Butler Institute Student Scholars

Kimheat is a junior student concentrating in Business Analytics and Justice and citizenship. She is also the Co-President of Habitat for Humanity Babson Chapter. In her free time, she likes reading and doing puzzles. Kimheat dreams of building her own business school back in Cambodia.

Brayden is a sophomore student concentrating in finance and legal studies. He is the Executive Vice President of Student Government and is dedicated to making an impact on and off campus. He has also founded Smiles For Humans, a mental health brand with a focus on raising funding for suicide prevention resources across the country. He is passionate about social entrepreneurship and its intersection with public policy to make the greatest impact in people’s lives

Derek graduates in May 2025 with his MBA with a STEM concentration in Business Analytics & Machine Learning, and Entrepreneurship. In addition to serving in the United States Marine Corps early in his career, while he studied psychology in undergraduate studies, he has 15 years of experience in sales, recruiting, and technology consulting, most recently working as a business development/sales leader at Gartner, a technology research and advisory firm that shapes markets and defines the technologies of tomorrow. Aside from a passion for entrepreneurship, he also enjoys reading, hiking, poker, and dog parks with his dogs.

Vanessa is a senior who is passionate about entrepreneurship and finance. Her ambition and relationship-building skills enabled her to become the founder and President of the Babson Women's Club Soccer, as well as the President of The Women's Network. As a Butler Scholar, she aspires to promote entrepreneurship and make a positive impact on campus!

Ben is a junior from Viroqua, Wisconsin, concentrating in finance, although he is also considering accounting. At Babson, he enjoys staying up to date on financial news through the Wall Street Journal and checking WallSteetBets for fun. His interests include tennis and soccer.

David is a sophomore from Grafton, Wisconsin who is interested in real estate and economics with plans to attend law school. On campus, David is a part of the diving team, real estate club, and Russian-speaking society. As a butler scholar, he hopes to impact local-level policy-making through an entrepreneurial lens. Beyond Babson, David plans to find a career in corporate law and maybe even run for President. 

Jackson is a senior at Babson College concentrating in Finance. As a Butler Scholar, he aspires to promote entrepreneurship as the enabler of social mobility, making the world of business more opportune for all. Beyond Babson, Jackson is passionate about the intersection of entrepreneurship and investing.

Celina is a third-year student at Babson College with an interest in marketing and consulting. Beyond academics, she enjoys creating digital content, swimming, and watching YouTube vlogs.

Tahnoon is from the Class of 2026, with a Concentration in Finance & Legal Studies. He is a serial entrepreneur who runs multiple businesses, including being a professional charted musician, running a music label and entertainment capital fund, as well as a medical technology startup that helps mitigate patient noncompliance and loneliness within residential facilities. He is passionate about creating positive change and helping others through my businesses and sees the world of business as a conduit for social improvement and impact. He intends to go to law school after graduation to further both his education as well as his businesses and gain a deep understanding of the legal system within the United States and its role within business.

Gabriella is a senior at Babson College from Jakarta, Indonesia, planning to concentrate in Entrepreneurship. On campus, she is the President of the Babson Olin Wellesley Figure Skating Club, Vice President of Babson Creative Community, Vice President of Standards and Values for Sigma Kappa, and member of the Babson Players and Babson Dance Ensemble. She is passionate about figuring out the different ways entrepreneurship can help solve the problem of education inequality in different countries. In her free time, she works as a marketing intern for Babson College’s social media.

Chloe is a senior concentrating in Technology and entrepreneurship. Through her venture, BOND, she promotes a people-first mentality by sparking human connections in virtual workplaces. She wants to harness the power of technology not just for innovation but to fundamentally enrich human lives. BONDing Fact: Her favorite movie quote, "Just Keep Swimming" from Finding Nemo, serves as a personal mantra, reflecting her unwavering determination and resilience in facing adversity.