Audra is a senior from Youngstown, Ohio, majoring in Economics and Statistics and minoring in Medieval Studies. Outside of JIFFI, she’s a member of ND Irish Dance and enjoys reading, painting, and watching soccer.
Executive Board
Audra Pesko
Co-CEO
Helenna Xu
Co-CEO
Helenna is a senior from Chicago, Illinois majoring in the Program of Liberal Studies and Political Science at the University of Notre Dame. Outside of JIFFI, she is a Director of Projects for SPN, a fellow of the Tocqueville Fellowship, and a part of the Strike Magazine.
apesko@jiffi.org
hxu@jiffi.org
Brant Hadzima
Chief Operating Officer
Aidan Watkins
Chief Financial Officer
Fares Achkar
Chief Product Officer
Brant is a senior double majoring in Political Science and Spanish from Lakeville, Connecticut. Outside of JIFFI, he enjoys fly fishing and spending time outdoors.
Aidan is a senior majoring in Mechanical Engineering. Aidan lives in Keenan Hall and is a member of Notre Dame Formula SAE, SIBC, and Rock Climbing Club outside of JIFFI!
Fares is a senior from Beirut, Lebanon, majoring in Finance and Economics. He is a proud member of Keenan Hall and is involved with SIBC and the Wall Street Club. Outside of JIFFI, Fares enjoys traveling, good food, and spending time outdoors.
bhadzima@jiffi.org
awatkins@jiffi.org
fachkar@jiffi.org
Grace Kinsella
Chief Marketing Officer
Mia Gornik
Project Manager
Kevin Lawrence
Project Manager
Grace Kinsella is a senior from Silver City, IA majoring in Accounting at the University of Notre Dame. Outside of JIFFI, she is involved in International Justice Mission of Notre Dame, Student International Business Council (SIBC), and Lewis Hall Council. In her free time, Grace enjoys spending time with friends, baking, and traveling.
Mia Gornik is a senior from Minnesota. Mia is excited to be involved with JIFFI for yet another year. Outside of JIFFI, Mia enjoys ceramics and pottery.
Kevin is a senior from Elmhurst, IL. Besides JIFFI, he is involved in SIBC and is pursuing a career in Investment Banking. Outside of classes he enjoys intramural sports, cooking, and international travel.
gkinsella@jiffi.org
mgornik@jiffi.org
klawrence@jiffi.org
Accounting
Matt Potter
Co-Vice President
James Zhang
Co-Vice President
Matt is a sophomore majoring in Finance and Accounting, minoring in Real Estate and Constitutional Studies. Matt calls Hoboken, NJ his hometown and Alumni Hall his home on campus. In his free time, Matt enjoys watching sports with friends and dreaming about destroying predatory payday lending.
Hi, my name is James Zhang, I’m a sophomore studying Finance and Econ from Carmel, IN. Besides JIFFI, I’m also involved in the orchestra, club coordination council, and SIBC.
mpotter@jiffi.org
jzhang@jiffi.org
Michael Cifelli
Associate
Clinton Daly
Associate
Michael Richelsen
Associate
N/A
Clinton is a sophomore from Charlotte, NC majoring in Finance and Accounting. He currently lives in St. Edward’s Hall. In his free time he enjoys golfing, working out, and learning new ways to stop predatory lending.
Michael is a first-year from Chaska, MI studying Finance and Accountancy. He currently resides in O’Neil Family Hall. Outside of JIFFI, he is involved in SIBC (Student International Business Council) and SCNO (Student Consulting for Nonprofit Organizations).
mcifelli@jiffi.org
cdaly@jiffi.org
mrichelsen@jiffi.org
Business Development
Ebubechukwu Obi-Okoye
Co-Vice President
Timothy Riley
Co-Vice President
Jenna Abu-Lughod
Associate
Ebubechukwu (Ebube) is originally from Anambra, Nigeria, but currently living in Athens, Georgia. She is a sophomore at The University of Notre Dame currently majoring in Finance and pursuing a minor in Korean. In her free time, Ebube enjoys reading, crocheting, and spending time with friends. Outside of JIFFI, Ebube is involved in SIBC (Student International Business Council) and SCNO (Student Consulting For Nonprofit Organizations)
Timmy is a Senior from Robbinsville, New Jersey studying Business Analytics and Sustainability. Outside of JIFFI, he is involved with SIBC (Student International Business Council) and the Notre Dame student government.
