2025 EXECUTIVE BOARD

Maria Kalas '26 is the current Co-Chief Investment Officer of SWS. She is a senior in the Gabelli School of Business majoring in Finance with concentrations in Credit and Global Business and a minor in Economics. She was initiated as an Associate her first semester at Fordham. She joined the Research Team during her sophomore year where she covered the Healthcare sector and then served as the Junior CIO. During her freshman summer, she interned at an accounting firm and during her sophomore summer, she interned at a real estate lender on the Originations team. This past summer, Maria interned at Bank of America as an Investment Banking Summer Analyst where she will be returning full-time after graduation. Outside of class, she is a representative of the Marketing Committee on the GSB Dean's Council and serves as a Freshman Advising Mentor. She is also a member of Fordham's International Business Association. During her free time, she loves watching movies, trying new restaurants in the city and hanging out with friends.

Anagha Nair ‘26 is the current Co-Chief Investment Officer of SWS. Anagha is a senior in the Gabelli School of Business majoring in Finance with concentrations in Consulting and Alternative Investments. She was initiated as an Associate during the fall semester of her freshman year and has spent the past two semesters as an Analyst on the Research Team covering the Consumer Discretionary and Technology sectors. Her professional experience includes interning at a wealth management firm during her freshman summer and First Eagle Investments on the Financial Planning & Analysis team during her sophomore summer. This past summer, Anagha interned at JPMorgan on the Interest Rates Sales desk where she will be returning full-time after graduation. Outside of SWS, Anagha is the Co-President of Hindu Students Council and plays intramural tennis. In her free time, she loves reformer pilates, trying new restaurants, and watching basketball.

Isabella Campillay '26 is the current Co-Chief Development Officer. She is a current senior majoring in Finance at the Gabelli School of Business. She was initiated into SWS as an associate her first semester at Fordham and she previously served on the E-board as the Chief Strategy Officer. She spent one semester on the Research Team covering the Consumer Staples sector. During her sophomore summer, she interned at Santander rotating through the Corporate and Investment Bank. Her junior summer she interned at  JPMorgan as an Investment Banking Summer Analyst in the Industrials group. She will be returning there after graduation. In her free time, she enjoys working out, trying new restaurants, and visiting home in New Jersey.

Kajsa Friberg '27 is the current Co-Chief Development Officer and a junior majoring in Finance with a Concentration in Credit and Minor in History at the Gabelli School of Business. She was initiated into SWS as an Associate her first semester at Fordham and previously served on the E-Board as the Freshman/Sophomore Liaison. She spent two semesters on the Research Team covering Media & Telecom and Industrials, as well as an Analyst for the inaugural Investment Fund. This upcoming summer, she will be interning at Bank of America as an Investment Banking Summer Analyst. Outside of SWS, she serves on the council for the Pedro Arrupe Volunteers, the E-Board for Fordham Christian Fellowship, a FAM mentor, and is an active volunteer of an organization called TASSEL Cambodia, where she spent part of her past two summers as an English teacher. In her free time, she enjoys playing golf, following Formula One, and spending time with her family and friends. 

Katie Webb ‘26 is the current COO and a senior in the Gabelli School of Business majoring in Finance. She was initiated into SWS as an Associate her first semester at Fordham and previously served as the Junior COO during her sophomore and junior years. Katie spent two semesters on the research team covering the Healthcare and Real Estate sectors, and now sits on the Investment Board for SWS’s student managed fund. During her sophomore summer, she interned at Merrill Lynch with a private wealth management team. This past summer, she joined the Private Bank at J.P. Morgan in the Financial Institutions Group, where she will be returning full-time after graduation. Outside of SWS, Katie is a tutor for the Higher Education Opportunity Program where she helps students of higher need succeed in achieving their degree. In her free time, she loves to explore NYC, spend time with her friends and family, and try new workout classes.

Aneesha Kumar '26 is the current CRO and a senior in the Gabelli School of Business majoring in Finance with a concentration in Credit and a minor in Economics. She was initiated into SWS as an Associate her first semester at Fordham. Aneesha has spent two years on the Research Team covering the TMT and Healthcare sectors, and one semester as a senior analyst overlooking Media and Telecommunications. During her freshman year, she interned in Wealth Management at Northwestern Mutual's Pioneer Financial. During her sophomore summer, Aneesha joined Jefferies interning for Internal Audit. This past summer, Aneesha joined Stifel as an Investment Banking Summer Analyst where she will be returning full-time after graduation. Outside of SWS, Aneesha is the Vice President of Fordham's Running Club, a Freshman-Advising Mentor, and a member of Beta Alpha Psi. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, trying new restaurants, and traveling.

