Officer bios
Deepthi Guntipally (President): Hello! My name is Deepthi and I am the president of FMA! Before taking on the role as President, I was the VP of Finance, VP of Operations, and Senior Vice President. The reason why I joined was to gain support system of people who had similar interests and goals as me. And by joining FMA, I gained a network that allowed me to gain my first professional experience as an Internal Audit Student Employee at EPRI in Palo Alto. Just this past summer, I was a Financial Analyst intern for Adobe and after graduating I will be part of Western Digital’s financial rotational program! Please feel free to contact me at d.guntipally@gmail.com or connect with me on LinkedIn, if you want any future help past this session!
Atom Murata (VP of Operations): My name is Atom Murata and I will be your VP of Operations for Spring 2020. I am a junior studying applied mathematics with a concentration in economics. I joined FMA in Fall 2019 to meet like minded individuals and network with professionals. Since joining FMA I have honed my professional skills, expanded my network, and gained a better understanding of the wide range of job opportunities in the field of finance. Outside of FMA, I serve as the VP of the Banking & Investment Association. On weekends I enjoy climbing, hiking, reading, making music, and playing board games with my friends.
Nathan Cheim (VP of Finance): I am Nathan Chiem, the current VPF for FMA, and I know what employers look for in a resume. If you need any help just sign up for one of my slots and I can give you advice and feedback. You can sign up for either 15 or 30 minutes.
Paul Castaneda (Co-VP of Marketing): Hello everyone! My name is Paul Castaneda and I’m the Vp of marketing for Spring 2020. I’m currently a Senior studying Corporate Finance and joined FMA during Fall 2016. Since joining the organization, I have been involved in the External Affairs committee for two semesters, then went on to become the Vice President Of External Affairs where I led my very own committee! I was then elected to become the Senior Vice President in Fall 2018. Succeeding in my previous roles, I transitioned into becoming your past FMA President since Spring 2019! I had the wonderful opportunity to intern in Assurance at PWC, which I was able to get through a company tour hosted by FMA! A goal that I want to accomplish is learning more about crypto currencies, such as alt coins, using stop limits and just learning more about finance as a whole. Add me on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/castanedapaul/
Amber Kim (Co-VP of Marketing): Hi, my name is Amber Kim and I am a senior majoring in finance. I am currently a Research Accounting Intern at Stanford University and will be working full-time for Cisco as a Financial Analyst for the LIFT program. I can offer advice or answer any questions regarding job fairs, elevator pitches, interviews, resumes, and more. If 15 minutes is not enough, we can always coordinate another time to meet! Just send me an email at amberkim96@gmail.com.
Dheeptha Anoop Kumar (VP of External Affairs): As a refresher, my name is Dheeptha Anoop Kumar and I am the VP of External Affairs. I am currently a sophomore, majoring in finance. If you are looking for leadership programs, scholarships, and case competitions I would love to discuss your resume! I also have some experience with Big 4, so that is an option as well! Feel free to contact me with any questions. My email is vp.fma.sjsu@gmail.com or my phone number is 5103097177. I look forward to speaking with you!
Jocy He (Director of Socials): Hi everyone! My name is Jocy and I'm currently the Social Director for FMA. I'm a sophomore and my major is Management Information Systems. This summer, I will be interning at a recruiting firm and next summer at PwC as a risk assurance intern! I'm open to reviewing your resume, going over interview questions, and answering any questions you might have!
Cristian Villa (VP of Creative Development): Hello everyone! My name is Cristian Gallaga-Villa and I am the Vice President of Creative Development for the Financial Management Association. I am a senior majoring in business administration with a concentration in Finance. I joined FMA to surround myself with like-minded individuals that want to develop themselves professionally. I have been a member for three semesters and decided to become a board member as a way to pay it forward. Outside of FMA, you can find me training for obstacle course racing or eating lots of food. I enjoy challenging myself both physically and mentally. I am always trying new things and continuously seeking adventure. One fun fact about me is that I compete in Spartan Races. Add me on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cristiangvilla/