This is to everyone in the class of 2015 who made a difference in my life. There are many many of you without whom my Kellogg experience wouldn't be close to as rich (you know you are :-)). Thank you for all your help. - Rohan Rajiv

I can't thank Jordan enough for all her guidance, support, and time! Her ability to listen empathetically and provide honest feedback was invaluable as I tried to navigate life at Kellogg. - Monica Dewitt

Congratulations to my second favorite roommate of all time! From DG to Kellogg to Vegas and everywhere in between, you are consistently an amazing and genuine friend. Those qualities are apparent in your interactions with basically everyone that you meet, and you will be greatly missed by the class of ’16 next year. Your presence in the QSR is unparalleled :) Looking forward to many sleepovers & wine nights in our future! XO – Kim "Kimmer" Wagner

Thank you for being an awesome KWEST leader, for helping me land my brand management internship, and for doing such a great job growing the BLC this year. You definitely made an impact during your time at Kellogg, and you will be missed! - Joshua Adland

Angelo Terra, amazing Kwest leader! Thanks for all the good talks and advise over the course of the year. - Gerardo Gomez

Ryan was an incredible adviser and friend through my time at Kellogg.  His guidance and strength gave me the confidence I needed, as I went through the recruiting process.  I can only hope to follow in his footsteps to become a great leader for the class of 2017. - Marshall Sunshine

Eric Lucchesi, Mark Willey, Ben Kaplan: you guys are ze best. Even though there is 0.0001% chance that you’ll read this shout out because you’re probably traveling in Thailand, Mexico, wherever – you were there for me when I asked for a thousand favors and always said yes. Especially when I asked to borrow your house to host parties and didn't clean up. - Christa Seid

Courtney Talmadge, zomg thanks for being the best KWEST mom ever, a kick ass boxer, a caring foodie and most of all – a thoughtful and considerate friend. I’ll never forget the moment I learned you were a triplet – I should have known there was something special about you from the beginning! - Christa Seid

Irene Fan, Le duh! Thanks for begin the most amazing random team member turned friend. Our 3am Stata dates weren’t the most fun, but at least we (Santi, Kevin, Ray) had you to keep us focused.  You’re the best and I’m so glad we met. Come out to California this summer so we can hike Mt. Tam or stand up paddle board. - Christa Seid

Naufal represents the very best of Kellogg—he was extremely generous with his time, spending hours helping to prep me for interviews. His feedback is always direct and on-point. I also had the pleasure of working with him in a group for a class--he’s also a fantastic group member and a natural leader. I would like to dedicate my gift to him. - Mark Giangreco

Ruben – THANK YOU SO MUCH for your integral role in my Kellogg experience. From introducing me to TG and connecting me with MMMs in your class, to casually showing me around all the most beautiful spots in Evanston last summer and tipping me off to the coolest club on campus (C&S). I am so incredibly grateful for all your help. Couldn’t be happier to be at this school, and I’m so glad we got to share this year together. Looking forward to many more years to come as “friends in real life." Congrats on your graduation!! - Nicky Roden

Amy, thanks for making CIM bearable, being all-around best advice giver on any topic, enthusiastic wine, cheese, and brunch lover, and letting me feel all the feelings with you.  My Kellogg experience would not have been the same without your support, especially throughout recruiting.  You are a great mentor and friend, and you will be so missed next year! - Allison Sparks

Brittany was such a great support during the recruiting process. Wouldn’t have made it without her help and support. Truly exemplifies the collaborative spirit of Kellogg. - Julien Lardet-Maurin

Karina, thank you for being the kindest, wisest, calmest, and overall greatest IPG leader I could have ever hoped for.  You always knew when I needed a kick in the pants and when I needed to be told how great my mediocre answers were. I give you so much credit for getting me as far as I ended up. - Rob Siegler

These girls served as my amazing leaders during KWEST, helped me pick clubs in the fall, guided me through mock interviews and recruiting in winter, gave my fiancé fashion tips for big date events, and did everything in between.  They really are the big sisters that I never had, and I will never forget how important they were to my Kellogg experience. - Justin Hall

Thank you for your amazing support in my internship preparation, your friendship, and most of all your amazing smile! I will miss that around campus. - Liam Golightley

