NAF Alumni Leadership Council

NAF Alumni / Alumni Leadership Council

Empowering the Next Generation of Leaders

Formed in 2014, NAF’s Alumni Leadership Council is made up of dedicated NAF alumni from across the country, industries, and experience levels who actively organize engaging alumni networking events, consult with NAF to improve future ready initiatives for students, give back to their local academies, and, serve as ambassadors of NAF. Members are selected based on their involvement with, support of, and commitment to NAF students and alumni.

Lauren Budzich-Goren

Chair, Academy of Finance, Class of 2015, Johnson & Johnson MedTech Commercial Strategy and Execution

Connor Nolan

Vice Chair, Academy of Finance, Class of 2011, Salesperson/Co-Founder, Integrity Core Realty

Antonio Smith

Vice Chair, Academy of Finance, Class of 2014, Global M&A , Yum Brands

NAF Alumni Leadership Council Members

Jacqueline Burgos

Academy of Finance, Class of 2004, Strategy and Operations Lead, Google

Gerardo Carranza

Academy of Hospitality & Tourism, Class of 2023, Software Engineer, Google

Erich de la Fuente

Academy of Hospitality & Tourism, Class of 1989, CEO, EDF Communications

Shatiek Gatlin

Academy of Finance, Class of 2012, MBA Candidate, Columbia Business School

Raymundo Lopez

Academy of Engineering, Class of 2015, Deepwater Drilling Engineer, BP America

Cristian Ponce

Academy of Engineering, Class of 2021, CEO/Founder, Tetsuwan Robotics

Jennifer Montgomery

Academy of Finance, Class of 2008, Owner and Digital Marketing Consultant, I AM Jennifer Mo Consulting

James Norman

Academy of Finance, Class of 2014, Experienced Associate, Grant Thornton

Melanie Sacca

Academy of Finance, Class of 2012, Assistant Vice President, Finance, NAF

Kartik Tyagi

Academy of Health Sciences, Class of 2019, Director of Communications and Engagement Strategy, North Carolina Department of Health & Human Services

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