Our Team

Business Today is completely operated by Princeton University students, but services students from all backgrounds around the world.

Our organization is run by a core team of officers as well as over a hundred other students who contribute to our organization through organizing conferences, managing our endowment, writing articles for our journal, designing our publication, and so much more!

As Princeton’s largest undergraduate business organization, we provide opportunities for the brightest students across all disciplines and interests.


The 2024 Business Today Officer Team

Akshat agarwal

President

Akshat is the President of Business Today. He previously served as a Corporate Contacts Manager and AD of Logistics for the International Conference. Hailing from Princeton, NJ, he is now a second-year studying mathematics with minors in statistics, computer science, and medieval studies. Akshat was drawn to BT by its mission of democratizing access to the business world and facilitating life-changing conversations. He couldn't be more excited for the coming year.

Meghana Bhupati

Director of Strategy

Meghana is the Director of Strategy at Business Today. She is a sophomore from Albany, New York in the School of Public and International Affairs. Meghana previously served as both a Logistics Staffer and the Director of Student Relations for the International Conference. She is passionate about BT's mission to democratize access to the business world and remove barriers to education. In her free time, Meghana loves to dance, go on walks with her friends, and meet new people.

Jun Choi

Director of Corporate Contacts

Jun is the Director of Corporate Contacts for BT. He previously served as AD of Content for the 49th International Conference, and was a content staffer for the 48th International Conference. Currently living in NYC, he is an undecided second-year with minors in finance and history. Jun was drawn to BT by its mission of connecting undergraduates with professionals, and bridging the gap for students from all socioeconomic backgrounds. In his free time, he likes to cook and play Spikeball.

Avantika Matele

Director of Human Resources

Avantika is the Director of Human Capital at Business Today. She previously served as a Corporate Contacts Manager and has staffed both the IC and Design Nation conferences. She is a sophomore majoring in Economics with minors in Finance and Visual Arts. Coming from Houston, India, and a myriad of other cities, she loves meeting new people, traveling, and being creative. Among other things, she is involved in the Princeton University Art Museum, Rockefeller College, PACE Center, and research. She looks forward to a fun year!

Brian Zhou

Director of Technology

Brian is the Director of Technology at Business Today. He was previously a student relations staffer with the International Conference. Brian is from North Carolina and intends on studying Electrical Computer Engineering with minors in Machine Learning and Computer Science. Outside of Business Today, he is a Matriculate Fellow and serves as a Peer Representative. He loves cooking and going on runs in his free time!

Shannon ma

Director of Content

Shannon Ma '27 is currently a freshman who serves as the Director of Content of Business Today. She was previously Editor-in-Chief in the Content Team. Shannon intends to major in Economics with minors in Music Performance and French. Outside of BT, she is an avid dancer and violinist, being involved in BodyHype Dance Company, Opus, and the Princeton University Orchestra. She is also passionate about journalism and is a contributing writer for the Daily Princetonian's Prospect section.

Samiksha gaherwar

Director of the International Conference

Samiksha is the Director of the 50th International Conference at Business Today. She is a sophomore from Suwanee, Georgia studying Operations Research and Financial Engineering. Samiksha previously served as the Director of the 49th IC, a Corporate Contacts manager in New York City, and a staffer at the 48th IC. Business Today has been a home for her for the last two years, and she's excited about the incredible friendships and connections it builds. In her free time, Samiksha enjoy dance, pageantry, and meeting new people!

Keletso Rosenberg

Director of the Boost Conference

Keletso Rosenberg is the Director of the Boost Conference of Business Today.

Jana pak

Director of Finance

Jana is the Director of Finance of Business Today. She was previously the Assistant Director of Student Relations of the 49th International Conference. Jana is a sophomore from Charlotte, North Carolina studying Economics with minors in Finance and Neuroscience. Outside of BT, she is on the Princeton University Synchronized Skating Team and the Co-Director of FemaleFounded. Additionally, Jana loves taking daily walks around campus and takes immense pride in being part of Rocky College!

Zach lee

Director of Media and Marketing

Zach Lee ‘26 is a Spanish and Journalism major, who serves as the Director of Media & Marketing with Business Today. Under the last board, Lee was a magazine curator on the Design Team. Outside of Business Today, he is a frequent stage and screen performer, having done work with Princeton Triangle Club, Princeton Pictures, and Princeton University Players. Additionally, he is an Associate Audience Editor with the Daily Princetonian and a Co-Chair of the Yeh College Council.

JULIA YING

Director of Design

Julia is the Director of Design of Business Today. She is a sophomore from Boston studying computer science. She is also interested in photography, graphic design, mathematics, and linguistics. In her free time, she enjoys taking scenic walks, bullet journaling, fencing, and curating Spotify playlists for specific vibes.

Hailey Hubbard

Director of Design Nation Conference

Hailey Hubbard is a sophomore from Los Angeles, California, and is the Director of Design Nation. Previously, she has served as the Assistant Director of Design & Marketing for the 49th International Conference, an Investments Team staffer, and a Design Team staffer. Hailey is an Architecture major who is also pursuing a minor in Finance, along with a certificate in Gender & Sexuality studies. She is passionate about exploring the intersection of business and design and loves to do pottery, go on runs, and read in her free time.

leilani johnson

Director of Operations

Leilani is a sophomore from Basking Ridge, NJ studying Economics with minors in French and Statistics & Machine Learning. She is Director of Operations, and has previously served as Director of Seminars. Outside of Business Today, she likes learning new languages, running, and drinking copious amounts of coffee.

Lucas strøbek

Director of Alumni Relations

Lucas Strøbek is the Director of Alumni Relations for Business Today. He previously served as an Executive Relations Staffer for the 49th International Conference. Lucas is from Copenhagen, Denmark and is studying Economics with intended certificates in Finance and Architecture. Outside of Business Today, Lucas is a member of the varsity swimming team and enjoys photography and cycling.

Emerson tiwang

Director of Podcasts

Emerson Tiwang is the Director of Podcasts for Business Today. He previously served as Director of Corporate Contacts, Director of Finance, Assistant Director of Executive Relations for the 48th International Conference, Corporate Contacts Manager, and Student Relations Staffer for Boost. Outside of BT, he is a member of Annex Capital and Club Basketball. He enjoys reading, working out, going out to eat, and spending time with friends.

William Neumann

Director of Seminars

William Neumann ('27) is the head of the Seminars Team for Business Today, which seeks to provide unique opportunities for Princeton students to personally interact with business leaders on Princeton’s campus through recruiting events, information sessions, lectures, and webinars. He was previously a member of the outreach section of the Seminars Team, where he coordinated and arranged events with CEOs, entrepreneurs, and economists. He plans to major in Economics with a potential minor in Finance or History. William, a native Alabamian, also enjoys politics, playing tennis, and listening to music.