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Kamdi Akwuba
President
Kamdi is a sophomore from Montgomery, AL. She is double majoring in Accounting and Finance, minoring in Psychology, and will enroll in the Accelerated Bachelor's/Master's Program to obtain both her Bachelor and Master of Accounting. She previously served as an Executive Assistant and will be serving her first term as President this academic year. At UAB, Kamdi is in the Honors College and serves as an Honors Ambassador, a 2x IT Analyst for the Green and Gold Fund, and a Resident Assistant. She’s also a member of the Financial Management Association and works in the Bill L. Harbert Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship as a Biotech Marketing & Programs Assistant. Outside of school, she tutors K-12 students and coaches gymnastics. After graduation, Kamdi plans to obtain her CPA license. In her free time, she enjoys traveling and spending time with family and friends.
Morgan Xie
Vice President of Activities
Morgan is a sophomore from Clanton, AL, double majoring in accounting and finance. At UAB, she is a part of the Honors College and is planning to pursue her CPA license after graduation. She has served as an Executive Assistant and now serves as the Vice President of Activities. She is involved on campus as a Communications Analyst for the Green and Gold Fund, UAB’s student managed investment fund, a member of UAB TrailBlazers, the official student recruitment team, the Finance Director of Alpha Xi Delta, a member of the Collat Sophomore Leadership Team, and a Financial Support Coordinator in USGA. She also volunteers as a tax preparer with United Way, and is a participant of Expedition EY where she engages in immersive learning and career development experiences. Outside of class, she enjoys going on coffee runs, traveling, and playing pickleball.
Cheshta Patel
Vice President of Operations
Cheshta Patel is a sophomore studying Accounting, enrolled in the Honors College and the Accelerated Bachelor's/Master's Program. Born in Gujarat, India, currently from Albertville, AL, Cheshta is deeply involved in both academic and professional development across campus. She currently serves as the Vice President of Operations, previously Executive Assistant, for the Delta Chi Chapter of Beta Alpha Psi, Logistics Manager for Blazaraas Dance Team, Secretary of Indian Cultural Association, Marketing Analyst for Green and Gold Fund, SMART Leader for the Honors College, and involved in the Financial Management Association and the Collat Sophomore Leadership Team, previously the Collat Freshmen Leadership Team. She also gained hands-on experience through multiple roles, including serving as a Math Tutor for Birmingham City Schools, a Tax Intern at MDA Professional Group where she supports Form 1040 data entry workflows, and participating in Expedition EY where she gets to experience leadership and collaboration through EY-hosted workshops. Cheshta is passionate about community engagement, financial literacy, and creating inclusive space for students. After graduation, she plans to pursue her CPA and build her career in public accounting.