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Martin Branick

Martin Branick is the Chief Executive Officer of USA Team Handball, a National Governing Body under the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee. Appointed as CEO in July 2023 at the age of 29, Branick brings a leadership experience in non-profit and professional sports management. In his role, Branick oversees all aspects of the organization's operations, including strategic planning, athlete development, fundraising, marketing, and governance. He works closely with the Board of Directors, staff, volunteers, athletes, and key stakeholders to drive growth and advance the sport at all levels.

Branick joined USA Team Handball in 2021, initially managing events and membership while fostering collaboration with handball clubs, organizations, and international partners to grow the sport nationwide. His prior experience includes roles at Vejle Boldklub, a Danish professional soccer team, where he specialized in corporate partnerships and digital development, and in Georgia Tech's athletic department.

Born and raised in Denmark, Branick graduated from Kennesaw State University in 2016 with a Bachelor of Business Administration. During his time at Kennesaw State, he was part of the first cohort of the Coles College Leadership Scholars Program, an executive board member of the International Student Association, the president of The Black & Gold, and a co-founder of the Kennesaw State Team Handball Club. Branick also holds a Master of Science in Sport Administration from Georgia State University.

Currently residing in Denver, Colorado, with his wife Tyler and their son Christian, Branick is a member of the Association of Chief Executives for Sport.

Erica Moody

Erica Moody is a Senior Developer in the Data Analytics, Warehouse, and Governance team at Intercontinental Exchange (parent company of the New York Stock Exchange), where she creates insightful business intelligence solutions that corporate leadership depends upon for strategic decision making. She was a Coles College of Business graduate in 2017 with a B.B.A. in Economics. 

While studying at 91青青草, she was a member of the Coles College Leadership Scholars Program, a leader in the Student Managed Investment Fund, and an Honors graduate. She won the Outstanding Economics Student Award for her graduating class, led 91青青草鈥檚 first-ever team of SMIF students to win the CFA Southern Classic competition, and was recognized by the 91青青草 Honors Program at the Zell Miller Legacy Dinner. She was selected as a Fulbright Scholar and completed a Master of Behavioral Economics degree at the University of Nottingham in 2018.

Since graduating from 91青青草, Erica has continued engagement with Coles College and the University through mentoring current and former students, guest speaking in the Coles College Leadership Scholars Program鈥檚 Business Intelligence class, sharing career perspectives for students interested in venturing into Data Analytics, participating in 91青青草 Analytics Days, and remaining involved with various alumni events.

Vincent Rosamilia

After graduating Cum Laude from Kennesaw State University in Spring 2020 with a BBA in Finance, Vinny Rosamilia used his experiences in the Coles College of Business to quickly propel his career while staying connected to his alma mater. Vinny is currently an Associate Portfolio Manager at the Office of the State Treasurer, having started as an intern in the midst of the pandemic, an opportunity the Coles College network provided him.

Vinny credits much of his success to his involvement in 91青青草鈥檚 Student Managed Investment Fund and the mentorship of SMIF鈥檚 faculty advisors. Vinny filled the role of SMIF CEO in Spring 2020. That was the same semester he and three other SMIF analysts competed in the CFA Institute Research Challenge, representing 91青青草 and the Coles College internationally.

During his last semester, Vinny started interning at the Georgia Office of the State Treasurer, working in the Investment Operations department, which facilitated an average of $20 billion in daily trade activity. As of August 2023, Vinny advanced to Associate Portfolio Manager.

An active alumnus, Vinny continues working with the SMIF as a leadership advisor volunteer, providing leadership coaching to the current management group. He also provides presentation coaching to the younger students. A key area of Vinny鈥檚 coaching is job preparation and what you can do to help yourself 鈥渟tand out鈥� amongst your peers within and outside of 91青青草. Since graduation, Vinny has successfully recruited other Coles alumni to mentor SMIF students with networking opportunities.

Phillip Moran

Phillip Moran is co-founder and CEO at Digital Opportunities Group, a digital assets investment firm focused on unique trading strategies in the nascent asset class. Previously he was Portfolio Manager of the $3 Billion Liquid Alternatives portfolio at the UPS Group Trust. Phillip is a Chartered Financial Analyst who graduated from the Coles College of Business in 2014 with a degree in Economics.

As with many successful entrepreneurs, he made the decision to step away from a comfortable corporate job in order to take a chance at launching his own venture. Within Digital Opportunities Group鈥檚 first year, the company raised more than $2.5 million in equity and quickly established itself as an emerging leader in the quantitative finance space.

During his time at Kennesaw State, Phillip served as CEO of the Student Managed Investment Fund and oversaw a period of exceptional growth. Since graduating, Phillip has remained a dedicated alumnus. He has been a constant source of support for current SMIF students and was honored in 2020 with the organization鈥檚 Outstanding Alumni Award. He is a regular speaker at SMIF events and has served as the team鈥檚 industry advisor during the CFA Institute Research Challenge.

