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Alumni Profiles

Jul 23, 2023

Alumna Fran Lawrence (’95, MAC ’96) Returns to NC State as University Controller

In this position, Lawrence oversees fiscal accountability, accuracy and reporting for the $2 billion university operation. 

Jul 10, 2023

Recent MAC Graduate Starts Career, Embraces Public Accounting

Recent MAC alum, Hayden Edmondson, shares about his journey into accounting, his experience in the MAC program and his decision to pursue public accounting before shifting to the industry side – as well as a few pieces of advice for future MAC students. 

Jun 15, 2023

How One Recent Grad Found Community, Opportunity in the Jenkins MAC Program

Recent graduate Victoria Gahn reflects on her unconventional journey to the Jenkins MAC program and shares highlights from her time in the program – including participating in the ERM practicum and forming lifelong friendships. 

Oct 13, 2022

MAC Online Alumna ’21 Trades Wedding Gowns For Tax Preparation

Anna Kemp, MAC Online '21, entered the program to change careers and to eventually help other small business owners flourish. 

Sep 19, 2022

MAC Alum ’21 Perspective: One Year Later

One year after graduation, MAC alum Jon Malote '21, reflects back on how the program prepared him for his first year in public accounting. 

Aug 2, 2022

MAC Alum Kyle Rae ’11 Combines His Passion for Sports and Accounting in Dream Career

Kyle Rae (MAC '11) is living his dream career as an athletic director of finance at Towson University where he focuses on budgeting, forecasting and ticket sales. 

Jul 15, 2022

MAC Alum ’13 Learns to Thrive Under Pressure at JetBlue

Yakir Malul (MAC '13) divides his time at JetBlue into two periods: pre-pandemic and post-pandemic. He continues to thrive in this challenging industry and enjoys being in a position where he can translate strategy and vision into reality for his team. 

Jun 21, 2022

MAC Program Alumna ’11 Finds Mission and Purpose Through Accounting

Kristen Shepherd's (MAC '11) current role as the lead restaurant cash management accountant at Chick-fil-a, has enabled her to marry her personal and professional passions, creating a new sense of excitement and ambition regarding her work contributions. 

Jun 7, 2022

First-Generation College Student and MAC ’05 Alum’s Work Enables Broader Access to Educational Resources

Sandi Matthews (MAC '05) lives out her passion for making a lasting impact on the world in her current role as head of finance for the Indian subsidiary of Khan Academy in New Delhi. 

Mar 8, 2022

Giving Back to the Profession

Tim LaSpaluto, Jenkins MAC '97, is able to give back to his profession as the Vice President of Finance for the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants.