MPA
Meet the MPA Student Ambassadors
Ambassadors are current students who can answer questions about life at Texas McCombs, job searches, and life in the program. Student ambassadors don't address admissions questions but can share their experiences in the program. Contact an ambassador today!
Traditional MPA
Craig Haas
Meet Craig
- Hometown: Long Island, NY
- Undergraduate Institution: University of Florida
- Undergraduate Major: Accounting
- Career Interests: Accounting – External Audit
- “ I would like to return the favor and help applicants understand what it means to be a Longhorn too!“
Brooke Harris
Meet Brook
- Hometown: Dallas, TX
- Undergraduate Institution: Texas A&M University
- Undergraduate Major: Economics
- Career Interests: Accounting – Internal Audit
- “I am very passionate and proud of the program that I am in and would love to educate others about the opportunities it brings“
Christian Tinoco Lopez
Meet Christian
- Hometown: Las Vegas, Nevada
- Undergraduate Institution: University of Oregon
- Undergraduate Major: Accounting
- Career Interests: Accounting – Advisory
- “I would love to serve as an MPA Student Ambassador for any military veterans or military family members that are considering joining the program.”
Jillian Sanders
Meet Jillian
- Hometown: Long Island, New York
- Undergraduate Institution: Binghamton University
- Undergraduate Major: Accounting, concentration in Management Information Systems
- Career Interests: Accounting – External Audit
- “As an out of state student who did not go to UT for undergrad, I can shed light on how I was able to meet people and get acclimated to the area.”
Karissa Chow
Meet Karissa
- Hometown: Sunnyvale, CA
- Undergraduate Institution: California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
- Undergraduate Major: Business Administration
- Career Interests: Accounting – External Audit
- “I am excited to share my experiences and passion for the program in any way I can.”
Mariam Ibrahim
Meet Mariam
- Hometown: Egypt & Virginia
- Undergraduate Institution: Prince Sultan University
- Undergraduate Major: Accounting
- Career Interests: Accounting – External Audit
- ” I understand how overwhelming the process can be so I find joy in easing that pressure and helping students have a smoother, more positive experience.”
Shawn Lee
Meet Shawn
- Hometown: Taiwan
- Undergraduate Institution: National Taiwan University
- Undergraduate Major: Accounting
- Career Interests: Accounting – Taxation
- “My goal is to motivate them to never give up during the application process and to take action as soon as possible!“
Teaguen Weise
Meet Teaguen
- Hometown: Chehalis, WA
- Undergraduate Institution: University of Oregon
- Undergraduate Major: Accounting
- Career Interests: Accounting – Taxation
- “Becoming an MPA Student Ambassador would allow me to give back to the program in the same way that I was benefited.“
Tien-Chu Liu
Meet Tien-Chu
- Hometown: Taiwan
- Undergraduate Institution: National Taiwan University
- Undergraduate Major: Accounting
- Career Interests: Finance – Corporate Finance
- “I also want to help those who are interested in Master in accounting programs with their application and final decisions.“
Integrated MPA
Ben Breed
Meet Ben
- Hometown: San Antonio, TX
- Undergraduate Institution: The University of Texas at Austin
- Undergraduate Major: Accounting, Government
- Career Interests: Accounting – Taxation
- “I am passionate about helping others, and I love the idea of sharing my experiences to guide and motivate students.“
Kayla Masters
Meet Kayla
- Hometown: Castroville, Tx
- Undergraduate Institution: University of Texas at Austin
- Undergraduate Major: Accounting with wealth management minor
- Career Interests: Accounting –Taxation
- “Being outgoing and enthusiastic about meeting new people, I would truly enjoy connecting with prospective students and helping them navigate the same decisions I faced just a few years ago.“
Kyleigh Boomer
MeetKyleigh
- Hometown: Fort Worth, TX
- Undergraduate Institution: The University of Texas at Austin
- Undergraduate Major: Accounting
- Career Interests: Accounting – External Audit
- “I am eager to give back by sharing my experience, offering guidance, and being a welcoming face for prospective students exploring the program.“
Maleeha Khan
