2026 RBS Under 30 Honorees
Introducing the 2026 RBS Under 30 Honorees!

Rutgers Business School is thrilled to announce the Rising Business Stars (RBS) Under 30 Honorees, a group of exceptional young alumni who are making an impact across industries. These rising stars exemplify leadership, innovation, and influence while embodying the core values of resilience, resourcefulness, responsibility, and reinvention.
This year’s honorees are a dynamic representation of what it means to be part of the Rutgers Business School community. From entrepreneurial trailblazers and corporate leaders to social impact advocates and industry disruptors, they are shaping the future and setting new standards of excellence in their fields.
We are proud to celebrate the achievements of these remarkable individuals, who continue to push boundaries, create meaningful change, and inspire the next generation of leaders. The RBS Under 30 program recognizes those who have demonstrated a steadfast commitment to excellence, going above and beyond to achieve extraordinary success at a young age.
These outstanding honorees represent the best of Rutgers Business School, leading with purpose and making a lasting impact. Stay tuned for more details on each honoree’s journey and contributions.
2026 RBS Under 30 Honorees
Entrepreneurial Trailblazer
Shannon Garcia
Company: Princeton University
Class of 2024
James Klett
Company: Fairgrown Farm LLC
Class of 2019
Connor Shah
Company: Kuyashii Jewelry
Class of 2019
Jessica Yang
Company: Accenture | Eliassen Group LLC
Class of 2018
Industry Pioneers
Allison Darley
Company: KPMG LLP
Class of 2020
Darya Ganzha
Company: NBC
Class of 2020
Tenille Grant
Company: JPMC
Class of 2023
Chioma Igwebuike
Company: Goldman Sachs
Class of 2017
Zachary Konviser
Company: Jefferies
Class of 2017
Jamie Lee
Company: Amorepacific
Class of 2017
Michael Leitzke
Company: Church & Dwight Co., Inc.
Class of 2021
Amanda Maher DiCarlo
Company: The Campbell's Company
Class of 2019
Michael McCormick
Company: Morgan Stanley
Class of 2018
Harini Mekala
Company: Microsoft
Class of 2018
Parth Modi
Company: Johnson & Johnson
Class of 2019
Sanjana Narayanan
Company: Prudential
Class of 2024
Ryan O'Leary
Company: BeOne Medicines
Class of 2025
Shreya Panisetty
Company: Citibank
Class of 2024
Julie Petulla
Company: FINRA
Class of 2017
Rohini Putcha
Company: Ralph Lauren
Class of 2017
Sridivya Raghavan
Company: PGIM
Class of 2018
Dhvani Shah
Company: L'Oreal
Class of 2021
Joseph Stoneback
Company: EY
Class of 2021
Jordan Torres
Company: Barclays
Class of 2021
Isabella Verdi
Company: Johnson & Johnson
Class of 2018
Social Impact and Sustainability
Akshay Joshi
Company: U.S Bank
Class of 2023
Tyler Patel
Company: Cisco
Class of 2022
Smridhi Sharma
Company: Just Climate
Class of 2019
Olivia Waaben
Company: Goldman Sachs
Class of 2021