Management
Biography
To understand me, it’s important to begin with a little background on my family history and life philosophy. My grandfather immigrated to America in 1951 with no money and no knowledge of English. Despite these hardships, he often reminded us of one saying: “Fasouli tou fasouli yemizi tou sakouli,” which translates to “Bean by bean, the sack fills.” This phrase emphasizes that progress doesn’t come from monumental efforts but from consistent, small ones—a philosophy that has shaped my entire work ethic.
Through this mindset, I have come to value grit, resilience, hard work, and determination. I’ve learned that giving up is never an option; with time, perseverance, and dedication, progress becomes almost inevitable. It’s this belief that led me to major in management and entrepreneurship. I want to take what I’ve learned to lead others toward achieving goals they never imagined possible and accomplishing truly meaningful tasks.
I joined the Heath Integrated Business and Engineering Program for two key reasons. First, I wanted to surround myself with like-minded and driven peers while benefiting from invaluable professional mentorship. Second, my decision was inspired by a business article I read that stated the most common undergraduate degree among Fortune 500 CEOs is engineering, followed closely by business administration. With further research, it became clear why engineers often excel as executive leaders: their purposeful attention to detail and systematic problem-solving skills are instrumental in effectively running businesses. As I wrote in my application: “Engineering is the cornerstone of design and innovation—the force that drives us forward—but those ideas can only come to fruition through the language of business.”
Looking ahead, my future aspirations include pursuing a career in corporate law with a focus on mergers and acquisitions as well as company formation. Beyond that, I am guided by a quote from Jensen Huang: “You don’t find passion; you build it by falling in love with the process of doing the work well, even when it’s difficult.” No matter which sector or industry I ultimately end up in, I will strive to do the work required to build that passion.
