Winners of the 2024 Dean’s Advisory Board Leadership Award announced by USF’s Kate Tiedemann School of Business and Finance

The University of South Florida’s Kate Tiedemann School of Business and Finance has recently announced the recipients of the prestigious 2024 Dean’s Advisory Board Leadership Awards. This year, the honor goes to Gabriel Mocelin and Linh Nguyen, two outstanding students from the Muma College of Business.

The Dean’s Advisory Board Leadership Award is given to students who exhibit exceptional leadership qualities through their involvement in various roles within the university, clubs, organizations, and volunteer work. Each recipient is awarded up to $2,500 and is selected by a special committee appointed by the school dean.

Linh Nguyen, an international student from Vietnam, has shown remarkable dedication to her studies and extracurricular activities. Pursuing a concentration in investment analysis with a double major in finance and quantitative economics and econometrics, Nguyen has consistently made the Dean’s List with an exceptional GPA. She has also been actively involved in student organizations such as the Student Managed Investment Fund.

Gabriel Mocelin, originally from Brazil, has also demonstrated exceptional leadership skills during his time at the Muma College of Business. As president of both the Investment Club at USF and the USF Brazilian Student Association, Mocelin successfully raised $45,000 for both organizations. His internships at Star Mountain Capital and Goldman Sachs have further solidified his passion for finance and led to a full-time position with the latter.

Dean Gary Patterson commended the award recipients for embodying the values of the school and expressed his confidence in their future success. The Dean’s Advisory Board Leadership Award serves as a testament to the exceptional achievements of students within the Kate Tiedemann School of Business and Finance, paving the way for their promising careers ahead.