Meet the Interns

Greta von Campe is a graduate student at Columbia University pursuing a Master’s in Strategic Communications. With a background in international business from WHU and Rotterdam School of Management, she has professional experience in venture development, marketing, and communications. Greta is passionate about inclusive leadership, strategic communication, and community engagement. Originally from Germany, she is fluent in German and English, conversational in French, and enjoys traveling, tennis, and music.

Nia Lue Wallace is a graduate student at Columbia’s School of Professional Studies, pursuing a Master’s in Negotiation and Conflict Resolution. She has a B.A. in Economics with a Philosophy minor from Spelman College, and currently serves as a Employer Relations Intern for Columbia’s Career Design Lab (CDL) where she plans to support employer engagement and connect students with opportunities. While in undergrad, Nia founded Spelman’s Public Relations and Communications Collective (SPRACC) where she helped her fellow Spelman sisters become exposed to and navigate the vast sector of Public Relations. Nia is a New York City native and is working to become a Conflict Attorney following her time at Columbia.

My name is Mayah, and I’m a Strategic Communications Master’s student. I was born and raised in rainy Seattle, where I flight-trained and earned my B.A. in Aeronautical Science. While in flight training, I had the opportunity to work on the Professional Asian Pilots Association’s communication team, where I fell in love with marketing and communications. As a lifelong creative, I specialize in visual design, from creating brand packages to merchandising and poster-making. I’ve had the privilege of creating designs for incredible companies like Tesla, Williams Racing, and Delta Air Lines, as well as for various clubs at Columbia. I’m eager to keep learning, to expand my breadth of skills, and I’m honored to bring them to CDL’s internship program as a Marketing Intern!

Ariana Lakioti is a Master’s student in Strategic Communication at Columbia University’s School of Professional Studies. She earned her undergraduate degree in Marketing Management in Greece, where she is originally from, and has since built experience across digital marketing, consumer research, and communications. Her professional background includes supporting marketing initiatives for premium fashion and lifestyle brands, managing social media content and campaigns, and contributing to academic research focused on consumer behavior. She currently serves as a Marketing Intern at the CDL team, and she is passionate about brand storytelling and creating meaningful connections between organizations and their audiences.

Jordan Li is currently a Marketing Intern at Career Design Lab (CDL), and is simultaneously pursuing a Master’s Degree in Applied Analytics at Columbia University. He received a BFA in Film & Television from NYU Tisch School of the Arts, where he gained experience as a creative marketing producer, helping organizations translate their values and stories into visual campaigns to increase reach and engagement with their target audience.

When Jordan is not in class or in the office, you might catch him with his big Canon (the camera) roaming the streets of New York City in search of the next gourmet spot to review. He is also a devoted member of the Church of Apple.

Kashish Mulchand is currently pursuing a Master’s in Applied Analytics at Columbia University’s School of Professional Studies. Originally from Hong Kong, she moved to Los Angeles to attend the University of Southern California, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a minor in Chinese for the Professions. Throughout college, she completed internships across finance, consulting, and strategy, developing a passion for using data and analytics to solve complex problems and support decision-making.

Kashish currently serves as a Curriculum Intern at Columbia’s Career Design Lab, where she supports the development of career readiness resources and programming. She is excited to help students translate the skills they develop in the classroom into meaningful professional opportunities.

Elaine is a graduate student at Columbia University’s School of Professional Studies, pursuing her Master’s in Applied Analytics. She earned her B.S. in Mathematics and Economics and has developed a strong background in data analytics through previous academic and professional experiences.
At Columbia’s Career Design Lab (CDL), Elaine is part of the Data and Research team, where she supports data-driven initiatives and contributes to projects focused on analytics, research, and student outcomes. She is passionate about using data to uncover insights, support decision-making, and create meaningful impact through analytics.

Elaine loves traveling and exploring new places whenever she has the opportunity. When she is at home, she spends most of her time with her “family” — her beloved pets, who definitely get most of her attention.

Mitali Thepade is a graduate student at Columbia University’s School of Professional Studies, pursuing her Master’s in Enterprise Risk Management. Her background spans equity capital markets, business ethics, and finance. At Columbia, Mitali serves as President of the SPS Business Community and works as an Experiential Learning Intern at the Career Design Lab. She is especially interested in ethical governance, financial regulation, and responsible business decision-making. Mitali holds a B.S. in International Business and a Master’s in Human Resource Management from The George Washington University.

Daniel Sarfaraz is a graduate student at Columbia University, pursuing a Master’s in Applied Analytics. He obtained a Bachelor of Science in Management Information Systems from the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University, as well as a minor in French.

Prior to beginning his studies, Daniel worked at Crowe LLP, where he served as a senior consultant in IT audit for public companies and worked in pre-IPO controls implementation. He is fluent in French and Farsi. In his free time, Daniel enjoys going to the movies, skiing, and watching soccer.

Ayaka Ho is a graduate student at Columbia University, pursuing a Master of Science in Enterprise Risk Management. She earned a Bachelor of International and Global Studies, majoring in Political Economy, from the University of Sydney.

Prior to beginning her studies, Ayaka worked at Deloitte Consulting in Tokyo and later started businesses in e-commerce and real estate rental. Having lived in Hong Kong, Shanghai, Sydney, and Tokyo, she is fluent in English, Mandarin Chinese, and Japanese. She is interested in pursuing a career in risk management within financial services, particularly banking and asset management.

Ayaka currently serves as an Employer Relations Intern at Columbia’s Career Design Lab, where she supports employer engagement and helps connect students with career opportunities.

Maha Abdul Wahab is a Master of Science student in Technology Management at
Columbia University’s School of Professional Studies, with a focus on product
management, technology strategy, and innovation. She holds a B.A. in Computer
Science with a concentration in Experimental Humanities from Bard College. Originally
from Afghanistan and born in Saudi Arabia, Maha brings a global perspective shaped by
cross-cultural experiences, creativity, and a passion for using technology to solve
meaningful problems.
At Columbia, Maha works as a Career Design Lab Intern, supporting career
programming, student engagement, and employer relations while helping students
explore opportunities in technology and business. She also works as a Data
Management Graduate Assistant with Columbia’s Disability Services Office, supporting
data-driven operations and technology-enabled workflows.
Maha’s interest in product management is grounded in her technical background and
her passion for understanding user needs, identifying meaningful problems, and
creating solutions that deliver value. She is particularly interested in product
management, product operations, technology strategy, and fintech, where she hopes to
bring together technology, business, and user-centered thinking to build impactful
products.

My work blends communication strategy, community engagement, and social impact—whether I’m developing campaigns, coordinating events, or building programs that bring people together. Outside of school and work, I love creating meaningful experiences, designing clothing for my lifestyle brand Born Blessed, and connecting with people who are passionate about change. I am also have a great interest in fashion.