Anna Bauer

Anna is a graduating senior from Urbandale, Iowa majoring in Finance and Economics. During her time at the University of Iowa, she has been a member of several organizations, including the Beta Gamma Sigma Honor Society, the Business Student Ambassador Organization, the Hawkinson Institute of Business Finance, and the Tippie Gender Inclusivity Task Force. She has also held several leadership roles, such as President, Vice President, and Director of External Relations for InvestHer, Treasurer for Chi Omega, and Senior Vice President for Delta Sigma Pi. Her exceptional leadership and initiatives as President of InvestHer earned her the Charlotte M. Sojka FBS Student Leader Award, recognizing her outstanding dedication and performance beyond her expected duties. Outside of her involvement in student organizations, Anna worked as an equity research analyst for the Krause Fund. This experience provided her with valuable technical knowledge that enhanced her performance during internships at Midwest Growth Partners and Barclays, where she had the opportunity to collaborate with the London consumer retail team. After graduation, she will continue her career at Barclays as an investment banking analyst in New York City. 

Colin Behr

Colin is a senior from Gilberts, Illinois majoring in Business Analytics & Information Systems and Marketing Analytics with a minor in French. Throughout his time as a student, he has strived to take advantage of everything Tippie and the University has to offer. He has been the Director of Professional Development for Alpha Kappa Psi and a Communication Consultant for the Frank Center, where he has been able to use his skills in French to additionally tutor French-speaking students. Within Tippie, he is doing research with Professor Bigsby on machine learning about selecting plays in football and optimizing play-calling for his favorite NFL team, the Chicago Bears. He has done case competitions through the Tippie Technology and Innovation Association and translated the skills from his experiential learning to his internship as a Cybersecurity Analyst with Bank of America in Denver, Colorado. He is graduating with Honors in the Major and Distinction and following graduation he will be returning to Bank of America in their Chicago office to continue working in cybersecurity. He is thankful to his friends, family, and mentors that helped him succeed during his time as a Tippie student and is extremely honored to receive the Tippie Top 21 award. 

Kim Bui

Kim is a third-year student from Urbandale, Iowa pursuing double majors in Marketing and Business Analytics & Information Systems, complemented by a Leadership Studies Certificate and a minor in Media Management. Alongside her coursework, she actively contributes to the university community. Last fall, she served as a Tippie Direct Admit Seminar Peer Mentor, a role she will resume in the upcoming fall semester. She also engages in various extracurricular activities, including serving as a Marketing Institute Scholar and an Undergraduate Research Fellow for Tippie. Beyond academics, she fosters community and diversity within Tippie through her involvement in Tippie Buddies and the Multicultural Student Business Association. She also applies her skills as a Photo Production Student for the Visuals team at the University of Iowa Health Care System's Marketing and Communications department. This summer, she will embark on an internship at Horizon Group alongside their Director of Research, where she will gain hands-on experience in marketing research. She expresses deep gratitude for the transformative experiences she has had at Tippie over the past three years.

Emma Chase

Emma is a third-year honors student from Norwalk, Iowa double-majoring in Business Analytics & Information Systems and Psychology. She has fully immersed herself in Tippie opportunities through a variety of leadership experiences. Emma is the current Vice President of Tippie Senate, Vice President of the Multicultural Business Student Association, and a Tippie Direct Admit Seminar Peer Mentor. She has also made it a priority to take her learning outside of the classroom through working as a management research assistant and participating in ENGCOMM 2024, an international case competition at the intersection of business and engineering. One of Emma's most influential experiences at the university thus far was interning abroad in Sydney, Australia during summer 2023. She worked for Bambuddha Group, a training and development start-up, while also experiencing the rich culture of Australia. Emma is thankful for the supportive mentors and friends she has connected with at Tippie and is honored to be a Tippie Top 21 2024 recipient.

