Let's Recognize Our Excellence in a Discipline Students!
Published April 15, 2026
Excellence in a Discipline is a prestigious award recognizing the top student from each academic discipline. Congratulations to these outstanding students!
- Lona Bradfield - Business
- Lauren Davis - Human Resource Management
- Leonardo De Castro Ribeiro - Business Economics
- Angie DeGennaro - Executive MBA
- Daniel Dykstra - Finance
- Mark Edwards - Supply Chain Management
- Madison Eisner - Operations Management
- Aaron Marvin - General Management
- Adrian Menezes - Professional MBA
- Joshua Poot - Master of Science in Accounting
- Nathan Rich - Economics / Accounting
- Loren Riddle - Marketing
- Alyssa Stoker - Management
Lauren Davis
Human Resource Management
What is your favorite Seidman memory?
My favorite Seidman memories have involved the Society for Human Resource Management and the Seidman Mentorship Program. As a transfer student, being involved in both helped me build a strong sense of community and make meaningful connections at Seidman. SHRM has had a huge impact on me both professionally and personally, helping me become more confident. I have also been involved in SMP as a peer-mentor, where I had the pleasure of mentoring two amazing students who also taught me a lot along the way.
Leonardo De Castro Ribeiro
Business Economics
How did your time at Seidman College prepare you to contribute to your community as a Laker for a Lifetime?
Seidman taught me that success is built on resilience, perseverance, and hard work, but the most underrated ingredient is the people around you. The connections I built with professors, peers, and mentors didn't just shape my academic experience. They shaped how I think about contributing to something larger than myself. That's the foundation I'm carrying forward as a Laker for Life.
Angie DeGennaro
Executive MBA
What would you like people in the community to know about Seidman graduates like you?
I have found the opportunity to be a part of the Executive MBA program to be challenging and rewarding in ways I never anticipated. Being part of such an incredible, inspirational, forward-thinking cohort of individuals has helped shape this learning experience. The diversity of backgrounds and thought has stretched my perspective, and I am grateful to complete this program alongside such talented individuals. I can't wait to see the impact we will have on West Michigan and beyond!
Daniel Dykstra
Finance
What is your favorite Seidman memory?
Being involved in Seidman IPO has been an incredibly rewarding experience. I’ve built lasting memories, from trips to Omaha, Nebraska, to competing in case competitions, and formed strong friendships with driven, like-minded individuals. Through it all, I’ve developed meaningful experience and practical skills that I’ll carry with me throughout my career.
Madison Eisner
Operations Management
What is your career aspiration?
I aspire to pursue a career in project management, where I can lead teams, improve processes, and drive efficient, high-quality outcomes. My experience at Seidman, particularly through my operations management coursework, has strengthened my analytical and problem-solving skills. I look forward to applying these skills in a professional setting while continuing to grow as a leader.
Adrian Menezes
Master of Professional MBA
Our building namesake – Bill Seidman – exhibited many desirable traits of a leader such as innovator, integrity, curiosity and future‐minded. How did your experience at Seidman help you develop one or more of these traits?
My journey at Seidman has trained me to be a life-long learner, a man who serves the community and is ready to risk things for the greater good. The faculty have inspired me to curiosity, excellence, calling us on to seek understanding and grow in integrity. I recognize more deeply how we are builders involved in creating a healthy, supportive and thriving community. I was inspired in my pursuit of a cause greater than myself and shall continue to do so. Ad majorem Dei gloriam!!
Joshua Poot
Master of Science in Accounting
What is your career aspiration?
I look forward to applying the knowledge I gained as a graduate student at GVSU to my career in public accounting. The experiences at Seidman, coupled with my internships, will allow me the opportunity to obtain my CPA credentials and further grow my career.
Nathan Rich
Economics / Accounting
What is your career aspiration?
I would like to become a tax attorney someday. I want to help facilitate cross-border financial activity between people in The United States and Latin America while solving complex tax issues. I hope to use the broad range of knowledge I have developed at GVSU to guide me towards this future career.
Alyssa Stoker
Management
Our building namesake – Bill Seidman – exhibited many desirable traits of a leader such as innovator, integrity, curiosity and future‐minded. How did your experience at Seidman help you develop one or more of these traits?
My experience at Seidman allowed me to stay curious, ask questions, and expand my knowledge. As technology continues to evolve, I have gained hands-on exposure to the changes impacting businesses and learned how to think critically in response.