Hub Student Advisory Board
Meet the Hub Student Advisory Board Members
Drew is a first-year MBA student at Columbia Business School. He is primarily interested in climate data, financial & commodity markets, and corporate transparency. Prior to CBS, he conducted a Fulbright research fellowship in India focused on agricultural software, and helped build the Climate team at a startup called Gro Intelligence. Outside of work, he is an avid urban gardener and museum-goer.
Mia is a class of 2025 MBA student focused on venture capital and deep tech. She joins Columbia from Microsoft, where she built sales strategy and execution processes for the private capital and strategic startup segments. Growing up across Seattle, Beijing, and northeastern Thailand, Mia became passionate about business and technology’s role in furthering society and improving circumstances worldwide. She’s incredibly excited to join The Hub’s Student Advisory Board to play a role in Columbia’s approach to these crucial conversations.
Kathryn is a first year MBA and second year Masters of International Affairs (MIA) student specializing in energy, conflict resolution, and data analytics. Her interests include the intersections of innovation, commercial deployment, and policy revolving in the energy sector. Previous to her dual MBA/MIA Kathryn was working in Paris, France as a Junior Policy Analyst at the Organization of Economic Cooperation and Development in the Nuclear Energy Agency. Kathryn in her time enjoys skateboarding and Afrobeats.
Philip Saba is a 1st year full-time MBA student at Columbia Business School. Prior to CBS, Philip worked at Revelstoke Capital Partners, a middle-market healthcare private equity firm. At CBS, Philip is excited to take advantage of the Healthcare & Pharmaceutical Program and the Private Equity Program. Philip graduated from the University of Virginia with a BA in Economics and minor in Physics. Philip grew up in McLean, Virginia, and enjoys to ski, play soccer, and travel.
Vaibhav, an MBA’25 candidate at CBS, comes with a foundation in computer science. He began his journey in Delhi, securing his bachelor's degree and subsequently joining Samsung as a software engineer. His academic pursuits led him to Germany for his master's, where he also collaborated with IBM and Deloitte. Beyond the tech world, Vaibhav's entrepreneurial spirit shone as he co-founded an NGO for mentally ill homeless individuals. His areas of interest encompass tech innovations and social entrepreneurship.
Grew up in Wilton, Connecticut and attended Bates College for his undergraduate education. After college Burke worked as a congressional staffer in the U.S. House of Representatives for five years including as Legislative Director and Deputy Chief of Staff to Congressman David Joyce. His work and background is primarily in public policy analysis with a focus on the oversight functions of the House Appropriations Committee.
Jacob is a first year MBA student with a background in consumer behavior from his time as a brand strategist at Ogilvy in New York City. With an undergraduate degree in economics & math from Washington University in St. Louis, he also aims to combine his passions for storytelling and data to inspire change and build more equitable systems across business and society.
Jason is a first-year MBA candidate at CBS. He is originally from Westchester, New York and graduated from Vanderbilt University with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. Prior to CBS, he worked in management consulting at Capco and in strategy at JPMorgan. Jason is very excited about The Hub, and he is most interested in the Think Bigger Initiative as well as the Future of Capitalism focus area.
Chenjing is a Senior Associate at HCAP Partners, responsible for originating, structuring, closing, and monitoring debt and equity investments across the U.S. market with a focus on healthcare, technology, services, and manufacturing. Prior to HCAP, Chenjing was on the credit team at Morgan Stanley, covering corporate and real estate lending transactions as well as fund-level equity investments. Before Morgan Stanley, she led a small underwriting team at Banco Santander and worked on origination and portfolio management for a variety of debt and equity deals.
Alyson Williams is a 1st year MBA student with a focus on Human Capital Management and Future of work. Outside of school, Alyson loves gardening, reading, and doing yoga. She is passionate about maintaining the dignity and wellness of employees in the workforce.
Victor is a MS Financial Economics candidate at Columbia Business School. He holds an Honour Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science, Finance & Economics from the University of Toronto, Rotman School of Management. His research interests include machine learning, empirical asset pricing and portfolio management. Notably, he focuses on utilizing alternative data such as federal reserve communications, news articles and earning call transcripts to drive macro prediction and asset allocation decisions.
Leslie is a first-year Executive MBA candidate at Columbia Business School. She has a background in media and entertainment and is currently Global Senior Director of Brand Marketing at Condé Nast. Prior to joining Condé Nast, she worked on purpose-driven media at ATTN:, social strategy at Giant Spoon, and digital marketing at Warner Bros. She is a graduate of UCLA with a degree in Communications, Film/TV and Global Studies. As a member of the Hub, Leslie hopes to integrate cultural strategy to help drive impact in business and society.
A Dynamic Community
Your involvement can make a meaningful impact on our shared journey to address today's critical societal challenges.
The Hub serves as a dynamic community of scholars, practitioners, policymakers, and the wider public, convening to address and develop solutions for society's most pressing challenges.
Our Student Advisory Board will play a pivotal role in guiding our mission to equip both current and future business leaders with the necessary tools to drive positive change at the intersection of business and society.
If you're a current Columbia Business School student interested in becoming a part of The Hub's Student Advisory Board, we encourage you to submit your application by Monday, October 9. For further details and inquiries, please don't hesitate to contact us at [email protected].
Board Member Opportunities
As a member of this board, you will have the opportunity to:
- Bring a valuable student perspective to The Hub's initiatives.
- Collaborate closely with experts and professionals affiliated with The Hub and its various activities.
- Contribute to the planning and participation in discussions, workshops, and other engaging programs alongside experienced thought leaders and policy experts.
- Offer feedback and insights that will shape The Hub's activities, events, and outcomes.
- Propose new speakers, research topics, methodologies, and approaches that align with The Hub's overarching mission and vision.
- Play a key role in outreach efforts by actively engaging with student communities, academic institutions, and other relevant stakeholders.
- Gain invaluable experience in collaborative decision-making, effective communication, and working towards shared objectives.