For Sam Quach, MBA'27, service is a way of life. A former Navy instructor shaped by his family's refugee journey, he now brings that same discipline and purpose to his MBA at D'Amore-McKim—grounded in structure, empathy, and leadership that lifts others up.
“The MS in Management program gave me flexibility, access to networks, and exposure to resources that directly support entrepreneurial growth. The marketing courses sparked the initial concept for our startup, while strategy and capstone courses provided frameworks and hands-on project experience that shaped how we designed and developed our platform.” – Jinyu (Alex) Tian, MS in Management'24
“My coursework at D'Amore-McKim gave me a strong foundation in business and entrepreneurship. I learned essential theories and practical frameworks, and professors provided real-world insights that helped me apply these concepts to structuring a business, creating investor decks, and preparing for pitches.” – Dani Zheng, MS in International Management'24
“I'm incredibly grateful for the support I received from the Graduate Career Center. They were an invaluable partner in helping me find and secure my corporate residency. After talking with friends in other MBA programs who didn't have access to the same level of personalized guidance, I realized just how much of an advantage our Career Center really is.” – Daniel Hasan, MBA‘25
“My experience with the 360 Huntington Fund has been transformative. Coming in with no prior investment background, I quickly found the Fund's “learning by doing” approach, which balanced guidance with independence, invaluable.” – Pujan Patel, MS in Quantitative Finance'25
Sam Iannone, DMSB'27, and Giovanna Milora, DMSB'26, have become essential to two of Northeastern's biggest traditions—Convocation and Commencement. Iannone, known for his red suit and boundless energy, rallies thousands of Huskies as an emcee, while Milora orchestrates the behind-the-scenes details that make each ceremony seamless.
Northeastern students turned compassion into action with CatBot, an AI-powered chatbot helping place Boston's senior and special-needs cats in loving homes. CatBot answers questions, dispels misconceptions, and guides potential adopters, fostering stronger community engagement while freeing volunteers to focus on care.
At D'Amore-McKim, students are proving AI can be a bridge, not a barrier. Through the Prison Project at Suffolk County House of Correction, they guide incarcerated individuals in using generative AI to build resumes, practice interviews, and even draft business plans—skills that boost confidence and future job prospects.
“The program provided a strong foundation in quantitative financial analysis and allowed me to select electives that aligned with my career goals.” – Harrison Schon, PlusOne MS in Finance'24, BS in Finance and Fintech'23
“I secured my corporate residency within five months and a job offer within ten months of starting the program. This clear timeline and path to a career is exactly what I needed and is definitely worthwhile.” – Elizabeth Hanna, MS in Accounting/MBA'25
