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Barney School of Business Success Stories

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Andrew DiCianni ‘26, M’27
Feb 19, 2025

Andrew DiCianni ‘26, M’27

Andrew DiCianni ‘26, M’27, a 3+1 student studying accounting and business analytics as an undergraduate, will next move into the master’s degree portion of this accelerated program, having secured an internship at Grant Thornton as an audit and assurance intern in the firm’s Melville, New York, office.

Kristen Citerella M’25
Jan 28, 2025

Kristen Citerella M’25

Kristen Citerella M’25 is a student in the Master of Science in Accounting and Taxation (MSAT) program, pursuing a taxation track. She will receive her degree this May as she establishes a second career in accounting.

Gabi Morris ‘25
Jan 14, 2025

Gabi Morris ‘25

Gabi Morris ‘25 took a leap of faith, moving from Los Angeles to Hartford to pursue sports management at the Barney School of Business.

Elijah Faust ‘25, M’26
Nov 22, 2024

Elijah Faust ‘25, M’26

Elijah Faust ‘25, M’26 is on an ambitious path, pursuing both his undergraduate degree in management and a Master of Business Administration through the University of Hartford’s 3+1 program.

Peter Furman '69
Oct 31, 2024

Peter Furman '69

During Homecoming 1969, The University of Hartford welcomed an act that was just getting started. Formed in 1967, Chicago went on to achieve worldwide success, producing 23 gold, 18 platinum, and 8 multi-platinum albums. The UHart student who brought them to campus was Peter Furman ‘69. 

Lilly Montenegro ’25
Oct 21, 2024

Lilly Montenegro ’25

Lilly Montenegro ’25, a business analytics and managerial economics major, will be starting a full-time role at Cigna in January, working in underwriting and risk analysis. She says that UHart has prepared her for career development through opportunities to meet notable alumni, attend networking events, and make important connections.

Ram Singh M’24
Oct 08, 2024

Ram Singh M’24

Ram Singh M’24 recently accepted a job offer, thanks to the knowledge he gained from his Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA) from the Barney School of Business.

John Guerrera ’25
Sep 20, 2024

John Guerrera ’25

John Guerrera ’25 is a business analytics and managerial economics major who recently applied his talents as an intern for Barney alumna Stephanie Crudele M’23, M’26 at The Hartford.

Vidhi Patel ’25, M’26
Sep 10, 2024

Vidhi Patel ’25, M’26

Vidhi Patel ’25, M’26, a 3+1 student studying marketing and psychology, recently completed a pretty sweet summer internship at Ben & Jerry’s. During her time there, she took on a dual role, overseeing operations for the catering team while also contributing to the company's marketing efforts.  

Jon-Paul (JP) Venoit ‘96
Sep 09, 2024

Jon-Paul (JP) Venoit ‘96

Jon-Paul (JP) Venoit is the president and chief operating officer of Masonicare, the largest not-for-profit senior care company in Connecticut.

Billie C. Scruse MPA '92
Sep 09, 2024

Billie C. Scruse MPA '92

Billie C. Scruse has been the executive director at Hartford Food System, Inc. (HFS) for more than three years. She brings more than 25 years of exemplary and wide-ranging experience in communications, education, broadcast media, strategic planning, and organizational development to HFS, which is dedicated to finding long-term solutions for access to affordable and healthy food in Hartford.

Antonio Javier Soler ’86
Sep 09, 2024

Antonio Javier Soler ’86

Antonio Javier Soler is the chief commercial officer at Monster Beverage, the largest energy beverage corporation in the world.

Lee Ann Leahy ’84
Sep 09, 2024

Lee Ann Leahy ’84

Lee Ann Leahy spent more than three decades in public accounting, devoting much of that time to working with organizations of higher education. She retired from PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), where she spent her entire career, in 2018.

Tatanya Bailey '25
Aug 30, 2024

Tatanya Bailey '25

Tatanya Bailey’s summer internships at EY in both 2023 and 2024 have led to a full-time job offer after she graduates with her bachelor’s in accounting this May. After graduation, she also plans to begin the Barney School’s Master of Science in Accounting and Taxation program.

­Supply Chain and Logistics Management Students Participate in Experiential Learning Project with Pratt & Whitney, Collins Aerospace, and Kamatics
Aug 13, 2024

­Supply Chain and Logistics Management Students Participate in Experiential Learning Project with Pratt & Whitney, Collins Aerospace, and Kamatics

This past spring, supply chain and logistics management students in the Barney School of Business completed a meaningful experiential project where they explored the strategic sourcing processes and needs from three regional aerospace companies.

Matthew Elwell '25, M'26
Jul 08, 2024

Matthew Elwell '25, M'26

Matthew Elwell '25, M'26 is a third-year student in the Barney School of Business 3+1 program, double majoring in marketing and sports management. He has recently taken his talents to a summer internship for Special Olympics Connecticut (SOCT) thanks to a Barney connection.  

Darcie Wallace-Duckworth M'24
Jun 04, 2024

Darcie Wallace-Duckworth M'24

In 2022, after working three years at Cigna Healthcare, Darcie Wallace-Duckworth D.A, CPMP M’24 decided to go back to school for her MBA.

Andrew Rowley '24
May 24, 2024

Andrew Rowley '24

Andrew Rowley ’24, a Business Analytics and Managerial Economics major with a minor in Management, has always had a natural curiosity for how businesses function. He enjoyed math and logic puzzles in school, and that curiosity translated into an interest in using data to solve real-world business problems. 

Daniel Litin ‘23, M’24
May 03, 2024

Daniel Litin ‘23, M’24

Daniel Litin ’23, M’24 has secured a role as senior analyst project manager for Aetna when he graduates. A marketing major during his undergraduate years, he went on to pursue his MBA with a concentration in management.

Married Haswed Mesilien ‘24, M’25
Apr 29, 2024

Married Haswed Mesilien ‘24, M’25

Married Haswed Mesilien ‘24, M’25 is a student in the Barney School of Business. She is part of the 3+1 and honors programs, with a major in business analytics and managerial economics, and a minor in accounting. After graduating with her bachelor’s next month, Married will pursue her MBA with a concentration in finance.