Meet The Baker Scholars

Class of 2027

Charlie Berger

Charlie Berger was born and raised in New York City and is pursuing a major in Political Economy with a minor in Philosophy. Outside of the classroom, he is the Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) Desk Head at Zeeba Investment Group and a Start-Up Consultant at Georgetown Ventures. In these roles, Charlie mentors younger members of his clubs and helps them learn the fundamentals of value investing and financial modeling. Charlie is passionate about the intersection of entrepreneurship and finance, serving as the president of the board of the 501(c)3 non-profit microlending organization, MyFi, he co-founded in high school. MyFi provides credit to small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs throughout the developing world. Charlie can be found on the roads of D.C., Maryland, and Virginia on his road bike with Georgetown’s Club Cycling Team of which he is the Captain and Treasurer. In his free time, Charlie enjoys collecting selvedge denim, reading classics, and enjoying the DC food scene.

Sofia Gershanik

Sofia Gershanik was born and raised in New Orleans, Louisiana and is pursuing an American Musical Cultures major with a Spanish and Psychology double minor. She is passionate about the intersection of business and music, with a focus on emerging technologies and the impact streaming platforms will have on industry growth. On campus, she is an active member of Corp Catering, having served as the Manager of Food Products from 2024-2025, coordinating delivery and quality issues with major food distributors. Sofia also currently works as the Fundraising Chair for HoyaTHON, an organization that fundraises for the treatment and care costs of the patients at Children’s National Hospital of D.C. Additionally, she sits on the Georgetown Program Board as a Concerts Chair, communicating with agents, musical artists, and production teams to organize live concerts on campus. Previously, Sofia has worked as a Test Preparation Teacher in both New Orleans and in the D.C. area for The Power Courses and Capital Educators, and she specializes in teaching the verbal sections of the ACT, SAT, and PSAT. In her free time, Sofia sings and writes her own songs on the piano. She also enjoys cooking, traveling, and going to see live music. She can often be found hosting dinner parties or playing recreational sports with friends.

Laura Hoffman

Laura Hoffmann currently lives in Telluride, Colorado, but grew up in Chicago, Tokyo, Singapore, and Boston. Laura is pursuing a major in English with minors in Theology and Business Studies. On campus, she is a Creative Consultant for the Georgetown Marketing Association, a Public Relations team member for Georgetown Retail and Luxury Association, and a leader at the John Main Center for Meditation & Dialogue. Outside of Georgetown, Laura works at the Holy Trinity School as an aftercare worker for students ages Pre-k and K. In these roles, Laura has the opportunity to use her thoughtfulness, curiosity, and love of taking care of others in her work. In the future, Laura hopes to find the intersection of these strengths alongside her inclination towards creativity through business in the fashion or hospitality industries. In her free time, Laura loves to cook with her family, read books, spend time outside with friends, try new foods and pastries, and travel.

Larissa Johnson

Larissa Lourdes Johnson is from Omaha, Nebraska. She is currently pursing majors in both Government and Sociology. Passionate about political section intersectionality and governmental relations on business, Larissa studies societal inequalities and their broader institutional consequences. On campus, she serves as the Director and former General Manager of the Midnight MUG, a service of The Students of Georgetown Incorporated (The Corp) located in Lauinger Library. Alongside this, she is a member of the Georgetown Scholars Program (GSP) and serves on their student board as an Underclassmen Representative and Marketing Coordinator. She also serves as a peer mentor for fellow first-generation and/or low-income students in GSP, guiding them through their Georgetown experience. She also is involved in the Georgetown’s Institute of Politics through her role on the Student Advisory Board (SAB) as the Communications and Marketing Chair, a role in which she created the branding and marketing materials for SAB and greater GU Politics events. In the Fall 2025 Semester, Larissa will be serving as a Course Assistant for Master the Hidden Curriculum, a course for FGLI first-years that aids in helping them adjust and navigate their first year of the college experience. In addition to assisting faculty, she will lead one session per class week, creating a safe space for FGLI first year students in their first fall on the Hilltop. In her free time, Larissa is often found in Lauinger or at various coffee shops around the DC area. She also enjoys spending time reading books of any kind on the lawn or simply enjoying time with her family and friends.

