Our Team — Middlebury Diversity in Business

Our Partners are a group of dedicated leaders who are passionate about finance & business and want to make the business world more welcoming to historically excluded communities. They oversee MiddDIB’s internal and external operations and move the group forward.

Meet the Partners

Meet our Mentors

Noah Vogel

CO-PRESIDENT
Major: International Politics & Economics, Chinese
Interests: Investment Banking, Venture Capital
Incoming: Investment Banking Summer Analyst at RBC
Previous: Business Strategy Consultant at Opportunities Credit Union (2022)
Organizations: SEO Success, MLT Career Prep, Bridge the Gap

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Kayla Morgan

CO-PRESIDENT
Major: Economics
Interests: Investment Banking, Private Equity, Sales & Trading
Incoming: Artemis Summer Enrichment and Real Estate Private Equity Analyst
Previous: Goldman Sachs Emerging Leaders Series (2023); KKR Scholars Program (2023); McKinsey First Year Leadership Summit (2023); Expedition EY (2023)
Organizations: SEO Edge, BLK Capital Management (Equity Research Analyst)

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James Heath

VICE PRESIDENT OF CAREER MENTORING
Major: Computer Science & Political Science
Interests: Venture Capital, Start-Ups, Investment Banking
Incoming: Dormplex (2023)
Previous: Goldman Sachs Emerging Leaders Series (2022); First Independence Bank (2022)

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Amy Zou

VICE PRESIDENT OF FINANCE AND OPERATIONS
Major: Economics and Psychology
Interests: Investment banking, ESG
Incoming: Investment Banking summer analyst at Nomura
Previous: Explore Nomura Diversity Program (2023), TD securities First Look Women’s S&T program (2023), Moelis Leadership Diversity Program (2023), Audax Women in PE program (2022), Peakspan immersion program (2023)
Organizations: Recalc Academy, Girls Who Invest

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David Gross

VICE PRESIDENT OF CAREER MENTORING
Major: International Politics & Economics
Interests: Investment Banking, Private Equity, Real Estate
Incoming: Investment Banking Summer Analyst at RBC (2024)
Previous: Leasing Assistant at Cove Property Management (2021, 2022), Investment Banking Sophmore Summer Analyst (2023), Goldman Sachs Emerging Leaders Series
Organizations: SEO Success

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Elisa Bautista

VICE PRESIDENT OF CAREER MENTORING
Major: International Politics & Economics, Spanish
Interests: Investment Banking, Asset Management
Incoming: Asset Management Sophomore Summer Analyst at the Harvard Management Company (2023)
Previous: Goldman Sachs Possibilities Summit (2023); Talson Capital Management (2022); RBC Women's Advisory Program (2022); JP Morgan Chase Career.edYOU Academy (2022); Develop with Deutsche Bank (2022)
Organizations: Girls Who Invest, SEO Edge, Recalc Academy

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Brian Conde-Martinez

VICE PRESIDENT OF CAREER MENTORING
Major: International Politics & Economics
Interests: Wealth , Consulting, Policy Advocacy, Marketing
Previous: L’Oréal Diverse Leaders Fellow (2023); BNP ASCEND Summit, Goldman Sachs Possibilities Summit (2023); Research Analyst at Vermont Agency of Education (2022); Notion Campus Leader (2022)
Organizations: SEO Edge

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Tyler Reed

VICE PRESIDENT OF ENGAGEMENT
Major: Economics
Interests: Investment Banking, Private Equity
Incoming: Willett Advisors Intern
Previous: Goldman Sachs Emerging Leaders Series (2023), Goldman Sachs Virtual Insights Program(2023)
Organizations: SEO Edge, Posse Scholar

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Alizeh Mehdi

VICE PRESIDENT OF MENTOR ENGAGEMENT
Major: Economics, Computer Science
Interests: Investment Banking, Private Equity

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Andy Garcia

VICE PRESIDENT OF CAREER EXPLORATION
Major: Economics & Mathematics
Interest: Management Consulting
Incoming: VT Business Strategy & Consulting Intern
Previous: BCG Launch; Bloomberg First Year Insights; Capital One Black & Hispanic Business Analyst Summit; Goldman Sachs Virtual Insights; McKinsey & Company First Year Leadership Summit
Organizations: College Match LA; HSF Scholar; SEO Edge

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Makayla Reed

VICE PRESIDENT OF COMMUNICATIONS
Major: International Politics & Economics
Interests: Investment Banking, Consulting

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Bella Morales

VICE PRESIDENT OF COMMUNICATIONS
Major: International Politics & Economics
Interests: Investment Banking, Consulting

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Samuel Cramer

VICE PRESIDENT OF DEVELOPMENT
Major: Statistics
Interests: Investment Banking, Consultant, Private Equity
Incoming: Consultant at Diive

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Why we care about diversity in business

"I think that diversity in banking is absolutely crucial. When you have the diversity you’re able to have the most innovative minds working together as well having people to advocate for under represented communities. In business it’s hard for people of color to get in and the more people of color break barriers the more equal opportunities become."

