Seventeen standout students from the D'Amore-McKim School of Business have been named to the Spring 2025 class of Northeastern's prestigious Huntington 100.

This honor celebrates students who are not only high achievers in the classroom but also changemakers on and off campus, and around the world. These D'Amore-McKim honorees represent the best of what Northeastern values: leadership, innovation, resilience, and a global mindset.

President Joseph E. Aoun welcomed this year's inductees in a ceremony on the Boston campus, applauding their impact and encouraging them to keep pushing boundaries.

For many students, this milestone is more than a personal achievement—it's a tribute to the mentors, professors, and peers who have helped shape their journey.

“There is something so special about the power of community,” shared Samantha Asprelli, DMSB '26. “This recognition is a cultivation of genuine relationships that have stemmed from not only my involvement in DMSB, but also Northeastern as a whole.”

Anushka Nair, DMSB '26, echoed the sentiment: “I'm deeply grateful to my professors, advisors, and mentors across DMSB, the Honors Program, SCOUT, and my co-op at ServiceNow—they've all shaped my Northeastern experience.”

Others saw the recognition as a moment of reflection. “This moment serves as a meaningful reflection of my academic journey,” said Hannah Bai, DMSB '26, whose research focused on digital process innovation and supply chain visibility.

Tim McCormack, DMSB '26, spoke of a personal goal fulfilled. “Ever since returning from the N.U. in program, being inducted into the Huntington 100 has been a goal of mine. Sharing this milestone with my dad, a Northeastern alum, makes it even more meaningful.”

From founding startups and mentoring peers to leading student orgs and excelling in co-ops, these students bring to life the many paths of a D'Amore-McKim education.

Sylvia Dunaevschi, DMSB '26, drew on a range of transformative experiences—from building with QNU and the AI Club to studying at LSE and leading in Delta Sigma Pi. “I've grown so much thanks to the people, mentors, and communities in DMSB who believed in me.”

Zoe Cubanski, DMSB '26, credited her mentors and professors for shaping her experience. “Receiving this award is a testament to the growth, ambition, and support I have found here at Northeastern.”

For Wade Contney, DMSB '26, it's about gratitude for a community that encourages students to step outside their comfort zones and strive for more: “This is a reflection of all the opportunities, mentorship, and encouragement I've received along the way.”

Other honorees reflected on personal growth, interdisciplinary learning, and finding purpose through experience:

  • Aayat Bhatia, DMSB '26: “I really started to grow into who I wanted to be. D'Amore-McKim gave me the space to explore that—and the community made all the difference.”
  • Shadeh Jaberi, DMSB '26: “From studying abroad to co-oping in NYC, Northeastern and DMSB shaped me into a more thoughtful, well-rounded leader.”
  • Makena Tsuneishi, DMSB '26: “This is an honor freshman-year me would be so proud of.”
  • Emily Miller, DMSB '26: “Transitioning from health science into business felt daunting, but the support from DMSB gave me the tools to thrive.”

To the Class of 2026 Huntington 100 inductees—your drive, vision, and impact continue to inspire our community. Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition!

Huntington 100 Spring 2025 D'Amore-McKim Honorees

  • Samantha Paige Asprelli, DMSB'26.
  • Hannah Bai, DMSB'26.
  • Joshua David Barde, DMSB, Khoury'26.
  • Aayat Bhatia, DMSB'26.
  • Wade John Contney, DMSB'26.
  • Zoe Margaret Cubanski, DMSB'26.
  • Sylvia Dunaevschi, DMSB'26.
  • Julianna Rose Halasz, DMSB'26.
  • Julian Rene Herzing-Burkard, DMSB'26.
  • Shadeh Jaberi, DMSB'26.
  • Olivia Rae Longshore, DMSB'26.
  • Timothy McCormack, DMSB'26.
  • Emily Gabreille Miller, DMSB'26.
  • Anushka Nair, DMSB'26.
  • Esha Parikh, DMSB'26.
  • Siya Patel, DMSB'26.
  • Makena Kaoru Tsuneishi, DMSB'26.