Current Interns

Aaron is a junior from St. Louis, MO pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with an Emphasis in Management. Aaron is also pursuing a minor in Entrepreneurship and Innovation along with an undergraduate certificate in Investments. Aaron is extremely excited about the prospect of assisting the MU International Trade Center to identify potential areas for growth, partnerships, and strategic opportunities to help businesses expand their global outreach.

Joshua is a senior hailing from Kansas City, MO but originally from Dallas, TX. He is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management with a certificate in Global Business. Joshua previously completed a summer internship with Price Chopper Enterprises, a locally owned grocer based out of Overland Park, KS. He was also given the opportunity to study abroad in France and Germany. Joshua is excited about his partnership with the MU International Trade Center, aiming to further his knowledge on market research and international business.Elaine Roberts

Elaine Roberts is a senior from St. Louis, MO majoring in Business Administration with an emphasis in Management. This winter break she had the opportunity to study abroad with the Trulaske College of Business in Frankfurt, Germany and Paris, France. During this program, Elaine gained experiential knowledge about international business while immersing herself into different cultures.

Lauren is a senior from Kansas City, MO pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with an emphasis in Marketing along with a Bachelor of Arts in International Studies with a minor in Spanish. She studied abroad in Alicante, Spain in the Summer of 2022, where she learned about international law and marketing in Europe. Lauren is excited to expand her knowledge of global market research and data analysis.

Andrew is a senior from Webb City, MO pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with emphasis in Management. He has interned at the U.S. State Department and is interested in applying his knowledge in project management and international diplomacy to connecting Missouri businesses with international markets.

Aly is a senior from Springfield, MO pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with an emphasis in Marketing, and a minor in Entrepreneurship & Innovation. Through this internship, she plans to expand her knowledge of the global marketplace and enhance her skills in market research. Aly will dive deeper into international business by studying abroad in Spring 2024 in Lima & Cusco, Peru.

Shiloh is a senior graduating in May with a Bachelor of Science and Administration with an emphasis in Marketing, a minor in Anthropology, and certificates in Global Business and Multicultural Studies. She is involved in several global student organizations and holds a Residential Advisor position within the university. After graduating, Shiloh plans on utilizing the global skills learned in the internship and her academics to pursue a position abroad in Asia.

Derrick is a senior from Columbia, MO and is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. He hopes to enhance his market research and data analysis skills and looks forward to effectively working with a business to accomplish goals. After graduation, he plans to start multiple businesses within the barbering and real estate fields.

Charlie is a dynamic business professional hailing from Waterloo, IL pursuing his degree in Business Management. He has experienced numerous professional opportunities including interning in Washington DC for his congressman, consulting for Roche at the MU Hospital, participating in the National Association of Broadcasters' Fellowship program and working with his brothers to create Dake Brothers LLC, an investment management company. Charlie has a passion for hands on problem solving and a future of improving lives through data assisted solution development. Charlie is excited to develop real world solutions with companies through the MU International Trade Center! 

Samantha is a senior from Lake Ozark, MO pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a focus on Marketing and two additional certificates in Global Business and Digital Marketing. Samantha’s interest in international business began with her first internship in the United Kingdom. Samantha is looking forward to furthering her knowledge in global markets and research.

McKinley Hopkins is studying Finance, Political Science and Economics. With three degrees he still finds time to pursue various interests including coding, chess, and serving at Applebee's. Long term he plans on attending law school to better handle mergers and acquisitions in the ever-changing world of business. His experience in international relations was inspired by his brief venture to Oxford. An eye opening experience that left him with a burning passion to expand horizons. 

Natalie is a senior from St. Louis, MO pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with an emphasis in Marketing and a minor in Economics along with certificates in Digital Marketing and Marketing Analytics. Through her internship with the MU International Trade Center, Natalie hopes to expand her knowledge on international market research and data analysis.

Austin is a senior from Kansas City, MO pursuing Bachelor's Degrees in Economics and Statistics with a minor in Computer Science. He enjoys analyzing data and learning about international economies and is looking forward to doing so in order to support local businesses.

Josh is a graduating senior from Rocklin, CA set to receive his degree in Management this May, accompanied by certificates in both Global Supply Chain Management and Global Business. His professional experience includes a notable stint as a supply chain intern at Lowe's Companies Inc. in Connecticut, in addition to his role as a Global Trade Advisory intern at Deloitte in their Chicago office last summer. Josh hopes to contribute significantly to the Trade Center during the upcoming semester, aiming to add value to clients while strengthening his leadership skills along the way.

Brady is a junior from Peoria, IL pursuing a double major in Marketing & Economics along with a certificate in Marketing Analytics. After graduation, he plans on working in data analytics with a specific focus in digital marketing and consumer insights. Brady looks forward to developing his skills in data analysis, delving into the intricacies of market research, and gaining an international perspective. Brady is especially eager to partner with a local Missouri company to increase its presence in overseas markets! 

Ryu is a senior who traveled over 8,000 from Okinawa, Japan to start a new chapter in his life. Ryu is pursuing a Bachelor of Science and Business Administration with an emphasis in Management, a minor in Entrepreneurship and Innovation, and a certificate in Global Business. He is looking forward to working as an intern and developing his skills in data analytics and market research.

Grant is a graduate student in the Crosby MBA program with an emphasis in Global Supply Chain Management. Grant graduated from the University of Missouri in 2019 with a Bachelor's degree in Agriculture Business. Since graduating in 2019, Grant has helped manage their cow-calf, feedlot, and row crop operation in Kirksville, Missouri. Grant has had an opportunity to travel to multiple countries such as Taiwan, New Zealand, Ireland, Canada, and the United Kingdom studying agriculture practices and trade agreements. Along with studying business, Grant enjoys being outdoors with friends and family and attending any Mizzou Athletic events he can. 

Jack is finishing his undergraduate with a Bachelor’s in Management with two minors in Entrepreneurship & Innovation and Economics. Jack recently started his MBA with an emphasis in Global Supply Chain Management. He has been consulting for the last two years through Trulaske Consulting Association and has gained experience in change management, FDA regulations, international trade research and implementation. Jack has a passion for global trade, most recently traveling with Trulaske College of Business to Malaysia & Singapore supporting a global consulting project for a Missouri company.