Co-Chairs
If you have questions about the Tuck Diversity Conference or the school in general, please contact us. Please also feel free to contact our rising second-year student conference co-chairs listed below.
2024 Co-Chairs
Ela Castelli T’25
Ela comes from Brazil and joined the Tuck School of Business driven by a desire to enact social change through improved access to education. Prior to pursuing her MBA, Ela engaged in entrepreneurship, working as Head of Commercial Strategy at Brasol, a Brazilian startup now backed by Siemens AG and Blackrock. With prior experience in investment banking at Citigroup, and Safra. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Management with focus in Finance and Sustainability from Fundação Getúlio Vargas – EAESP.
Ela undertook a consulting role at BCG during the summer of 2024 and she also serves as one of the Directors of the Tuck Social Venture Fund. Outside of her professional endeavors, Ela is a bucket-lister, constantly exploring new adventures. Her favorite hobbies include scuba diving, hiking, cooking and hosting gatherings, skiing, pottery, and reading.
Henry Fong T’25
Henry Fong is from Boston, MA, where he attended the University of Massachusetts at Amherst and earned a Bachelors in Accounting and Certified Public Accountant (CPA) credential. Prior to Tuck, Henry worked in transaction advisory services with KPMG and auditing at PwC Boston.
Over the summer, Henry interned in the Software Strategy Group at EY-Parthenon in Boston. At Tuck, he serves as the Co-Chair for Men as Allies but also is involved with Asia Business Club and Consortium Student Association. In his free time, Henry enjoys learning new subjects, traveling to new destinations, and enjoying the beauty of the Upper Valley.
Erin Lee T’25
Erin was born and raised in New York. She graduated from Quinnipiac University in 2016 where she majored in Computer Information Systems and subsequently attended Fordham University to get her Master's degree in Professional Accounting. Prior to Tuck, Erin spent five years at PricewaterhouseCoopers' New York office providing deals and turnaround advisory services. She is also a Certified Public Accountant licensed in the State of New York.
Erin spent her summer in the Operations and Member Experience group at Chime Financial, a fintech company on a mission to unite everyday people to unlock their financial progress. Erin is passionate about mentorship and fostering inclusive environments. At Tuck, Erin is a Consortium and Forte Fellow and services as the co-chair of the Asia Business Club (ABC), Small Group Dinners, SafeRides, and Cheesemongers. In her spare time, she loves a good workout class, eating through new cities, and building meaningful connections.
Azael Paz Ordonez T’25
Azael is originally from Tecamac, Mexico, and raised in Los Angeles. He graduated from Cornell University in 2017 with a B.A. in Biological Sciences, concentrating in Neurobiology and Behavior. Before joining Tuck, Azael built a career in healthcare, gaining experience in nonprofit work—primarily in fundraising and project management—and in a startup where he managed a portfolio of healthcare consulting and investment firm clients.
This summer, Azael worked as a Summer Associate at Oliver Wyman in New York City within their Health and Life Sciences practice, where he furthered his goal of learning more about healthcare consulting. At Tuck, he serves as a co-chair for the Hispanic American Student Association (HASA), DEI co-chair and member of the Student Board, a Center for Health Care Fellow, and a Director of the Tuck ESG Fund. In his free time, Azael enjoys skiing, trying new breweries, traveling with his fellow classmates, and taking every opportunity to eat delicious food during Small Group Dinners.
Mariela Aguilar Pineda T’25
Mariela was born in Michoacan, Mexico and raised in the small town of Brookshire, Texas. She graduated from Texas A&M University in 2016 where she studied Horticulture Science and Business Administration. Prior to Tuck, Mariela founded a family business: a luxury floral design firm that has been featured on HBOMax and in 2023 won industry recognition as a "Top 50 Wedding Florist of the U.S and Canada". She also worked across Texas in the landscape construction industry for three years as a designer and project manager.
Over the summer, Mariela continued to develop her E-FYP startup "Bloom Anew" as a Tuck Maynard Scholar. At Tuck, Mariela serves as a Tuck Initiative For Workplace Inclusion Fellow and is a co-chair for Low Income & First-Generation at Tuck (LIFT), the Hispanic American Student Association (HASA), and the Food and Sustainable Agriculture Club.
Ali Reza Punjani T’25
Ali is originally from a small farm town just outside of Atlanta, Georgia. In 2018, he graduated with a degree in Economics and minors in Religion & South Asian Studies from Emory University. During his pre-Tuck career, Ali worked predominately in sales & marketing with EdTech startups before pursuing a more creative career in media production with nonprofits.
Ali spent his summer internship working in consulting with Accenture Strategy in New York City. At Tuck, he is continuing to explore his interest in entrepreneurship while participating in organizations like the Entertainment, Media & Sports Club as well as Low Income & First Generation at Tuck (LIFT). In his spare time, he enjoys reading and writing.
