
Meet the Team
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Rubin Jha '26
President
Rubin is a third-year studying Computer Science and Commerce (Finance). He previously worked at Scotiabank and Valley Bank. This summer, Rubin will be joining J.P Morgan in their Investment Bank. On grounds, Rubin is on a Bollywood-fusion dance team (VKA) and Virginia Consulting Group. He enjoys running, weight lifting, and rewatching old tv shows.
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Marie Heilman '26
Vice President
Marie is a third-year double majoring in Economics and Global Commerce with a minor in Spanish. In her time at UVA, she has conducted research for both the Federal Reserve and Darden Graduate School of Business on the topics of complex supply chains, corporate strategy, and international relations. On Grounds, she is a member of the Cavalier Marching Band, Ski Club (VASST), and Business Ethics Society. She enjoys playing piano, running, and lifting in her free time.
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Jacob Burgess '27
Chief Information Officer
Jake is a second-year student studying Pre-Commerce and Global Studies. This fall, he worked as an Investment Banking Intern for Dunning Capital. He founded the UVA chapter of The Childhood Cancer Project, serves as the Chief Financial Officer of Blockchain at UVA, and is highly involved with his social fraternity.
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Andrew Somers '27
Chief Finance Officer
Andrew is a second-year studying Pre-Commerce and Data Science. He previously worked at 1435 Capital, a Venture Capital firm, and raised a Venture Fund during his time at Homeroom Fund. He currently runs a startup that aids E-commerce stores optimize product pricing. In his free time, he skis, weight lifts, and watches F1.
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Scott Daley '26
Chief Communication Officer
Scott Daley is a third-year double-majoring in Economics and Applied Statistics. He previously interned at Complear, a regulatory and compliance software company, and Harborlight Homes, an affordable housing developer. This summer, Scott will be joining The VERTEX Companies LLC as a Business Intern. Scott is also the Editor-in-chief for the Virginia Undergraduate Business Review (VUBR). He enjoys hiking, DJing, and watching hockey.
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Watchapol Areephongsa '27
Recruitment and Outreach Chair
Watchapol is a second-year majoring in Computer Science. He worked as a Business Development Intern at a tech startup in Thailand last summer. On grounds, he is involved in Delta Sigma Pi and the Thai Student Organization. He is also a teaching assistant for Computer Systems and Organization (CSO). He enjoys cooking, skiing and watching action movies.
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Samir Khatri '27
Outreach and Recruitment Chair
Samir is a second-year, on the Pre-Commerce track with a second major in Computer Science and a minor in History. He previously worked at Launch Africa Ventures and the North Course Group. On grounds, he is involved with VISAS, the Virginia Review of Politics, and Student Council (CIO Consultants). He enjoys playing classical piano and going to the gym.
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Tvisha Bakshi '27
Social Chair
Tvisha is a second-year intending to major in Commerce with a minor in Entrepreneurship. On grounds, she serves as an RA for first-year dorms and is actively involved in Creating Assets Savings & Hope (CASH), Smart Woman Securities (SWS), Virginia Case Club (VCC), and the Charlottesville Debate League (CDL). In her free time, she enjoys exploring new cafes, spending time with family and friends, and listening to podcasts.
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Elizabeth McClung '27
Social Chair
Elizabeth is a second-year studying Economics. On grounds she is also involved in Smart Woman Securities and the Women’s Leadership and Development Program. She enjoys watching UVA basketball, trying new restaurants, and country music.