Advisory Board
Leadership
Katherine Cox, Co-President of Consulting Connect
Graduation Year: 2027
Major: Finance
Hometown: Oak Brook, IL
LinkedIn
Top Consulting Tip: "Do not memorize frameworks!"
Natalie Magura, Co-President of Consulting Connect
Graduation Year: 2027
Majors: Economics, Political Science & Sociology
Hometown: Singapore
LinkedIn
Top Consulting Tip: "Personalize the case! Cases are such an important part of a consulting interview, make them more engaging for the interviewer by weaving in anecdotes that ground assumptions and turn the problem into a real story rather than a math exercise. This is a skill that will come with practice! Do your best to case with a variety of people, including friends, mentors, and alumni, as it will help pressure-test ideas, expose you to different interviewer ‘vibes’, and make your thinking more engaging and intuitive."
Ana Zablah , Co-President of Consulting Connect
Graduation Year: 2027
Majors: Strategic Management
Hometown: San Salvador, El Salvador
LinkedIn
Top Consulting Tip: "Each person’s journey into consulting is different. Focus on your own journey by taking time to explore your interests and build on your strengths. When going through consulting interviews, let your true personality shine and embrace who you are. Being authentic and adaptable is far more important than trying to find a 'perfect answer.' What really matters is approaching problems in a structured way, using tools like a MECE analysis to break them down clearly and effectively. Prep for case interviews early on, but also, enjoy the journey. Have confidence in the preparation you’ve done, and treat each step as a new opportunity for growth and learning. The consulting journey offers as much value as the outcome, so focus on the growth and lessons it brings."
Professional Development
Mac McAndrews, Co-Director of Casing & Peer Mocks
Graduation Year: 2027
Majors: Aerospace Engineering
Hometown: San Francisco, CA
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Top Consulting Tip: "It's more important to understand how to break down problems than to memorize frameworks."
Meredith Mulhern, Co-Director of Casing & Peer Mocks
Graduation Year: 2027
Majors: Finance
Hometown: Westport, CT
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Top Consulting Tip: "Build relationships with those who have gone through and are currently going through the recruiting process. The best way to learn is with and from others, whether it's by gaining specific advice from mentors or practicing cases alongside peers."
Russell Cresson, Co-Director of Experiential Learning
Graduation Year: 2027
Majors: Finance & Accounting
Hometown: New Orleans, LA
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Top Consulting Tip: "You don’t need permission to get experience."
Nicholas Imbasciani, Co-Director of Experiential Learning
Graduation Year: 2027
Majors: Business Economics
Hometown: Wanaque, NJ
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Top Consulting Tip: "When networking, you can't be afraid to send a second or even third email follow-up if your initial outreach didn't receive a response. Consultants are incredibly busy, so they might miss your email the first time you send it."
Education
Luke Foley, Co-Director of Education
Graduation Year: 2027
Major: Strategic Management
Hometown: Locust Valley, NY
LinkedIn
Top Consulting Tip: "Always structure your brainstorming during the case interview!"
Aiden Fries, Co-Director of Education
Graduation Year: 2027
Majors: Finance & ACMS
Hometown: Ellicott City, MD
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Top Consulting Tip: "Meaningful connections are the name of the game. It’s never too late to start leveraging Notre Dame’s strong alumni network. Focus on building relationships that extend beyond consulting, and always remember to send a thank-you note and follow up to keep those connections strong."
Lorena Maher, Co-Director of Education
Graduation Year: 2027
Majors: Economics, ACMS & Statistics
Hometown: Houston, TX
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Top Consulting Tip: "Give your mind a rest, and try to enrich yourself by listening to podcasts and reading the newspaper! You're your best self when you take a step back and realize your own value as a person as well as a caser."
Social
Audrey Deck, Co-Director of Marketing & Outreach
Graduation Year: 2028
Majors: Economics
Hometown: Gurnee, IL
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Top Consulting Tip: “Approach problems with creativity and an openness to try new ideas!"
Mary Williams, Co-Director of Marketing & Outreach
Graduation Year: 2027
Major: Economics
Hometown: Washington, DC
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Top Consulting Tip: "Rely on classmates and friends to get through the process! Casing with others is not only more effective, but a great way to strengthen friendships!"
Vedanth Nandivada, Co-Director of Social & Mentorship
Graduation Year: 2027
Major: ACMS
Hometown: Bangalore, India
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Top Consulting Tip: "Casing is 80% confidence and communication and 20% math. Don’t be too stressed about the math."
Isabella Olarte, Co-Director of Diversity
Graduation Year: 2028
Majors: Business Analytics & Psychology
Hometown: Bogotá, Colombia
LinkedIn
Top Consulting Tip: "Always let your personality shine through."
Jacobo Wiesner, Co-Director of Diversity
Graduation Year: 2027
Major: Computer Science
Hometown: Bogotá, Colombia
LinkedIn
Top Consulting Tip: "Client trust is the core of consulting. Be trustworthy."
Elijah Hughes, Co-Director of the Student-Athlete Division
Graduation Year: 2027
Major: Finance & Accounting
Hometown: Arlington, VA
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Top Consulting Tip: "Approach recruiting with genuine curiosity. Ask questions you actually care about, and avoid obvious AI-generated or extremely cliché questions you're just asking because you feel like you need to. Genuine interest builds relationships, and people can see through fake interest.”
Reagan Riley, Co-Director of the Student-Athlete Division
Graduation Year: 2027
Major: Psychology & Economics
Hometown: Mountain Brook, AL
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Top Consulting Tip: "Treat networking like relationship building, people like helping other people they like."