Cate Cannon (she/her)

I am a junior at Tulane University pursuing a dual degree in Finance and International Relations with a minor in Spanish. I am studying abroad in Seville, Spain (Fall) and Madrid, Spain (Spring) for the 2024-2025 academic year. During my time in Seville, I am completing an internship as an Assistant English Teacher at a local school. In the Summer of 2025, I will be a Real Estate Investment Banking Intern at Raymond James. I really enjoy discovering areas where IR and finance intersect, as I think both fields can be deeply integrated with one another.

Serena Saul (she/her)

Serena is an aspiring attorney studying Legal Studies in Business and History. She aims to become an advocate for clients, whether inside or outside the courtroom. She has studied abroad in Sevilla, Spain and Madrid, Spain, and hopes her legal career will take her international in the future. She is hard-working and dedicated. She has interned with various law firms and Norwegian Cruise Line. She is currently applying to law school programs throughout the U.S. and hopes to utilize her language skills and international experience to better justice systems.  

Ariana Sarangi Virani (she/her)

As a lifelong learner with a passion for language acquisition, Ariana is pursuing dual degrees in International Development and Business Management, with a unique focus on the Middle East and Latin America. In 2023, Ariana's commitment to language learning earned her the Critical Language Scholarship in Nizwa, Oman to study Arabic, and she traveled to Colombia and Spain through the Altman Program during her year abroad, mastering her fluency in Spanish.

Oli Marin (she/her)

I will graduate from Tulane with degrees in International Relations and Legal Studies in Business. Through the Altman Program, I had the life-changing opportunity to study in São Paulo, Brazil, and Sevilla, Spain, where I broadened my global perspectives and gained fluency in Portuguese in addition to my native Spanish. My internship with the Alliance for Affordable Energy fueled my passion for conservation science and renewable energy. Looking ahead, I am eager to apply my skills to meaningful work in environmental sustainability while seeking more opportunities to work abroad. 

James King (he/him)

James King is a senior studying Finance and International Relations with a linguistic focus in Spanish, interested in the intersections of business and law globally. Through internships in Valuation, Equity Research, and Investment Banking, James has developed a passion for Energy Investment Banking across all financial products. 

Abbey Hochreiner (she/her)

Abbey Hochreiner is a fourth-year undergraduate student pursuing a dual degree in Finance and Economics. Her interdisciplinary studies and experiences in Spain and Mexico have deepened her interest in analyzing the impact of global financial markets and economic policies on the communities they serve. Abbey is passionate about cross-cultural collaboration and thrives in environments where diverse perspectives come together to solve complex problems. 

Anna Francesca Hobbins (she/her)

Anna Hobbins is a senior studying Latin American Studies and Legal Studies in Business with a language concentration in Spanish and Portuguese. Through interdisciplinary coursework, immigration policy and advocacy internships and research assistantship, and teaching of English as a Second Language and citizenship classes, she has flourished in her interest in pursuing immigration law in the private and public sectors after graduation. She is passionate about applying legal frameworks to understand migratory movements better and work towards immigrant justice in the U.S.

Ayanna Hill (she/her)

Motivated to enact positive change, Ayanna Hill, a North Texas native, is a fourth-year undergraduate student pursuing a dual bachelor's degree in political science with a concentration in international relations and management.

Through her passion for public service and international affairs, Ayanna has completed service projects and study abroad programs across the Dominican Republic, Colombia, and Spain with the help of the Altman Program.

Sarah Quarles (she/her)

I am currently pursuing a BA in Political Science-International Development and a BSM in Finance and have accepted a full-time analyst role in Goldman Sachs' Wealth Management division. I am extremely passionate about immigration reform and hope to get involved in the field through volunteer work after starting my career in Dallas, TX, next summer. I look forward to exercising my two degrees to help advance both my career and passions. 

Josef Kiesenhofer (he/him)

I'm a detail-oriented and analytical senior interested in combining my passion for language learning and my experience in finance and accounting-related professional roles. My many international endeavors have taught me to adapt and thrive in new environments. I hope to grow my technical financial services skills in the coming years before pursuing careers abroad where I can utilize my Spanish and German knowledge. Beyond my current professional plans after graduating, I’m interested in returning to school to pursue Sovereign and Country Risk Management.

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