MPA
Meet the MPA Student Ambassadors
Ambassadors are current students who can answer questions about life at Texas McCombs, job searches, and life in the program. Student ambassadors don't address admissions questions but can share their experiences in the program. Contact an ambassador today!
Traditional MPA
Alex Wang
Meet Alex
- Hometown: China
- Undergraduate Institution: Brandeis University
- Undergraduate Major: Business Administration
- Career Interests: Accounting – External Audit (Assurance)
- “Joining the MPA program has always been my dream, as I want to learn and grow within one of the nation’s top accounting programs alongside talented peers who share my passion for exploring the world of accounting.”
Corina Kwok
Meet Corina
- Hometown: Dover, DE
- Undergraduate Institution: University of Delaware
- Undergraduate Major: Marketing
- Career Interests: Accounting – External Audit (Assurance)
- “I chose the Texas McCombs MPA program because of its commitment to support students from non-traditional accounting backgrounds, its extensive alumni network, and its strong reputation. I knew this program would challenge me academically while providing me with opportunities to refine my professionalism.”
Curran Rose
Meet Curran
- Hometown: Dallas, TX
- Undergraduate Institution: Southern Methodist University
- Undergraduate Major: Accounting
- Career Interests: Accounting – External Audit (Assurance)
- “The Texas McCombs MPA program has a longstanding reputation of excellence that I was attracted to even in my undergraduate studies. I was drawn to MPA by the esteemed professors and extensive resources that McCombs had to offer. I pride myself on my diligence and goal-oriented mindset, and the MPA program here seemed like the perfect challenge.”
David Nguyen
Meet David
- Hometown: Portland, OR
- Undergraduate Institution: Portland State University
- Undergraduate Major: Business Administration, Accounting
- Career Interests: Accounting – External Audit (Assurance)
- “I chose the Texas McCombs MPA program for its unmatched reputation and strong industry connections. As a Vietnamese-American raised on the West Coast building my career in NYC, I’m proud to represent McCombs beyond Texas and inspire students across the country to view it as a home for growth, opportunity, and community.”
Janna Lin
Meet Janna
- Hometown: Taiwan
- Undergraduate Institution: National Taiwan University
- Undergraduate Major: Accounting
- Career Interests: Accounting – Taxation
- “I chose the Texas McCombs MPA program because it is a top-ranked accounting program in the U.S, and Austin is such a vibrant and dynamic city!”
John Wallace
Meet John
- Hometown: Salem, VA
- Undergraduate Institution: Washington and Lee University
- Undergraduate Major: Accounting & Finance
- Career Interests: Accounting – External Audit (Assurance)
- “I chose Texas MPA because it offers a unique mix of MBA and accounting courses, unlike many programs that focus solely on CPA preparation. The ability to take MBA courses gives me the chance to discover new career paths while building a strong accounting foundation.”
Kaleb Wade
Meet Kaleb
- Hometown: South Carolina
- Undergraduate Institution: The University of Alabama
- Undergraduate Major: Accounting
- Career Interests: Wealth Management/Investment & Tax Consulting
- “The Texas McCombs MPA Program is a non-traditional graduate accounting program that allows me to enhance my accounting acumen and soft skill abilities for preparation in a career, like wealth management, which encompasses both elements in the profession.”
Kasey Carter
Meet Kasey
- Hometown: Forney, TX
- Undergraduate Institution: Texas Tech University
- Undergraduate Major: Accounting & Finance, Minor in Legal Studies
- Career Interests: Accounting – Taxation
- “The MPA program at UT had everything I was looking for: a world-renowned education, exceptional faculty, and a community of driven peers. The school spirit was a huge plus, as it cultivates a strong sense of belonging!”
Ray Chou
Meet Ray
- Hometown: Taiwan
- Undergraduate Institution: National Taiwan University
- Undergraduate Major: Accounting
- Career Interests: Finance – External Audit (Assurance)
- “I chose the Texas McCombs MPA program for its top-ranked reputation and exceptional resources, along with the unique opportunities in Austin—a vibrant, growing city that offers access to diverse industries and culture.”
Ruslan Shukurov
Meet Ruslan
- Hometown: Turkmenistan
- Undergraduate Institution: The University of Texas at San Antonio
- Undergraduate Major: Accounting
- Career Interests: Accounting – Advisory
- “I chose McCombs for its strong industry connections, supportive community and flexible MPA degree plan that lets me pair accounting classes with finance electives aligned with my long-term career goals.”
MPA Bridge
Chase Pike
Meet Chase
- Hometown: Dallas, TX
- Undergraduate Institution: The University of Texas at Austin
- Undergraduate Major: Economics
- Career Interests: Accounting – Advisory
- “I chose the Texas McCombs MPA program for its rigorous, broad-based curriculum, world-class faculty, and elite reputation, as well as its strong integration with my economics degree.”
