Collette Hamamah

Name: Collette Hamamah

Age: 27

Hometown: Glendale, California

Undergraduate Institution and Major: USC, Major in Business Administration, Minor in Communication Design

Pre-MBA Work Experience (years, industry): Advertising 1 year, Entertainment 3 years

Post-MBA career interests? Investment Banking

Why business school? I wanted to surround myself with self-aware, ambitious, kind, inspirational, fun, and diverse individuals with whom I could learn, grow, and experience. I also saught to make a functional pivot from brand management to finance to become a more well-rounded business professional. Finally, I wanted to cultivate lifelong personal and professional connections with like-minded peers.

Best thing about Wharton? The people. I have never felt more present and connected to a group of people as I have with the students at Wharton.

Fun fact? My last name is a palindrome.

What are you most excited about in your second year? Meeting more people, deepening existing relationships, and traveling!

Favorite WWIB experience so far? Attending the Power Couple event and being blown away by the speakers, engagement, and number of attendees.