Meet Maleeha
- Hometown: Frisco, Texas
- Undergraduate Institution: The University of Texas at Austin
- Undergraduate Major: Accounting
- Career Interests: Accounting – External Audit
- “By sharing my journey and enthusiasm for the MPA, I hope to inspire and assist others in making an informed decision about their education.“
Puja Satish
Meet Puja
- Hometown: Cypress, TX
- Undergraduate Institution: The University of Texas at Austin
- Undergraduate Major: Accounting
- Career Interests: Accounting – External Audit
- “The experience would be both rewarding and beneficial from a personal and professional perspective.“
Jazmine Mendoza
Meet Jasmine
- Hometown: Corpus Christi, Texas
- Undergraduate Institution: University of Texas at Austin
- Undergraduate Major: Accounting
- Career Interests: Accounting – External Audit
- “I am eager to share my experiences, offer guidance, and be a supportive resource for a diverse range of students, ensuring that all feel welcome and empowered to succeed here at Texas McCombs.“
Cole Shepherd
Meet Shawn
- Hometown: Taiwan
- Undergraduate Institution: National Taiwan University
- Undergraduate Major: Accounting
- Career Interests: Accounting – Taxation
- “My goal is to motivate them to never give up during the application process and to take action as soon as possible!“
Ian Truong
Meet Teaguen
- Hometown: Chehalis, WA
- Undergraduate Institution: University of Oregon
- Undergraduate Major: Accounting
- Career Interests: Accounting – Taxation
- “Becoming an MPA Student Ambassador would allow me to give back to the program in the same way that I was benefited.“
Lauren Poole
Meet Tien-Chu
- Hometown: Taiwan
- Undergraduate Institution: National Taiwan University
- Undergraduate Major: Accounting
- Career Interests: Finance – Corporate Finance
- “I also want to help those who are interested in Master in accounting programs with their application and final decisions.“
Shreya Goel
Meet Shreya
- Hometown: Round Rock, Texas
- Undergraduate Institution: The University of Texas at Austin
- Undergraduate Major: Accounting
- Career Interests: Accounting – Internal Audit
- “I love being a part of the MPA program and hope to share all that MPA has to offer to students like me who didn’t know anything about the program.“
Thaily Rangel
Meet Thaily
- Hometown: Dallas, Texas
- Undergraduate Institution: The University of Texas at Austin
- Undergraduate Major: Accounting
- Career Interests: Accounting – Taxation
- “An MPA Student Ambassador, Demetri Garza, was part of the reason I finally committed my application to the iMPA program! He was super helpful in informing me about the program, and I would like to give that back to more students!“
Matthew Derow
Meet Matthew
- Hometown: Flower Mound, TX
- Undergraduate Institution: The University of Texas at Austin
- Undergraduate Major: Accounting
- Career Interests: Finance – External Audit
- “I chose the Texas McCombs MPA program because I knew it was an esteemed program that would allow me to enter the professional world with the most experience and knowledge in the most effective manner.“
Sonali Chaturvedi
Meet Sonali
- Hometown: Dallas, TX
- Undergraduate Institution: The University of Texas at Austin
- Undergraduate Major: Accounting
- Career Interests: Accounting – Taxation
- “The educational opportunities from the MPA program are outstanding. Not only do you get to learn from great professors, but you also gain a community of like-minded accounting professionals whom you can grow with.“
Vivek Patel
Meet Vivek
- Hometown: Lewisville, TX
- Undergraduate Institution: The University of Texas at Austin
- Undergraduate Major: Accounting
- Career Interests: Accounting – External Audit
- “ I feel that accounting knowledge is everywhere, not just within the business world, but also in every-day life. To me, accounting surrounds my life, and learning more about this topic fascinates me.“
Demetrius Garza
Meet Demetrius
- Hometown: Katy, TX
- Undergraduate Institution: The University of Texas at Austin
- Undergraduate Major: Accounting
- Career Interests: Finance – External Audit
- “I chose the Texas McCombs MPA program because of the world class faculty and classes. I knew that choosing this program I would be taught by brilliant professors and successfully prepared for the CPA exam.“