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From NYC to Corporate Tax at The Walt Disney Company in Florida: Sadhami Caraza’s (MS Information Systems, Data Analytics ’26) Journey

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Sadhami Caraza has a Bachelor’s degree in finance with a minor in Economics. In 2026, she completed her Master’s in Information Systems with a concentration in Data Analytics at Baruch College, transitioning recently from New York City to a corporate tax role at The Walt Disney Company in Orlando, FL, where she works on tax matters related to Disney+ and Hulu. What Really Motivated Her to Pursue This Opportunity at The Walt Disney Company Disney has always been one of Sadhami’s favorite companies, and she has closely followed the opportunities the company offers. When she came across the internship opportunity for recent graduates in Corporate Tax at The Walt Disney Company, it immediately caught her attention. The role was not just about traditional tax work. It also involved data management, process improvement, and working with different systems. That combination stood out to her and motivated her to apply. With a strong foundation in finance, and growing interest in how dat...

Student Perspectives: What a Year at a Startup Taught Me About Marketing, Data, and Taking Initiative

Isha Thakkar, MS Business Analytics ‘26 When I started at Homads for my summer 2025 internship, I had no background in the mid-term rental space. I found the internship on Handshake through the Blackstone LaunchPad Summer Internship Program (https://www.blackstone.com/our-impact/blackstone-launchpad/), which connects students to opportunities at Blackstone portfolio companies and startups. I didn't know what to expect. Looking back, that uncertainty turned out to be one of the best things that could have happened to me. Homads (https://homads.com/) is a mid-term rental marketplace that connects property owners with renters who need furnished housing for about 30 days to 12 months. That includes remote workers, traveling nurses, students on temporary assignments, and families displaced from their homes after events like fires or floods who need somewhere to stay while their insurance covers the cost. What makes Homads different from platforms like Airbnb is that it's not a booki...