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
- “The UT Austin has everything you could want: a #1 accounting program, large alumni network, school-spirit, a growing city to explore, and resources to help you succeed.“
Brooke Harris
Meet Brooke
- Hometown: Dallas, TX
- Undergraduate Institution: Texas A&M University
- Undergraduate Major: Economics
- Career Interests: Accounting – Internal Audit
- “I chose the Texas MPA program because it is the top accounting program in the country. I also love how much school spirit UT has!”
Christian Tinoco Lopez
Meet Christian
- Hometown: Las Vegas, NV
- Undergraduate Institution: University of Oregon
- Undergraduate Major: Accounting
- Career Interests: Accounting – Advisory
- “I had heard exciting things about living in Austin and, when combined with the exceptional academic experience, it made the Texas McCombs MPA program the clear choice!“
Jillian Sanders
Meet Jillian
- Hometown: Long Island, NY
- Undergraduate Institution: Binghamton University
- Undergraduate Major: Accounting, concentration in Management Information Systems
- Career Interests: Accounting – External Audit
- “I chose the MPA program, not just because it’s highly ranked and has amazing faculty and staff, but also because network of Longhorns is invaluable.”
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
- “A customizable curriculum, world renowned faculty and an extensive alumni network makes earning your MPA degree a powerful tool which can be leveraged for a lifetime.”
Mariam Ibrahim
Meet Mariam
- Hometown: Egypt & VA
- Undergraduate Institution: Prince Sultan University
- Undergraduate Major: Accounting
- Career Interests: Accounting – External Audit
- “I was impressed by the professors’ extensive backgrounds and the variety of curiculum paths available designed to equip students with the essential skills needed.”
Shawn Lee
Meet Shawn
- Hometown: Taiwan
- Undergraduate Institution: National Taiwan University
- Undergraduate Major: Accounting
- Career Interests: Accounting – Taxation
- “I chose the MPA Program for its top-notch faculty and resources. The curriculum offers a transformative learning experience and is a key step in my professional journey.”
Teaguen Weise
Meet Teaguen
- Hometown: Chehalis, WA
- Undergraduate Institution: The University of Oregon
- Undergraduate Major: Accounting
- Career Interests: Accounting – Taxation
- “The MPA at McCombs is more than its renowned education and faculty; the program embodies growth, individual strengths, and future – and I wanted to be apart of it.”
Tien-Chu Liu
Meet Tien-Chu
- Hometown: Taiwan
- Undergraduate Institution: National Taiwan University
- Undergraduate Major: Accounting
- Career Interests: Finance – Corporate Finance
- “It’s a top ranked program, the class profile is very diverse, and Austin is also a livable and growing city”
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
- “There is no greater opportunity than learning from the best, alongside the best.”
Kayla Masters
Meet Kayla
- Hometown: Castroville, TX
- Undergraduate Institution: The University of Texas at Austin
- Undergraduate Major: Accounting, wealth management minor
- Career Interests: Accounting –Taxation
- “I chose the MPA program because of its unparalleled reputation, its alumni network, and its faculty. It was the clear choice as I sought the best foundation for my accounting career.”
Kyleigh Boomer
Meet Kyleigh
- Hometown: Fort Worth, TX
- Undergraduate Institution: The University of Texas at Austin
- Undergraduate Major: Accounting
- Career Interests: Accounting – External Audit
- “I chose this program because my introduction to accounting during my BBA degree at McCombs showed me the incredible opportunities and experiences the MPA program offers.“
Maleeha Khan
Meet Maleeha
- Hometown: Frisco, TX
- Undergraduate Institution: The University of Texas at Austin
- Undergraduate Major: Accounting
- Career Interests: Accounting – External Audit
- “The staff and faculty here are truly incredible. From the career coaches to world-renowned professors, everyone is truly excited and happy to help you on your unique journey.”
Puja Satish
Meet Puja
- Hometown: Cypress, TX
- Undergraduate Institution: The University of Texas at Austin
- Undergraduate Major: Accounting
- Career Interests: Accounting – External Audit
- “I chose the MPA program because of the strong community, abundant resources, and long-term opportunities. It emphasized personal development and career growth.”
Jazmine Mendoza
Meet Jazmine
- Hometown: Corpus Christi, TX
- Undergraduate Institution: The University of Texas at Austin
- Undergraduate Major: Accounting
- Career Interests: Accounting – External Audit
- “I chose Texas McCombs MPA because it offered a unique opportunity and set me up for long-term success. The program’s support has been pivotal in my professional development.”
Cole Shepherd
Meet Cole
- Hometown: Northport, NY
- Undergraduate Institution: The University of Texas at Austin
- Undergraduate Major: Accounting
- Career Interests: Accounting – External Audit
- “Being the #1 accounting program in the US meant that I’d be with the best students and professors that would challenge me and make me better.”
Ian Truong
Meet Ian
- Hometown: Houston, TX
- Undergraduate Institution: The University of Texas at Austin
- Undergraduate Major: Accounting
- Career Interests: Accounting – Taxation
- “The plethora of opportunities in terms of academia, career prospection, and ability to grow is desirable, which ultimately led me here. “
Lauren Poole
Meet Lauren
- Hometown: Austin, TX
- Undergraduate Institution: The University of Texas at Austin
- Undergraduate Major: Accounting & Plan II Honors
- Career Interests: Finance – Investment Banking
- “The smaller class sizes and close-knit group of professors showed me how much care the program has for its students, and that care sold the program to me. “
Shreya Goel
Meet Shreya
- Hometown: Round Rock, TX
- Undergraduate Institution: The University of Texas at Austin
- Undergraduate Major: Accounting
- Career Interests: Accounting – Internal Audit
- “As a BBA student I felt a bit lost and didn’t know which career path I wanted. I chose MPA because of all the opportunities it presents, including specialized career and academic advising.”
Thaily Rangel
Meet Thaily
- Hometown: Dallas, TX
- Undergraduate Institution: The University of Texas at Austin
- Undergraduate Major: Accounting
- Career Interests: Accounting – Taxation
- “I wanted the best experience; learning from world-class professors from the #1 accounting program!“
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 MPA program because I knew it would enable me to enter the professional world with the most experience and knowledge.“
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. You get to learn from great professors, and you also gain a community 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 chose MPA because of its numerous career opportunities and versatility. As a bonus, it is the #1 Accounting Program!“
Demetrius Garza
Meet Demetrius
- Hometown: Katy, TX
- Undergraduate Institution: The University of Texas at Austin
- Undergraduate Major: Accounting
- Career Interests: Finance – External Audit
- “I knew that in choosing this program I would be taught by brilliant professors and successfully prepared for the CPA exams.”