The health and safety of our community remain a top priority. In order to help prevent the spread of COVID-19, the MBA/MS admissions office will not accept visitors or walk-ins. Candidates should contact us at FTMBA@umd.edu to adequately address your inquiry or set up a virtual consultation.
We support career development and diversity and inclusion at Smith. Our mission is to create and provide a community dedicated to helping Asian MBA students adjust to life in America, supporting Asian-American MBA students and facilitating awareness and acceptance of Eastern cultures within the wider community.
Email us at ambaa@marylandsmith.umd.edu.
Kenneth JiangPresident
kenneth.jiang@marylandsmith.umd.edu
Having worked many years in the CPG industry, I decided to pursue an MBA to make a transition into a new career field that’ll allow me to combine my passion in team building and my interest in Information Technology. Since joining the Smith community, I've been inspired by the ambitious and diverse student body to uphold and further our mission of supporting Asian and Asian American MBA students while fostering awareness and acceptance within the wider community. Through this role, I want to be able to help cultivate the diverse, inclusive, and supportive environment that makes the Smith community so special!
Fun Fact
I'm ambidextrous! I can write and play sports with both hands.
Traighe RouseExecutive Vice President
traighe.rouse@marylandsmith.umd.edu
Hello, my name is Traighe Rouse. As the VP of the Asian MBA Association, I am committed to working alongside my fellow board members to uphold and further our mission of supporting Asian and Asian American MBA students while fostering awareness and acceptance within the wider community.
Fun Fact
I was a competitive ice skater for 15 years.
Christina ChiVice President of Finance
mchi@umd.edu
I'm Christina Chi, a rising second-year MBA candidate, and a Finance enthusiast. My focus is Corporate Finance and Investment banking. I am passionate about creating a positive impact on the environment through high-value projects in finance. I hope through my position in AMBAA, I can create a collaborative and safety community for everyone to join and explore Asian culture.
Fun Fact
I love anything related to Dinosaurs!
