CO-PRESIDENTS
LAUREN COADY
Co-PRESIDENT
Born and raised in Toronto, Ontario, Lauren Coady is a third-year Management student, studying Finance and Accounting. Joined MBR as an Executive Writer in 2019, Lauren currently serves as our Co-President. She is passionate about covering the latest trends in the North American startup community.
CAITLYN MCCONNELL
CO-PRESIDENT& Editor-in-Chief
Caitlyn McConnell is in her fourth year, studying a dual degree BMus. in Classical Voice Performance and a BA in Economics, minor in Computer Science. Transitioning from her role as Senior Editor of the Markets and Finance Section, Caitlyn now serves as our Co-President & Editor-in-Chief.
EDITORIAL TEAM
kayra aker
SENIOR EDITOR
Born and raised in Ankara, Turkey, Kayra Aker is a third-year student in the Faculty of Arts, pursuing an Honors in Economics degree with a minor in Mathematics. Joined MBR as an Executive Writer in 2019, Kayra currently serves as a Senior Editor in our Global News & Politics section. She focuses on news in the European and Middle Eastern regions.
CZARA AWAD
SENIOR EDITOR
Born in Athens, Greece and raised in Amman, Jordan, Czara Awad is in her final year of completing a degree in Political Science, Economics and Social Entrepreneurship. Joined MBR in 2020, Czara currently serves as a Senior Editor of our Global News & Politics section. She is passionate about economic and intergovernmental relations and plans to pursue a career in law
clara macmahon
Senior editor
Born and raised in Paris, France, Clara MacMahon is a fourth-year Science student, studying Microbiology and Immunology. Joined MBR in 2020, Clara serves as a Senior Editor in our Tech & Innovation section. She is interested in medical uses of AI, Biopharma, and the healthcare sector. She is currently researching novel therapeutic approaches against COVID-19.
BRIAN SPIVAK
Senior EDITOR
Born and raised in Ottawa, Brian Spivak is a third-year Management student in the Honours in Investment Management program. Joined MBR in 2020, Brian serves as a Senior Editor in our Finance & Markets section. He avidly follows developments in equity markets, particularly in the technology, media, and telecom sector. He will be joining BDC's Online Financing team this summer.
AVA MIERINS
Junior editor
Born and raise in Ottawa, Ontario, Ava Mierins is a third-year Management student, studying Finance, Strategy and International Business. Joined MBR in 2020, Ava currently serves as a Junior Editor in our Tech & Innovation sector. Ava has experience working in the automotive industry and is passionate about covering the latest developments relating to fintech and hospitality startups.
MAURA AMAYA
SENIOR EXECUTIVE WRITER
Born and raised in Montreal, Maura Amaya is a third-year Management student completing a double major in Finance and Economics. Joined MBR in 2019, Maura serves as a Senior Executive Writer in our Finance and Markets section. She has had experience working in Wealth Management and will be joining Jarislowsky Fraser this summer as an Investment Management Intern.
SAYEED YOUSUF AHMED
Junior Editor
Born and raised in Dhaka, Bangladesh, Sayeed Yousuf Ahmed is a third-year Management student in the Honours in Investment Management program. Joined MBR in 2020, Sayeed is currently a Junior Editor in the Finance & Markets team. Sayeed enjoys covering M&A deals and macroeconomic conditions. He will be joining Deloitte’s Audit team in Toronto this summer.
dara fakhoury
Junior editor
Born and raise in Amman Jordan, Dara Fakhoury is a third-year Arts student, studying Economics with a minor in General Management. Joined MBR in 2020, Dara currently serves as a Junior Editor in our Global News & Politics section. She is interested about the economic and political developments in the Middle East region.
JINGHONG LIN
SENIOR EXECUTIVE WRITER
Born in the Southern China and raised in Toronto, Jinghong is a fourth-year Management student, studying Investment Management. Joined MBR in 2018, Jinghong currently serves as a Senior Executive Writer in our Finance & Markets team. She has had experience working in Wealth Management and will be doing Investment Banking in LionTree this summer.
SOPHIA HUANG
Junior EDITOR
Born and raised in Canada, Sophia Huang is a fourth-year Arts student, pursuing a double major in Economics and English Literature. Joined MBR in 2018, Sophia currently serves as a Junior Editor Executive Writer in our Finance & Markets team. Sophia enjoys covering major financial events such as M&A and Bankruptcy in a wide variety of industries.
ASLI ERGIN
JUNIOR EDITOR
Born and raised in Istanbul, Turkey, Asli Ergin is a third-year Arts student, studying Economics and Psychology. Joined MBR in 2020, Asli currently serves as a Junior Editor in the Global News & Politics section. She has experience in marketing, sales and asset management. Asli hopes to pursue a career in the film industry.
SARAH THOMAS
SENIOR EXECUTIVE WRITER
Born in Vancouver, raised in Ottawa, Sarah Thomas is a fourth-year Arts student, studying Economics and Philosophy. Sarah currently serves as a Senior Executive Writer in our Finance & Markets section. Sarah gained research experience while interning at the Senate of Canada. She is passionate about International Trade and markets.
benny lin
SENIOR EXECUTIVE WRITER
Born in Alberta but raised in Boston, Benny Lin is a third-year Management student studying Finance. Joined MBR in 2018, Benny currently serves as a Senior Executive Writer in the Finance & Markets section. Benny is interested in writing about Entrepreneurship, macroeconomics news and the stock market. He plans to pursue a career in the Investment Banking sector.
