The Emerging Leaders Alumni Council is a group of Busch School graduates from 2013 and beyond who serve in an advisory role to the Dean. At his invitation, members share their knowledge, expertise, and philanthropic support to help advance the mission of the School and the University. Together, they play an important part in strengthening the quality and excellence of the Busch School for current students and future generations.
2025-2027 Emerging Leaders
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David Eisen
‘13
CEO & Founder of LuxRally Travel
B.S.B.A in Business Management
Miami, FL -
Kory Smigocki
‘13
L&D Business Partner - Assurance at Forvis Mazars US
B.S. Accounting
Arlington, VA -
Julie Larkin
‘13, ‘14
Founder & Executive Director of Girl Talk, Therapist at Vita Optimum Counseling & Consulting LLC
B.A. Psychology, M.S.B.A - Business Analysis
Chicago, IL -
Alexander Ruhling
'15, ‘16
Director, Research and Security at Cypress International Inc.
B.A. Music Performance, M.S.B.A - Business Analysis
New Alexandria, VA -
Jack Oakes
‘17
Vice President, HL Technology Solutions at Hamilton Lane
B.S.B.A Finance & Sales
Philadelphia, PA -
Charles Busch
‘17
Underwriter | Political Risk & Credit at Vantage Risk Companies
B.A. Economics major, Philosophy minor
Washington DC -
X'Zayvier Mills
‘20
USSF Account Manager at Elastic
B.S.B.A Marketing major, Sales minor
Arlington, VA -
J.P. Koshakji
‘22
Portfolio Management Associate at Morgan Stanley
B.S.B.A Finance, Entrepreneurship minor
Houston, Texas -
Chris Donatelli Jr.
‘24
President of Donatelli Enterprises, Founder & President of After Hours
B.S.B.A Operations Management & Entrepreneurship
Washington DC