Spring 2026 W. P. Carey Dean's Medalists honored at special luncheon

Outstanding graduates from each program recognized for academic achievement and lasting impact on the ASU community.

As part of its graduation tradition, the W. P. Carey School of Business recognizes one outstanding graduate from each degree program as a Dean's Medalist — an honor reserved for those who exemplify excellence.

"You're here because you're the best of the best, and you've really stood out as remarkable students and members of the W. P. Carey community," said Amy Ostrom, vice dean, interim chair of the Department of Marketing, and PetSmart Chair in Services Leadership, who moderated the luncheon honoring the medalists. "You all should be incredibly proud of this distinction."

Ohad Kadan, Charles J. Robel Dean and W. P. Carey Distinguished Chair in Business, shared inspiring remarks encouraging students not to be afraid of failure because it means they are competing at the right level.

"You are part of an amazing group at one of the best business schools in the United States," said Kadan. "Being excellent means competing with the very best — and that inevitably comes with rejection. Don't be discouraged by it. In fact, embrace it. Say to yourself: If I'm getting rejections, I'm taking meaningful risks, aiming sufficiently high, and competing at the level that I should."

Kadan emphasized that growth often comes through persistence, resilience, and the ability to view setbacks as opportunities for learning and development as students prepare to take their next steps beyond W. P. Carey.

The spring 2026 Dean's Medalists are:

Graduate
Oluwaseun Babarinde — Master of Science in entrepreneurship and innovation
Emmeline Baik — Master of taxation and data analytics
Luhnyae Campbell — Online Master of Science in artificial intelligence in business
Pat Crane — Online Master of Science in supply chain management
Harold Croley — Master of Science in finance
Allison Evdokimo — Online Master of science in marketing
Mallory Fox — Online MBA
Aryanna Golabi — Master of Science in artificial intelligence in business
Maria Goldsberry — Online Master of accountancy and data analytics
Jessica Griffin — Executive MBA
Mariana Maldonado — Master of Science in information systems management
Henrielle Millon — Full-time MBA; Distinguished Contributions
Bryce Myers-Haeussler — Master of Accountancy and data analytics
Frankie O'Neill — Evening MBA
Ellie Palmer — Master of Science in supply chain management
Anvesh Venigalla — John and Kathleen Graham Dean's Medalist for the Master of real estate development
Tanvi Vinayak Vishwasrao — Master of Science in business analytics
Nathan Wall — Online Master of Science in business analytics
Baoxiang Xu — Master of Science in economics

Undergraduate
Shravya Aragam — Bachelor of science in management
Gianna Arnieri — Bachelor of Arts in business with a concentration in tourism
Jered Baloloy — Danny Zollars Dean's Medalist for the Bachelor of Arts in business with a concentration in sports business
Lauren Binda — Bachelor of Arts in business with a concentration in sustainability
Tariq Eyad — Bachelor of Arts in business with a concentration in global logistics management
Dashiell Gardner — Bachelor of Science in business data analytics
Jenny Gonzalez Salgado — Bachelor of Science in computer information systems
Pranav Goyal — Bachelor of Science in finance
Angel Gutierrez — Bachelor of Arts in business with a concentration in law
Hayle Hewitt — Bachelor of Arts in business with a concentration in business administration
Sophie Hopson — Distinguished Contributions
Ariyal Jain — Bachelor of Science in artificial intelligence in business; Bachelor of Science in marketing
Srihitha Jaligama — Bachelor of Science in supply chain management
Noora Kathem — Bachelor of Arts in business with a concentration in health care
Cayla Kirschbaum — Bachelor of Arts in business with a concentration in global politics
Vivian Klatt — Bachelor of Arts in business with a concentration in information security
Meika Lauppe — Bachelor of Arts in business with a concentration in agribusiness innovation and technology
Evelyn Lemm — Bachelor of Science in marketing with a concentration in digital marketing
Quinn Martinez — Bachelor of Science in marketing with a concentration in professional sales
Seth Mcmaster — Bachelor of Arts in business with a concentration in public service and public policy
Ekaterina Meshkova — Bachelor of Arts in business with a concentration in technology
Meghana Nair — Bachelor of Science in business entrepreneurship
Lanee Nawrocki — Bachelor of Arts in business with a concentration in financial planning
Sean Obrien — Bachelor of Arts in applied business and technology solutions
Lindsay Richeson — Bachelor of Arts in business with a concentration in communication
Andrea Rodriguez — Bachelor of Arts in business with a concentration in food industry management
Annalena Schmitt — Bachelor of Arts in business with a concentration in global leadership
Karen Sellenriek — Bachelor of Science in economics
Kate Shankland — Bachelor of Science in real estate and applied finance
Ethan Thomas — Bachelor of Science in accountancy
Leyton Webb — Bachelor of Arts in business with concentrations in accounting and business decisions
Brenda Zamudio — Bachelor of Arts in business with a concentration in language and culture

"Being named a Dean's Medalist means that I've accomplished one of my biggest goals for my college experience," said Ariyal Jain (BS Artificial Intelligence/Marketing, BA Sustainability '25), the recipient of the Dean's Medal for both the Bachelor of Science in artificial intelligence in business and the Bachelor of Science in marketing. "When I arrived at W. P. Carey, I made a promise to myself that I would leave a positive, meaningful, and lasting impact on this campus and within the community. Being recognized as a Dean's Medalist feels like a confirmation that I've done that in some way. It also serves as motivation to keep going. There are moments when the work becomes tiring, and it's easy to question your value or purpose, so having a reminder that what you do matters and means something to others is incredibly meaningful."

Allison Evdokimo (MS Marketing '26), recipient of the inaugural Online Master of Science in marketing medal, reflected on the significance of this recognition: "Being named a Dean's Medalist is incredibly meaningful to me, not just as a recognition of academic achievement, but as a reflection of my personal growth."

She went on to share, "This recognition represents the progress I've made in this journey. It reminds me that growth is possible through persistence and a willingness to step outside your comfort zone. I will continue to strive not only to learn and be inspired by those around me, but also to inspire others. This achievement has shown me that I am capable of more than I once believed, and that is something I am forever grateful for."

Each Dean's Medalist received a medallion to wear at convocation, a certificate of achievement, and professional photos with the dean. Students networked with school leadership and each other throughout the luncheon before officially joining a network of more than 130,000 alums across 100-plus countries and all 50 states when they cross the stage next week.

Learn more about the W. P. Carey alumni community and ways to stay connected after graduation.