Whether you’re looking to dive in and get started on a new idea or already working on a problem with a team, an iZone staff member is ready to help connect you with the resources and skills you need to take your project to the next level. You can make an appointment at any time.
Consulting Team
Talya Omino
Booking: https://calendar.app.google/GsyRtjt2jXfbSi2B6
Hello, I’m Talya Omino, a junior majoring in Finance. My primary interest lies in financial projections, as I enjoy analyzing the assumptions behind forecasts and identifying key drivers behind different metrics. I’m also passionate about business strategy and marketing, focusing on developing strategic plans and how small, informed decisions can positively impact an organization’s performance. I love public speaking and pitching, believing that properly communicating a message is just as important as the message itself. I can assist with refining pitches for competitions or presentations, developing strategies to solve organizational problems, creating financial projections in Excel, identifying trends that affect business performance, and building detailed, actionable steps and timelines.
Madeleine Johnson (MJ)
Booking: https://calendar.app.google/xrgS16K7T3dvtFSL6
Hey y’all! I’m MJ, a senior at the University of Rochester pursuing dual majors in Data Science and Business with a minor in Legal Studies. I’m passionate about blending creative problem-solving with strategic thinking to tackle complex challenges, and I love using systems thinking to solve problems. I also enjoy helping students connect with alumni for fresh perspectives on current issues. At iZone, I advise students and businesses on problem-solving, run the Make It Happen prize program, and lead workshops on Design Thinking and Systems Thinking. Public speaking is another passion of mine, having led events like ‘Pitch Imperfect,’ where I guide others in critical thinking and improvisation. I can assist with pitch development, data-backed business strategies, consulting on organizational challenges, and data analysis for strategic decisions.
Niral Bajaria
Booking: https://calendar.app.google/LMaNs664W8AfdyAC9
Hi! I’m Niral Bajaria, a senior majoring in Financial Economics and Business with a focus on entrepreneurship. I’m driven by consulting and business strategy, where I develop actionable solutions to address complex challenges. My passion lies in integrating financial analysis with strategic theory to better understand key performance indicators and guide decision-making. With this approach, I help organizations foster innovation, growth, and long-term success.
Tamuda Chimhanda
Booking: https://calendar.app.google/LchuzVFZApDCvmoy8
Hi! I’m Tamuda Chimhanda, a junior studying Computer Science, and I’m passionate about the intersection of technology and design. I’ve co-founded startups and enjoy working at the intersection of business and tech innovation. Whether you’re building a prototype, growing your idea, or just figuring out the next steps, I can help you take your ideas from 0 to 1.
Varuni Hazra
As a neuroscience major with a passion for Systems Thinking, Varuni Hazra has worked as a consulting assistant providing consulting services to cohort members of the RIT CUE Pitch Competition 2024, and is currently a Karp Library Fellow at iZone using Systems Thinking and strategic partnerships to enhance the prospects and quality of life for MWBE (Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprises) in the Rochester Area through the Rochester Procurement Equity Project. She uses information from her major to inform neuroscience-based motivation and consultancy with an emphasis on true communication. Language skills: English, Hindi, Spanish, Italian.
Testimonials
Thank you so much for all the help you and iZone have given us in both the UR and online competition! I've said this before, but it definitely would not have been possible with you guys. We are incredibly grateful and we look forward to working with you in when we get back to Rochester!
Allen Chen '19 whose team was chosen to go to the semi-final round of Hult Prize 2017 in Singapore after going through iZone’s advising process.
I wouldn’t have known otherwise.
Janice Huang '19 after her advising session.
Thank you and everyone else at iZone so much… This tour would not be as successful as it is now without your guidance, and we would not be as educated on these matters without you. I will never forget the generosity iZone provided throughout this whole experience.
Philip Milman '19 after his group consulting meeting.