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World of Business Symposium

Presented by Westchester County Association

Step into Your Future Career.

Ready to take your first big step into the professional world? The World of Business Symposium is your chance to meet the people, firms, and future opportunities that can launch your career.

Spend the day at Manhattanville’s Reid Castle surrounded by executives from top firms, recruiters looking for talent, and professionals who know what it takes to thrive in today’s competitive job market. You’ll walk away with real career tips, new professional connections, and a clear vision of where your degree can take you.

Friday, September 26, 2025
9:30 AM – 2:00 PM
Reid Castle, Manhattanville University
Free to attend — advance registration required
Boxed lunch provided

Please fill out the form below to secure your spot. We look forward to seeing you there!

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Event Highlights

 
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Networking Hub

Network with executives from local firms and businesses.
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Speaker Panel

Learn about career opportunities in accounting and finance.

Meet the speakers.

View the Agenda

 

 

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Career Prep

Get career preparation tips from executive professionals.
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Resume Review

Have your resume seen by local firm and business leaders. 

To have your résumé shared with WCPA participating firms and businesses before the event, email it to JeanMann@mville.edu.

 

Meet the Speakers

Hear from professionals who are shaping the future of accounting, finance, and business—along with young alumni who turned internships and first jobs into thriving careers.
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Accountant/Auditor, CohnReznick

Burim Boqolli

 
Zulima Munos
FSO Assurance Senior, Ernst & Young

Zulima Munoz

 
Denise Stephano
Associate Professor, Mercy University

Denise Stefano

 
Gabriela Gonzalez
Senior Tax Manager, CohnReznick 

Gabriela Gonzalez

 
Hernan Checchi
Economic & Statistical Consultant, KPMG US

Dr. Hernan Checchi 

 
Kiegh Dudley
Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist, CohnReznick 

Kiegh Dudley

 
Jennifer Fernandez
Assistant Professor, OTA Program Director, SOTA & SBS Advisor, Mercy University

Jennifer Fernandes

 
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Tax Associate at CohnReznick

Nelson Rodriquez

 
Smith Brickner
Associate, Morgan Stanley

Smith Brickner

 
James Davis
Director of Lubin Programs at Pace University

James Davis

 
Allie Kelsey
Tax Associate at CohnReznick 

Allie Kelsey

 
Taylor Klink
Campus Recruiting Supervisor, PKFOD

Taylor Klink

 

 

 

Agenda

Spend the day exploring your future in business and finance! Kick off with inspiring talks on industry trends, sharpen your networking skills, and discover the many career paths open to you. Enjoy lunch while connecting with professionals and peers, then dive into sessions on career prep before wrapping up with a powerful “Meet the Firms and Faculty” networking hour.
Reid Castle Entry Way

Rebecca Lafleur, Dean, School of Arts and Sciences, Manhattanville University

West Room

Moderator - Gary Jacobi, Finance Faculty at Manhattanville University

Burim Boqolli, Accountant/ Auditor at CohnReznick

Zulima Munoz, FSO Assurance Senior at Ernst & Young

Denise Stefano, Associate Professor at Mercy University

West Room

Moderator - Jeanette Suarez, Career Counselor, Center for Career Development at Manhattanville University

Gabriela Gonzalez, Senior Tax Manager at CohnReznick

West Room

Moderator - Marie Pierce, Assistant Director, Center for Career Development at Manhattanville University

Dr. Hernan Checchi, Economic & Statistical Consultant, KPMG US
Kiegh Dudley, Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist, CohnReznick
Jennifer Fernandes, Assistant Professor, OTA Program Director, SOTA & SBS Advisor, Mercy University
Nelson Rodriquez, Tax Associate at CohnReznick

West Room

Grab and go boxes

Mixed tables with students interacting with firms and faculty

West Room

Moderator Chris Thunberg, Director, Center for Career Development at Manhattanville University

Smith Brickner, Associate at Morgan Stanley
Jim Davis, Assistant Director of Lubin Programs at Pace University
Allie Kelsey, Tax Associate at CohnReznick
Taylor Klink, Campus Recruiting Supervisor at PKFOD

West Room

Kiegh Dudley and Jonette Senko from CohnReznick

Taylor Klink from PKFOD

Castle Hallway

 

 

Don’t just plan your future—get started on it.

The connections you make here could open doors to internships, first jobs, and long-term career success. Register Now.

 

For more information contact

  • Jean Mann, Graduate Business Program Director, Economics and Finance

    Jean.Mann@mville.edu

    Manhattanville University
    Graduate Business Programs
    School of Arts and Sciences
    2900 Purchase Street
    Purchase, NY 10577

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