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The Consortium at Michigan Ross

The Biggest and the Best

With over 1000+ alumni, Ross Consortium boasts the largest alumni network of any Consortium school. Our goal is to create an endearing CGSM family bond that supports, respects, and promotes one another, while leveraging our collective strengths to further the Consortium’s mission.

The Consortium Mission

Consortium for Graduate Study in Management's (CGSM) mission “is to enhance diversity and inclusion in global business education and leadership by striving to reduce the significant underrepresentation of African Americans, Hispanic Americans and Native Americans in both our Member Schools’ enrollments and the ranks of global management.”

Student Liaisons

The Student Liaisons are responsible for leading Consortium student activities at Ross and communicating with The Consortium students, staff, corporate and school representatives, and alumni. They play a key role in driving the Ross Consortium vision throughout the year

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Juli is a dual Master of Business Administration and Master of Public Policy candidate at the University of Michigan. Prior to graduate school, she was a Policy Manager in Washington D.C. where she helped shape and pass national economic relief legislation during COVID-19. In her free time, she loves to weight lift, paint, and explore national parks!

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Andrew is a second-year MBA from the Washington, D.C. area, who is passionate about connecting with audiences by finding what resonates most with them to simultaneously serve their needs. Prior to business school, Andrew spent more than a decade in the professional communications field — as a journalist, on Capitol Hill as a communications director in a congressional office, and most recently at D.C.-based public relations/creative advocacy firm as a content director. In each of these roles, he worked to distill complex, wide-ranging, and abstract information and data points into digestible, relatable content for their intended audiences. He came to Ross excited to marry elements from his previous career with the knowledge and skills he'll gain at business school to pursue a career in brand management and marketing.

In addition to serving as a Consortium Liaison, he is also Co-president of the Michigan Marketing Club (MMC); Chief Strategy Officer of the Entertainment & Media Club (EMC); and Co-Vice President of Marketing of the MBA Sports Business Alliance (MBA SBA). He is also a member of a handful of other clubs across Ross.

In his free time, Andrew enjoys spending time with his family (his wife and two young daughters), watching sports (Go Blue!), running, visiting his extended family in Guatemala, and just generally connecting and learning from other people. Andrew holds a B.A. in Journalism from the University of Minnesota. 

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Larrysa is a second-year MBA student with a focus on consumer goods marketing/brand management. With an undergraduate background in chemistry and chemical engineering, Larrysa started her career in oil and gas manufacturing, but she is now using her MBA to pivot her career. Larrysa is a highly motivated self-starter passionate about gaining knowledge and developing new skills. She enjoys sharing knowledge and collaborating with high-performing teams to solve problems with innovative solutions.

With a personal passion for education and career equity for underrepresented minorities, Larrysa deeply resonates with the CGSM mission and is proud to serve as a Student Liaison for the 2024-2025 academic year. In addition to serving as a CGSM Liaison, Larrysa is actively involved in several capacities at Ross. She is an Academic/Ethics Chair for her section, VP of Prospective Students/Student Affairs for the Black Business Student Association, VP of Education for the Michigan Marketing Club, a Career Development Office Peer Coach for Marketing/Brand Management, and a TA for Business Leadership in Changing Times (CEO Class).

Outside of work/school, Larrysa enjoys participating in Toastmasters, reading with her book club, “cozy” gaming, serving the community, and spending quality time with loved ones.

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Sonali is a second year MBA student who is passionate about making an impact in the business world for the social good. As a first-generation college student, she is committed to fostering a collaborative, inclusive, and supportive business environment. Sonali currently serves as the Co-President of First at Ross, Co-President of Yoga & Pilates Club, VP of Events for BLDA, and a CDO Peer Coach in addition to her role as Consortium Liaison. 

 

Through prior experience as an Enterprise Project Manager at Origami Risk and Consultant at EY, Sonali has refined her skills in project management, advising clients, and fostering organizational change. She hopes to continue this through a career in consulting or corporate strategy after her time at Ross. Beyond the classroom, Sonali’s diverse interests include travel, aerial arts, and photography, reflecting her passion for exploring new perspectives and making an impact wherever she goes.

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