Co-President of the University of Chicago Chapter

Sebastian is from Roslyn, New York. He is a junior at The University of Chicago currently studying Economics and Philosophy. This past summer James worked as a Data Scientist at United Airlines. Next year he will be working at PIMCO as a Summer Analyst in their alternative investments division, focusing on distressed debt, special situations, and opportunistic credit investment.

 

Email: splaza@uchicago.edu

Co-President of the University of Chicago Chapter

Isaías is a junior at UChicago from Long Island, NY, majoring in Business Economics and Global Studies. Last summer, he worked as a Private Equity Summer Analyst at Sakira LLC, and this summer he’ll be interning at Vista Equity Partners doing PE once again.

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He spends his free time reading, working out, and making candles.

 

Email: isaiasvilato@gmail.com

Co-Vice President of Education

Samuel is a junior at the University of Chicago studying Economics with a minor in Statistics. Originally from Rochester, MN, he enjoys sports, card games, and traveling.

 

This summer he will be heading to NYC to do an investment banking internship at Goldman Sachs.

Email: syilma@uchicago.edu

Co-Vice President of Education

Maina is a senior at UChicago from Toronto, Canada studying Economics with a minor in Data Science. He has interned at Bain Capital, Bain & Co. and upon graduation, will be returning to Goldman Sachs in New York City. Maina is also involved in MoneyThink, the Impact Investing Group, and is a member of UChicago’s national-title-winning Varsity Men’s Soccer Team. 

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In his free time Maina loves to explore the Chicago food scene and write/listen to poetry.

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Email: maina@uchicago.edu

Vice President of Recruitment

Kevin Toledo is a sophomore at the University of Michigan, studying Business Administration with a minor in Computer Science. Outside of BlackGen, he serves as VP of DEI for Sigma Eta Pi Professional Entrepreneurship Fraternity and VP of Finance for the Entertainment & Media Club. Kevin is also active in other organizations such as ALPFA, Nexecon Consulting Group, and the Michigan Association of Student Councils and Honor Societies.

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In his free time, Kevin enjoys riding his motorcycle, watching international soccer, and is a self-proclaimed film critic.

 

Email: kevtol@umich.edu
 

Co-Vice President of Communications

Sam is a fourth-year at UChicago studying Economics and Data Science. Last summer, he worked at Citi and he plans on returning to intern in their Equity Capital Markets division full time. 

 

Originally from Midland, Michigan, Sam spends his free time playing club soccer and club golf.

 

Email: Samhatfield@uchicago.edu

Co-Vice President of Public Relations

Malaz is a fourth-year at Univeristy of Chicago majoring in Art History and Anthropology. She has interned at Christie’s in their Post-War and Contemporary Art Department, Mariane Ibrahim Gallery, Hirschl & Adler Galleries, and the Cochrane-Woods Art Center.

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Originally from Khartoum, Sudan she now lives in Houston, Texas. She enjoys spending her free time with frienda and family, exploring Chicago (its coffee shops especially), and going to museums.

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Email: malazn@uchicago.edu

Vice President of Public Relations

Yannick is a sophomore at the University of Chicago studying Economics and Data Science.  Originally from Cameroon, he enjoys filmmaking and editing, spending time with friends and family, and playing sports in his free time.

 

He has been working this past winter as a Real Estate intern with Project Destined and will be working as a Data Automation intern for Springer Capital in the spring.

 

Email: yatanyi@uchicago.edu

Vice President of Finance

Kevin is a junior at UChicago majoring in Economics. Originally from Togo, he now lives in Chicago. This past summer he worked at Arm, researching AI/ML Large Language Model expansion into CPUs. Previously, he was a summer analyst at AQR Capital Management.

Outside of BlackGen, he spends his time listening to podcasts, lifting, and playing the guitar. 

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Email: adoboe@uchicago.edu