VCU Business

Student of the Year: Natasha Romero Moskala

Natasha maintains a perfect 4.0 GPA while double majoring in management/business administration and political science with a concentration in international relations. She is actively involved in leadership roles across campus, serving as a senator in the VCU Student Government Association, a mentor in the VCU Honors College and a founder of multiple student organizations. Natasha also serves as a judicial intern for the Richmond Circuit Court, a peer consultant in Studio BE and an employee at the YMCA of Greater Richmond. After graduation, she plans to pursue a law degree to integrate her two undergraduate fields of study.

Distinguished Service Award: Serena Loomba

Serena is set to graduate in May 2025 with a major in management and entrepreneurship, a minor in psychology and a 3.9 GPA. At VCU, she actively participates in organizations such as Women in Business. Beyond campus, Serena makes a significant impact through her role at the Metropolitan Business League (MBL), where she serves as a lead mentor in the Youth Entrepreneurship Program, guiding disadvantaged youth. Post-graduation, Serena plans to continue her impactful work by aspiring to a leadership position within the MBL, where she aims to support entrepreneurs and promote equitable access to resources and opportunities.

Student of the Year: Kristen Ball

Kristen has demonstrated exceptional accomplishments in both scholarship and leadership. At her most recent job, she rapidly advanced from a part-time office assistant to a full-time leadership role, where she managed office activities, met with product representatives, identified potential product lines, hired and trained technicians and more. This experience solidified her decision to return to school, complete her associate degree and pursue a bachelor’s degree in business at VCU, where she currently maintains a perfect 4.0 GPA. After graduation, Kristen plans to pursue a law degree to further her professional goals.

Distinguished Service Award: Priya Munagala

Priya has made significant contributions to the Management Department, the School of Business and the university through her dedicated service. As president of VCU’s Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) chapter, she organized meetings and guest speakers, coordinated with HR Virginia to provide chapter members access to their annual conference and kept members informed on SHRM-related news. In January 2023, she took on additional leadership roles as vice president of VCU BSA and service chair for Alpha Kappa Psi, where she remains actively involved. Priya has accepted an internship as an HR Partner at Amazon for summer 2023 and is set to graduate in spring 2024.

Student of the Year: Rika Nabee

My name is Rika Nabee, and I am a recent graduate with a degree in international management, earning a 3.9 GPA and recognition as a Dean's List honoree for the past four semesters. Last summer, I completed an internship with Amazon and will begin my career at one of their fulfillment centers in July 2022. In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my husband and four kids. Completing my bachelor's degree was a lifelong dream, and I am grateful to have achieved it at VCU. I cherish the knowledge, friendships and connections I made along the way.

Distinguished Service Award: Ava Furbee

Student of the Year: Victoria Brown

The Department of Management and Entrepreneurship is proud to honor Victoria Brown with its Student of the Year award. Victoria, an entrepreneurship concentration major, maintains a perfect 4.0 GPA and has been a Dean’s List honoree for the past four semesters. One nominating professor described her as a “fantastic student.” Currently, Victoria is interning with Dominion Energy as a business analyst in the Customer Payment Services department and will continue with Dominion in a full-time position after graduation. She also plans to manage her family’s beauty and barber salon, a business that has been a cherished part of her family for more than 50 years.

Distinguished Service Award: Chandni Patel

Chandni Patel is majoring in human resource management with a minor in psychology. She currently serves as president of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) student chapter at VCU and previously served as treasurer in 2019-2020. In these roles, Chandni has coordinated representation at Boss Day, organized events and industry speakers, collaborated with Richmond SHRM and led student participation in the 2020 HR Virginia Student Competition hosted by VASHRM. She is currently gaining valuable experience as a human resources intern at the Virginia Credit Union and plans to pursue full-time HR employment after graduation.

Student of the Year: Connor H. Parsons

An Eagle Scout since 2015 and an active member of the School of Business Undergraduate Programs Committee, Connor has a strong commitment to service and a willingness to lend a helping hand both in and out of the classroom. He consistently demonstrates a creative, entrepreneurial mindset. Before transferring to VCU, Connor played a key role in developing multiple award-winning business plans, including one for a bar inventory management service that won first place in James Madison University’s Jackson-Rainey business plan competition. Additionally, he combined his passion for music with his entrepreneurial spirit to establish a concert promotion company, which he plans to further develop later this year. After graduation, Connor intends to dual-enroll in VCU’s Master of Information Systems and Master of Product Innovation programs, with plans to pursue a career in project management or freelance IT consulting.

Distinguished Service Award: Bryce M. Catlett 

Bryce balances his role as a track and field and cross-country athlete with his academic pursuits, all while maintaining an impressive GPA. He has consistently earned a place on the Dean's List and Athletic Director's Honor Roll throughout his time at VCU and was inducted into Beta Gamma Sigma, the business honor society. Bryce secured a summer internship with ALDI as a district manager intern, which led to a full-time position upon graduation. As captain of the cross-country and track teams and president of the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC), Bryce exemplifies leadership both on and off the field.