National Student Employee Appreciation Week is April 13–17, 2020. Each year universities and colleges across the country take time to recognize the substantial contributions of students who work on campus. We at the Center for Entrepreneurship are happy and proud to work with students who dedicate time in their busy academic schedule to assist our faculty and staff in a variety of ways. Their help provides a successful experience for all those who engage with the CFE. So we wanted to acknowledge them and say thank you.

Sarah Agnone, Senior – Design, Minors in Entrepreneurship and Sales

Graphic Design Intern

How has your involvement in CFE impacted your time at the University of Michigan?
It made such a difference in my own experience to pursue the entrepreneurship minor. The things you learn can be applied to any field or major and give you a competitive edge going into your career.

What are your plans after you graduate?
I intend to continue my thesis project with a grant and pursue a position at a design consultancy.

Nick Cassar, Junior – Economics Major, Entrepreneurship Minor

IA for ENTR 411 Practicum with Dawn White and ENTR 390 Entrepreneurial E-Commerce with Rishi Narayan  

How did you get involved with the CFE?
Studied abroad in Portugal through CFE/IPE after taking ENTR 407 Entrepreneurship Hour and ENTR 417 EHour Discussion.

What are your plans after you graduate?
Work in a finance-related field and pursue a JD or MBA.

Jake Lawson, Senior – IOE (Industrial and Operations Engineering) Major, Computer Science Minor

Data Team Intern

How has your involvement in CFE impacted your time at the University of Michigan?
My favorite thing by far has been the amazing people I’ve gotten to interact with throughout my time at the CFE. From the staff, other student employees, and external alumni and speakers, I was introduced and participated in a diverse array of events, gained advice and mentorship critical to grow my career, and will graduate with an entirely new perspective and lasting relationships!

What are your plans after you graduate?
I have accepted a full time role as a Data Analytics Consultant for FTI consulting in Chicago. 

Juan V. Marco, Senior – Architecture + Art Major

Design Intern

How has your involvement in CFE impacted your time at the University of Michigan?
The opportunities and content, it’s exciting seeing what Michigan’s entrepreneurs are developing, being able to hear them lecture or go on a trek.

What are your plans after you graduate?
Working in either design strategy or architectural development.

Allison Marsh, Senior – Movement Science Major, Entrepreneurship and Supplemental Study in Public Health Minor

IA for ENTR 500 Introduction to Innovation Careers w/Aaron Crumm and ENTR 490 Urban Entrepreneurship and Grader for ENTR 510 w/ Aaron Crumm

How did you get involved with the CFE?
I got involved in CFE thanks to my older sister, Sam, who worked as a marketing intern for CFE when she was going to school here and she encouraged me to take ENTR 390 E-Commerce with her during her last semester at UM. I absolutely loved the class and really enjoyed the change of pace from my natural science classes. My experience in E-Commerce led me to spend a summer studying abroad with the CFE/IPE Italy program and then pursue U-M’s minor in entrepreneurship.

What are your plans after you graduate?
Next year I will be completing my Masters in Management at Duke University. After that I plan on finding a job at the intersection of healthcare and business.

Darien Moses, Junior – Business Administration Major, Entrepreneurship Minor

IA for ENTR 490 Leadership in Startups with Ted Dacko

How did you get involved with the CFE?
Took ENTR 490 and ENTR 407 EHour, and was recommended by Ted to become an IA for ENTR 490.

What are your plans after you graduate?
Not exactly sure, planning to do inside sales for a startup and then eventually run my own company.

Anna O’Neill, Senior – Mechanical Engineering Major

IA for ENTR 490 Urban Entrepreneurship and IA for ENTR 550 Interpersonal Skills with Eric Fretz

How did you get involved with the CFE?

Joshua Piepszowski, Senior – Industrial and Operations Engineering Major

Data Intern for CFE

How did you get involved with the CFE?
I was looking for a campus job coming into my junior year. I met with Lauren Sheridan for the interview and it went great. I was hired on as an intern and have worked at CFE since.

What are your plans after you graduate?
I will be interning with PwC’s Technology Advisory practice this summer and then returning to U of M in the fall to begin a masters program in IOE. I plan to return to PwC full-time after finishing my masters.

Isabella (Xinyi) Qiao, Sophomore – Data Science & Statistics Major

IA for ENTR 407 E-Hour

How did you get involved with the CFE?
Took E-Hour in freshman year and loved it!

What are your plans after you graduate?
I hope to gain real world experience, explore the intersection of Tech and Finance and break into the industry.

Sarah Redman, Senior – Mechanical Engineering and German Major

IA for ENTR 411 Practicum with Dawn White and ENTR 550 Interpersonal Skills with Eric Fretz

How did you get involved with the CFE?
I took ENTR 407 Entrepreneurship Hour and ENTR 417 E-Hour Discussion!

What are your plans after you graduate?
To work full time for Toyota.

Taylor Termine, Senior – Mechanical Engineering Major, Entrepreneurship Minor

 IA for ENTR 550 Interpersonal Skills with Eric Fretz

How did you get involved with the CFE?
I participated in CFE’s/IPE‘s Innovation and Entrepreneurship study abroad program in Copenhagen, Denmark.

What are your plans after you graduate?
I will be getting a Master’s in Data Science at Fordham University in New York City.

Roshan Vadera, Freshman – Business Major, Entrepreneurship Minor

Photographer for CFE

How has your involvement in CFE impacted your time at the University of Michigan?
Going on a Discovery Treks and having the ability to experience real-world business practices and logistics was amazing.

What are your plans after you graduate?
I’m hoping to get involved in the entertainment industry.