Michael was born and raised in Lexington, KY, so his decision to attend the University of Kentucky was a no-brainer. He elected to study engineering because of his father’s encouragement and in no small part due to the efforts of UKCOE recruiters and ambassadors.As an engineering student, Michael worked multiple co-ops and internships at Messer Construction. In the summer of 2018, Michael completed a research project studying the effects of Uber and Lyft on public transit ridership under Dr. Greg Erhardt’s supervision, and the findings were widely publicized in national media outlets. After a trip to Nepal and with the help of friends, Michael co-founded Developing Nepal, a non-profit organization that funds educational opportunities for students in rural Nepal.After graduating from the University of Kentucky, Michael pursued a Masters in Finance at Vanderbilt University and graduated #1 in his class. He is currently working as a healthcare investment banker at SVB Leerink in Charlotte, North Carolina.