Amanda, thank you for patiently listening to my struggles, and pulling me through recruiting. Plus she’s a cool person! - Francis McManus

Adam Goldberg,  Awesomely engaged KWEST leader (gaumarjos), fantastic advice giver, night class seat partner (until you ditched me for Melissa) and Special K funny man.  Thanks for being such an awesomely strange and hilarious individual. - Michael Grover

David, thank you so much for helping me with my recruiting. You immediately agreed to help me with my interview prep after getting my cold call email. Moreover, You offered to meet me one-hour every week to practice my interviews. I learned so much from you. You are one of the kindest and smartest people I have ever met. Happy graduation. Best of luck! -Nancy Cheng

Mike Byrne, I admire your humble, gracious, and steady leadership. You've made a big impact on my first year at Kellogg -- professionally, academically, and (of course) on the court. Thank you for your positive influence and for being someone I can always count on. - Adam Hartzler

Mark P really went out of his way to immerse me in the Kellogg community. Looking forward to hanging out this summer in Chicago. THIS IS OUR YEAR. - Paul Augustine

Ricardo and Dan started Kellogg's awesome boxing club from scratch, which took an incredible amount of dedication, organization, and sustained energy. And they, along with Courtney, pushed us every Wednesday and Saturday this year. We hope to keep KBC going strong next year and wish you all the best in the future! - Paul Augustine

Marcela and Erica, along with the other 2015 JV Exec Team, breathed new life into the Kellogg Joint Ventures community and gave us an awesome platform from which to further integrate Kellogg students' partners. From DAK last year I have felt like a full member of the Kellogg community, largely due to your efforts. Thanks for everything you've done! - Paul Augustine

#ThankYouEli for showing me what the S in KWEST is all about. - Bessie Zhang

Mark Pawloski, Monster Mark! Thank you for being such a terrific KWEST leader! It all began with my incessant emails and calls about my immigration status. Your energy and resilience were what helped me finally get the right document in hand. I felt like I was part of the family even before our KWEST group left for Panama. Your guidance, support, and friendship has played an invaluable role in my first year at Kellogg. You’ve looked out for me from the get-go and I am so grateful. Thank you, thank you, thank you! - Elsa Augustine

Peter Gwynn-Sackson, you are the special in Special K! You have extraordinary leadership skills and a unique ability to motivate people around you. You went above and beyond in how you dedicated time to ensure that each band member felt valued and had a rich experience. Special K! is one of the highlights of my first year and I couldn’t have asked for a better leader. - Elsa Augustine

Diya Jakkidi, I am constantly amazed at how much of your time you pour towards helping us first years. My experience at Kellogg, particularly my recruiting experience, would not have been the same without you. You were with me every step of the way. As an IPG leader, you instilled confidence in me. I can’t thank you enough. I look forward to seeing you on the West Coast! - Elsa Augustine

Bruno, what will I do without your weekly pearls of wisdom?  Thank you so much for ushering me into this Kellogg experience, and for encouraging me to minimize regret above all else.  You’ve been an awesome resource and a great partner in crime at way too many meetings.  I can’t wait to send you streams of texts next year as payback.  Congratulations on graduation and your upcoming move to Brazil, but don’t forget about the GHA bond we share. That’s for life, bro! - Ashley Jurinka

Jon, you’ve taught me a lot more about Kellogg/academics/careers/overall positive vibin’ in life than you realize and I’d be remiss to thank you for that, man. Your Wisco accent will be missed around these halls, but look forward to having you close by in Chicago next year. Best of luck! - Noah Lundberg

#ThankyouEli  - Orian Almog

Preeza, you make me proud to be a Nepali woman. It has been a tremendous learning experience working with you in Project Rebuild Nepal. I truly believe we will make a positive impact. I hope our roads will cross again. Keep shining, - Bijeta Joshi

David, Although I did not get a chance to work with you closely, I have always gotten positive vibes from you. You were always approachable and super supportive for our efforts. I hope our roads will cross again. Good Luck with everything, - Bijeta Joshi

Thank you Kate for everything this past year from being awesome on KWEST, helping with recruiting, and just all around being a great friend. You are an amazing person and will be successful at whatever you do! I’m glad that you won’t be too far away, just a Uber ride away! Congratulations and Good luck with everything. You will be missed next year. – Ashima Gupta