Tyler Cooper

Tyler is a senior from Batavia, Illinois studying Finance and Accounting. Throughout his time at Tippie, he has demonstrated outstanding leadership and has become heavily involved in a number of organizations. His involvements included President of Tippie Real Estate Club, a scholar in the Hawkinson Institute, Vice President of HawkTrade Stock and Investment Club, Director of Professional Development for Alpha Kappa Psi Professional Business Fraternity, a member of the Business Student Ambassador Organization, and a Manager and Practice Player for the historic Iowa Women's Basketball team. Outside of the University, he has gained invaluable experiences through his internships at Ares Management Corporation in Los Angeles as a Private Equity Intern and Lincoln International in Chicago as an Investment Banking Summer Analyst. He will begin working full-time at Lincoln International following his graduation in May. He is honored to be named a recipient of the Tippie Top 21 Award and is grateful for the opportunities, relationships, and memories Tippie has offered him over the past four years. 

Elijah Dail

Eli is a graduating senior from Oswego, Illinois with a major in Finance and a Certificate in Sustainability. During his time at Tippie, he has demonstrated outstanding leadership and mentorship qualities, holding several positions including president of the Financial Management Association, researcher and presenter for HawkTrade, a mentor for MoneyThink, fundraising chair for Alpha Kappa Psi, and a mentor and scholar in the Hawkinson Institute. Additionally, he co-founded Iowa Interactive Investments, which established the Iowa vs. Iowa State stock pitch competition. Outside of the University, he has gained invaluable experiences through multiple internships with Summit Agricultural Group, an agriculture and energy focused private equity firm based in Iowa. During his internships, he gained experience with financial modeling, creating presentations, investment research, project development, and commodities. After graduation, he is joining Summit full-time and is excited to use his analytical and entrepreneurial skillset to help build companies that reduce emissions, increase food production, and create new markets for agriculture. He is thankful for all the opportunities, friendships, and mentorship that Tippie offered, and is honored to receive the Tippie Top 21 Award.

Maddie Doyle

Maddie is a fourth-year accounting student from Highlands Ranch, Colorado, and a born Hawkeye! She currently serves as Chapter President of Beta Alpha Psi, the professional accounting fraternity, and has worked diligently to grow the chapter and increase awareness within Tippie. In her time on the executive board, she helped increase membership to its highest numbers since 2018 and implemented financial assistance for students who wished to join. With a purposeful commitment to scholarship, she has earned prestigious accolades such as the National Scholars Award, Colorado Access Award, and Beta Rho Foundation Scholarship. Her dedication to service extends to initiatives such as assisting low-income taxpayers in the community to file their tax returns through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance clinic, teaching Spanish classes at the Iowa City Senior Center, and other organizations through her social sorority Kappa Alpha Theta. With profound gratitude for the opportunities afforded by the Tippie College of Business, she remains steadfast in her commitment to giving back and making a positive impact in her community and beyond. 

Ethan Fairfield

Ethan is a senior from Eldridge, Iowa studying Finance and Economics with a minor in Philosophy. During his time at Iowa, he has been the Vice President of External Affairs for the Alpha Kappa Psi Business Fraternity, Head of Special Situations Research for Iowa Interactive Investments, a Direct Admit Peer Mentor, and a Teaching Assistant. Through these roles, he aimed to be a valuable resource for all Tippie students by helping peers enhance their professional development skills and technical knowledge. He also had the opportunity to represent Tippie in an international case competition in Montréal, Quebec. He was an investments intern at UFG Insurance in Cedar Rapids, Iowa in 2022. The following summer he interned for Susquehanna International Group (SIG) as a buy-side research intern in Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania. Upon graduation, he will be returning to SIG as a buy-side research analyst in Chicago. He would like to thank his professors, mentors, and classmates for their continued support which has helped him better serve the Tippie community. He is honored to be recognized with this award and will continue to be a resource for Tippie students.

