Research associates

Melissa Deane is a second-year student at the Goodman Institute MBA – Investment Management program and a CFA Level II candidate. Upon graduation, Melissa intends to pursue a career in asset management. In her spare time, she enjoys dancing, golfing, and skiing.

Internships & Work Experience

• Global Alpha Capital Management, Emerging Markets (Incoming 2023 Summer Analyst, Montreal)

Extra-Curricular Activities, Scholarships & Awards

• Recipient of Goodman Institute Entrance Award for Strong Academic Record (2021)
• Student Ambassador, the Goodman Institute

Athanassios (Athan) Douzepis is a third-year undergraduate student pursuing a Bachelor of Commerce degree at the John Molson School of Business, majoring in Finance with a minor in Financial Reporting. Upon graduation, Athan intends to pursue a career in asset management or private equity. In his spare time, he enjoys cooking, travelling, and watching football.​

Internships & Work Experience

• Fiera Comox, Private Investments (Incoming 2023 Summer Analyst, Montreal)​

Extra-Curricular Activities, Scholarships & Awards

• Analyst, Association of Canadian Intercollegiate Investment Clubs, 2022 – 2023​
• Academic Delegate, John Molson Case Competitions (24 Hour – JDC 2023)​
• Member, John Molson Investment Society, 2021-2023​
• Member, Golden Key International Honour Society​

Jakub Kalny is a first-year undergraduate student pursuing a Bachelor of Commerce degree at the John Molson School of Business, majoring in Finance. Upon graduation, Jakub intends to pursue a CFA designation and a career in asset management. Prior to university, Jakub played 15 years of competitive ice hockey. In his spare time, Jakub loves to read, play tennis, and ski.​

Extra-Curricular Activities, Scholarships & Awards

• Analyst, John Molson Investment Society, 2023​
• Scholar, The Kellner Family Foundation​

Abdelrahman Mohamed is a second-year undergraduate student pursuing a Bachelor of Commerce degree at the John Molson School of Business, majoring in Finance. Upon graduation, Abdel intends to pursue a career in private equity or asset management. In his spare time, he enjoys practicing combat sports, going on motorcycle trips, and watching soccer games.

Internships & Work Experience 

• Global Alpha, Developed Markets – Small Cap (Incoming 2023 Summer Analyst, Montreal)

Extra-Curricular Activities, Scholarships & Awards 

• Analyst, John Molson Investment Society, 2023
• Member, John Molson Trading League
• Member, Golden Key International Honour Society

Avia Pacetti is third-year undergraduate student pursuing a Bachelor of Commerce degree at the John Molson School of Business, majoring in Finance. Upon graduation, Avia intends to pursue a CFA designation and a career in asset management. In her spare time, she enjoys playing tennis, reading, baking and travelling.​

Internships & Work Experience

• Global Alpha, Developed Markets – Small Cap (Incoming 2023 Summer Analyst, Montreal)
• Valsoft Corporation, Corporate Development – M&A (2022 Fall Analyst, Montreal)​

Extra-Curricular Activities, Scholarships & Awards

• Analyst, John Molson Investment Society, 2022​

George Shahbaghyan is third-year undergraduate student pursuing a Bachelor of Commerce degree at the John Molson School of Business, majoring in Finance and minoring in Economics. Upon graduation, George intends to pursue a career in asset management. In his spare time, he enjoys practicing Taekwon-Do and playing soccer.​

Internships & Work Experience​

• BFL Canada, Risk Advisory (2022 Summer Analyst, Montreal)​

Extra-Curricular Activities, Scholarships & Awards​

• Analyst, John Molson Investment Society, 2022​
• First Place, Fin-Tech Case Competition (FISA), 2021​