Jessie has been my guide to Kellogg even before I applied. I’m so glad we overlapped at school, and I’m grateful for her friendship. She has a heart of gold, is an excellent chef, and is a wonderful teammate. I wouldn’t have known about Galena if it weren’t for her! I wish you the best of luck in everything that you do. You go, girl! - Lumay Wang

Monster Mark – thanks for giving us our first exposure to the outrageous Kellogg dynamic at our awesome KWEST; you might be the most high-functioning insomniac I’ve ever met. Also, hearing about your start-up ambitions was the catalyst that inspired me to not pursue the safe recruiting route at Kellogg and to chase the dream instead. Hope to share many more memories/drinks/spontaneous wrestling matches after you graduate bud. - Kevin Pukala

Tenacious Ted – thanks for kicking off my year the right way in Panama and fielding the 100 calls I made to you during my long and winding recruiting path. Wouldn’t have stuck it out if I didn’t have Prof. Nash to turn to every time I needed a real opinion from someone who’s not afraid to tell it straight and has my best interest at heart. Don’t know who’s gonna fill the void of the level-headed chiller who knows how to get after it like a true Kellogg MBA. - Kevin Pukala

Bush, It was your counsel at DAK over a year ago that provided the final nudge I needed to decide on Kellogg.  And since that time, you have continued to help me navigate my way, both professionally and socially, through what has been an absolutely incredible first year.  Thanks again for everything, and I wish you all the best in this next chapter of your life! Your pal, - Jack Baer

Thank you Chip for being an awesome KWEST leader, 2nd year bestie, and all around great friend this past year! - Hanna Snyder

Matt and Christen exemplify what it truly means to be a Kellogg Leader. They left DAK in a better place than they received it and are great mentors to the new leadership team. They live the “pay if forward” mentality day-in and day-out. We would not have been as successful or learned as much as we did without their leadership. - Brian Mulligan

Lexie Smith, I came to Kellogg to be around people like you. This place is better for you having attended. I wish you only the best after graduation. You deserve it all and more, kid! Cheers, - Joey Brown

Brian Bush, you are the nicest case interviewer I have ever met. Thanks for boosting my confidence in the final hour before the real deal. You will be missed, my dude. - Joey Brown

Tory Schalkle, remember when I was an intern and you were an analyst in Training?! 7 years my man! Thanks for being a friend, a case interviewer, a therapist, and most of all, a bro. Miss you already dude. You da man, thanks for always looking out of me. - Joey Brown

Shaina, you’ve been a tremendous help to my Kellogg career.  From answering my questions about Kellogg when I was a prospective student to being a good friend here at Kellogg, I really appreciate you! - Montoya Trice

Tyler Benedict and Tom Novick, my future Bain Bro's, thanks for listening to my initially terrible case interview answers and actually giving me some tough feedback. Couldn't have locked down my job without you dudes. Cheers, - Joey Brown

Shereef Henien, is always there to chat and offer support for any issue. - Ryan Sullivan

Kathryn McKinley, before I even stepped through the doors of the Jake, you were getting me beyond excited for this 2 year journey. Thank you for always being there to share words of wisdom from the best classes to take to the best Kellogg events. - Katherine Finnegan

You are an amazing mentor and a wonderful friend – thank you so much for all your help and support this year! - Chris Strong

Diya Jakkidi, Congratulations! From IPG mentorship, to High Tech bootcamps, puppy playdates, and tutoring, your willingness to endlessly give your time and bright energy has been truly felt and appreciated.  You really made a difference in my Kellogg experience. Thank you. - Hilary Coles

For being Kat McKinley. Always willing to offer a couch to sleep on, be a sounding board, or just be a great friend to have around. You're one of the people I'm glad I got to know in my time here. - Diego Depetris

Amanda Casey, you are an awesome person and it was great getting to know you better this year! Thank you for helping to make this year special. - Sterling Williams

Lexie has contributed so much to the Kellogg community and the experience that many of us have had at Kellogg thus far. She helped me tremendously as I was going through the recruiting process and has been a tireless advocate for and adviser to everyone in the MMM program. Thank you Lexie for your determination and spirit. It would not have been the same without you. - Diego Depetris

Matt Klein & