Poets&Quants news website recognizes four Lehigh students who stood out in the nation’s Class of 2023 for their academic excellence.
Katrina Fett '23
Chase Leadership Development Program Analyst, J.P. Morgan Chase & Co.
Poets&Quants, Business Major
Katrina Fett ’23 says she was surprised how widely the skill set she acquired in business school could be applied. She thought her career would be limited to her major. That was not the case. As a matter of fact, after graduating a semester early, she began earning a graphic design certification at Parsons School of Design.
Tobey Bill '23
Associate Consultant, Bain & Company
Poets&Quants, Business Major
Tobey Bill ’23 was in the Integrated Business and Engineering and the Industrial & Systems Engineering programs. He describes himself as having an entrepreneurial mindset and with a desire to do good. Bill wishes he had spoken more to his professors about their research and consulting.
GiGi Ross '23 MBA
Business Strategy & Planning Manager, Northrop Grumman
Poets&Quants, Online MBA
GiGi Ross, ’23 MBA, is most proud of the volunteer work she did for a small dance company and academy. Ross says she created a strategic plan that put them on a new path for growth. While in the MBA program, she got a promotion. Ross says her MBA has given her the tools and confidence to succeed.
Venkata Veera K. Mandala '23 MBA
Sr. Manager, Digital Product Owner for COVID Franchise, Pfizer Pharmaceuticals
Poets&Quants, Online MBA
Mandala, ’23 MBA, can read, write and converse in four languages. He says he was surprised by how much he was able to network during his online program. While it was convenient for his busy schedule, Mandala says that from an engagement perspective he felt it was comparable to being in the classroom.