Tanicha Saintigene '26 is the current CMO of SWS. She is a Junior majoring in Finance with a concentration in Alternative Investments in the Gabelli School of Business. She was initiated into SWS as an associate her first semester at Fordham and joined Research Team covering the Energy Sector during the fall of her sophomore year. During her freshmen summer she interned in Wealth Management at Pioneer Financial in NYC. During her sophomore summer she interned as a Corporate and Investment Banking summer analyst at the Royal Bank of Canada (RBC). This summer, Tanicha returned to RBC as a Global Investment Banking Summer Analyst. Outside of SWS, Tanicha is a member of Fordham's NCAA Track & Field Team, a Resident Assistant, and Office Manager for the Office of Student Involvement. In her free time, she enjoys time with friends and family, exploring new restaurants, shopping, staying active, and traveling!

Felicia Do ’27 is the current Junior Chief Investment Officer and a junior majoring in Finance with a concentration in Alternative Investments and a minor in Philosophy. She joined SWS as an Associate in her first semester at Fordham and later served two semesters on the Research Team, covering the Consumer Discretionary and Healthcare sectors. During her freshman and sophomore years, Felicia interned in the Investments Division at Memorial Sloan Kettering. This upcoming summer, she will be joining Mizuho as an Investment Banking Summer Analyst. Outside of SWS, Felicia is on the E-Board for the Value Investing Club, a Freshman Advising Mentor, and a volunteer for Blood Cancer United. In her free time, she enjoys scrapbooking, exploring new cafes around the city, and spending time with friends.

Grace Kniestedt '27 is the current Junior Chief Operating Officer and a junior majoring in Economics at Fordham College. She was initiated as an SWS Associate during her freshman year and spent her first semester as a sophomore working on the organization’s weekly newsletter. Over the summer following her sophomore year, Grace completed a fellowship at JPMorgan in the markets track. Outside of SWS, Grace is passionate about languages, food, and culture. Born and raised in Mexico, she loves traveling, visiting home, surfing, and playing tennis.

Alena Godas '27 is the current Chief Strategy Officer and a junior majoring in Applied Accounting and Finance at the Gabelli School of Business. She was initiated into SWS as an associate her first semester at Fordham and spent two semesters on the Research Team covering the Real Estate and Media & Telecommunications sectors. Last summer, she interned at 237 Global on the VIP Experiences Team. This summer, she will be joining PwC as an Advisory Intern in the New York City office. Currently, she works as a Videographer and Photographer for WFUV public radio. Outside of SWS, she is a member of Beta Alpha Psi, Women's Club Basketball, and Fordham Pep Band. In her free time, Alena enjoys playing guitar, going to concerts, and taking walks in the Botanical Garden.

Gianna Cook ’28 is a sophomore at the Gabelli School of Business at Fordham University’s Rose Hill campus, where she is majoring in finance. She currently serves as the Co-Sophomore Liaison for Smart Woman Securities (SWS) and was initiated as an associate during her freshman year before joining the E-board as a Co-Freshman Liaison. This past semester, she gained hands-on experience as a Junior Analyst for the Investment Fund. Previously, Gianna interned with Northwell Health’s Investment Office, where she focused on buy-side Private Equity investments. Beyond SWS, she is also involved in the Alternative Investments Club, Finance Society, and Pre-Law Society. Outside of her academic and professional pursuits, Gianna enjoys exploring new restaurants and spending time with friends and family.

Mia Florez ‘28 is the current Co-Sophomore Liaison and a sophomore majoring in Global Business with a concentration in Finance and Business Economics at the Gabelli School of Business at the Lincoln Center campus. She was initiated as an SWS associate during her freshman year and joined the E-board as a Co-Freshman Liaison. She spent the past semester working as a Junior Analyst for the inaugural Investment Fund. She previously interned at a local accounting firm in her hometown. Outside of SWS, Mia is on the E-board for Investment Society at Lincoln Center and on the GSB DEI Board. In her free time, she loves trying new restaurants, thrifting, and going to concerts.