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Brigid Keating

Emphasis: International Business; Management 

Graduation: Fall 2028

Brigid is a junior from St. Louis, MO, studying International Business with an emphasis in Management and a minor in Spanish. She serves as Vice President of Professional Development for Delta Sigma Pi business fraternity and previously served on its Involvement Committee. Brigid plans to study abroad in Alicante, Spain, in summer 2027. As an intern with the ITC, she looks forward to expanding her knowledge of global trade and gaining hands-on experience in international business.

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Sophia Mika

Emphasis: Finance and Banking, Real Estate

Graduation: Fall 2026

Sophie is a senior from St. Louis, MO, pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with emphases in Finance and Banking and Real Estate. Her summer 2025 study abroad experience in Bergamo, Italy, sparked her interest in international business. As an intern with the ITC, Sophie looks forward to expanding her understanding of global markets and gaining hands-on experience in international business.

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Riley Wolf

Emphasis: Marketing 

Graduation: Spring 2027

Riley is a senior from Dallas-Fort Worth, TX, pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with an emphasis in Marketing and a minor in Economics. In summer 2025, she interned with Morning Marvels, a startup in London, England, and most recently with Authentic Brands Group in New York City as part of the Lifestyle Marketing team. As an intern with the ITC, Riley looks forward to gaining hands-on international business experience and strengthening her global market research skills.

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Christopher Woodcock

Emphasis: International Business

Graduation: Spring 2027

Chris is a senior from Chesterfield, MO, pursuing an International Business dual degree with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and a Bachelor of Arts in International Studies, along with a minor in Spanish and a certificate in Global Business. He gained international experience studying abroad in Alicante, Spain in summer 2025. Most recently, Chris completed a Management and Sales Internship with Sherwin-Williams in Columbia, MO. As an intern with the ITC, he looks forward to expanding his knowledge of global trade and market research while strengthening his teamwork and leadership skills through the company project.

MU Research Reactor

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Ava Balvance

Emphasis: International Business, Marketing 

Graduation: Spring 2028

Ava is a junior from Shakopee, MN, pursuing a double major in Business Administration with an emphasis in Marketing and International Studies, along with certificates in Digital Marketing and Multicultural Studies and a minor in Spanish. She recently completed an internship with the Minnesota Department of Agriculture as an International Marketing Intern. As an intern with the ITC, Ava looks forward to expanding her knowledge of international business and strengthening her global market research skills.

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Zack Brazel

Emphasis: Economics, Finance and Banking 

Graduation: Fall 2027

Zach is a Finance and Economics student at the University of Missouri with experience as a Community Banking Intern at First State Community Bank and an Economic Research Intern with the City of Las Vegas. He also serves as a Founding Father and Budget Manager for Pi Kappa Alpha (PIKE), supporting the chapter’s financial planning and operations. As an intern with the ITC, Zach looks forward to expanding his knowledge of global markets, international trade, and economic research.

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Ellie Duncan

Emphasis: Finance and Banking 

Graduation: Spring 2027

Ellie is a senior from Macomb, IL, pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with an emphasis in Finance and Banking. She recently completed an internship with the CBIZ Compensation Consulting team. As an intern with the ITC, Ellie looks forward to gaining hands-on experience in global market research and working directly with businesses to support their international growth.

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Jack Jerlecki

Emphasis: Finance and Banking 

Graduation: Spring 2028 

Jack is a junior from St. Louis, MO, pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Finance. As a Managing Director for the AACE Venture Fund, he has led USD 100K in investments in U.S. startups. In summer 2026, Jack completed a strategy internship with Hussmann, where he explored sustainable alternatives for cooling data centers across the U.S., EU, and Latin America. As an intern with the ITC, Jack looks forward to applying his academic and professional experience while expanding his knowledge of global markets and international business.

Ranar Screen Printing Equipment

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Brennan Beard

Emphasis: Economics, Marketing 

Graduation: Spring 2028

Brennan is a junior from Cape Girardeau, MO, pursuing dual degrees in Business Administration with an emphasis in Marketing and Economics, along with a minor in Textile & Apparel Management and certificates in Digital Marketing, Global Business, and Arts Entrepreneurship. She has gained marketing, public relations, and creative content experience through the Mizzou Homecoming Steering Committee, Kappa Kappa Gamma, Trulaske Study Abroad, and Trulaske C4TT. As an intern with the ITC, Brennan looks forward to exploring the intersection of marketing and economics through global market research while preparing for her upcoming semester abroad at John Cabot University in Rome, Italy.

