MSBAi AMBASSADORS
Villanova's MSBAi Admissions Ambassadors are current graduate students who can answer your questions about the program, student life, and professional development opportunities. We invite you to connect with our students who may have a similar background to yours or contact them to hear their unique perspectives.
Hayden Coates
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Undergraduate Institution and Major: Virginia Tech, Business Information Technology
Hometown: Malvern, PA
Work Experience: Currently a senior operations analyst at SEI, I’ve been with the company for over 2 years.
Why did you choose the Villanova MSBAi: I chose the MSBAi program to sharpen my analytical skills and gain a stronger understanding of AI. I’m personally interested in finding the “what” and “why” behind AI, how it works, and the reasoning behind implementing it. This program has and will continue to provide both opportunities for me.
Goals or plans for a career after graduation from Villanova: After graduation my goal is to explore a data analyst or data scientist role in the finance, tech, or sports industry.
James Damiano
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Undergraduate Institution and Major: Penn State University 2015, Supply Chain and Information Systems
Hometown: Chadds Ford, PA
Work Experience: 11 Years of Progressive Operations and Finance Roles at Amazon, currently a Senior Finance Manager.
Why did you choose the Villanova MSBAi: I’ve seen firsthand how automation and AI can completely change the way teams work and make decisions. Villanova’s MSBAI program feels like the right next step, connecting what I’ve learned in operational finance with deeper skills in analytics, AI strategy, and leadership. Gaining a stronger grasp of today’s tools and how to use them to dig into data will be key to shaping the future of finance.
Goals or plans for a career after graduation from Villanova: I plan to integrate the tools and frameworks from the MSBAI program into my daily leadership routines, driving smarter, quicker, AI-enabled decision making across my team’s financial and operational planning.
MSBAi Expected Graduation Date: Spring 2027
Rose Fetters
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Undergraduate Institution and Major: Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania – Accounting
Hometown: State College, PA
Work Experience: Currently Vice President of Finance at Innovative Incorporated, with over 15 years of experience in finance and accounting, including 8 years of progressive leadership within the organization.
Why did you choose the Villanova MSBAi: As my career has progressed, I’ve become increasingly focused on using data to drive better business decisions. I chose Villanova’s MSBAi program to strengthen my technical skills in analytics and AI and enhance my ability to translate data into strategic insights.
Goals or plans for a career after graduation from Villanova: After graduating, I plan to continue advancing data-driven decision-making within my organization, with a focus on predictive analytics and business intelligence to support long-term growth.
MSBAi Expected Graduation Date: Spring 2027
Brooke Meier
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Undergraduate Institution and Major: Chapman University, Class of 2024
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a Minor in Leadership
Hometown: I am originally from Denver, Colorado (Go Broncos!), and I currently live in Austin, Texas.
Work Experience: I am currently a Federal Business Analyst at Oracle, where I support large-scale healthcare programs through analytics, forecasting, and operational reporting tied to Oracle Health initiatives. I work closely with project management, engineering, and leadership teams to ensure data accuracy, track milestones, and improve workflows using tools like Python, R, Excel, and Power BI.
Before this role, I worked as a Strategic Cloud Advisor at Oracle, where I focused on cloud strategy and client engagement. During that time, I consistently exceeded performance expectations, achieving over 100% of my quota and earning a Grit Award.
Earlier in my career, I gained experience across healthcare administration, real estate, media, and retail. These roles helped shape my ability to communicate, adapt quickly, and solve problems in fast-paced environments. I also served as Vice President of Risk Management for my sorority at Chapman University, where I developed leadership and organizational skills.
Why did you choose the Villanova MSBAi: Two defining moments pushed me toward analytics and AI: COVID-19 and my ACL injury.
During COVID, I saw how data and technology were driving major decisions across healthcare and business. It made me realize how powerful data can be, not just to understand what’s happening, but to guide what should happen next.
Then, during my ACL recovery, that idea became personal. My progress depended on tracking small improvements, staying consistent, and adjusting based on results. I began to approach recovery like a data problem, analyzing patterns, measuring progress, and optimizing outcomes. That experience completely shifted how I think.
At the same time, my work at Oracle showed me how AI and analytics are transforming real-world systems, especially in healthcare. The more I worked with tools like Python, R, and Power BI, the more I realized I wanted to go deeper.
Villanova’s MSBAi program stood out to me because it connects technical skills with real business impact. It felt like the perfect next step to turn both my personal experiences and professional exposure into something meaningful.
Goals or plans for a career after graduation from Villanova: After graduating, I want to combine my passions for fitness, recovery, and artificial intelligence. Going through my ACL recovery taught me how challenging both the physical and mental sides of recovery can be, and I want to help others navigate that journey more effectively.
My long-term goal is to build a fitness and recovery-focused venture that uses AI to personalize training, track progress, and support people through injuries like ACL tears. I want to make recovery more structured, data-driven, and accessible so individuals feel more confident and supported throughout the process.
Professionally, I am also interested in growing into roles like AI Architect or working in cloud and emerging technology strategy. Ultimately, I want to be in a position where I am building solutions that improve how people perform, recover, and make decisions.
MSBAi Expected Graduation Date: January 2027
Sabrina Achille
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Undergraduate Institution and Major: Farmingdale State College, BS in Computer Programming & Information Systems
Queensborough Community College, AS in Computer Science & Information Security
Hometown: New York City
Work Experience: Currently, I've been a Software Configuration Analyst I at TRC for 2 years.
Why did you choose the Villanova MSBAi: I was hesitant about going for my Master's while working full-time, but the MSBAi program schedule seemed very flexible and doable. The curriculum really drew me in as well because I'm seeing the real-time implementation and impact of AI when it comes to operations. The courses looked like they'll leave me with a solid understanding of how AI works under the hood.
Goals or plans for a career after graduation from Villanova: After graduating, I want to take what I've learned and apply it to my team and personal life — reducing mundane, manual labor and making everyday processes as efficient as possible.
MSBAi Expected Graduation Date: Spring 2027
Connect with Admissions
James Dietz
Associate Director, Admissions
MSBAi Program