LARA KOCOGLU
SENIOR EXECUTIVE WRITER
Born and raised in Istanbul, Turkey, Lara Kocoglu is a third-year Arts students, studying Economics and International Development Studies. Joined MBR in 2018, Lara currently serves as a Senior Executive Writer in our Global News & Politics team. She has experience in working in Treasury, and considers pursuing a career in Consulting.
MARTIN GROFFILIER
SENIOR EXECUTIVE WRITER
Born in Los Angeles, raised in Paris, Martin Groffilier is a fourth-year Science student, studying Applied Mathematics. Joined MBR in 2019, Martin currently serves as a Senior Executive Writer in our Tech & Innovation section. Martin has experience working in digital consulting. He is passionate about latest developments in Tech.
cindy hallak
SENIOR EXECUTIVE WRITER
Born in Syria, raised in Beirut, Lebanon, Cindy Hallak is a second-year Management student, studying Marketing with a minor in Computer Science. Joined MBR in 2019, Cindy currently serves as a Senior Executive Writer in our Global News & Politics section. She covers the latest developments in the Middle East region.
maxime letailleur
Senior Executive WRITER
Born in Paris, France, and raised in Montreal, Maxime Letailleur is a second-year Management student, studying International Business and Economics. Joined MBR in 2020, Maxime currently serves as an Executive Writer in the Global News & Politics section. Maxime closely follows the latest developments in Russia, Central Asia and the Arctic regions.
DANIELA GARABITO
Senior Executive WRITER
Born in the United States and raised in Canada and Colombia, Daniela is a fourth-year Management student, studying Honours Economics. Joined MBR in 2020, Daniela currently serves as a Senior Executive Writer in the Tech & Innovation section. Daniela has work experience in academia, the private and the public sector, including United Nations and KPMG.
AMINE MALLEK
senior EXECUTIVE WRITER
Born in Tunis and raised in Doha, Amine Mallek is a third-year Engineering Student. Joined MBR in 2020, Amine is a Senior Executive Writer in our Global News & Politics Section, specializing in U.S. Politics and Relations. He has had experience working in Consulting having interned at Ernst & Young as a Financial Services Analyst this summer.
WILL WANG
EXECUTIVE WRITER
Born and raised in Toronto, Ontario, Will Wang is a third-year Management student, studying Finance. Joined MBR in 2020, Will currently is an Executive Writer for the Finance & Markets team. He has had experience working in Private Equity and will be joining Novacap this summer as a Private Equity Summer Analyst.
ADAM SHEERAZ
EXECUTIVE WRITER
Born in Saudi Arabia and raised in Mississauga Canada, Adam Sheeraz is a first-year Management student, studying Finance. Joined MBR in 2020, Adam currently serves as an Executive Writer. He has had experience working in Wealth Management and Equity Research. Adams hopes to pursue a career in Investment Banking.
MICHEL ABDEL NOUR
GUEST CONTRIBUTOR
Born and raised in Beirut, Lebanon, Michel Abdel Nour is a final-year Engineering student, studying Software Engineering with a minor in Tech Entrepreneurship. Joined MBR in 2019, Michel serves as an Executive Writer in our Tech & Innovation section. He has experience working in Tech companies and has interned at Bloomberg this summer as a Product Management Intern.
EMILY HUANG
Senior Executive WRITER
Born and raised in Edmonton, Canada, Emily is a fourth-year Management student, studying Information Systems and Marketing. Joined MBR in 2020, she currently serves as a Senior Executive Writer in the Tech & Innovation team. Having interned at a tech startup and a luxury fashion brand, Emily is passionate about business technology and tech entrepreneurship.
REID STIMPSON
EXECUTIVE WRITER
Born and raised in Burnaby, British Columbia, Reid Stimpson is a third-year Management Student, studying Finance with a minor in Political Science. Joined MBR in 2020, Reid is an Executive Writer in the Finance & Markets section. With previous experience working in tech, He is currently working at a Private Equity search fund Explora Partners as a Summer Analyst.
PARAM SAHAJPAL
EXECUTIVE WRITER
Born and raised in Toronto, Param Sahajpal is a second year Management student, majoring in Finance. Joined MBR in 2020, Param currently serves as an Executive Writer in our Finance & Markets section. He is particularly interested in public equity markets, particularly the financial, semiconductor, and automotive industries.
GABRIEL NICHOLSON
GUEST CONTRIBUTOR
Born and raised in Saskatoon, Canada, Gabriel Nicholson is a fourth-year management student, completing a double major in Finance and Economics. Joined MBR in 2020, Gabriel is a Guest Contributor to the Finance & Markets section with a focus on fixed income and macroeconomics. He has prior experience in banking and currently interns at the Senate of Canada.
NOOR EL-ZEIN
Senior EXECUTIVE WRITER
Born and raised in Beirut, Lebanon, Noor El Zein is a third year Joint Honours student in Economics and Finance. Joined MBR in 2020, Noor serves as a Senior Executive Writer in our Global News & Politics section, covering the latest development in the Middle East. She hopes to go to law school after completing her undergraduate studies.
paola martinez
Executive WRITER
Born and raised in Managua, Nicaragua, Paola Martinez is a second-year Management student, pursuing a major in Finance with a concentration in Organizational Behaviour. Joined MBR in 2020, Paola currently serves as an Executive Writer in our Finance & Markets section. Having had prior work experience in Finance, Paola is interested in Energy, Real Estate and Financial Institutions industries.
patrick bissoN
Executive WRITER
Born and raised in Thetford, Québec, Patrick Bisson is a third-year Arts student, studying Economics. Joining MBR in 2020, Patrick is since then an Executive Writer to the Tech & Innovation section. He has had experience in both Economic Research and Institutional Markets, having interned for investment management firm Fiera Capital.
