Ask a Student
When evaluating the Master of Science in Finance program, some of the most valuable insight you can gain may come from a current student.
Whether you are at the beginning of your Olin research and want to get general advice regarding your short- and long-term goals or you were recently admitted and want to find out about the best places to live, the neighborhoods around campus, or specific information regarding various clubs and organizations at Olin, our current students are here to help.
Email your questions to any of our student ambassadors. Please allow one week for replies, as academic and extracurricular commitments may vary.
2016
Trevor Allinson
allinson@wustl.edu
Corporate
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Hometown:
Kirksville, MO
Education:
Truman State University, Finance Major
Professional Background:
Intern, Ameriprise Financial
Involvement:
- Clubs & Orgs: Olin Finance Club, Washington University Student Investment Club
- Hobbies: Sports, Hunting, Fishing
Michael (Mike) Biegalski
biegal.m@wustl.edu
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Hometown:
Winfield, IL
Education:
Butler University, Mathematics & Secondary Education Majors
Professional Background:
Assistant Supervisor, TeenWorks – Indianapolis
Summer Camp Coach, Lake Forest Basketball Camps
Involvement:
- Clubs & Orgs: Clubs & Orgs: Butler University Football, Specialized Masters Programs Social Liaison, WFA Mentor Program
- Hobbies: Movies, Music
Richa Deogaonkar
deogao.r@wustl.edu
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Hometown:
Pune, India
Education:
University of Pune, Computer Science Major
University of Pune, MBA (Finance Concentration)
Professional Background:
Financial Consultant, R Systems International, India
Project Intern, Tach Mahindra Pvt. Ltd, India
Involvement:
- Clubs & Orgs: MSFQ Cohort Liaison, Student Fundraising, WashU Call Center
- Hobbies: Traveling, Cycling
John Hails
hails@wustl.edu
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Hometown:
Montgomery, AL
Education:
University of Alabama, Political Science Major
Professional Background:
Undergraduate Admissions and Corporate Recruiting
Involvement:
- Clubs & Orgs: MSFC Cohort Liaison, Finance Club
- Hobbies: Sports, Traveling, Meeting Diverse People
Taylor Hood
hood@wustl.edu
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Hometown:
Atlanta, GA
Education:
Florida State University, Finance Major
Professional Background:
Intern, Oppenheimer Co.
Involvement:
- Clubs & Orgs: Olin Finance Club
- Hobbies: Golf, College Football
Vatsal Poddar
vpoddar@wustl.edu
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Hometown:
Ranchi, India
Education:
Calcutta University, Accounting & Finance Majors
Professional Background:
Equity Research and Finance Taxation Internships (India)
Involvement:
- Clubs & Orgs: MSFC Cohort Liaison, SMP Liaison President
- Chicago Quantitative Alliance Challenge Team Member
Ruoshi (Kinors) Qi
ruoshi.qi@wustl.edu
Quantitative
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Hometown:
Huaian, China
Education:
Nanjing University, Financial Engineering Major
Professional Background:
Trading Intern, AFX Capital, London
Equity Research Intern, Rathbone Brothers, London
Audit Intern, Ernst & Young, China
Involvement:
- Clubs & Orgs: MSFQ Cohort Liaison, VP of External Relations for Quantitative Finance Club
- Hobbies: Participating in Trading Competitions
Tianchang Wang
tianchang@wustl.edu
Quantitative
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Hometown:
Shijiazhuang, China
Education:
Renmin University of China, Public Finance & Taxation Major
Professional Background:
Analyst Intern, Zhongjinruiying Asset Management, Beijing
Analyst Intern, Dongxing Securities, Beijing
Analyst Intern, Great Wall Fund Management, Shenzhen
Involvement:
- Clubs & Orgs: Quantitative Finance Club Member
- Hobbies: Piano, Swimming, Poetry, Cooking
2016 (Part-Time)
Stan Huang
stanhuang@wustl.edu
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Hometown:
Topeka, KS
Education:
St. Louis University, Finance Major
Professional Background:
Rotational Development Program, Edward Jones, St. Louis
Financial Analyst, Kansas Insurance Department
Involvement:
- Clubs & Orgs: Toastmasters, Diversity and Inclusion Programs, Badminton Club
Jessica Weber
dust@wustl.edu
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Hometown:
Effingham, IL
Education:
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Economics and Urban & Regional Planning Majors
Professional Background:
Finance, The Boeing Company, St. Louis and Seattle
Involvement:
- Clubs & Orgs: Olin Family Business Club, VITA, Boeing Finance Foundations Course for new hires, Boeing Campus Recruiting, Boeing Women in Leadership, Boeing Business Skills Rotation Leadership Team
- Hobbies: Travel, Reading, TV, Wine Club, Book Club, Dinner Club