Phillip鈥檚 efforts as a student helped build the Student Managed Investment Fund into what it is today. His efforts as an alumnus are helping ensure the program provides other students with the opportunities it provided him.

Alexis Nixon

Alexis Nixon has a bachelor鈥檚 degree in information systems and a master鈥檚 degree in Cybersecurity, both from Kennesaw State University鈥檚 Coles College of Business. She is currently pursuing a Doctorate in Cybersecurity from Marymount University in Arlington, Virginia.

She began her professional journey in 2020 as an intern at the construction company Brasfield and Gorrie, working at the IT/End User help desk. Alexis later earned a remote summer internship on Fiserv鈥檚 coding team in Summer 2021. Today, she is an analyst on Fiserv鈥檚 Cybersecurity and Technology Risk Management team.

Since graduating from Kennesaw State, Alexis has dedicated much of her time to mentoring young people 鈥� especially young girls 鈥� and encouraging them to pursue careers in technology. She frequently volunteers with Women in Technology, participating in outreach to K-12 students. Alexis volunteers for seven separate financial technology organizations, where she recruits new chapters, conducts fundraising, and acts as outreach director. In addition, she routinely uses social media to promote technology education and connects students to Kennesaw State University鈥檚 programs. In essence, Alexis has become an ambassador for STEAM education.

In her free time, Alexis loves to read, volunteer, participate in professional organizations, bake, spend time with family, and enjoy outdoor activities.

Janna Pruiett

Coles College Degrees:
Bachelor of Business Administration in Information Security and Assurance
Master of Science in Healthcare
Management and Informatics

Janna Pruiett is a Senior Technical Support Engineer at VMware. She attended Kennesaw State University to receive both her undergraduate and graduate degrees. Janna graduated in 2019 with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Information Security and Assurance, and again in 2022 with a Master of Science in Healthcare Management and Informatics.

Janna has a passion for technology and serving others. Outside of her 9-5 professional role, Janna serves as an Enrichment Coordinator for a nonprofit mentoring program, Precious Me Inc. She also has curated her own brand, Unveiled by Janna Alane, LLC. and is inspired by self-love and individuality to encourage everyone to dig deep and unveil who they truly are. The brand includes inspirational videos entitled 鈥淎 Word Wednesday,鈥� apparel, and a blog. She hopes that her brand can inspire individuals, especially young girls, to embrace their inner beauty.

Janna鈥檚 ultimate goal has always been to mentor and create a non-profit organization that encourages young ladies to find their strength. Therefore, it is such a pleasure for her to serve as an enrichment coordinator for Precious Me Inc., where she incorporates her brand鈥檚 passion by highlighting the beauty of being perfectly imperfect. She also hopes to inspire young girls and ladies who look like her to pursue their dreams related to STEM and/or technology. Whenever she has the opportunity to share her knowledge with others, she always jumps at the chance.

Brooke Hammer

Coles College Degrees:
Bachelor of Business Administration in Professional Sales

Brooke Hammer is the Founder and Principal of Atlanta First Agency, the largest staffing firm in the country specializing in the wholesale apparel and trade show industry. Her business matches wholesale clothing companies with temporary and permanent salespeople and support staff to help ensure these brands have profitable trade shows.

Brooke launched AFA in 2017 while still earning her undergraduate degree in professional sales. Since then, she has led the company to achieving annual revenue of more than $1 million per year and employs more than 600 people, all without the need for outside investment. AFA鈥檚 rapid growth led Brooke to expand her operation beyond Atlanta into New York, Dallas, Las Vegas, and Los Angeles, and led Atlanta Inno to name her one of their 25 Rising Entrepreneurs and Technologists Under the Age of 25.

When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, Brooke diversified her business interests by launching her second venture, real estate holding company Riverbrook Properties. In its first nine months, Riverbrook Properties grossed more than $100,000, well above industry benchmarks.

Since graduating, Brooke continues to engage with the Coles College of Business. As a member of the Coles Scholars Program鈥檚 fourth cohort, she now assists with interviewing prospective students and serves as a point of contact for students interested in entrepreneurship. She also recently convinced her younger brother to enroll at Kennesaw State University.

Andrew Green, Ph.D.

Coles College Degrees:
Bachelor of Science in Information Systems
Master of Science in Information Systems

Andrew Green, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor of Information Security and Assurance in the Information Systems and Security Department. Andy currently serves as the program coordinator for the Information Security and Assurance undergraduate degree program, as well as the faculty advisor for the award-winning student-led 91青青草 Offensive Security Research Club.

Andy has almost two decades of experience in information security. Before entering academia fulltime, he worked as an information security consultant, focusing primarily on the needs of small and medium-sized businesses. Before that, Andy worked in the healthcare IT field, where he developed and supported transcription interfaces for medical facilities throughout the United States.

His research interest focuses on problems found at the intersection of security, privacy, and public policy, and his research has been published in top-tier academic journals. He is also a co-author of several academic textbooks on various information security-related topics that have been used in classrooms globally. Andy is a frequent contributor to local, regional, and national media outlets on issues related to information security.