The Graduate Scholarship Committee proudly introduces the 2009-2010 FWA Graduate Scholars, all from schools in the NYC metropolitan area. These gifted young women were selected by their schools in accordance with the FWA criterion of academic achievement and demonstrated leadership. Financial need is also a factor.
The FWA Graduate Scholarships are awarded to students in the second and final year of their programs, so that they can benefit from access to the network of FWA members during the job search and from free admission to FWA programs when fine-tuning their professional objectives. Through access to FWA members and events, the Graduate Scholarship Program creates a network that benefits scholars both immediately and over the long term. Because Scholars receive complimentary FWA membership for the year following graduation, they enter a “pipeline” leading to continued access to the benefits of FWA membership and long-term active participation in the FWA.
The “Next Generation” of 2009-2010 FWA Graduate Scholars
 Manisha Kathuria, Columbia Business School, MBA in Finance expected Spring 2010.
Before entering Columbia, Manisha worked in Transaction Banking at Deutsche Bank, Singapore. She has worked across various roles in Business Management, Product Development and Sales. Most recently, she was responsible for the coverage of the bank’s Financial Institutional clients across Singapore, Hong Kong and the Philippines. At Columbia, Manisha was selected to be part of the Value Investing program, is on the Board of the South Asian Business Association, and is an active member of the Non-Profit Board leadership program. After graduation, Manisha will pursue a career in investment management.
 Vera Nazarova, Baruch College Zicklin School of Business, MBA in Economics and Finance & Investments expected summer 2010.
Before Baruch, Vera earned a BS in Linguistics and Translations from Omsk State University, Russia. She is fluent in English and Russian. Currently Vera is a volunteer in Baruch’s VITA program, which provides income tax preparation. New to financial services, Vera quickly developed a strong interest in financial analysis and foreign exchange. She expects to begin a career in one of those areas and complements her professional interests with piano playing and swimming.
 Catherine (Cate) Stockstill, NYU Stern School of Business, MBA in Finance and Strategy expected Spring 2010.
Before Stern, Cate worked with Deloitte in its Orange County, CA audit practice, specializing primarily in financial services clients and earning her CPA license. At Stern, Cate has served in a number of leadership positions, including her current role as VP, Finance, Stern Women in Business. Last summer, Cate was an intern in Finance, Central Planning, and Analysis at American Express. After graduation, Cate will return to Deloitte in California, working in the Strategy and Operations practice of Deloitte Consulting and continuing to serve clients in financial services.
 Alana Tummino, Columbia School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA), MIA in Economic and Political Development with concentration in Microfinance & Microenterprise Development expected Spring 2010.
Currently an intern with the Capital Markets Group at Women’s World Banking, Alana spent the fall as an intern in Commitments Development with the Clinton Global Initiative. She developed field experience in microfinance with PlaNet Finance’s Microcred Mexico. As a consultant last year with Grameen America, Alana worked to expand microfinance services throughout New York City. Before SIPA, Alana analyzed economic and political trends and investment opportunities for a US-Latin American think-tank. She earned a BA in Political Science and Spanish from George Washington University. Fluent in Spanish, Alana will be proficient in Portuguese, after her Foreign Language and Area Studies Fellowship for Latin America and Portuguese this year.
 Nichelle Yu, Fordham Graduate School of Business, MBA in Finance and Marketing expected Spring 2010.
Before Fordham, Nichelle developed corporate finance experience in technology and consumer products. She is currently an Associate Finance Manager at Unilever, where she supports Brand Development, North American Ice Cream. Nichelle is actively involved in the diversity and mentoring programs of Unilever’s Finance department and participates annually in builds with Habitat for Humanity. Nichelle also enjoys traveling, reading, and running.
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