MBT AMBASSADORS
The MBT Ambassador below is a current MBT student who is available to answer your questions about the program, student life, and professional development opportunities. We encourage you to connect with them and allow them to share their unique perspectives on the program.
Catherine Blowe
Undergraduate University: Villanova University
Undergraduate Major: Accounting and Business Analytics
Hometown: Cranford, NJ
Internship or Previous Work Experience: I was a Launch intern at EY during Summer 2023 and returned as a Tax intern in Summer 2024.
Favorite Philadelphia, Main Line or Villanova Activity: Taking trips to the KOP Mall!
Reason for choosing the Villanova MBT: I greatly enjoyed my experience as a Villanova undergraduate student, so it made perfect sense to me to pursue my graduate degree here. I felt the MBT program would differentiate me entering my professional career given the curriculum and its emphasis on data analytic.
Goals or plans for a career after graduation from Villanova: I will be returning to EY in Summer 2025 in their Tax Diversified Staff Group (DSG) and hope to have all four sections of the CPA Exam passed by then as well.
Duane Smith
Undergraduate University: University of Maryland
Undergraduate Major: Economics
Hometown: Elkins Park, Pa
Internship or Previous Work Experience: U.S. Air Force
Favorite Philadelphia, Main Line or Villanova Activity: Hanging with friends/Nova Games
Reason for choosing the Villanova MBT:Trusted mentors of mine recommended the program.
Goals or plans for a career after graduation from Villanova: International Tax, Deloitte (Philadelphia).
Ke’Mari Rattliff
Undergraduate University: Howard University
Undergraduate Major: Accounting
Hometown: Chicago, IL
Internship or Previous Work Experience: Corning Inc., PwC, and CBM
Favorite Philadelphia, Main Line or Villanova Activity: Watching Nova Men’s Basketball
Reason for choosing the Villanova MBT: Ichoose MBT because I believe the financial reporting aspects which come with audit are taught extremely well here. There are so many nuances to tax, and I wanted the support that would come with being introduced to specialized coursework.
Goals or plans for a career after graduation from Villanova: To continue and grow my business prowess, specialize myself to become the strongest business professional possible.