Sarthak Hood

Sarthak is a junior from Des Moines, Iowa pursuing a double major in Accounting and Finance with a certificate in International Business. He is heavily involved in Tippie organizations and held many leadership positions throughout the university. He has served as Treasurer for the Tippie Business Honor Society, National Communications Coordinator for Associated Residence Halls, and has just been elected as Gathe Raho Director for the Indian Student Alliance. Outside of his extracurricular activities, he is in the University Honors Program and has expanded his education through many experiential learning opportunities. He is a scholar in the Hawkinson Institute for Business Finance, a Krause Fund Analyst for Applied Equity Valuation, and was previously an undergraduate teaching assistant for Principles of Microeconomics. He also has a passion for corporate finance, which has led to internships with Farm Bureau Financial Services, Old National Bank, and a corporate banking internship with BMO Capital Markets in Chicago this summer. He is truly honored to be recognized as a member of Tippie's Top 21 and is thankful to his family, friends, professors, and mentors who have supported him. 

Drew Jauron

Drew is a graduating senior from Grimes, Iowa. He has a major in Management, with certificates in Leadership Studies, Sustainability, and Writing, and a minor in International Studies. The last two years, Drew was a tutor and later head tutor for the Frank Business Communications Center, where he had the chance to help Tippie students with their written, spoken, and visual communication assignments. Drew has spent the last three years on the Iowa Spirit Squads as a cheerleader, performing and representing Iowa at high-profile sporting events around the country, and will graduate as a member of the Iowa Letterwinners Club. As a sophomore, Drew was part of the President's Leadership Class, and with classmates he later founded the PAWS at Iowa student organization. He was a member of the Tippie Business Honor Society and will graduate with University Honors, Honors in the Major, and with Highest Distinction. As a senior, Drew began engaging in management research as a pre-PhD student, working on an honors thesis and other management department research projects. He was accepted as a PhD student in management at Tippie and will begin doctoral studies in the fall. 

Lisa Lee

Lisa is a fourth-year honors student from Des Moines, Iowa graduating in May with a BBA in Management. She was born and raised in Vietnam and immigrated with her mother to the U.S. at age 14. In her college years, she served as Peer Mentor for the BizEdge Mentoring Program and Student Assistant in the Dean's Office. She represented Tippie at the 2023 National Women's Case Competition sponsored by Apple, where her team brought home 2nd place. In her final year, she is one of two students involved in the pilot program for the Tippie Undergraduate Research Fellowship, analyzing the experiences of standard and direct admit students of Tippie. Outside the classroom, she explored different career paths by working as a Consulting Intern for PwC, Design Coordinator at UIHC, and Event Intern for CSC. After graduation, she will return to PwC as a Business Processes Consultant in the Chicago office. She credits the staff and faculty members of Tippie as well as her friends, mentors, and mentees, for making every achievement possible.

Emma Mangarelli

Emma is a senior honors students from Fox Point, Wisconsin studying Accounting and Finance with a minor in Spanish and a certificate in International Business. She is a member of the Tippie Business Honors Society and is graduating with High Distinction. Last summer, she interned with Deloitte in their Audit & Assurance practice and will be returning to work there full-time in the fall. Throughout her time at Iowa, she has served in several leadership roles including President of Beta Alpha Psi, Member of the Executive Team for Orientation Services, and Family Representative Co-Chair for Dance Marathon. She also had the opportunity to participate in the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program where she helped prepare and file income tax returns for low-income individuals in the Johnson County community. Additionally, she was selected as a 2023-2024 Faculty Scholar by the Accounting Department. She is graduating with 150 semester hours and will spend her summer preparing for the CPA exams. She is grateful for her family, friends, and professors who have supported her throughout her time at Iowa and is honored to receive a Tippie Top 21 award.

Lucas Manley

Lucas is a junior from Rockford, Illinois majoring in Economics with minors in Psychology and Philosophy. During his time at the University of Iowa, he demonstrated his leadership qualities by serving in three executive board positions, including President of Delta Sigma Pi and as a committee chair for the Undergraduate Student Government. He has supported his peers as a Frank Center Communication Consultant, a Direct Admit Seminar Peer Mentor, and as a member of the Tippie Thrive Mental Health Advisory Board. He has represented Tippie in national case competitions, where he won the 2023 Teneska Business Case Competition and was an observer in the 2024 Eller Ethics Case Competition. He is currently studying abroad in Florence, Italy where he is expanding his global perspective and building international connections. He is especially grateful to the Economics Department for supporting him throughout his academic career and recognizing his efforts beyond the classroom by awarding him the 2023 EconQuest Impact Award. The economics faculty helped prepare him for his previous internship at the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. This upcoming summer, he is excited to begin his second internship with the Public Consulting Group in Chicago. He is thrilled to be recognized alongside his peers and is thankful for all that Tippie has given him.

