Description: Market Minds is a student-run organization started in 2019 whose mission is to connect students’ passions to the world of economics, business, and finance through current technical workshops. We also support financial literacy, career development, and job pursuit for students across disciplines.
Mission: Create job opportunities for and to engage the interests of students passionate about anything related to business, economics, and finance.
Goals:
• Global awareness
• Find out how your passions relate to economics, business, & finance
• Development of practical & financial skills
• Professional development
• Challenging industry stereotypes
• Job opportunities & connections
Previous Meetings:
• Alumni interviews
• Budget workshop
• Discussion of recent events
• Weekly topics related to personal finance and other topics of interest
• “Coffee and capitalism”
• Resume & LinkedIn workshop
Market Minds Alumni Current Jobs
• Zackery Evens ‘20 - Research Analyst (ETF) @ Morningstar
• Enrique Gorte ‘20 - Corporate Finance @ Residential Equity
• Benjamin James ‘22 - Project Analyst @ Universidad de Earth
• Brooks Stample ‘22 - Investment Banking Credit Analyst @ JP Morgan Chase
• Liam Ward ‘22 - Commercial Credit Analyst @ 44 Business Capital
• Diyaa Kaufman ‘23 - Volunteer for Peace Corp in Morocco
• Jacob Mitchell ‘23 - Graduate Program @ Morningstar
Current Leadership Team
Husnain Ali – President
Major: Accounting and Economics ‘24
Message from the President: I wouldn't be where I am today without Market Minds. Market Minds allowed me to acquire the skills I need to succeed professionally, and I look forward to giving back to the community by serving as president.
Market Minds is a platform where students learn, network, and grow from any background. The club's defining feature is that we can customize our "curriculum" to serve the needs of Guilford students. Therefore, in deteriorating economic conditions, we focus on learning more about the world, while in the recruiting season, we focus on technical training to ensure our members are prepared for any upcoming interviews. Recently, we announced our partnership with ModernGuild. ModernGuild bridges the gap between opportunity and diverse talent, providing mentorship and insider know-how for early-career professionals looking to break into finance and consulting. With this partnership, Market Minds members can access professional and finance/consulting boot camps taught by industry professionals at ModernGuild.
I am very excited for this academic year with our new partnership and cannot wait to see what Market Minds Members are able to achieve and make the world a better place.
Nala Foqahaa – Vice President
Major: Economics & Data Analytics ‘25
Bio: Hi! I’m Nala, I’m an international student from Palestine studying economics and analytics at Guilford college. I am beyond excited to be a part of Market Minds! As it has been a space where I get to share my passions and concerns about our world and learn so much from fellow students.
Jair Ballesteros Delgado – Treasurer
Major: Economics ‘24
Bio: Hello! I am Jair, I am a senior at Guilford College pursuing a Major in Economics with a minor in Business and Money & Finance. I am beyond excited to be a part of Market Minds as I was only a member of the club, but now the Treasurer! Market Minds has taught me a great amount of knowledge that I wouldn’t have received in my classes.
Monze Ruiz – Strategy Officer
Major: International Studies & Economics ‘24
Bio: Hello, I am Monze Ruiz, I’m a senior studying international relations and economics! My time with Market Minds has brought me knowledge and a community to connect my interests and major. I am honored to have been a member and now be part of the board.