Kwynton “TJ” Johnson

Kwynton “TJ” Johnson hails from Owings Mills, Maryland, and is pursuing a major in Economics. On campus, TJ participates in the Hoya Business Operations, the College Academic Council, the Georgetown Aerospace and Defense Investment Fund, and The Stratagem Initiative. TJ is also a Co-founder of the Georgetown University Spades Club. Outside of school, TJ is employed by the Department of Defense, which prompted his interest in the intersection of government and business. He aspires to bring the values of integrity, accountability, and selflessness he cultivated in the federal government to the business space to promote ethical finance practices. In TJ’s free time, he enjoys playing cards, working out, and supporting the Dallas Cowboys, who are his pick to win the Super Bowl every year.

Megan LaForge

Megan LaForge was born and raised in New York City. She is currently pursuing a major in Economics with minors in Spanish and Business Studies. Outside of the classroom, Megan is a member of Georgetown’s Women’s Squash Team which recently won the Divisional Team National Championship for the second consecutive year. Megan is also an inaugural and active member of Athletes Invest, an organization founded by Hoya athletes to help student-athletes build on the skills they develop on-field to prepare for careers in business. Away from the Hilltop, Megan applies her Spanish language skills as a volunteer with the Central American Resource Center (CARECEN), supporting Latino immigrants in Washington, DC on their path to citizenship. Megan hopes to one day pursue a career in business, ideally drawing on her interests in women’s sports and bridging communities through language. In her free time, she enjoys yoga, exploring new coffee shops, and spending time with friends, family, and her dog, Tate.

Maggie Liu

Maggie Liu is from Long Island, New York, and is pursuing majors in Economics and Government and a minor in Statistics. Interested in the intersection of sustainability and business, Maggie serves as a Project Manager for Georgetown Eco-Consultants, where she has led initiatives ranging from waste audits at historic sites to competitive benchmark analyses for sustainable fashion brands. She also sits on the board of Green Bowl, an intercollegiate sustainability competition that encourages innovation and collaboration around environmental solutions. Maggie is deeply committed to educational equity, having volunteered through Jumpstart and served as an SAT tutor with Teach for America, working to expand access to high-quality educational opportunities for all students. Maggie also has a growing interest in entrepreneurship and emerging technologies. She currently interns at Silicon Legal Strategy, a law firm specializing in startup and technology law, where she researches and tracks AI policy and regulation. In her free time, Maggie is a huge foodie and can be found trying out new recipes, discovering hole-in-the-wall restaurants with friends, and hunting down the best desserts in D.C.

Joseph Long

Joseph Long was born and raised in Vienna, VA, and is currently pursuing majors in Government and Philosophy. He is interested in the intersection between business and policy, particularly with regard to international regulation in emerging tech sectors. To that end, he has interned in Congress with Representatives Connolly and Hoyer, working on issues related to NATO and financial services respectively. His interest in international relations prompted his current research on US policy towards Iran and the private sector’s role within that relationship. Joseph is also participating in Goergetown’s US-China Dialogue, an interpersonal exchange program focusing on issues such as global security, climate change, and international trade, to facilitate more productive Sino-American relations. Beyond his academic interests, he is part of Friday Foods, where he makes and distributes sandwiches to DC’s local homeless population. Joseph loves the NBA, reading, and listening to music.

Corey Madison

Corey Madison is a sophomore from Newark, NJ, majoring in American Studies with a concentration in sports entertainment. His interests center on the intersection of culture, commerce, and identity, particularly within the sports and media industries. At Georgetown, Corey serves as President of the NAACP chapter, where he leads advocacy, programming, and community engagement efforts. As Director of Logistics for Georgetown Mock Trial, he manages operations and strategy for a nationally competitive team. He also co-leads “Chop It Up,” a student-driven initiative focused on fostering wellness, dialogue, and empowerment within Georgetown’s Black community. Through his leadership roles, Corey has developed a strong foundation in project management, strategic thinking, and inclusive leadership which are all skills he plans to bring into the workforce. In his free time, Corey hosts a radio show and can often be found watching sports or listening to new music.

