Graduate Real Estate Association

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 		Andrew Teo Marshall Graduate Student 2026 Officer
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 		Tria Sari MBA Student 2027 Officer
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 		Alana Udwin MBA Student 2027 Officer
Profile Photo Ajani Aaron MBA Student 2027 Officer
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 		Nhan Huynh MBA Student 2027 Officer
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 		Kimberly Katz PM Student 2027 Officer
Profile Photo Henry Min MBA Student 2027 Officer
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 		Brock Settlemier MBA Student 2027 Officer
Profile Photo Kenneth Muoneke MBA Student 2027 Officer
Profile Photo Lesley Adams Staff Staff Advisor
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 		Alexander Antunez MBA Student 2026 Vice President, Alumni & External Relations
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 		James Webb MBA Student 2026 Vice President, Finance & Operations
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 		Steven Savage PM Student 2027 Vice President, Strategy & Innovation
Steven M. Savage is currently serving as Vice President of Strategy and Innovation for the Graduate Real Estate Association at the University of Southern California. As an MBA candidate specializing in Finance and Real Estate (Class of 2027), Mr. Savage brings a forward-thinking approach to the intersection of capital markets and real estate strategy.

With nearly a decade of experience at SmartStop Self Storage REIT, a firm that achieved a successful public offering in April 2025, Mr. Savage has demonstrated exceptional versatility and commitment. Rising through the ranks from the mailroom to operations and ultimately the finance team, he has developed a holistic understanding of organizational dynamics.

In his current finance role, Mr. Savage plays an integral part in driving SmartStop’s financial planning, budgeting, acquisition analysis, and regulatory filings.
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 		Nicholas Christensen MBA Student 2026 President
Nick is a 2026 MBA candidate in the Marshall Full-Time MBA program. Before pursuing his MBA, he worked in project management within commercial construction, leveraging his civil engineering background to deliver real assets to a wide range of clients.

At Marshall, he serves as the the Vice President of Alumni Relations for the Graduate Real Estate Association (GREA), Vice President of Cross-Industry Strategy for the Marshall Consulting & Strategy Club (MCSC), and is a Marshall Leadership Fellow. This summer, he will intern at CBRE Investment Management in the Los Angeles office.

He enjoys spending time outdoors with his family, friends, and two dogs—whether snowboarding, hiking, or relaxing on a sunny patio!
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 		Mariel Jones MBA Student 2026 Vice President, ESG & Sustainable Investment Initiatives
Mariel Jones is an MBA candidate at USC Marshall School of Business and currently works in Washington, D.C. with Change All Souls Housing Corporation. She is passionate about advancing equitable housing and brings strong technical expertise in financial modeling, construction management, and development analysis. With a background in civil engineering and experience spanning LIHTC financing, cost estimation, and large-scale multifamily projects, Mariel combines technical rigor with a commitment to creating more affordable and inclusive communities.
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 		Faisel Ata MBA Student 2026 Vice President, Corporate & Industry Partnerships
Faisel is a 2026 MBA candidate in the Marshall Full-Time MBA program. Before coming to Marshall, he spent 8 years working in public accounting and financial reporting. He began his career in audit at EY, followed by accounting roles at Goldman Sachs and Toyota.

In his second year, Faisel will serve as VP of Finance for the Marshall Consulting & Strategy Club and VP of Industry Relations for the Graduate Real Estate Association. This summer, he will be interning with the finance consulting practice at EY in the Los Angeles office.

Outside of school, Faisel is passionate about basketball, enjoys hiking with his dog, Gigi, and loves cooking at home.