Our Team
Executive Board
Annabel Kocks
President
Healthcare
CSOM 2024
Annabel is a senior from San Francisco, CA studying Finance and Business Analytics with a minor in History. Annabel most recently interned in investment banking at J.P. Morgan, where she will be returning full-time in the Mergers & Acquisitions group. On campus, Annabel is also a Senior Mentor for the Investment Banking Association, Class Representative of charity: water, and a Mentor for Women in Business. In her free time, Annabel enjoys spending time outside, skiing, and learning new recipes.
Luke Hendry
Vice President
Consumer & Retail
CSOM 2024
Luke is a senior in the Carroll School of Management concentrating in Finance and Accounting for Finance. He is originally from Dallas, Texas. Last summer, he worked as an investment banking summer analyst for RBC Capital Markets. He will be returning full-time after graduation. On campus, Luke is a member of the cooking club, Investment Banking Association, and a teaching assistant for the accounting department. During his free time, Luke enjoys cooking, playing pickup basketball, camping, skiing, and traveling.
Herman Wan
Portfolio Manager
Power, Utilities & Infrastructure
CSOM 2024
Herman is a senior from Seattle, Washington, and he is studying Finance and Mathematics. He interned at Citi this past summer, and will be returning full-time after graduation. On campus, Herman is an RA in the College Road community, and he is a member of Scholars of Finance. Additionally, Herman is an aviation enthusiast and has a private pilot certificate.
Courtney Keswick
Treasurer
Real Estate & Financials
CSOM 2025
Courtney is a sophomore in the Carroll School of Management concentrating in Finance and Business Analytics. This summer, Courtney spent time traveling, visiting friends and family, and coordinating summer league basketball operations at regional basketball facilities. In her free time, Courtney enjoys going to the beach, hiking, reading, and coaching youth basketball.
Brooke Yoakam
Director & Co-Social Chair
TMT
CSOM 2024
Brooke is a senior in the Carroll School of Management with concentrations in Finance and Information Systems with a minor in Computer Science. Brooke has been the CEO & Founder of the FinTech app GiftPocket for the last seven years and won Boston College’s Strakosch Ventures Pitch Competition.
Elizabeth Spalla
Director & Co-Social Chair
Real Estate
CSOM 2024
Elizabeth is a senior from Needham, Massachusetts studying Finance and Management & Leadership with a minor in History. Elizabeth most recently interned in investment banking at Goldman Sachs, where she will be returning full time in the M&A Capital Markets group. On campus, Elizabeth is also a tour guide through the Student Admissions Program and mentor for Scholars of Finance. In her free time, Elizabeth enjoys running, spending time with her family at BC, and cooking for her friends.
David Pedersen
Director
Financial Institutions Group
CSOM 2024
Dave is a Senior in the Carroll School concentrating in Finance and Accounting for Finance & Consulting while also pursuing a degree in Political Science. Dave is originally from Sag Harbor, NY, and worked as an Investment Banking Summer Analyst at Citi this past summer where he will be returning full-time after graduation. On campus, Dave is a Teaching Assistant for the Portico Program, a student analyst in the Baseball Analytics Department, and a Freshman League Captain. During his free time, Dave enjoys going to the beach, reading, and exercising.
Nick Palmer
Director
Industrials
CSOM 2025
Nick is a junior in CSOM, and has a concentration in Finance. Nick is originally from Windham, NH, and he spent his summer growing his landscaping business. Next summer, he will be an Investment Banking Summer Analyst at Nomura. One fun fact about Nick is that he enjoys power lifting. His favorite part of BCIC is the collaborative debates that occur during buy and sell pitches.
Gus Thomas
Director
Power, Utilities & Infrastructure
MCAS 2025
Gus is a junior from Atlanta, GA, in MCAS, and he is majoring in Economics. He spent last summer as a Private Equity Summer Analyst at McCarthy Capital. Next summer, Gus will be an Investment Banking Summer Analyst at Barclays. One fun fact about him is that he is a signature member at Chick-Fil-A, which allows him to vote on new menu items. His favorite parts of BCIC is collaborating with other analysts on pitch ideas and learning from guest speakers.
Andrew Ghaleb
Director
Industrials
MCAS 2025
Andrew is a junior from Westchester, NY. He is in MCAS studying International Studies with a Concentration in Political Economy, and he spent his summer interning at Greenburgh Town Hall. One fun fact about Andrew is he taught himself how to play the guitar. His favorite part of BCIC is the opportunity to work with people from different grades and a wide range of backgrounds.
Jack Francescone
Director
TMT
CSOM 2026
Jack is a sophomore in CSOM concentrating in finance. Originally from Haverhill, MA, he spent this past summer as a supervisor at the Plex. Next summer, Jack will be a Credit Investments intern at PSP Investments. Outside of BCIC, Jack is a volunteer tutor for 4Boston, IM Supervisor, and a TA for the Data Analytics department. One fun fact about him is he is a huge collector. Jack's favorite aspect of BCIC is the mentorship from upperclassmen.
Connor Walsh
Director
Power, Utilities & Infrastructure
CSOM 2026
Connor is a sophomore in CSOM with a concentration in Finance & Accounting for Finance and Consulting. Originally from East Providence, RI, he spent the summer as a Remote Investment Banking Summer Analyst at Concordia Capital. One fun fact about Connor is that he can solve a 3x3 Rubik's cube in under 30 seconds. His favorite parts of BCIC is having the opportunity to take the investing knowledge he learns to invest in real equities and build relationships with upperclassmen who provide invaluable insight.
Richard Zhang
Director
Industrials
CSOM 2026
Richard is a Sophomore in the Carroll School of Management studying Finance. He spent the summer traveling and spending time with family in China. A fun fact about Richard is that he is a huge San Francisco 49ers fan. His favorite part about BCIC is the exciting crossfires that happen after a pitch in the club, and the clashing opinions that make investing as a fund, as opposed to as an individual, so fascinating.