Samyu grew up near Hershey, Pennsylvania and thinks that's the reason behind her undying love for chocolate. She studied neuroscience at the University of Pittsburgh and has a master's degree in biomedical sciences from the University of Toledo College of Medicine. Samyu has over 10 years of experience in clinical research, leading research and clinical trials in an academic hospital and within biopharmaceutical R&D. 

Samyu loves coming up with new recipes, dancing, going to the Ithaca farmer's market, going on nature walks, and exploring the cafes in Cornell. Ask her about her favorite spots to grab a bite on campus!

She will be joining Medtronic this summer as an MBA intern within their Surgical Innovations division for the Leadership Development Rotational Program. 

Andrew is a native of Worcester, MA, and attended Worcester State University where he pursued a double major in Business Administration and Economics. After graduation, he started his career at State Street Global Advisors as a Business Analyst. He later transitioned to CVS Health as a Growth Strategy Consultant, where he played a critical role in scaling SimpleDose to patients all over the nation. Before pursuing his MBA at Johnson, Andrew worked as a Product Manager on the Virtual Care and Strategic Partnership Team, where he developed personalized patient and clinician experiences to simplify access to healthcare. He chose Cornell Johnson because of the tight-knit community, exceptional career-placement outcomes, and leadership development opportunities.

When not studying, he enjoys hiking the gorges, relaxing by the lake, and spending time with his classmates.

Andrew will be interning as an Investment Banking Associate in the Healthcare Group at Citi this summer.

Arslay was born in Miami, Florida, and at the age of 12, moved up to the Boston area, where he now calls his home. He graduated from Williams College with a Bachelor’s in Political Science, and later went to Cornell to pursue a dual Master’s in Industrial & Labor Relations (MILR) alongside his MBA. 

Post graduation, he helped his family start up a home health agency, handling compliance, data entry, and quality assurance. Other work experiences include working as an executive search specialist and interning at The Cigna Group as part of their leadership development program. In his free time, he enjoys playing basketball, creative writing, and latin dancing.

This summer, Arslay will be interning as a Consultant at Investor Group Services in Boston. 

Joseph's roots extend from Puerto Rico to Florida and North Carolina, shaping his diverse upbringing. At the Inter American University of Puerto Rico, he honed his skills, graduating with a major in Entrepreneurship and Managerial Development. Post-graduation, Joseph entrenched himself in the healthcare space, dedicating six years to roles at Humana and Optum.

Now, Joseph embarks on a new chapter, immersing himself in the Strategic Product and Marketing program at Cornell Johnson as a first-year MBA student. During his downtime, he finds solace in travel, cherishing moments with loved ones, exploring culinary delights, and indulging in captivating TV series.

This summer, Joseph will be interning at UnitedHealth Group within their Leadership Experience Rotational Program, based out of Ithaca, NY.

A native of Tampa, Florida, James pursued a bachelor's degree at the University of South Florida, earning degrees in both Marketing and Management. After graduation, he moved to Chicago, where he began a career in supply chain management, assuming customer-facing roles in both the consumer and medical device divisions at Johnson & Johnson. Following the pandemic, he embraced a new challenge with L'Oreal in NYC, focusing on improving supply chain resilience.

In his leisure time, James is passionate about the culinary arts, enjoys attending live concerts, and delights in capturing life's moments through photography.

This summer, James will take on an internship opportunity as an Associate with McKinsey & Company, returning to the Windy City.

Ava was born and raised in Northeastern China. After earning her BS in Chemistry, she ventured to the US to pursue her master study in biotechnology at the University of Pennsylvania, where she delved into research on osteoporosis at the McKay Orthopaedic Research Laboratory. Transitioning from academia to the corporate world, Ava found her passion in Executive Search at Korn Ferry and established her roots in Dallas.

A true Texan at heart, Ava loves Tex-Mex and BBQ. In her free time, she finds joy in puzzles, Just Dance (video game series), EDM, hiking and collecting stamps at the national parks.

This summer, Ava will be interning at EY-Parthenon as a Summer Consultant in the Dallas office.

Max was born and raised in Westchester, NY. He graduated from Cornell University with a BS in Policy Analysis and Management. Following graduation, he immediately began his Masters in Health Administration (MHA) at Cornell.

While not in school, Max enjoys visiting NYC and going abroad. Year-round, he can be found playing sports, exercising, and enjoying nature.

This summer, he will be working at Berkeley Research Group as a Healthcare Summer Associate.