CHICAGO FIELD STUDIES

Hi! My name is Alexia, and I’m from South Africa. I’m majoring in Economics and minoring in Business Institutions. As both a transfer and international student, I know how challenging it can be to navigate recruiting, and I’m excited to help other students through that process. I’ve previously worked in Investment Banking, Real Estate Acquisitions, and Corporate Development. I’ve done CFS twice, and it has been an incredibly valuable part of my Northwestern experience. 

CFS Course(s) taken: Business Field Studies, Field Studies in the Modern Workplace 
Previous Internship(s): Kellogg School of Management, Helios Healthcare Advisors

Hello my name is Nande Bond, I am a senior studying Sociology! I did CFS my sophomore year fall quarter, where I worked at a small intellectual property Law Firm in downtown Chicago! I hope to pursue a career in the legal field after graduation. 

CFS Course(s) taken: Legal Field Studies 

Past Internship(s): Saper Law 

Hi! My name is Athan Chiampas and I am a current senior majoring in Social Policy and minoring in Business Institutions. I am originally from Wilmette, IL just down the street from Northwestern and have lived in the Chicagoland area my whole life. I completed my CFS internship during the Spring Quarter of my sophomore year with Morgan Stanley. My career interests are in the legal field. 

CFS Course(s) taken: Business Field Studies 

Past Internship(s): Morgan Stanley 

Hey all, my name is Coby! I'm originally from Singapore, and I am pursuing a degree in Economics and the Kellogg Certificate in Financial Economics. After graduation I will be working in consulting, but I also have internship experience in marketing and finance! 

CFS Course(s) taken: Business Field Studies

Past Internship(s): ATOMS, Venture Lab

My name is Emily, I'm a rising senior majoring in Biological Sciences. As a premedical student interested in pediatrics and oncology, 3 quarters of CFS allowed me to explore various facets of medicine and biology in a real-world environment. In my free time, I enjoy cooking new things and going to the gym!

CFS Course(s) taken: Business Field Studies, Field Studies in Public Health, Field Studies in the Environment & Sustainability

Past Internship(s): Monopar Therapeutics, Northwestern Medicine

Hi everyone! My name is Aneesh Ethakota, and I'm majoring in Industrial Engineering and Computer Science. I grew up in Parsippany, NJ, and after graduation I'm hoping to pursue a career in investment banking. On campus, I'm in business clubs such as IBC and ISBE Microfinance, as well as non-business clubs such as SASA. 

CFS Course(s) Taken: Field Studies in Public Health 

Past Internship(s): Ridgeview Holdings Group (Private Equity Analyst - Summer 2025), Drake Star Partners (Investment Banking Analyst - Fall 2025), Northwestern Investment Office (Investment Analyst - Winter 2026), Parcrest Advisors (Investment Banking - Spring/Summer 2026)

My name is Katie, and I'm a third year from Edison, New Jersey, studying Neuroscience. I have previously interned with the Northwestern Prison Education Program and the American Red Cross. On campus, I am a research assistant in the Cognitive Neuroscience Lab, and I serve as a Resident Assistant and peer leader for ASLA. 

CFS Course(s) taken: Field Studies in the Humanities

Past Internship(s): American Red Cross

I'm a senior majoring in Cognitive Science and Learning & Organizational Change with a minor in Legal Studies. I plan to attend law school in the near future and am broadly interested in litigation, investigative work, and criminal law.  

CFS Course(s) taken: Field Studies in the Humanities, Legal Field Studies

Past Internship(s): Center on Wrongful Convictions, Reyes Holdings, Alliance for American Leadership, Lexidy Law Boutique, Blake Horwitz Law Firm 

I'm an Econ major and BIP minor with an interest in real estate – specifically urban housing and renewal. Aside from knowing about how to navigate the complications of exploring career interests as an international in the US, I'm also happy to help people know more about the various tracks in real estate aside from traditional finance.

CFS Course(s) taken: Business Field Studies, Field Studies in Social Justice

Past Internship(s): Alliance Growth Partners, Northwestern Medicine, PPM America

My name is Elizabeth, and I am a junior studying Economics and Cognitive Science with interests in consulting, product management, and biotechnology. Through CFS, I worked as a Business Analyst at Interlink Capital Strategies, supporting market research, pricing strategy, and business development initiatives for international clients. In my free time, I enjoy working out, traveling, and exploring new restaurants. 

CFS Course(s) taken: Business Field Studies 

Past Internship(s): Interlink Capital Strategies 

I am a junior from South Korea studying Economics and Philosophy with a Kellogg certificate in Managerial Analytics. My experience spans legal advocacy, research, consulting, and community service, with a particular interest in helping others navigate complex systems and decisions. 

CFS Course(s) taken: Legal Field Studies, Field Studies in Social Justice 

Past Internship(s): Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights, Center on Wrongful Convictions (CWC) 

My name is Rohit Kiran, and I’m a junior majoring in Economics & Mathematics and minoring in classics at Weinberg. During the Fall of 2025, I was an M&A intern at Helios Healthcare Advisors, and I will be interning at Solomon Partners as an Investment Banking Analyst this coming summer. 

 CFS Course(s) taken: Field Studies in the Modern Workplace 

Past Internship(s): Helios Healthcare Advisors 

I am a senior from Wisconsin studying History, Legal Studies, and Spanish. On campus you can find me involved with Associated Student Government, Books & Breakfast, and Kappa Delta Sorority. Outside of school, I love to be outside and volunteer with animals. I did CFS my sophomore year and am happy to offer advice about pursuing a career in law! 

