2026 RBS Under 30 Honorees

Introducing the 2026 RBS Under 30 Honorees!

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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

Shannon Garcia

Company: Princeton University
Class of 2024

James Klett

James Klett

Company: Fairgrown Farm LLC
Class of 2019

Connor Shah

Connor Shah

Company: Kuyashii Jewelry
Class of 2019

Jessica Yang

Jessica Yang

Company: Accenture | Eliassen Group LLC
Class of 2018

Industry Pioneers

 

Allison Darley

Allison Darley

Company: KPMG LLP
Class of 2020

Darya Ganzha

Darya Ganzha

Company: NBC
Class of 2020

Tenille Grant

Tenille Grant

Company: JPMC
Class of 2023

Chioma Igwebuike

Chioma Igwebuike

Company: Goldman Sachs
Class of 2017

Zachary Konviser

Zachary Konviser

Company: Jefferies
Class of 2017

Jamie Lee

Jamie Lee

Company: Amorepacific
Class of 2017

Michael Leitzke

Michael Leitzke

Company: Church & Dwight Co., Inc.
Class of 2021

Amanda Maher DiCarlo

Amanda Maher DiCarlo

Company: The Campbell's Company
Class of 2019

Michael McCormick

Michael McCormick

Company: Morgan Stanley
Class of 2018

Harini Mekala

Harini Mekala

Company: Microsoft
Class of 2018

Parth Modi

Parth Modi

Company: Johnson & Johnson
Class of 2019

Sanjana Narayanan

Sanjana Narayanan

Company: Prudential
Class of 2024

Ryan O'Leary

Ryan O'Leary

Company: BeOne Medicines
Class of 2025

Shreya Panisetty

Shreya Panisetty

Company: Citibank
Class of 2024

Julie Petulla

Julie Petulla

Company: FINRA
Class of 2017

Rohini Putcha

Rohini Putcha

Company: Ralph Lauren
Class of 2017

Sridivya Raghavan

Sridivya Raghavan

Company: PGIM
Class of 2018

Dhvani Shah

Dhvani Shah

Company: L'Oreal
Class of 2021

Joseph Stoneback

Joseph Stoneback

Company: EY
Class of 2021

Jordan Torres

Jordan Torres

Company: Barclays
Class of 2021

Isabella Verdi

Isabella Verdi

Company: Johnson & Johnson
Class of 2018

Social Impact and Sustainability

 

Akshay Joshi

Akshay Joshi

Company: U.S Bank
Class of 2023

Tyler Patel

Tyler Patel

Company: Cisco
Class of 2022

Smridhi Sharma

Smridhi Sharma

Company: Just Climate
Class of 2019

Olivia Waaben

Olivia Waaben

Company: Goldman Sachs
Class of 2021