Meet Students and Alumni

Get to know our Master of Management, Risk and Analytics (MRA) students and alumni through their stories below, or contact one of our student ambassadors directly.

Cameron Jennings, Senior Underwriting Quality Assurance Consultant, National Life Group

With 17 years of experience in life insurance underwriting and risk management, Cameron Jennings is advancing his career through NC State’s Master of Management, Risk Analytics (MRA) program. Focused on data analytics, compliance and regulatory strategy, Cameron is sharpening the skills that drive accurate underwriting decisions in today’s data-driven insurance industry.

Matt McCabe, Graduate Student-Athlete

A former NC State student-athlete and current graduate student balancing Division I football with intensive analytics training, Matt McCabe is combining his love for sports with financial modeling to help athletes plan for their futures – both on and off the field.

Erika Young, Senior Principal at MasTec

After 25 years in government and construction, Erika Young is charting a new path in clean energy leadership. Discover how the Jenkins MRA program is helping her balance career growth, flexibility, and a passion for lifelong learning.

Wesley Lo, Risk Program Manager at NetApp

Wesley Lo is on a mission to reframe how organizations think about risk – transforming it from a safeguard into a driver of innovation and resilience. Through NC State’s MRA program, he’s gaining the technical expertise and leadership skills to bridge analytics and strategy at the enterprise level.

Navigating Uncertainty With Precision: Tyler Bailey’s Path From Military Intelligence to Risk Analytics

After over a decade of military service, Tyler Bailey is charting a new course with the NC State Master of Management, Risk and Analytics program.

Mayne Hill, Petroleum Operations and Project Management

With nearly 30 years in the petroleum business, Mayne Hill knows that risk is always part of the equation. Through the MRA program, he’s gaining the tools to manage that risk strategically – transforming challenges into growth opportunities.

Melissa Cowell, Financial Reporting Manager

A recent empty-nester, Melissa Cowell thought it was the perfect time to expand her skill set and broaden her knowledge in the dynamic world of risk analytics. The Jenkins MRA program has allowed her to leverage what she’s learning in the classroom to make an immediate impact in the workplace.

Caleb Price, Marine Reservist and Safety and Risk Management Professional

As a U.S. Marine reservist and experienced risk management and fleet services director, Price was drawn to the Jenkins Master of Management, Risk Analytics (MRA) program to help him sharpen his risk management skill set in the private equity space. The support he found from faculty has exceeded his expectations.

Nick Treco, Aspiring Chief Risk Officer

Nick Treco, former football player for the NC State Wolfpack and now a defensive student coach for the team, is continuing his education in the Master of Management, Risk and…

Kris Maybin, Production Manager, SELEE Corporation

According to Kris Maybin, the Master of Management, Risk and Analytics (MRA) program’s real-world curriculum and cutting-edge skills position him well for career advancement in North Carolina’s bustling manufacturing industry.

Jen Gunter, Senior Vice President of Compliance and Risk Management at Civic Federal Credit Union

According to Jen Gunter, the real-world curriculum in the Master of Management, Risk and Analytics (MRA) program helps her build a more robust enterprise risk management program to advance her organization’s philanthropic, community-driven goals.

Tamara Nelson, Vice President and Lead Operational Risk Officer at Wells Fargo

According to Tamara Nelson, the MRA program’s one-of-a-kind, real-world curriculum has made an immediate impact on her career – and the flexible format allows her to pursue her career goals without pressing pause on her professional and family responsibilities.

More Student Profiles

First NC State Risk and Analytics Graduates Look to the Future

This summer, Poole College of Management’s Master of Management, Risk and Analytics (MRA) program congratulates its first two students to cross the finish line. Athena Theodorakis and Amy Bandy will celebrate their commencement in December after wrapping up the last of their coursework over the summer.

The Poole Community

At NC State Poole College of Management, we intentionally build a vibrant community where you’ll find your place among engaged students, dedicated faculty, supportive staff and industry leaders.