Soar-In-4 Scholars
The College of Business is proud to introduce our Soar-in-4 Scholars!
2021 Scholars
Rebecca Cosentino
Major: Accounting
About Me: I am originally from Italy. I moved to Florida seven years ago, and have been living here ever since. After completing my bachelor's degree in Accounting, I plan to continue on to a master's degree.
Ava Davison
Major: International Business
About Me: I am originally from a small town in Pennsylvania. I decided to attend FAU for a change in environment and to meet new people. My entire life I have always been very intrigued with fashion and traveling, and I plan to use my International Business major to pursue a career in this industry.
Grace Dolan
Major: Management Information Systems
About Me: I am originally from Orlando, Florida. I have always loved technology and the idea of working for a huge company in a big city, so MIS seemed like a perfect major! I am excited to learn more about the industry and all it has to offer for my future.
Ivanka Flores
Major: Hospitality and Tourism Management
About Me: I was born in California, raised in Honduras, and now I am living in Boca with my family. I’ve always been passionate about creating experiences, and I wish for my Hospitality major to help me spread the energy of adventure.
Jessica Gonzalez Enriquez
Major: Marketing
About Me: I was born and raised in Quito, Ecuador, and moved to the United States in 2016. I chose the Marketing major because it is a flexible career in which I can connect the two things I am good at: creativity and analysis. I hope to one day do marketing for big creative musical or fashion companies and travel all around the world doing what I love most.
James Rawls
Major: Finance
About Me: My goal in life is to make a positive impact on as many people as possible. I see myself working as a financial analyst/advisor for a global company in the future.
Charles (CJ) Schmidt
Major: Finance
About Me: Hello, my name is Charles, but I often go by CJ. I am originally from New Jersey. I joined SOAR in 4 as a freshman in 2022 and am very proud to be a part of it. After graduation, I hope to have a career as a financial analyst or financial advisor. I look forward to working hard and learning about finance and all other sides of business.
Calee Scott
Major: Marketing
Minor: Digital Marketing
About Me: Marketing has always appealed to me because it allows me to be creative and help businesses excel. I grew up in Orlando, Florida, and I couldn’t be happier with my decision to stay in Florida and attend FAU. I joined soar in 4 as a freshman and I am looking forward to my future here.
2020 Scholars
Mackenzie Chin
Major: Hospitality and Tourism Management
Minor: Spanish
About Me: I grew up in New Jersey and moved to FAU in 2020, which gave me a new point of view in life. I have always been interested in hotels and restaurants, and moving down here has strengthened that interest. As I continue my studies at FAU, I am excited to learn more and pursue a future career in the hospitality industry.
Nadia Cherkaoui
Major: Health Administration
About Me: I will be earning my bachelor’s and master's degrees in Health Administration here at FAU. My career goals consist of becoming an administrator to a large dermatology clinic. Dermatology is a specialty that has kept my interest for years, and I will be dedicated to ensuring a successful facility that can benefit the lives of all patients as well as employees.
Kesona Hanson
Major: Accounting
About Me: I'm 19 years old, and I was born in Jamaica. My short-term career goal is to become an accountant, while my long-term goal is to be an auditor. Of all the various career paths one could choose, I chose Accounting and Business Management because I really enjoy working with the quantitative and numerical subject areas. I possess the innate ability to comprehend and analyze mathematical and financial situations, thereby making Mathematics and Accounting my strongest subject areas.
Binrong Liu
Major: International Business
About Me: I'm Chinese, born in Japan, and now living in Miami. I want to work in a company connecting East Asian markets and the North American market to put my multilingual skill to use.
Wendy Androphe Occean
Major: Accounting
About Me: I hope to use my accounting major to become a forensic accountant. Right now, I'm taking every opportunity to achieve that, from internships to networking events. The Soar in 4 Scholars Program is one of those opportunities that has been instrumental to my success so far at FAU in more ways than one.
Sofia Ballesteros
Major: International Business
Minor: Finance
About Me: I am from Medellin, Colombia. I aspire to work with wealth management and help individuals achieve financial security for the future.
Alina Khan
Major: Marketing
About Me: My current career goal is to be a social media manager or an associate product marketing manager for a tech company.
Carleigh Smith
Major: Marketing
Minor: Commercial Music
About Me: I joined SOAR4 as a freshman in 2021. My hopes are to work in the music marketing business. My career goal is to become an executive of a record label or to represent a successful artist in their marketing journey.
Shu Jun Liang
Major: Economics
Minor: Management Information Systems
About Me: I am from China. I live in Boca Raton, Florida now. This year is my junior year at FAU. I am planning on earn a master's degree atFAU to achieve my career goals.
Emonnie Lahai
Major: Accounting; member of the Accounting Scholars Program
Minor: Finance
About Me: I am currently a Sophomore here at FAU. I aspire to become a CPA and take my career as far as it can go!
Yongting Shi
Major: Economics with Concentration in Business Economics
About Me: I am from Coral Springs, Florida. I plan to pursue a master's degree in business to support my future career. I would like to thank my family for their support, financially and emotionally; they have always been there for me.
Antonietta Pakula
Major: Finance
Minors: Economics and Health Administration
About Me: Hello, my name is Antonietta but my friends and family often call me Netta. I live in Sunrise, Florida. My intent throughout life is to help other people and use my knowledge to make a positive difference in the lives of others. One day I hope to become a financial analyst or a chief financial officer.
Mary Leventelis
Major: Accounting
About Me: I am from Tampa, Florida. I am a sophomore here at FAU, and I have the goal to one day become an accountant.
2019 Scholars
Roshanna Bcheecham
Majors: Economics and Anthropology
About Me: In addition to my double majors, I am also in the Accelerated Master of Science Economics program. I am very interested in the socio-economic aspects of international developmental studies. In the future, I hope to become a research analyst in the study of international economic development.
Sarah Cohen
Major: Accounting; member of the Accounting Scholars Program
Minor: Finance
About Me: I am currently a Junior. Originally I am from Boston, and I came to FAU for the warm weather! I joined SOAR in 4 as a freshman in 2019 and couldn’t be happier with the program. I hope to continue on to my master's degree and become a Certified Public Accountant working in external audit.
Ashley Dukhu
Majors: Marketing and Management
About Me: I am from West Palm Beach, FL. My career goals include finishing my bachelor’s degree, getting my master’s degree in Sustainable Development Practice, and impacting the world in a positive way by applying business practices to current and future global happenings.
Kendra Murray
Major: Accounting
Minor: Management Information Systems
About Me: I am from Fort Lauderdale, Florida. In the future, I plan to obtain my CPA license and work for a major accounting firm.
Cynthia Proctor
Major: Marketing
About Me: I have a passion for anything art and technology related! My dream is to travel abroad and study either advertising or computer science. I hope to be able to use my marketing degree for a plethora of career choices and to be able to use my creativity in my everyday life and future job!
Heidi Sayre
Major: Marketing
About Me: I am open to many career paths, but I know that whatever I choose, I will always strive to be as hardworking as my parents. They are my role models and have taught me that success really does come from doing what makes you happy. Go Owls!
Madison Ellis
Major: Hospitality and Tourism Management
About Me: I hope to one day become an events director for a hotel or an organization. I am originally from Orlando, Florida, but I choose to live in Boca Raton to attend Florida Atlantic University. I have always had an interest in the hospitality field when growing up with my parents in the industry. I was a participant in the Disney College Program, and I also completed a study abroad program at the University of Plymouth in England. I'm looking forward to graduating in December 2022 as a FAU Alumni!