Jackson Wuepper

Jackson Wuepper is from Los Angeles, California. He is pursuing a major in Economics with minors in Business Studies and Classical Studies. He had the opportunity to explore his interest in broader economic policy through his work at a search fund, where he has enjoyed learning about various industries and their relationships with the overall markets. Additionally, as a Georgetown Campus Partner with Crew Dog, he has been able to feed his entrepreneurial interests by helping scale a student-founded college merchandise startup. On campus, he also contributes to The Hoya’s business operations division, where he works to support the growth of the newspaper. In his free time, he loves spending time outdoors surfing, hiking, and playing pickleball. He enjoys cooking, grilling, and listening to and sharing music with friends.

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Class of 2028

Omar Alameddine

Omar Alameddine is from Beirut, Lebanon, and is pursuing majors in Mathematics and Economics with a minor in Science, Technology, and International Affairs. At Georgetown, he serves as the 55th Chief Executive Officer of The Corp, having joined the Marketing department in Fall 2024. He is also involved with Georgetown Ventures as a Creative Consultant and Product Space as an Associate. Omar is passionate about the intersection of media, technology, and business, with a focus on how storytelling, product strategy, and inclusive design shape user experiences. He is excited to continue exploring this space through an internship with LVMH’s digital team this summer. Outside of school, Omar is active in CISV, a global peace education nonprofit, where he supported youth programs centered on cross-cultural exchange both locally and internationally, as a participant, Junior Counselor, and later as Lebanon’s National Representative. In his free time, Omar enjoys swimming, juggling, sport stacking, and mountain camping with his family.

Angel Becerra-Santos

Angel Becerra-Santos is from Kansas City, Missouri and is pursuing majors in Computer Science and Economics. On campus, Angel served as the Director of Uncommon Grounds and is an active member of the Georgetown Eating Society. He also brings practical experience from his work as a Data Analyst for Community Farmshare, a nonprofit based in Maryland focused on serving fresh produce to SNAP-eligible communities. He is a proud Jack Kent Cooke Scholarship recipient. In his free time, Angel likes working out, reading books, playing the tenor saxophone, and following sports like football and basketball. 

Harry Block

Harry Block was born and raised in Georgetown, Massachusetts and is pursuing a double major in Economics and English with a minor in Theology. Driven by a passion for service and peer leadership, Harry works as a strategy consultant for non-profit organizations through Hilltop Consultants, as well as a Writing Center consultant, where he works one-on-one with students across Georgetown’s schools to help them find their voice and feel more confident in their writing. As a freshman, Harry was elected captain of the Georgetown’s Men’s Club Volleyball Team, leading the team in regional and national tournaments. In his free time, Harry can be found watching the newest films at the AMC Georgetown, in the piano rooms of the HFSC, or exploring the DC food scene.

Hadley Faulstich

Hadley Faulstich is from Connecticut and is pursuing a major in English with a concentration in Global Cultures and a minor in Business Studies. On campus, she serves as a Senior Analyst for the Georgetown Financial Law Association, where she works in the Anti-Corruption and Competition branch analyzing major white-collar crime cases and mentoring junior analysts. Additionally, she is an analyst for Georgetown Student Capital Partners’ startups division, where she works with real-world companies to support the growth of their businesses. She is also an active board member of Georgetown’s chapter of Alpha Kappa Psi. Outside of the Hilltop, Hadley enjoys running, cooking for friends, reading, and creative writing. Having grown up attending and working as a waterskiing instructor at a girls’ camp in Maine, she has developed a deep passion for fostering strong womanhood and exploring the outdoors. Looking ahead, Hadley hopes to build an entrepreneurial career that combines business with impact, driven by her experience working with startup founders, her admiration for their courage and vision, and her commitment to advancing women’s empowerment and health.

Elijah “Eli” Galentino

Elijah “Eli” Galentino is from Nashville, Tennessee, where he grew up raising chickens with his siblings. He is pursuing majors in Economics and Psychology, combining interests in decision-making, human behavior, and the systems that shape health outcomes. On campus, Eli gains real-world healthcare experience as a volunteer EMT with Georgetown Emergency Response Medical Service (GERMS), where he serves as treasurer and an EMT certification class instructor. He looks forward to applying lessons learned as an EMT in his pursuit of becoming an empathetic healthcare leader. Additionally, Eli takes pride in building meaningful relationships and mentoring freshmen through their transition to college as a Resident Assistant (RA). In his free time, he enjoys exploring new running routes, playing pickup soccer, honing his woodworking craft, and spending time with family and friends.

