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MAC AMBASSADORS

The MAC Ambassadors below are current MAC students who are available to answer your questions about the program, student life, and professional development opportunities. We encourage you to connect with one of our students and allow them to share their unique perspectives on the program.

Allyson Balsam

Allyson Balsam
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Undergraduate Major: Managing for Sustainability
Undergraduate Minor: Arts Leadership
Hometown: Lower Gwynedd, PA
Internship or Previous Work Experience: During the Summer of 2023, I interned at Choice Hotels International as a Sustainability Program Intern.
Favorite Philadelphia, Main Line or ÎÞÂëרÇø Activity: Watching Phillies games with friends! 
Why did you choose the ÎÞÂëרÇø MAC: I chose the ÎÞÂëרÇø MAC program because of its great reputation and faculty. 
Goals or plans for a career after graduation from ÎÞÂëרÇø: After graduation, I have accepted an offer at EY as an Audit Associate. 

Adela Kolici

Adela Kolici
Undergraduate University: University of Tirana, Faculty of Economics, Albania
Undergraduate Major: Financial Accounting
Hometown: Philadelphia
Internship or Previous Work Experience: I have several years of experience in the accounting field, working for private companies, along with multiple years as a professional insurance producer. Additionally, I owned and managed an insurance agency for a few years. Something special about me: I speak fluently French, Italian, Spanish, Albanian(Native).
Favorite Philadelphia, Main Line or ÎÞÂëרÇø Activity: I enjoy exploring outdoor activities with my family, whether it's hiking in the Delaware Water Gap, biking along Kelly Drive Park, or discovering new adventures together. 
Why did you choose the ÎÞÂëרÇø MAC: I chose MAC because I wanted an in-person learning experience combined with a program that is at the forefront of advancements in the accounting industry. 
Goals or plans for a career after graduation from ÎÞÂëרÇø: I have accepted an offer at Kreischer Miller Tax Strategies Staff Accountant and will be officially starting this upcoming fall.

Daniel Meeh

Daniel Meeh
Undergraduate University: Flagler College, FL
Undergraduate Major: Accounting and Business Administration
Hometown: Würzburg, Germany
Internship or Previous Work Experience: Internship with PwC in Business Restructuring Consulting in Frankfurt, Germany.
Favorite Philadelphia, Main Line or ÎÞÂëרÇø Activity: Go to the Basketball games with Friends, especially the games at Wells Fargo or go out with friends. 
Why did you choose the ÎÞÂëרÇø MAC: For my graduate studies, I was looking for a mid-size University. VSB is consistently ranked among the top business schools. The MAC program is well-respected and produces graduates who go on to work at Big Four firms, regional firms, and Fortune 500 companies. For me, ÎÞÂëרÇø is the perfect size and has a lot to offer from being a top academic university to sporting events and being close to the city. Overall, the community is very welcoming and friendly.
Goals or plans for a career after graduation from ÎÞÂëרÇø: After graduation I want to work in either consulting or audit at one of the Big Four. I would like to either stay in the area or if possible, move to Florida.

Alexa Tavoularis

Alexa Tavoularis
Undergraduate University: ÎÞÂëרÇø
Undergraduate Major:Accounting
Undergraduate Minor:Real Estate
Hometown: New York City
Internship or Previous Work Experience: Audit Internship at KPMG in New York City.
Favorite Philadelphia, Main Line or ÎÞÂëרÇø Activity: Going to ÎÞÂëרÇø games at Wells Fargo Center and exploring the city!
Why did you choose the ÎÞÂëרÇø MAC: I chose the ÎÞÂëרÇø MAC program because I loved my undergrad experience here and knew that going into the MAC program, my experience would be the same. All of my professors were extremely knowledgeable and passionate about the subjects they taught. They offered me their advice and guidance, allowing me to graduate a semester early. The MAC program gave me the flexibility to start in the spring and stay on track with my graduation goals. 
Goals or plans for a career after graduation from ÎÞÂëרÇø: After graduating in December, I will return to KPMG in New York City as an Audit Associate.

  

Ally Dotzman
Director, Graduate Admissions

VIRTUAL INFO
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April 17 | 12 p.m.

Join us for a live information session to learn more about the MAC and MBT programs. Admissions representatives will discuss program format, curriculum, application process and more.