Current Interns

Clare is a senior from Kansas City, Missouri pursuing a degree in Business Administration with a dual emphasis in Finance and Economics, along with a certificate in Investments. Clare recently interned with Novogradac, focusing on market research in their consulting and valuation department. Through this internship, Clare is excited to learn more about international trade, as well as further her skills in market research and data analysis.

Hannah is from St. Louis, Missouri pursing a degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Marketing at the University of Missouri. Through this internship, she is excited to expand her knowledge of global trade and international business. Hannah also hopes to further her presentation and market research skills.

Sophy is a senior from Kansas City pursuing dual BSBA degrees - a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with an emphasis in Management and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. She serves as the Vice President of MU Collegiate Future Business Leaders of America and as a Student Ambassador for the College of Arts and Science. In the future, Sophy plans on attending law school.

Begim is a senior at the University of Missouri pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with an emphasis on Management and a minor in Entrepreneurship. She is a professional chess player with a Woman’s Grandmaster (WGM) title and is currently a member of the Mizzou chess team. She has experience organizing chess events, where she worked with different companies to create various events for kids and adults.

Nick is from St. Louis, Missouri and is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with an emphasis in Marketing and a minor in Psychology. Through this internship, Nick is excited to gain knowledge and experience in market research and data analytics, while furthering his professionalism and interpersonal skills.

Nat is a senior from Kansas City, Missouri, pursuing a degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Finance and Banking. Nat studied abroad in the spring of 2022 and is looking to apply, and further develop his knowledge of International Business through this internship.

Kit is a senior from Salt Lake City, UT pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with an emphasis in Marketing and a Bachelor of Arts in International Studies with a minor in French alongside a certificate in Multicultural Studies. She is a Personal Assistant in the local Columbia area and served as a Student Ambassador for the Office of Admissions. Kit gained knowledge and experience in international trade while studying abroad in New Zealand & Australia. She hopes to expand her trade knowledge further in her work with the MU ITC.

Frank is from Darien, IL and is working towards a degree in Business Administration, with an emphasis in Business Management, and a minor in Statistics. In the Summer of 2022, he studied abroad in Bergamo, Italy and is looking to have a career in international business after college. He hopes to use some of the more specialized approaches to data in the statistics world to help in business decision making.

Mary is a senior pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with an emphasis in Management. Mary recently deployed with the United States Air Force to the UAE where she held the job of Operations Management for the Civil Engineering department. She is also an active member of her sorority, Kappa Alpha Theta. After graduation, Mary plans to pursue a career in the federal government as an Operations Manager.

Alec is a senior from Liberty, Missouri, pursuing a degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Economics. Through this internship, he hopes to gain a greater understanding of the internal workings of a company looking at different markets.

Lucas is a junior at the University of Missouri, pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Bachelor of Science in Economics, and Bachelor of Arts in International Studies with a chosen language of Portuguese. In addition to his majors, Lucas is pursuing minors in Luzo-Brazilian Area Studies and Leadership and Public Service. Lucas hopes to utilize his Brazilian heritage in conjunction with his experience with the International Trade Center to fuel growth toward a career as an international corporate lawyer.

Nathan is a senior from Clay Center, Kansas, pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with an emphasis in Finance and Real Estate, with an additional certificate in Risk Management and Insurance. He is eager to acquire more knowledge of market research and global trade through his work with the MU International Trade Center.

Ronan is a senior from Olive Branch, Mississippi, pursuing a degree in Finance with a minor in Economics. He is looking to expand his knowledge of global markets and data analytics and hopes to find a career in these areas after graduation.

Jackson is a senior from St. Louis, Missouri pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with an emphasis in Management, along with a certificate in Global Supply Management. Jackson is interested in learning more about global market analysis through the MU International Trade Center.

Jordan is a senior from St. Louis, Missouri pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with an emphasis in Finance and Banking. He is interested in international markets and their application on a global scale. After graduation, he hopes to work at a finance firm in St. Louis.

Brennen is a Senior from St. Louis, Missouri pursuing a degree in Finance & Banking along with an investments certification. Through the ITC internship, he hopes to expand his knowledge of international businesses and the mechanics behind product development. Upon graduation, Brennen plans on moving to Dallas, TX to start his career.

As a graduate student in the Masters of Data Science and Analytics Program, Michael has had a multidisciplinary career path of 13+ years, spanning engineering and supply chain management roles, in the global energy sector. A Chartered Engineer with a Bachelors degree in Metallurgical Engineering from the University of Pretoria, South Africa, and an MBA from the Bayes (formerly Cass) Business School, City University, London, Michael has lived and worked for over a decade in the Middle East, Africa, and the Caspian regions and is adept at working with cross-cultural teams and navigating international business domains. A Johannesburg native, Michael is a global nomad focused on applying technology to unlock value in markets worldwide.