Mikenzie Hapworth-Eldridge

Mikenzie Hapworth-Eldridge is from Winters, California, pursuing a major in Government with a minor in Law, Justice, and Society. Growing up in rural California, she was first introduced to business through 4-H projects, such as raising two meat goats and three pigs, and working for a local olive oil company. At Georgetown, Mikenzie is involved with the Georgetown Scholars Program (GSP), where she currently serves as the Underclassmen Representative and will be stepping into the role of Programming Director in the fall. As Outreach Director for the Georgetown American Civil Liberties Union chapter (GU-ACLU), she creates all media for the organization and manages the chapter’s social media presence, working to advance awareness of civil liberties issues both on campus and across the District. Mikenzie also serves on the Georgetown University Student Association’s Financial Accessibility and Equity Committee as both a Deputy and GSP Representative, where she gathers student feedback and partners with university administrators to expand financial aid and resource accessibility. Mikenzie is passionate about the intersection of government and business, and brings a commitment to advocacy and community-building to everything she does on the Hilltop. In her free time, Mikenzie can be found enjoying a good cup of coffee, exploring D.C.’s many museums, tending to her plants, listening to music, or trying new foods around the city.

Ikenna “Ike” Ibeku

Ikenna “Ike” Ibeku is a sophomore from South Plainfield, New Jersey, majoring in Biology. On campus, he serves as a Senior Analyst for the Georgetown University Student Investment Fund (GUSIF), where he contributes to equity research and investment pitches. He is also an Operations Manager for the Georgetown University Alumni and Student Federal Credit Union (GUASFCU), supporting day-to-day operations and member interactions. He is particularly interested in the intersection of healthcare and finance, with a focus on how innovation in the sports medicine and biotechnology sectors can be translated into scalable business solutions. Beyond his professional interests, Ikenna is an active member of the Georgetown Club Basketball Team, where he enjoys the competitive nature of the sport and values the discipline, teamwork, and camaraderie it fosters. He is also involved in the African Society of Georgetown, where he takes pride in representing his Nigerian heritage. In his free time, Ikenna enjoys spending time with friends, playing and watching sports, discovering new music, and binge-watching true-crime documentaries.

Naima Johnson

Naima Johnson is originally from Atlanta, GA. She is currently pursuing a major in Global and Comparative Literature with a minor in Business Studies. On campus, she works at Vital Vittles, the original service of The Students of Georgetown Incorporated (The Corp). Beyond The Corp, Naima is a member of Hoyalytics, a data consulting club in the McDonough School of Business, as well as DCivitas, a non-profit consulting club. She also serves as a line editor for the Georgetown Undergraduate Law Review. Naima is particularly interested in the intersection of entertainment and business law, with an emphasis on the music industry. In her free time, Naima enjoys thrifting, exploring new restaurants, and attending concerts.

Anne Lindsay

Anne Lindsay is from a small town outside of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and is pursuing a degree in English with a minor in Business Studies. On campus, Anne is a barista and the former Director of Purchasing at The Midnight MUG, a service of The Students of Georgetown Incorporated (The Corp) located in Lauinger Library. She is also part of Georgetown REUSE’s ReStitch team, where she mends and upcycles garments in order to promote sustainability in clothing consumption. Alongside this, she is a member of Georgetown University Farmers Market Board, where she assists in organizing the weekly markets in Red Square. In her free time, Anne enjoys reading, baking sourdough bread, going to concerts, and spending quality time with her family and friends. 

Ashland Ross

Ashland Ross was born and raised in Satsuma, Alabama, and is a Public Policy major in the Joint Degree Program with the McCourt School of Public Policy, with a minor in Environment and Sustainability. She is interested in the intersection of business and policy, particularly how agriculture and energy companies navigate regulatory environments and benefit their communities. Through her capstone project with Georgetown’s Center for Faith and Justice, she examined food access in the D.C. area, analyzing the roles of businesses, nonprofits, policy initiatives, and community stakeholders. On campus, Ashland is President of Georgetown’s undergraduate moot court team, leading team development and management. She is also Website Director for a student-run political publication, On the Record, managing digital operations. Additionally, as Marketing Director for Hoyas for Human Rights, she supports programs focused on community education and service. Professionally, Ashland works at a government relations firm, where she supports client-facing work at the intersection of business strategy and public policy. Outside of her academic and professional life, she enjoys reading, staying active, and exploring new coffee shops.

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