Sophia Moscoso
Meet Sophia
- Hometown: Austin, TX
- Undergraduate Institution: The University of Texas at Austin
- Undergraduate Major: English
- Career Interests: Accounting – External Audit (Assurance)
- “I had very little accounting experience before the MPA program, so I knew that McCombs would be the best place for me to build a strong foundation and develop a well-rounded view of accounting altogether.”
Integrated MPA
Ben Breed
Meet Ben
- Hometown: San Antonio, TX
- Undergraduate Institution: The University of Texas at Austin
- Undergraduate Major: Accounting & Government
- Career Interests: Accounting – Taxation
- “There is no greater opportunity than learning from the best, alongside the best.”
Charlotte Shively
Meet Charlotte
- Hometown: Houston, TX
- Undergraduate Institution: The University of Texas at Austin
- Undergraduate Major: Accounting
- Career Interests: Accounting – Taxation
- “The Texas MPA program provides an experience that truly cannot be replicated. It brings together driven students and outstanding faculty who create a dynamic learning environment where every class feels like “game time.” I find myself excited to walk into the classroom each day.”
Cole Shepherd
Meet Cole
- Hometown: San Diego, CA
- Undergraduate Institution: The University of Texas at Austin
- Undergraduate Major: Accounting
- Career Interests: Accounting – External Audit
- “As the leading accounting program in the US, this institution represents the highest standard of excellence. My journey toward success has been shaped by a deep commitment to learning, growth, and the privilege of challenging myself alongside exceptional peers.”
Ian Truong
Meet Ian
- Hometown: Houston, TX
- Undergraduate Institution: The University of Texas at Austin
- Undergraduate Major: Accounting
- Career Interests: Accounting – Taxation
- “The plethora of opportunities in terms of academia, career prospection, and ability to grow is desirable, which ultimately led me here.”
Jazmine Mendoza
Meet Jazmine
- Hometown: Corpus Christi, TX
- Undergraduate Institution: The University of Texas at Austin
- Undergraduate Major: Accounting
- Career Interests: Accounting – External Audit
- “I chose Texas McCombs MPA because it offered a unique opportunity and set me up for long-term success. The program’s support has been pivotal in my professional development.”
Kayla Ngo
Meet Kayla
- Hometown: Plano, TX
- Undergraduate Institution: The University of Texas at Austin
- Undergraduate Major: Accounting
- Career Interests: Accounting – Advisory
- “I chose the Texas McCombs MPA program for its unparalleled combination of rigorous academics and supportive community. The opportunity to learn from world-class faculty while engaging in enriching experiences outside the classroom made it a clear choice for me.”
Lauren Poole
Meet Lauren
- Hometown: Austin, TX
- Undergraduate Institution: The University of Texas at Austin
- Undergraduate Major: Accounting & Plan II Honors
- Career Interests: Finance – Investment Banking
- “The smaller class sizes and close-knit group of professors showed me how much care the program has for its students, and that care sold the program to me.”
Shreya Goel
Meet Shreya
- Hometown: Round Rock, TX
- Undergraduate Institution: The University of Texas at Austin
- Undergraduate Major: Accounting
- Career Interests: Accounting – Internal Audit
- “As a BBA student I felt a bit lost and didn’t know which career path I wanted. I chose MPA because of all the opportunities it presents, including specialized career and academic advising.”
Tabor Clifton
Meet Tabor
- Hometown: Austin, TX
- Undergraduate Institution: The University of Texas at Austin
- Undergraduate Major: Accounting
- Career Interests: Accounting – External Audit (Assurance)
- “I chose the Texas McCombs iMPA program because I knew that I was very interested in accounting and had heard a lot about this program. After looking into it more, seeing the prestige and the resources that it provided made it a no brainer.”
Thaily Rangel
Meet Thaily
- Hometown: Dallas, TX
- Undergraduate Institution: The University of Texas at Austin
- Undergraduate Major: Accounting
- Career Interests: Accounting – Taxation
- “I wanted the best experience; learning from world-class professors.”
Vivek Patel
Meet Vivek
- Hometown: Lewisville, TX
- Undergraduate Institution: The University of Texas at Austin
- Undergraduate Major: Accounting
- Career Interests: Accounting – External Audit
- “I chose MPA because of its numerous career opportunities and versatility.“
Xitlali Chavez
Meet Xitlali
- Hometown: Dallas, TX
- Undergraduate Institution: The University of Texas at Austin
- Undergraduate Major: Accounting
- Career Interests: Accounting – Internal Audit
- “I chose the Texas McCombs MPA program due to the vast variety of curricula it offers. I am not bound to one thing, and coming in, I wanted to explore the various courses offered.”
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