Davidson Management Honors Program

Valerie Wijeweera, BS in Information Technology and Systems ‘21

Operations Leadership Development Program Participant, Travelers Insurance

DMHP has provided me with a network of friends to pull ideas from, encourage each other throughout our classes, and support each other as a community within our cohort. I have found some of my best friends through DMHP, and after attending Ursuline Academy of Dallas, I have found that a solid community can provide impetus to building each other up and pushing forward to become the best version of ourselves. Overall, DMHP has provided the perfect opportunity for members to network with professionals, volunteer in the surrounding community, and socialize with others inside and outside each cohort; moreover, DMHP offers a perfect blend of academic rigor, professional development, network building, service, and community.

Shumpei Yasuda, BS in Supply Chain Management and Marketing ’22

Project Planning & Management Analyst, Toyota

DMHP has helped me tremendously in navigating through my freshman year. Both the professors and my peers motivated me to have a positive mindset throughout the school year, prompting me to take opportunities that I otherwise would not have taken. I appreciate DMHP for its excellent staff and all the great friends I’ve made in this program.

Jay Trivedi, BS in Finance and Healthcare Management ‘20

Client Services Associate, Fisher Investments

DMHP has given me so many amazing opportunities in addition to some of my closest friends. The classes from DMHP have been the ones that have brought the most memories, teaching me how to differentiate yourself at an exceptional level. This experience for me has become special and I wouldn’t trade anything for it.

Megha Goyal, BS in Global Business and Finance ‘21

Finance Rotation Program Associate, Capital One

DMHP has been an integral part of my experience at UT Dallas. It has provided me with so much from challenging academics with great professors,a strong professional networking platform, to some of my best friends and peers that I know I could rely on for anything. DMHP has really helped push me in so many different ways and has given me so many valuable experiences that I wouldn’t be able to find elsewhere.

Scott Lloyd, BS in Finance ‘18

Senior Manager, People Insights and Analytics, DaVita Kidney Care

DMHP played a hugely important role in preparing me for my professional career. The organization provided me with so many opportunities to be a leader on campus, and to learn valuable skills that were critical to both my personal and professional development.

Priya Mekala, BS in Biology and Healthcare Management ’21, MBA in Healthcare Management ‘22

MD Student, UT Southwestern Medical Center

DMHP has provided me with more opportunities than I imagined from connecting with business professionals to building great friendships. I have been able to grow both personally and professionally through this program, and my college experience would not be complete without it.

Nikhil Gotgi, BS in Finance and Economics ‘22

Finance and Economics Major

DMHP has given me all the opportunities and experiences I could ever want and then some. I’ve met some of the best friends as well as the best professors so far, and the challenge I get from every aspect in DMHP is something I look forward to every day.

Sarah Kelliher, BS in Accounting ’22

Graduate Student (MS Accounting), UT Dallas

DMHP has given me the opportunity to challenge myself both in the classroom and my community. I joined for the academics but fell in love with it through the community involved and the volunteer options it has given me. Having an organization that has my back motivates me to make both myself and this university better.

Joseph Molinar, BS in Biology and Healthcare Management ’21

MS Clinical Mental Health Counseling Student, Southern Methodist University

Joining DMHP was the best decision I could have made, and I am grateful to have been able to join. DMHP has provided me the opportunities to better myself and my community through the events it hosts. DMHP has also introduced me to a diverse group of students with whom I have forged countless friendships.

Payal Sampat, BS in Finance ‘20

J.D. Candidate, University of Virginia School of Law

DMHP has allowed me to meet people that have goals and career interests which differ from mine but are pursued with the same passion that I put in. This diversity in ideas expands my understanding of what jobs are out there, how one would get there, and what I can do with my future. Without DMHP, I would not have built up the professional network I have in the business world or pursued the same caliber of opportunities within it. Being surrounded by people that are excited to learn and grow pushes me to be just as excited.

Brandon Reed, BS in Finance and Information Technology and Systems ‘22

Professional – Business Management, AT&T

DMHP has been the highlight of my time at UTD. Not only has it been essential in preparing me academically and professionally, it has surrounded me with an amazing group of people and friends.

