Co-Chair

Montel Hall, a second-year Yale SOM MBA student, has been an MBA Associate within PE, VC, & Startups during his time at SOM, bringing a unique perspective to YBVS. His experience at Citi, rising from intern to Vice President, demonstrates his financial acumen and business leadership capabilities.

Currently supporting Roland Capital Group’s roll-up strategy in the audiology space, Montel is eager to leverage his expertise in identifying and nurturing promising businesses. He's particularly drawn to YBVS's commitment to supporting diverse founders, believing that this approach is crucial for fostering sustainable growth and long-term success.

Co-Chair

Anger Dok is a second-year MPH candidate at Yale School of Public Health, focusing on Healthcare Management. Her background includes significant experience in international development, particularly with USAID-funded projects and impact investing.

At Yale, she also has a role at Meng Impact Investment Fund, where she gained valuable insight into early-stage healthcare ventures. Anger is excited about YBVS because its emphasis on innovation aligns perfectly with her passion for developing novel solutions to global health challenges.

Strategy & Ops

Malik Dent, a second-year MBA student at Yale School of Management, brings a unique blend of public sector experience and entrepreneurial drive. His MPA in Health Management and Public Finance, coupled with a proven track record leading innovative government operations across NYC, provides a strong foundation for his aspirations as a business owner.

Having worked closely with businesses of all sizes, Malik is particularly passionate about supporting small businesses and is enthusiastically committed to YBVS's mission of fostering long-term business success.

Marketing

Deidra Pinnock is an MBA candidate at Yale School of Management with a background spanning management consulting, consumer products, and sustainability strategy. At Yale, Deidra is active in venture and impact-oriented work, with a focus on consumer, retail, and circular economy investing. She is passionate about building scalable solutions in food and agriculture and retail sustainability, and expanding access to healthy living in underserved communities.

Finance

esha Rochester is a Master of Environmental Management candidate at the Yale School of the Environment. Her background spans supply chain and operations leadership across Technology and consumer Goods, including roles at Lumen Energy and Nestle. At Yale, she is a Graduate Intern with the Yale Program on Climate Change Communication, supporting work at the intersection of climate science and public engagement. Kesha is passionate about turning operational rigor into measurable sustainability outcomes.

Finance

Leslie Nut-Komlah is an MBA candidate at Yale School of Management focused on technology operations and financial strategy. At Yale, he serves as Vice President of Finance for the Black Business Alliance. Previously, he worked in consulting at Deloitte, where he supported cloud transformations, and at Reinsurance Group of America, where he led cloud cost and workload optimization efforts in a senior cloud FinOps role.

Logistics & Operations

Lucy M. Brice is an MBA candidate at Yale School of Management. Her background spans finance and business operations and strategy, including her rise from financial analyst to Vice President at J.P. Morgan Chase. At Yale, she serves as VP of Marketing for the Black Business Alliance. Lucy is passionate about inclusive innovation and expanding access and opportunity for communities that are often overlooked.

Swag, Apparel & Gifts

Peniel Adjei is a Master of Forestry candidate at the Yale School of the Environment and a Three Cairns Scholar. Their background spans forest management, restoration, and sustainability leadership. At Yale, they are building deeper expertise in designing and scaling forest-based solutions that support resilient landscapes. Peniel is passionate about turning environmental science into practical, community-relevant impact.

Logistics & Operations

Shaylyn L. Cothron is a Master of Arts in Religion candidate at Yale Divinity School, concentrating in Black Religion in the African Diaspora. Her background spans chemistry, biology, and theology, grounded in her BS in Chemistry from Xavier University of Louisiana. At Yale, she supports student organizations as a graduate assistant while exploring the intersections of race, faith, and liberation in Black religious traditions. Shaylyn is passionate about scholarship in service of justice and building bridges between the academy and communities of faith.

Sponsorship

Sierra Davidson is an MBA candidate at Yale School of Management. Her background spans Consulting, project Management and product delivery, with credentials including PMP and Certified Scrum Master. At Yale, she is a deal team member with the Meng Impact Investment Fund on the Education & Workforce team, supporting diligence on impact-driven ventures. She is also part of the Media, Entertainment & Sports Association leadership team. Sierra is interested in backing founders expanding access to education and career pathways.

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