MSBA
Meet the MSBA Student Ambassadors
Connect with recent graduates and current MS Business Analytics students who can answer questions about their experience studying at Texas McCombs, career management/outcomes, and life in the program. Student ambassadors don't address admissions questions but can share their personal experiences as a MSBA student.
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Current AMBASSADORS
Alina Hota
Alina Hota
MSBA Class of 2026

Meet Alina

  • Hometown: Delhi, India
  • Undergraduate Major: Electronics and Communication Engineering
  • Months of Work Experience:36
  • “Before joining the program, I had the chance to speak with Anita Yadav, a student ambassador from the previous MSBA cohort. I had a million questions, about coursework, living in Austin, recruiting, and even what to pack. She answered all of them with so much honesty and patience, and that conversation played a huge role in my decision to join McCombs. It made the program feel more real, more human, and far less intimidating.”
  • View Alina’s LinkedIn
Grace Lin
Grace Lin
MSBA Class of 2026

Meet Grace

  • Hometown: Taipei, Taiwan
  • Undergraduate Major: Business Analytics
  • Months of Work Experience: 0
  • “I want to share my experience as both a former UT undergrad student and also an international student and why I think MSBA is beneficial for my professional career.”
  • View Grace’s LinkedIn
Melissa Cai Shi
Melissa Cai Shi
MSBA Class of 2026

Meet Melissa

  • Hometown: San Jose, Costa Rica
  • Undergraduate Major: Actuarial Science & Applied Statistics
  • Months of Work Experience: 36
  • “I’m excited to be that friendly voice helping prospective and new MSBA students navigate the “Is this right for me?” moments and “How do I survive this?” questions. I believe the best advice comes from someone who’s been there, done that, and lived to laugh about it.”
  • View Melissa’s LinkedIn
Tanya Jain
Tanya Jain
MSBA Class of 2026

Meet Tanya

  • Hometown: Foster City, California
  • Undergraduate Major: Business Administration
  • Months of Work Experience: 0
  • “I am very passionate about using my experiences to help someone that may be in the process of looking to get a Masters in Business Analytics.”
  • View Tanya’s LinkedIn
Arjun Rajesh
Arjun Rajesh
MSBA Class of 2027

Meet Arjun

  • Hometown: Tyler, Texas
  • Undergraduate Major: Statistics and Data Science
  • Months of Work Experience: 6
  • “Coming into the program as a bridge student can be daunting, and I would like to reassure anyone thinking of applying to submit their application, because I thoroughly enjoy being a student here.”
  • View Arjun’s LinkedIn
Lena Weissman
Lena Weissman
MSBA Class of 2026

Meet Lena

  • Hometown: Scottsdale, Arizona
  • Undergraduate Major: Marketing and Management Information Systems
  • Months of Work Experience: 0
  • “When I was considering applying to the MSBA program last year, I reached out to a student ambassador, Sarah, on Linkedin. It was nice to see someone with a similar background as me that I could relate to– a recent graduate with a marketing background and less developed technical skills but wanting to grow in this area. She played a major part in my understanding of what to expect from the program before I applied, and getting me excited to start. I want to help prospective and new students in the same way.”
  • View Lena’s LinkedIn
Rohini Sondole
Rohini Sondole
MSBA Class of 2026

Meet Rohini

  • Hometown: Nagpur, India
  • Undergraduate Major: Computer Technology
  • Months of Work Experience: 66
  • “After several years in industry, I joined McCombs to sharpen my technical skills and gain a strategic view of how data drives business impact. The MSBA journey has been transformative, and I’m happy to share insights on coursework, career prep, and life in the program.”
  • View Rohini’s LinkedIn
Bhagya Puppala
Bhagya Puppala
MSBA Class of 2026

Meet Bhagya

  • Hometown: Bapatla, India
  • Undergraduate Major: Computer science Engineering – AIML
  • Months of Work Experience: 36
  • “As someone who transitioned from corporate to being a student again, I understand how valuable peer insights can be when navigating career pivots.”
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Manny Escalante
Manny Escalante
MSBA Class of 2026

Meet Manny

  • Hometown: Houston, Texas
  • Undergraduate Major: Finance
  • Months of Work Experience: 3
  • “I know what it feels like to be full of questions and unsure of the path forward. I never even considered pursuing a master’s degree until a career coach introduced me to MSBA, and that moment sparked a journey that has already shaped me in meaningful ways. I would love to serve as a resource for others who are curious about the program, offering both answers and perspective.”
  • View Manny’s LinkedIn
Simoni Dalal
Simoni Dalal
MSBA Class of 2026

Meet Simoni

  • Hometown: Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
  • Undergraduate Major: Economics
  • Months of Work Experience: 56
  • “I’m most excited to help build opportunities for and within McCombs. Having personally benefitted from the guidance of student ambassadors in my own MSBA journey, it would be a full-circle moment to now serve in that role for others.”
  • View Simoni’s LinkedIn
Alumni AMBASSADORS
Anita Yadav
Anita Yadav
MSBA Class of 2025

Meet Anita

  • Hometown: Kuruksh, India
  • Undergraduate Major: Electronics & Communication Engineering
  • Months of Work Experience: 108
  • “I have mentored many colleagues at my workplace and have witnessed their growth which has been incredibly fulfilling for me. I want to create a similar supportive environment for new students at the university.”
  • View Anita’s LinkedIn
Jyoti Kumari
Jyoti Kumari
MSBA Class of 2025

Meet Jyoti

  • Hometown: Uttar Pradesh, India
  • Undergraduate Major: Mechanical Engineering
  • Months of Work Experience: 65
  • “I am interested in serving as a student ambassador to guide prospective applicants, just as I was supported during my own journey.”
  • View Jyoti’s LinkedIn
Arantza Garcia Delfin
Arantza Garcia Delfin
MSBA Class of 2025

Meet Arantza

  • Hometown: Monterrey, MX
  • Undergraduate Major: Computer Science
  • Months of Work Experience: 26
  • “I would like to inspire more international students to enroll in the master’s degree.”
  • View Arantza’s LinkedIn
Alex Parson
Alex Parson
MSBA Class of 2025

Meet Alex

  • Hometown: Layton, Utah
  • Undergraduate Major: Economics
  • Months of Work Experience: 30
  • “I’d like to assist future students with their admissions process”
  • View Alex’s LinkedIn
Aryan Shah
Aryan Shah
MSBA Class of 2025

Meet Aryan

  • Hometown: Minneapolis, Minnesota
  • Undergraduate Major: MIS & Supply Chain Management
  • Months of Work Experience: 3
  • “The student ambassador’s from last year were extremely helpful to me, especially during the winter happy hour. I hope to be a similar resource for prospective students as well!”