N/A
ebiokoye@jiffi.org
triley@jiffi.org
jabulughod@jiffi.org
Alex Badman
Associate
Beth Martinez
Associate
Jack Owens
Associate
N/A
Beth is a First-Year from Houston, Texas studying Finance and Economics with a minor in Poverty Studies. Outside of JIFFI, she is involved in Compass, Iron Sharpens Iron, the Running Club, and SCNO (Students Consulting for Non-Profit Organizations).
Jack is a first-year from Huntingdon Valley, Pennsylvania. He is majoring in Business Analytics within the Mendoza College of Business, and lives in Keenan Hall.
abadman@jiffi.org
bmartinez@jiffi.org
jowens@jiffi.org
Community Relations
Giancarlo Cappelli Wong
Vice President
Giancarlo is a Junior from São Paulo, Brazil majoring in Political Science and Economics with a minor in International Development Studies. A proud former Siegfried resident, he enjoys spending time with friends, being outdoors, and traveling.
gwong@jiffi.org
Katie Klein
Associate
Grace Kloster
Associate
Katy Klein is a sophomore from Bend, Oregon studying International Economics. In her free time, Katy loves being outdoors, exploring local coffee shops, and playing volleyball.
Grace Kloster is a sophomore studying Business Analytics and Sociology. In her free time, Grace enjoys photography and baking.
kklein@jiffi.org
gkloster@jiffi.org
Credit and Risk Management
Louis Rauch
Vice President
Thomas Carmody
Associate
Michael Cutler
Associate
Louis is a junior majoring in Finance with minors in Italian and Data Science. He is originally from Chicago and is now a proud member of St. Edward’s Hall. Outside of JIFFI, he is part of Student International Business Council.
N/A
Michael is a Junior from St. Louis, MO studying Finance and Psychology. He is a resident of Knott Hall and, in his free time, enjoys playing pickleball and watching Chicago sports.
lrauch@jiffi.org
tcarmody@jiffi.org
mcutler@jiffi.org
George Ferris
Associate
Kiki Shim
Associate
Zach Zywiec
Associate
George is a sophomore from Columbus, Ohio, majoring in Finance and English with a minor in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics. On campus, George lives in O’Neill Family Hall. Outside of JIFFI, he is involved in Student International Business Council and enjoys skiing, writing, golfing, and watching football with his friends.
Kiki Shim is a Sophomore from Haddonfield, New Jersey, studying Economics and Global Affairs. Outside of JIFFI, Kiki is involved in the Kellogg International Scholars Program, Echoes Acapella, and Lyons Hall Council. She loves good books, nature, and quality time with friends.
Zach is a freshman from Cleveland, Ohio, studying Business Analytics and Finance. He is now living in St. Edward’s Hall. Outside of JIFFI, he is a member of the Notre Dame Marching Band and enjoys skiing and running.
gferris@jiffi.org
kshim@jiffi.org
zzywiec@jiffi.org
Financial Empowerment Program
Conner Moore
Vice President
Conner is a Junior from Darien, Connecticut living in Duncan Hall. He is currently studying Finance and Economic History. Conner loves Notre Dame football, camping, and listening to house music.
cmoore@jiffi.org
Anthony Bellone
Associate
Quinn Gallagher
Associate
David Kimmel
Associate
Anthony Bellone is a Freshman from Massapequa, New York, living in Alumni Hall. He is currently studying Economics. Anthony is involved with many of the financial clubs at Notre Dame and enjoys playing club volleyball as well as volunteering with the ND Special Olympics.
N/A
David Kimmel is a junior in Knott Hall from Lower Merion, PA, studying Finance and Applied Math. Outside of JIFFI, David plays on the ND Club Ice Hockey Team and is involved with SIBC.
abellone@jiffi.org
qgallagher@jiffi.org
dkimmel@jiffi.org
Jake Laufenberg
Associate
Michael McClamroch
Associate
Jack Prince
Associate
N/A
Michael is a Junior from Knoxville, Tennessee in Duncan Hall studying Political Science. In addition to his roles at JIFFI, he enjoys coaching youth sports programs, ceramics, and spending time in the outdoors.
