Juliana Algeri
Juliana is a sophomore from Holtsville Long Island, NY, pursuing an individualized major in strategic communications and well-being. As a proud member of the Honors Program, she serves on the board of ARSA (Argentinean Student Association) where she connects with her roots and uplifts her community. She enjoys singing, dancing, photography, and crafting projects that bring both joy and meaning to her life.
As a Werth Innovator, Juliana is motivated by a vision of a bright future and embraces every opportunity to grow.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliana-algeri-49a502323/
Dino Capilupi
Dino is a junior from Brookfield, CT, majoring in economics. Currently interning with Charles Schwab to gain hands-on experience in the financial services, he is proactive in his intentions of pursuing a career in financial advising or wealth management. Outside of school, Dino enjoys traveling, exercising, golfing, and hanging out with friends.
As a Werth Innovator, Dino looks forward to putting his entrepreneurial mindset to the test with like-minded individuals.
Sophia Doumas
Sophia is a sophomore planning on majoring in evolutionary and ecological biology with a potential minor in writing. She enjoys testing her creative limits and is fearless when it comes to new experiences and challenges. Her diverse range of interests include sports/fitness, music, academics, and casual baking.
As a Werth Innovator, Sophia looks forward to fostering community and connection as well as promoting action for wildlife conservation as a lifetime nature lover.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophia-doumas-492b57317/
Isabella D’Attilo
Isabella is a sophomore from Norwalk, CT, studying marketing with an interest in management and entrepreneurship. She is treasurer of UConn’s marketing society. Bella enjoys exercise, spending time with loved ones, cooking, and working as much as she can outside of her studies.
As a Werth Innovator, Bella is eager to learn from others as well as collaborate with her peers, connect, interact, and gain more valuable insight in the field of entrepreneurship.
Arkesh Ramesh Kumar
Arkesh is a sophomore from Lexington, MA, studying physiology and neurobiology with a deep passion for medicine and addressing healthcare disparities. As co-founder of Assets for Aspirers, a non- profit focused on providing educational resources to underprivileged students in India and Boston, he hopes to empower others by tackling the root causes of educational and healthcare inequities.
As a Werth Innovator, Arkesh will continue to find creative ways to provide underrepresented communities with access to opportunities they deserve.
Tiana Harley
Tiana is a rising sophomore from Portland, CT, with an academic interest in communication, business management, and entrepreneurship. As an active member of Delta Zeta and UConn’s Women in Business organization, she continues to build meaningful connections and deepen her understanding of collaboration and professional growth.
As a Werth Innovator, Tiana is eager to learn from experienced mentors, work alongside other driven students, and gain the skills needed to turn ideas into meaningful impact
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tianaharley/
Brandon Nagle
Brandon Nagle is a Junior from Woodstock, CT, majoring in accounting. He is the founder of Applewood Exterior Cleaning as well as Aurify AI, a company that helps small businesses grow through automated marketing and AI-powered appointment-setting systems. He is passionate about building solutions that solve everyday problems and make work more efficient.
As a Werth Innovator, Brandon is eager to learn from others, expand his knowledge, and continue growing his businesses.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandon-nagle12/
Ragan Medeles
Ragan is a sophomore from Evans, CO, majoring in molecular and cellular biology. Aside from her academic passions of optometry and biology, she also has a large interest in music whether it is attending concerts or collecting physical media and analyzing music videos.
As a Werth innovator, she is eager to pursue her ideas relating to her variety of passions, in hopes of creating something helpful, useful, and worthwhile.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ragan-medeles-b87b25359/
Joshua Kuteesa
Joshua is a sophomore from Brockton, MA, majoring in finance. As an out-of-state student, Joshua came to UConn feeling led toward the campus life and the countless opportunities for him to explore.
As a Werth Innovator, Joshua looks forward to utilizing the opportunities and relationships Werth Institute provides as a stepping stool for new ways to innovate and collaborate for his foreseeable career.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshk716/
Ayana Walters
Ayana is a sophomore from Washington, D.C., majoring in economics with a focus on pre-law studies. She is actively involved in many organizations on campus, including the real estate society and women and minorities in economics society. Through many internships in the government sector, including positions with the NSA and the U.S. Patent and Trademark office, she has gained many valuable experiences.
As a Werth innovator, Ayana is eager to explore her passion for the intersection between economics and legal systems.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ayana-walters-241996331/
