2017 Best Brightest Lauren Wedell, Boston College (Carroll)

2017 Best Brightest: Lauren Wedell, Boston College (Carroll) by: Jeff Schmitt on April 09, 2017 | 0 Comments Comments 1,566 Views April 9, 2017  Lauren WedellBoston College, Carroll School of ManagementNight owl, pink Starburst, classic movie fanatic, adorer of dachshunds, nap queen.Fun fact about yourself: During high school, I shared a pizza with Taylor Swift, met Alexander Ovechkin while I was playing hockey in Moscow, and took a selfie with Dennis Quaid in an airport.Hometown: Arden Hills, MinnesotaHigh School: Mounds View High SchoolMajor: Finance Business AnalyticsFavorite Business Courses: Fundamental Analysis, Venture Capital and Private Equity, Investments, Portico (business ethics)Extracurricular Activities, Community Work and Leadership Roles During CollegeWinston Center for Leadership and Ethics Ambassador, 2014IBECC Ethics Competition Award Winner, 2014-2016Executive Vice President and Treasurer, Women in Business, 2013-15Varsity Ice Hockey, Hockey East All-Acad emic Team 2013-2015Captain and President of Club Women’s Ice Hockey team, 2016-2017Recipient of Beta Gamma Sigma ScholarshipRecipient of Kevin M. Eidt Memorial ScholarshipMember of Beta Gamma Sigma (undergraduate business honors society) and Alpha Sigma Nu (Jesuit honors society)Volunteer at Boston Rescue Mission, Cradles to Crayons, and Women’s Lunch PlaceWhere have you interned during your college career? Fidelity Investments, Boston, MA, Contracts InternNormandy Advisors, Boston, MA, Research AnalystWilliam Blair, Boston, MA, Investment Banking AnalystAccomplice VC, Boston, MA, Venture Capital InternYellow Wood Partners, Boston, MA, Private Equity InternDescribe your dream Job: Any job that allows for a midday nap and has dogs in the office.Who is your favorite professor? My favorite professor is Professor Richard Keeley. He leads thought-provoking discussions and generously shares his incredibly knowledge on many subjects, from Venice to John Wayne.What did you enj oy most about majoring in a business-related field? Acquiring practical knowledge that is transferrable to both my work and personal life, while learning from intelligent and thoughtful classmates is what I enjoyed most.What is the biggest lesson you gained from studying business? Trust is critical.Where would you like to work after graduation?  I will be working for William Blair in Boston.What are your long-term professional goals? Running a private equity fund, encouraging female-owned startups, and stimulating more investments from women.What advice would you give to a student looking to major in a business-related field? Foster curiosity and learn something new every day. Explore all areas of a business and non-traditional adjacencies.â€Å"I knew I wanted to major in business when†¦I was called â€Å"money squirrel† as a childhood nickname.†Ã¢â‚¬Å"If I didn’t major in business, I would be†¦Studying engineering to get my numbers fix, and minorin g in art history or film to cultivate creativity.â€Å"Before I entered business school, I wish I had known†¦that no path is linear, and saying no to opportunities can be more important than saying yes.†What was the happiest moment of your life? The happiest moment of my life was when we got my first dog. I petitioned for seven years until I was finally able to wear my parents down.Which academic, extracurricular or personal achievement are you most proud of? Receiving the Kevin M. Eidt Scholarship was an incredible moment. Kevin left a significant legacy on the Boston College campus after his death in 1997. To be associated with someone who was resoundingly generous and vivacious is a true honor.What animal would you choose to represent your professional brand? I would choose an otter, because they’re curious and adaptable animals.Who would you most want to thank for your success?   I would like to thank my parents for sharing their incredible generosity, their life-long love of learning, Midwest work ethic, and core values. Other secrets to my success are my sisters ability to always make me laugh, my roommates patience, and my friends’ unconditional support.What would you like your business school peers to say about you after you graduate from this program? I would want to peers to remember me as someone who was thoughtful and gracious.Favorite book: Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel KahnemanFavorite movie: Good Will HuntingFavorite musical performer: Ra Ra RiotFavorite vacation spot: Venice, ItalyWhat are your hobbies? Glassblowing, exploring Boston, hiking, jewelry makingWhat made Lauren such an invaluable addition to the Class of 2017?Lauren is a â€Å"woman for all seasons,† a mentor to young students, an exemplar for her peers, a lover of the learning that occurs when one thinks long and deeply, and generous beyond measure. Whenever we have faced an unusual challenge or opportunity that calls for the attention of our very best student, we think first of Lauren Wedell. She has never failed to answer the call or meet the challenge.†Richard Keeley Senior Associate Dean for Undergraduates Boston College, Carroll School of ManagementDONT MISS: THE FULL HONOR ROLL: THE BEST BRIGHTEST UNDERGRADUATE BUSINESS MAJORS OF 2017 Page 1 of 11