Katya Juarez, Member ‘24 | Incoming Corporate Banking Analyst at JP Morgan Chase
"I care about diversity in business because I appreciate seeing more and more people represented in business and I think it's very important to break down barriers that have historically been present for people from underrepresented communities."

Orlando Caceres, Member ‘25
“In order to create a prosperous future — a future that allows everyone an opportunity to have their voices heard, acknowledged, and respected, we need diversity in business and there’s no better time than now. ”

Brian Conde-Martinez, Vice President ‘25 | Incoming Wealth Management Summer Analyst at Bank of America
"I care about diversity because being a woman and POC, I think it is important to be represented. MiddDIB is an organizationworking to help move forwatd in that process and eliminate the gap in the corporate world."

Tayyaba Akhtar, Member ‘25
"Having diverse decision makers is imperative for short-run & long-run success. It's a fact that diverse groups perform better than homogeneous ones."

Kyle Santiago, Member ‘25 | Incoming Investment Banking Summer Analyst at RBC Capital Markets
“Diversity brings out the best in groups. When we meet, live, and work with people who are culturally different, we are more likely to be exposed to new ideas and ways of thinking.”

Noah Vogel, Co-President ‘25 | Incoming Investment Banking Summer Analyst at RBC Capital Markets
"Diversity brings new perspectives and voices to the table that help foster creativity and innovative problem solving. It has made every team I've worked on a better experience."

Emily Nagatomo, Member ‘23 | Sales & Trading Analyst at BNP Paribas
"We founded MiddDIB because while the effort to diversify business is widespread, it must also be intentional. Our team would like to make our intentions clear, to make sure business is a comfortable and welcoming field for all to enter."

James Heath, Co-Founder, Vice-President ‘25 | Incoming Investment Banking Summer Analyst at Goldman Sachs | Co-Founder of Dormplex
"From decision-making to strategic operations, teamwork is fundamental to any successful business venture. Having a well-rounded, diverse team acts as the backbone when executing important projects."

Karina Martir, Member ‘24
"It is essential that diverse voices are brought to the decision making table, not only because diversity leads to better outcomes for businesses but because it is the right thing to do."

David Gross, Co-Founder ‘25 | Incoming Investment Banking Summer Analyst at RBC Capital Markets
“It’s important that everyone gets equal opportunities to get a seat at the table — regardless of origin or gender. MiddDIB is a pathway to achieving this vision by preparing and developing confidence and skill to break into the business world.”

Sanaa Wong, Member ‘25
“MiddDIB cultivates a supportive space for minority students in a predominately white industry. The club offers underrepresented students with educational and networking opportunities that help them stay informed about the opportunities."

Liban Chibssa, Member ‘24 | Incoming Private Equity Analyst at Audax

Our Partners are a group of dedicated leaders who are passionate about finance & business and want to make the business world more welcoming to historically excluded communities. They oversee MiddDIB’s internal and external operations and move the group forward.

Meet the Partners

Noah Vogel

Kayla Morgan

James Heath

Amy Zou

David Gross

Elisa Bautista

Brian Conde-Martinez

Tyler Reed

Alizeh Mehdi

Andy Garcia

Makayla Reed

Bella Morales

Samuel Cramer

"I care about diversity in business because I appreciate seeing more and more people represented in business and I think it's very important to break down barriers that have historically been present for people from underrepresented communities."

“In order to create a prosperous future — a future that allows everyone an opportunity to have their voices heard, acknowledged, and respected, we need diversity in business and there’s no better time than now. ”

"I care about diversity because being a woman and POC, I think it is important to be represented. MiddDIB is an organizationworking to help move forwatd in that process and eliminate the gap in the corporate world."

"Having diverse decision makers is imperative for short-run & long-run success. It's a fact that diverse groups perform better than homogeneous ones."

“Diversity brings out the best in groups. When we meet, live, and work with people who are culturally different, we are more likely to be exposed to new ideas and ways of thinking.”

"Diversity brings new perspectives and voices to the table that help foster creativity and innovative problem solving. It has made every team I've worked on a better experience."

"We founded MiddDIB because while the effort to diversify business is widespread, it must also be intentional. Our team would like to make our intentions clear, to make sure business is a comfortable and welcoming field for all to enter."

"From decision-making to strategic operations, teamwork is fundamental to any successful business venture. Having a well-rounded, diverse team acts as the backbone when executing important projects."

"It is essential that diverse voices are brought to the decision making table, not only because diversity leads to better outcomes for businesses but because it is the right thing to do."

“It’s important that everyone gets equal opportunities to get a seat at the table — regardless of origin or gender. MiddDIB is a pathway to achieving this vision by preparing and developing confidence and skill to break into the business world.”

“MiddDIB cultivates a supportive space for minority students in a predominately white industry. The club offers underrepresented students with educational and networking opportunities that help them stay informed about the opportunities."

Middlebury Diversity in Business