Benton Renaud

Benton is a fourth-year student from Ankeny, Iowa. He is graduating with the highest distinction in May with majors in Finance and Political Science and a minor in International Relations. During his time at Iowa, he has been a part of Tippie Business Honor Society, Undergraduate Student Government, and Alpha Kappa Psi Professional Business Fraternity. Most notably, he has served as Co-Chair of the University Lecture Committee, a University Charter Committee that seeks to bring in the world's greatest speakers to campus. He also works as a Resident Assistant in Burge Residence Hall and as a Panelist for the Office of Admissions. Beyond the classroom, he does research on peace negotiations within civil wars, studied abroad in London, England, and has done internships with Bankers Trust and The Boeing Company. After graduation, he will enter into a Financial Analyst Rotation Program with The Boeing Company in Seattle, Washington. He is thankful for all the opportunities, friendships, and memories Tippie offers, and is honored to receive the Tippie Top 21 Award. 

Madeline Rigdon

Madeline is a fourth-year student from Swisher, Iowa majoring in Marketing with a focus on professional selling, along with a minor in Sociology. Throughout her tenure at the Tippie College of Business, she has been actively involved in the student organizations, Women in Business and Delta Sigma Pi. As previous Vice President of External Relations for Women in Business, she played a key role in organizing the Big10 Women in Business Connections Leadership Conference, raising over $23,000 to facilitate the participation of multiple Big Ten Universities and professionals in the conference, hosted at the University of Iowa. Additionally, she served as Vice President of Fundraising for Delta Sigma Pi. This academic year, she was elected President of Women in Business, the largest student organization in the Tippie College of Business. Under her leadership, the organization hosted its first private career fair, which attracted eight companies and was open to all majors. She also excelled in a PepsiCo sales competition, where her team achieved first place after delivering a sales pitch in under four hours. She is honored to be recognized among Tippie's Top 21, and extends her thanks to her family, friends, professors, and peers for their support during her time at Iowa.

Aubrie Robel

Aubrie is a fourth-year Honors Program student from Des Moines, Iowa graduating in May with a degree in Marketing Management and a Psychology minor. She was born in Des Moines, Iowa and attended Abraham Lincoln High School as well as Central Academy. She is a President’s List student, was a part of the 2021 President’s Leadership class, is a member of the Tippie Business Honor Society, and a 2024 recipient of the Carol Fethke Academic Excellence Scholarship. In her sorority, Kappa Alpha Theta, she held the Event Director position and is a 2024 recipient of the Hawkeye Excellence Awards’ T. Anne Cleary Scholarship. Within Tippie, she is a Head Tutor for the Frank Business Communication Center, a Business Student Ambassador, and a member of the 3-semester Marketing Institute program. She has completed multiple marketing internships, including one abroad in Milan, Italy that expanded her perspective of the world and how business is conducted cross-culturally. She is grateful for the ways she has been able to grow academically, professionally, and personally during her three years at Tippie and is passionate about continuing to give back to others in the same way she was generously supported by others.

Lauren Sharpe

Lauren is a fourth-year student from North Oaks, Minnesota pursuing dual majors in Business Marketing and Psychology at Iowa. She has been very involved in Tippie's organizations throughout her time at Iowa. She currently holds the position of Vice President of the American Advertising Federation, where she has gained valuable advertising experience working on campaigns for Clinique, DeNovo, and Hills Bank. Additionally, she serves as the Vice President of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Sustainability for the American Marketing Association, a role she has fulfilled for the past two years. Furthermore, her academic achievements have earned her membership in the Tippie Business Honors Society and Gamma Sigma Beta, which recognize the top 10% of Tippie students. During her junior year, she spent a semester studying abroad in London, where she took international business courses and collaborated on a sustainability project with local thrift stores aimed at repurposing fast fashion materials. She is deeply grateful to her family, friends, and the Tippie community for their unwavering support during her four years at Iowa, which played a significant role in shaping her into the driven, resilient self-starter she is today. Honored to receive such a prestigious award, she's determined to let her curiosity and drive continue to propel her forward.

