Andrew Ngo ’17

MAJOR: Business Administration and Economics
M.B.A. Candidate, Cornell Johnson
PROFESSIONAL: Incoming Investment Banking Associate, Citi
VOLUNTEER: Vice President, Worcester State Alumni Association Advisory Board; Former Board Member, Colony Retirement Homes

My parents inspire me. They immigrated to the U.S. from Vietnam and worked incredibly hard for my sister and me to have a strong future. As a first-generation college graduate, I strive to challenge myself to pursue new things while making it easier for others behind me to pursue their passions.

During my time at Worcester State, both in the Upward Bound and undergraduate programs, I had a formative experience that prepared me well for my future. One of the most significant lessons I learned was during the leadership trip to Washington, D.C., where I realized the importance of always asking for what you want. “A closed mouth doesn’t get fed.”

I have a strong passion for improving access to health care, education, and investing. Before attending graduate school, I worked as a product manager, developing digital health products to enhance access to health care and encourage better engagement. In the long term, I aim to offer advisory services to health care businesses, helping them grow strategically and position themselves to improve access to care.