KMG Executive Board, 2024-2025
AMAKA OKOSIEME
President
Amaka is an experienced PR and Marketing professional with over 5 years of experience helping brands realize their business goals through creative and strategic marketing plans. Prior to pursuing her graduate degree in Marketing Analysis, she consulted for global companies across the lifestyle, CPG, beauty and fashion industries amongst others.
She is a go-getter who seeks to achieve the best outcome in everything she does, utilizing her strong leadership qualities to ensure that everyone around her is also attaining success.
DEVIN LANZ
VP of IT & Analytics
Devin is currently pursuing her MS in Marketing Analysis at DePaul’s Kellstadt Graduate School of Business. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain & Operations Management from Miami University. With a strong background in data analytics within the logistics industry, Devin is passionate about leveraging her analytical skills to optimize marketing strategies, enhance user experiences, and drive measurable results.
Outside of her academic and professional pursuits, Devin enjoys traveling, running, and spending time by the lake with friends.
PRATHAM AJMERA
VP of Finance
Pratham brings a dynamic blend of finance expertise and entrepreneurial spirit to his role as Vice President of Finance for the Kellstadt Marketing Group at DePaul University. Currently pursuing a Master of Science in Finance, Pratham has a proven track record in strategic financial planning, having co-founded Ajmera Constructions in Mumbai. His experience spans across B2B sales, sustainability initiatives, and managing financial operations in various industries. With his keen analytical skills and commitment to financial excellence, Pratham is dedicated to enhancing KMG's financial stability and driving the organization's growth.
In his free time, he enjoys practicing mixed martial arts, exploring new books, and traveling to experience different cultures. Music is also a big part of his life, offering a great way to unwind and stay inspired.
PALAK BUMB
VP of EVENTS
Palak is an international student pursuing a Master’s degree in Marketing Analysis. She holds a bachelor's degree in Liberal Arts with a Major in Psychology, giving her a strong foundation in understanding human behavior and business dynamics. Her unique blend of expertise in psychology and business fuels her passion for crafting innovative marketing strategies. Outside of her academic pursuits, Palak enjoys expanding her horizons by learning new languages, diving into TV shows, and getting lost in a good book.
SURABHI TALYAN
VP OF SOCIAL MEDIA
Surabhi who is currently pursuing her MS in Marketing Analysis. She has co-founded a company in Home Health Care and brings solid experience in social media marketing, along with a strong background in data and strategic planning. Surabhi is currently working as a Graduate Health Intern for Marketing and Communication at HPW, where she continues to refine her skills. She's excited to bring her creative, strategic, and analytical talents to help drive KMG's success.
In her free time, Surabhi enjoys reading, journaling, and going for long walks. She’s always eager to chat about the latest social media trends, so don't hesitate to reach out to her!
DRISHTI AGARWAL
VP of PUBLIC RELATIONS
Drishti is currently pursuing her MS in Marketing Analysis, where she is honing her expertise in data-driven marketing strategies. As the VP of Public Relations for KMG, she is committed to using her passion for connecting with others to elevate the board's initiatives. She is dedicated to fostering strong connections, promoting the board’s vision, and creating impactful marketing campaigns that resonate with the community. She’s excited about using my strategic thinking and analytical skills in creative ways to make a difference.
Apart from her academic commitments, Drishti loves to explore new places, attend different events and do artsy stuff in her free time. So, if you ever want to chat about marketing strategies, bounce around ideas, or connect, feel free to get in touch!
ZAFAR IQBAL
FACULTY ADVISOR
Zafar Iqbal is the Associate Professor of Marketing at DePaul University's Driehaus College of Business and Kellstadt Graduate School of Business. He is also Associate Director for Regional Initiatives at DePaul, developing and executing DePaul’s strategy in India.
Zafar earned a Ph.D. in Marketing from the University of Pittsburgh, an M.S. in Industrial Relations from Iowa State University, and a B.E. in Mechanical Engineering from MIT at the University of Poona, India. He teaches courses in new product development, developing sustainable business models, marketing strategy and management, and advanced consumer insights. He has taught at the MBA level at the Auckland University of Technology in New Zealand, the Czech Management Center in the Czech Republic and at the executive level at Steinbeis University in Germany. He also leads international study abroad programs for DePaul students to India, Japan and the Middle East. For his teaching, he has been awarded the Lawrence W Ryan Distinguished Undergraduate Teaching Award 7 times, the DePaul University Excellence in Teaching Award 2 times, and the Gus Economos Distinguished Graduate Teaching Award 2 times.
Zafar is also the author of business and scholarly articles which have appeared in journals such as Journal of Marketing, California Management Review, Sloan Management Review, Journal of Service Research, and Journal of Personal Selling and Sales Management.
Zafar has worked in business-to-business marketing for Thermax Corporation, India. Zafar is the Principal Consultant at Erudite Consulting, which he founded in 2005. He has 15+ years of consulting experience, having worked as a consultant to various corporations, including Knowles Electronics, Terumo, Alfa Laval, Skoda, Walgreens, Motorola, Healthpoint, DHL, ISACA, Pohang Iron & Steel Company, Zenith Corporation, Credit Suisse First Boston, and the Iowa Department of Transportation.
He is the co-founder of Friends for India’s Development and Assistance (FIDA), a not-for-profit founded to educate tribal children in rural India. He is fluent in English, Hindi, Marathi, Urdu and Gujarati. He speaks German at an intermediate level, and reads Arabic at a basic level.
Past Presidents
Aparna Grover, 2015-2016
Nishat Fatima, 2014-2015
Stefanie Dahl, 2013-2014
Michael Che, 2012-2013
Stephanie Shea, 2011-2012
Allison Massey, 2010-2011
Andrew Ladd, 2009-2010
Neil Feuling, (Founder) 2008-2009
Ozlem Elgun Tillman, 2023-2024
Zach Bosy, 2022-2023
Janaki Soni, 2021-2022
Pieper James, 2020-2021
Seorin Chae, 2019-2020
Jennifer Kuo, 2018-2019
Olena Cruz, 2017-2018
Anna Gong, 2016-2017