Meet the
Sector Leaders
Grace Seto
Sector Lead
Grace is a sophomore from Long Island majoring in Applied Economics and Management. She joined DOTS in Fall 2024 for its collaborative culture and to explore business, specifically in the realm of finance. On campus, Grace is the President of Diverse Leaders for Tomorrow, an Associate for the Society for Women in Business, and is involved in the KKR Accelerator Scholars Program. Beyond academics, she enjoys swimming, baking, and traveling.
Josshua Rodriguez
Sector Lead
Josh is a freshman from Rockaway Park, NY, majoring in Applied Economics and Management. He joined DOTS in Fall 2024 due to its supportive finance environment and the club's amazing learning opportunities. On campus, Josh is also part of BlackGen Capital, Dyson Diversity Council, and is a KKR Accelerator Scholar. Beyond academics, he enjoys playing soccer, cooking a variety of foods, and loves playing FIFA.
Briana Mach
Sector Lead
Briana is a sophomore from Queens, NY, majoring in Applied Economics and Management. She joined DOTS in Fall 2024 to set up a strong foundation in finance while engaging with a diverse community. On campus, Briana is also part of Cayuga Capital, the Society for Women in Business, and is a KKR Accelerator Scholar. Beyond academics, she enjoys trying new restaurants, reading, and experimenting with new skincare products.
Isabella Lin
Sector Lead
Isabella is a sophomore from Buffalo, NY studying Economics in the College of Arts and Sciences with minors in Real Estate and Business. She joined DOTS in Spring 2024 to gain exposure to finance and connect with like-minded individuals. Isabella has current and past experiences in Real Estate Private Equity, Real Estate Development, and REITs. Outside of academics, she enjoys weightlifting, snowboarding, traveling, and watching the Denver Broncos.
Jose Salinas
Sector Lead
Jose is a sophomore born in Mexico who lives in Illinois. He is majoring in Applied Economics and Management with a concentration in Accounting. Curious about finance, he joined DOTS to learn more about the field and to build a supportive community. Beyond DOTS, Jose is also involved in the Association of Latino Professionals for America (ALPFA), Scholars of Finance, serves as a Senator for Diverse Leaders of Tomorrow, and is a KKR Accelerator Scholar. Beyond academics, Jose loves playing and watching soccer: he is a huge fan of FC Barcelona. He also enjoys weightlifting and playing video games.
Sandy Chen
Sector Leader
Sandy is a sophomore at Cornell studying Industrial Labor Relations with minors in Applied Economics, Business, and Sustainable Business & Economic Policy. She joined DOTS in the Fall of 2024 to gain foundational knowledge in finance through the education series and to be a part of the inclusive community. She is passionate about public sector finance, global labor practices, impact investing, education equity, and public policy. In previous summers, she interned in municipal finance and workforce development. When she's back home in New York City, she enjoys exploring cafes and having spicy soft tofu stew with friends.
Max Walder
Sector Lead
Max is a senior from Ithaca, NY majoring in Economics and Statistics. He has been involved in DOTS since his freshman year and is excited to return as a sector leader after studying abroad in London last spring. He has completed various internships at small wealth management and private equity firms and is currently involved in economics research at Cornell. In his free time, Max enjoys playing hockey and checking on his fantasy football team.
Alfredo Avila
Sector Leader
Alfredo is a freshman from Westchester, New York, Majoring in Applied economics and management. He joined DOTS in Fall 2024 to build a strong foundation in finance while being part of a tight-knit and supportive community, where members uplift each other and grow together both personally and professionally, and also value diverse perspectives. On campus, Alfredo is also involved with Cornell Alternative Investments, the KKR Accelerator Scholars program, BlackGen Capital, and MexSA. Beyond academics, he enjoys playing guitar and listening to music, snowboarding, and thrifting for clothes. Alfredo can be reached at
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