Jack is a sophomore from Wayzata, Minnesota studying finance. A proud Baumer Hall resident, he enjoys playing golf, watching Notre Dame football, and spending time with his friends.
jlaufenberg@jiffi.org
mmcclamroch@jiffi.org
jprince@jiffi.org
Danny Schmelka
Associate
Ryan Smith
Associate
Joe Tunney
Associate
N/A
My name is Ryan Smith and I am a senior at Notre Dame from Westfield, NJ. I am living in Duncan Hall and studying Finance and Real Estate. Outside of JIFFI I enjoy being physically active and watching sports.
Joe Tunney is a sophomore from Saginaw, Michigan studying Finance and History. Outside of JIFFI, he can be found reading, lifting weights, watching sports, and enjoying the company of his fellow Fisher Hall residents.
dschmelka@jiffi.org
rsmith@jiffi.org
jtunney@jiffi.org
Legal
Elizabeth Knapp
Vice President
Luke Wronski
Associate
Ellie is a junior from Juneau, Alaska majoring in the Program of Liberal Studies and marketing at the University of Notre Dame. In her free time, she enjoys any and all outdoor activities, reading, card games, and soccer.
N/A
eknapp@jiffi.org
lwronski@jiffi.org
Loan Team
Jillian Omberg
Vice President
Alex Bourtin
Associate
Ryan Casey
Associate
Jillian is a junior from Westfield, New Jersey majoring in Accounting with a minor in Real Estate. In her free time Jillian loves to spend time with friends and travel.
N/A
Ryan Casey is a junior from Chichester, New Hampshire studying political science and residing in St. Edward’s Hall. Outside JIFFI, Ryan loves to cook, golf, travel, and watch football.
jomberg@jiffi.org
abourtin@jiffi.org
rcasey@jiffi.org
Catherine DuBay
Associate
Ashley Flick
Associate
Allie Huller
Associate
Catherine is a freshman from Birmingham, Michigan. She is an Economics major and currently resides in McGlinn Hall. Outside of JIFFI, you’ll find her spending time with friends or walking her dorm’s dog, Rockne.
Ashley is a sophomore from Indianapolis studying Finance with minors in Poverty Studies and Sociology. Outside of JIFFI, she is involved in SIBC as well as Dance Marathon, and enjoys hiking, traveling, watching Notre Dame football, and spending time with friends.
N/A
cdubay@jiffi.org
aflick@jiffi.org
ahuller@jiffi.org
Kyeongmook Lee
Associate
Evan Yalavarthi
Associate
K is a sophomore majoring in Finance with a minor in Linguistics. He is originally from South Korea and is now a proud member of Keenan Hall. Outside of JIFFI, he is part of Student International Business Council and Notre Dame Student Government.
Evan is a sophmore living in O’Niell Hall from St. Louis, Missouri. He currently studies finance with a minor in Energy Studies. Outside of JIFFI, Evan enjoys playing soccer, rugby and skiing.
klee@jiffi.org
eyalavarthi@jiffi.org
Operations
Alexis Tran
Vice President
Jachob Dolak
Associate
Francisco Septien Quintana
Associate
Alexis is a junior from King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, majoring in Business Analytics and minoring in Chinese. She currently resides in Farley Hall. Alexis is involved in Student International Business Council (SIBC), manages the Men’s Rugby Team, and enjoys playing the piano and tennis.
Jachob is a junior majoring in Computer Science and residing in St. Edwards Hall. From Honolulu, Hawaii, when not working Jachob likes to spend time in nature, camping, and caring for his houseplants.
Francisco is a junior from Mexico City, Mexico. He currently lives in Duncan Hall and is majoring in Computer Science. Francisco enjoys reading and playing sports.
atran@jiffi.org
jdolak@jiffi.org
fquintana@jiffi.org
Savings
Connor Cirrotti
Co-Vice President
Joey Richelson
Co-Vice President
Ricardo Amezquita
Associate
N/A
Joey is a Junior from Minneapolis, MN studying Business Analytics and ACMS with a minor in theology. Besides JIFFI, he is involved in the Glee Club, Undertones, and inter-mural sports. In his free time, Joey is learning how to arrange music and enjoys running.
Ricardo is freshman from Perrysburg, OH. He is majoring in Finance and Political Science and lives in O’Niell Hall. Outside of JIFFI, Ricardo plays the guitar and he also plays basketball.