Max Baez

I was proud to represent the MMS program on this blog! I’m from the place that half of the students in this program plan to relocate to, New York City, although I personally don’t share that desire.

I’m a very proud alumnus of the University of Arizona, which I graduated from in 2009 with a degree in political science.  After college, I held a variety of jobs in politics, fundraising, and education. I’m a massive sports fan, and I’m a big supporter of the Miami Dolphins, US National Soccer Team, FC Barcelona, and the University of Arizona Wildcats.

I’m also very interested in politics, and previously worked for two members of the Democratic Party, so tea is not something I enjoy.

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William Chase

Originally from Raleigh, North Carolina, I didn’t stray too far from home for the MMS program. I completed my undergraduate coursework at N.C. State University. I majored in English language and literature, and minored in Spanish. Outside of school I enjoy cooking, writing, playing sports, and occasionally working on cars.

The MMS program was a unique and fast-paced experience, and I learned something new every day.

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Caroline Stone

I was born and raised in the city of San Francisco and graduated from the University of Southern California in 2010 with a bachelor’s in sociology and a minor in international relations. I came to Duke to pursue the MMS program to open new career doors in the fields of social entrepreneurship, corporate responsibility, and the public sector.

Things I love: travel, photography, art, cooking (eating), reading, anything that lets me get outside and run around.

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Naresh Vissa

My background has been heavily focused on media, financial markets and investments. I’ve done a lot of freelance work in broadcast and print media for several national publications. I also helped start-up what is now the top-rated financial talk show in the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex, “The Wall Street Shuffle,” on CNN Radio.

Do not be fooled by my academic and professional qualifications though: I’m a first-degree black belt in Taekwondo!

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