Ainsley Shird

Ainsley is a senior from Dubuque, IA, studying Business Analytics & Information Systems and Sport and Recreation Management. She was one of five students selected from a highly competitive pool of BAIS majors to establish a new Student Ambassador program within the Tippie College of Business. The program's mission is to showcase the BAIS major and recruit new students, specifically targeting women and minorities underrepresented in the field. Additionally, she founded the Green Bandana Project at the University of Iowa to promote mental health awareness on campus. She has consistently advocated for mental health awareness, suicide prevention, and reducing the stigma associated with seeking help for mental health within the university community. She collaborates with various university departments and local community members in these efforts. She also participated in the International Business in London Data Analytics course, analyzing the acquisition of Wrexham AFC by Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney with a focus on risk management. She additionally attended the CIMBA Italy Summer Study Abroad Program, enhancing her intercultural communication skills and fostering meaningful connections with individuals from diverse backgrounds. Overall, her contributions and achievements emphasize her role as a leader and active participant in initiatives that make a difference on campus.

Mina Song

Mina is a third-year honors student from Cedar Rapids, Iowa majoring in Business Analytics & Information Systems and Marketing with a minor in Art. During her time at Tippie, she has had the pleasure of contributing to multiple student organizations. Currently, she serves as the President of Tippie Senate, Tippie's undergraduate student government, where she also held the Vice President of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion position for two years. She is also involved with the Tippie Judicial Board and the Tippie Business Honor Society, and has had leadership roles in the Business Analytics & Information Systems Student Ambassadors and Delta Sigma Pi. Outside of the classroom, she pursued unique learning opportunities through studying abroad in Sydney, Australia and working as a Data Management and Analysis Intern at the UI Department of Academic Support & Retention. She is honored by this recognition and would like to thank her peers, roommates, advisors, family, and her mom, whose strength and unwavering conviction in her success inspires her every day. 

Kathy Truong

Kathy is a first-generation honors student from Davenport, Iowa pursuing degrees in Accounting and Business Analytics & Information Systems. Throughout her time at Iowa, she has involved herself in several of the numerous leadership opportunities available on campus. This year, she is the President of The Women's Network, a newly founded organization that started last spring. Additionally, she holds responsibilities as Treasurer for Beta Alpha Psi, serves as the Public Relations Director for Tippie Students for Service, and is a community service member for the Tippie Business Honor Society. Outside of student organizations, she participated in the VITA program and works as an accounting associate for the student organization business office (SOBO) for Iowa. This summer, she is excited to spend her time in Des Moines working as a tax intern for Ernst & Young. She is honored to be recognized for the Tippie Top 21 award and is incredibly thankful for the close friendships, mentorships, and guidance she has received along the way. 

Sraavika Vaddadi

Sraavika is a junior double majoring in Finance and Business Analytics & Information Systems. Throughout her time at the college, she has strived to make a meaningful impact on the Tippie community through her active participation and leadership roles. Her most significant contribution has been through serving as President for the InvestHer finance club, empowering female finance students on their collegiate and professional journeys. She is proud to share that during her presidency, InvestHer was awarded Outstanding Student Organization of the Year at the Hawkeye Excellence Awards. In addition, she has been a mentor for the BizEdge Mentorship Program, a student assistant at the Tippie Undergraduate Program Office, and an active member of Alpha Kappa Psi Business Fraternity, Quantitative Finance Club, and Tippie Buddies. She was also a tax preparer for the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program and served as a TA for the introductory Financial Management course. Following her passion for the energy industry, she will be returning to Denver this summer as an intern for BP on their Midstream and Marketing Team.