CFS Course(s) taken: Field Studies in Social Justice 

Past Internship(s): APS & Associates 

My name is Clayton Michaels, and I am a Slavic Studies and International Studies Double Major, with a minor in Legal Studies. I come from a multilingual and multicultural family, and I hope to use this background in a future legal career. On campus, I used to be part of the Marching Band, and I am currently part of the Concert Band and Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity. I have previous internship experience in law and CDFIs, and at the moment I am exploring think tanks/research, government, and CDFI opportunities. 

CFS Course(s) taken: Field Studies in Civic Engagement 

Past Internship(s): Saper Law 

I’m a senior at Northwestern University studying Data Science, with interests in healthcare, research, and using data to improve people’s lives. Through Chicago Field Studies, I completed internships with Endeavor Health and Briteseed, where I gained experience in clinical research, healthcare technology, and data science. I’m excited to serve as a Student Consultant and help other students make the most of their own CFS experiences. 

CFS Course(s) Taken: Business Field Studies 

Past Internship(s): Endeavor Health, BriteSeed 

My name is Vicheda (Vi-cher-da). I'm an incoming senior studying Computer Science with a concentration in Artificial Intelligence. I'm passionate about building technology for social impact, particularly in education, and have experience developing AI-powered tools, software platforms, and educational technology. I've done CFS for two summers now; both helped me learn more about business culture while gaining internship experience! 

CFS Course(s) taken: Business Field Studies, Field Studies in Business Culture 

Past Internship(s): Cencora, Chicago Public Schools 

Hi, my name is Jose and I’m a junior from Queens, New York studying Economics and History. On campus, I’m involved with IBC, IMG, ISBE and AKPsi. After graduation, I plan to pursue a career in finance, specifically in investment banking. 

CFS Course(s): Field Studies in the Modern Workplace 

Past Experience(s): Cambridge Capital, Premier Early Childhood Education Partners, OrthoNu 

Hi, my name is Karina “Paulina” Rosas! I’m a junior at Northwestern studying Communication Studies, Data Science, Psychology, and Integrated Marketing Communications. I’ve had internships in digital marketing, public relations, and consulting. I’m excited to help other students feel more confident navigating internships and career opportunities. Outside of school, I work as a server and love live music! 

CFS Course(s) taken: Business Field Studies 

Past Internship(s): 2112 Inc. 

My name is Louisa Sonsini, and I am from Menlo Park, California. I am majoring in Psychology, minoring in Business Institutions, and pursuing a certificate in Integrated Marketing Communications. I am interested in a strategy consulting career, and I have experience working at Red Chalk Group, PwC, and Oliver Wyman. In my free time, I love hanging out with my two dogs, spending time outdoors, and trying new recipes!

CFS Course(s) taken: Field Studies in the Modern Workplace

Past Internship(s): Databricks, Red Chalk Group, PwC, Salesforce, Oliver Wyman

Hi! I'm Isabel, a senior studying Economics and History with a minor in French. I'm interested in pursuing a career that combines my interests in finance and law. On campus, I'm a Leopold Fellow, an ASLA Tutor in Economics, former VP Finance of Delta Gamma, Senior Staffer at The Daily Northwestern, and a writer for STITCH Magazine. 

CFS Course(s) taken: Field Studies in the Modern Workplace 

Past Internship(s): CDI Global 

My name is Lavanya Subramanian, and I'm a senior majoring in Economics and Journalism, with the Kellogg Managerial Analytics certificate. I did CFS my sophomore winter quarter working at a search fund, but I've also had internship experience in VC, hedge funds, and am now going into consulting post-grad. Outside of mentoring CFS students, I'm in AKPsi, give campus tours, and am involved in SASA! 

CFS Course(s) taken: Business Field Studies 

Past Internship(s): Venture Capital Intern at Angels of Impact (Summer 2024), Private Equity Analyst Intern at Bedrock Succession (Winter 2025), Investment Analyst Intern at Browning West (Summer 2025)

Hi! My name is Jocelyn, and I’m a senior pursuing a double major in Political Science and Theatre with a minor in Spanish. I’m from Lincoln, Nebraska, and I enjoy singing, scrapbooking, trying new restaurants, and playing with my two dogs in my free time. On campus, I am involved with THUNK A Cappella, A&O Productions, Northwestern Theatre, and belong to Kappa Alpha Theta Sorority. After graduation, I hope to continue performing and enter the law field as a paralegal. 

CFS Course(s) taken: Legal Field Studies 

Past Internship(s): Landslide Political, Blake Horwitz Law Firm, APS & Associates 

Hi! My name is Samantha Ward, and I am a senior from Dallas, Texas studying Economics and Legal Studies. I found my passion for finance through the Chicago Field Studies program, and I hope to help other students discover their passions as well. I have previous experience in consulting, private equity, equity research, and private credit. On campus, I am involved in DSP, BlackGen Capital, and I volunteer with Books and Breakfast. 

CFS Course(s) taken: Field Studies in the Modern Workplace 

Past Internship(s): Shore Capital Partners 

Hi! My name is Elise Yee. I'm going into my senior year at Northwestern studying Communications and Economics with a minor in Business. I'm involved in clubs like CASE and F&F, and I've interned at Kinzie Capital Partners for my sophomore Winter, a PE firm in Chicago, through Northwestern's CFS program. My past internships have been at Clorox and Accenture Strategy. 

CFS Course(s) taken:  Field Studies in the Modern Workplace 

Past Internship(s): Kinzie Capital 

Hi! My name is Kai, and I'm a junior from Atlanta double-majoring in Computer Science and Mathematics. I transferred from UNC-Chapel Hill after my freshman year. On campus, I'm involved with Delta Sigma Pi, CASE, and the Chinese Students Association. After graduation, I'm interested in pursuing a career in software engineering and consulting. 

CFS Course(s) taken: Business Field Studies 

Past Internship(s): Balmoral Advisors (Winter Analyst), Fidelity Investments (Software Engineer Intern, Brokerage)