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EXPERIENCE

EXPERIENCE

June- August 2025

Business Analyst

London, UK

Venari Partners

  • Supported Executive Search and Market Mapping efforts across 3 niche verticals, including Aviation, ESG, and Private Equity, by delivering in-depth industry research and talent mapping 

  • Conducted data analysis that underpinned leadership and organisational assessment initiatives, helping to surface talent gaps and align candidate profiles with clients’ leadership needs 

  • Created and refined client-facing materials to clearly communicate candidate pipelines, role specifications, and key market intelligence 

May- June 2024

McKinsey & Co.

Business Analyst

Washington, D.C.

  • Worked on a client facing team assisting a Department of Defense Agency with developing a strategic plan for the upcoming four years

  • Conducted comprehensive data analysis of over 45+ interviews, department statistics and performance metrics to develop materials for a 3-day leadership offsite, internal presentations and published strategic plan  

  • Collaborated with cross functional teams and partners to develop problem solving strategies to address industry specific challenges  

May - June 2023

Intern & Project Lead

Dominican Republic

BLUE Missions

  • Worked on a client facing team assisting a Department of Defense Agency with developing a strategic plan for the upcoming four years

  • Conducted comprehensive data analysis of over 45+ interviews, department statistics and performance metrics to develop materials for a 3-day leadership offsite, internal presentations and published strategic plan  

  • Collaborated with cross functional teams and partners to develop problem solving strategies to address industry specific challenges  

A LOOK AT A SUMMER WITH BLUE MISSIONS

EDUCATION

EDUCATION

University of Florida

2022-2026

WARRINGTON COLLEGE OF BUSINESS

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration – Management

2022-2026

COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS & SCIENCES

Bachelor of Arts in International Studies – Europe

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Deep Dive Into My Studies

Why I study what I do...

I have two unique yet complementary academic interests: business and international studies. My initial interest in the world of finance and business began at a young age when I accidentally stumbled upon paper bonds that my grandmother had purchased when she first arrived in the United States. At 12, I had no idea what a bond was, but it sparked my curiosity and desire to learn as much as I possibly could. As a first-generation American, my Hispanic culture and my family’s journey to the U.S. have always been a deep source of inspiration for me. Growing up in a household where Spanish was spoken first and international affairs were constantly discussed, I quickly developed a love for understanding global politics. I knew that when I arrived on campus, I would seize every opportunity and dedicate myself and my studies to exploring the intersection between international affairs and business.

Coursework

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Global Business Ethics

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Financial & Managerial Accounting

03

Human Resource Management

04

Latin American Studies 

05

International Business

06

Rules, Laws, & Authority in Europe

Involvement On Campus

Servant Leadership as a Framework for the Ethical Use of Generative AI in Corporate Decision-Making

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Research Abstract

With generative artificial intelligence (AI) completely changing the business landscape, it is no surprise that ethical leadership must also evolve in the corporate setting in response to this technological advancement. A framework for effectively navigating the uncertainty and complexity that AI presents is necessary to ensure that this innovation is used responsibly by the people at the top. This paper explores the ethical considerations between AI and ethical business leadership, specifically generative AI and its effects on corporate decision-making and corporate culture. Drawing on the ethical evaluation framework used with facial recognition technology (FRT), the research uses its principles to assess the ethical use of AI in corporate leadership. It examines how leaders strike a balance between innovation and responsibility in responding to AI-related challenges. This paper is grounded in servant leadership theory as a means of establishing a base of non-negotiables in how AI is used by leadership in corporate settings. The theory is grounded in seven principles: listening, empathy, healing, awareness, persuasion, conceptualization, and foresight. Servant leadership theory, compared to other ethical leadership models, such as transformational leadership and authentic leadership theory, prioritizes stakeholders' well-being, which is critical when integrating AI into corporate decision-making that directly impacts employees. The framework aims to create a tangible baseline for ethical leadership to use so that the implementation of generative AI in the workplace is not only impactful and receptive among employees but ultimately ethical. It enables leaders to interact with this technology in a way that prioritizes accountability, responsibility, and integrity in modern business environments.

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