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Cole Cudney

Emphasis: Management 

Graduation: Spring 2028

Cole is a junior from Beaufort, MO, pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with an emphasis in Management and a certificate in Global Supply Chain Management. As an intern with the ITC, he looks forward to gaining hands-on experience in global market research, expanding his understanding of international business, and applying his classroom knowledge to real-world company projects.

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Gabe Filipczuk

Emphasis: Finance and Banking 

Graduation: Spring 2028

Gabe is a junior from Chicago, IL, pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with an emphasis in Finance and Banking. In summer 2026, he interned with Pro Capital Ltd., a boutique M&A advisory and capital-raising firm in London, England, where he supported deal origination and screened founder-owned businesses across Europe. The experience sparked his interest in international business. As an intern with the ITC, Gabe looks forward to expanding his knowledge of global markets and gaining hands-on experience in international market research.

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Logan Viviano

Emphasis: Management 

Graduation: Fall 2026

Logan is a senior from St. Louis, MO, pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with an emphasis in Management and a certificate in Global Supply Chain Management. He has a strong interest in the relationships and policies that shape international trade. As an intern with the ITC, Logan looks forward to deepening his understanding of global trade while strengthening his collaboration and teamwork skills.

Yaupon Brothers American Tea Company

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Anthony Bilardello

Emphasis: Finance and Banking

Graduation: Fall 2027

Anthony is a senior from Aurora, IL, pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with an emphasis in Finance and a certificate in Investments. As an intern with the ITC, he looks forward to expanding his knowledge of global market research, contributing to real-world company projects, and building connections with others who share his interest in international business.

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Joana Barbosa Brito

Emphasis: Strategic Communications 

Graduation: Spring 2028

Joana is a junior from Campo Grande, Brazil, pursuing a Bachelor of Journalism with an emphasis in Strategic Communication, minors in Business and Agribusiness Management, and a certificate in Digital Marketing. She serves as a Student Clerical Assistant in MU’s International Admissions Office and President of the Brazilian Student Association (BRASA). These experiences have strengthened her cross-cultural awareness and global perspective. As an intern with the ITC, Joana looks forward to gaining hands-on professional experience and expanding her knowledge of international markets.

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Cooper Hamlin

Emphasis: Finance and Banking 

Graduation: Spring 2027

Cooper is a senior from Centerview, MO, pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with an emphasis in Finance and Banking and a minor in Economics. He is involved with Transfer Experience & Advising Mentors, DECA, the Mizzou Financial Planning Association, and MU Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. As an intern with the ITC, Cooper looks forward to building connections with students and professionals while strengthening his global market research and analytical skills.

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Sathvika Shanker

Emphasis: Hospitality Management 

Graduation: Spring 2027

Sathvika is a senior from O'Fallon, MO, pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management with a minor in Business. She has a strong interest in international business and global markets. As an intern with the ITC, Sathvika looks forward to gaining hands-on experience, expanding her knowledge of international trade, and collaborating with others who share her interest in global business.

Intern Student Assistants

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Kylie Brader

Emphasis: Finance and Banking, Real Estate

Graduation: Fall 2026

Kylie is a senior from St. Louis, MO, pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with emphases in Finance and Banking and Real Estate, along with certificates in Sales and Customer Development and Global Business. She is an active member of Gamma Phi Beta and previously served as Assistant Philanthropy Chair. Her summer 2025 study abroad experience in Bergamo, Italy, sparked her interest in international business. Kylie has gained professional experience through internships with the ITC in spring 2026 and Gallagher as a Sales Intern. This semester, she looks forward to supporting the ITC interns while continuing to expand her experience in global markets and international business.

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Abigail Bruenning

Emphasis: Crosby MBA 

Graduation: Summer 2027

Abigail is a graduate student from St. Louis, MO, pursuing an MBA in Financial Management, following her July 2025 graduation from the University of Missouri with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with emphases in Finance and Real Estate. She has gained commercial real estate experience through internships with Cushman & Wakefield in Portfolio Services and Colliers in Office Brokerage. Abigail is also an alumna of Delta Sigma Pi Professional Fraternity, where she served as Vice President of Marketing. She looks forward to supporting the ITC interns in their company projects while expanding her knowledge of global markets and international business.