to use my experiences to contribute to the business and healthcare areas. I am thrilled to be part of DISI and immerse myself in new concepts and learn from one another. I look forward to a great year and work at DISI!
Master of Management Studies | Fuqua School of Business
paula.f.gonzalez@duke.edu
Hello! My name is Paula Gonzalez and I am a Master of Management Studies student at Fuqua School of Business. I was born in Peru, in a beach town called Pimentel where I grew up until I moved to Miami where I currently live. I completed my undergraduate studies in Cell and Molecular Biology at Duke University with a Dual-Degree at Duke Kunshan University. During these years I enjoyed getting involved in different disciplines and expanding my perspectives through it. I hope to be able to use my experiences to contribute to the business and healthcare areas. I am thrilled to be part of DISI and immerse myself in new concepts and learn from one another. I look forward to a great year and work at DISI!