Pratiksha Tonpe, BS in Marketing ‘20, MS in Marketing ’21

Analytics Strategist, Carmichael Lynch

Honors students like me are so passionate about learning and challenging themselves and DMHP offers us the perfect outlet for our curiosity. I have loved my DMHP experience because of the wonderful people I have met and experiences I’ve shared with them. There’s just some sort of excitement with the honors classes and it’s because you aren’t sitting in a room full of strangers; you’re sitting with the person you sat next to on the subway when you went on the DC/New York trip or the person you knocked out when playing dodgeball at Group Dynamix. You don’t just get that kind of classroom environment just anywhere.

Alisha Jha, BS in Finance ‘22

Consultant, Oliver Wyman

Coming in as a Freshman, I was intimidated and nervous by how the year ahead of me would unfold. I had spent the summer wondering if I would be able to build strong relationships with my peers and teachers, while enhancing my education through DMHP. However, when I came to JSOM in the Fall, I was pleasantly surprised by the warmth with which we were all welcomed by everyone on campus. Through this program, I have not only developed a fierce work ethic and professional network, I’ve also made relationships that will last a lifetime.

Christy Chinn, BS in Finance ‘22

Finance Major

Joining DMHP was the best decision I could have made; this program has provided me the opportunities to better myself and my community in a variety of ways. DMHP has also introduced me to a diverse group of students with whom I have forged countless friendships. Whether it be professionally or personally, the aim of the program is to make its students better. My honors classes are always my favorite, while they are also my most challenging. Outside of academics, I am provided with opportunities to network with and learn from some of the best in the business, and I will be forever grateful for all the encouragement and growth that this program has brought to me.

Jessica Saywell, BS in Marketing and Business Administration ‘20

Operations Leadership Development Program Participant, Travelers Insurance

DMHP enhanced my college experience from my first day on campus, to every day after. I have formed my closest friendships, had the most fun learning, and experienced the greatest things through DMHP. I truly enjoyed every second I had with DMHP and I am very grateful for everything the program has done for me.

Neha Kaisani, BS in Supply Chain Management and Marketing ‘21

Technical Account Manager, Qualtrics

DMHP has enhanced my UT Dallas experience by allowing me to engage with our school while still receiving a more rigorous, challenging, and rewarding education. The program has granted me a group of students that constantly push me to be my best and also allows me to give back to a community that has done so much for me.

Taylor Davis, BS in Marketing ‘21

DMHP has not only given me the academic challenge that I was looking for in my business classes, but it also has given me professional development opportunities, ways to grow, and people to support me along the way. I absolutely love volunteering with DMHP students, attending events, competing, and pushing each other to be even better and to serve UTD more. This community has become like a family to me!

Sharvari Gupta, BS in Accounting and Finance ‘21

Graduate Student (MS Accounting), UT Dallas

DMHP has given me the opportunity to gain skills, perspectives, and knowledge that aren’t taught in a classroom setting. From mock interviews to company site visits, DMHP has better prepared me for my business career. Additionally, through DMHP, I have gotten the chance to travel around the world and broaden my global perspective. Lastly, DMHP has allowed me to meet so many amazing people who I now call friends.

Amir Meshki, BS in Finance ‘20

Wholesale Credit Analyst, Bank of America

Transferring into DMHP undoubtedly changed the course of my college experience far more than I could have ever imagined. The program has given me countless opportunities to excel and grow both personally and professionally. The students and staff in DMHP are amazing and welcoming and it truly feels like I am part of a family.

Bella Ngo, BS in Information Technology and Systems ’22

Associate Product Manager, Visa

DMHP gave me a strong start in the Jindal school freshman year! I met many kind and hard-working friends in my cohort and learned a lot about the importance of business and law from my honors class. And there’s still so much more to gain from being in the honors program (i.e. New York/D.C. trip, international trips, interviewing big industries). I look forward to my next year as a DMHPer!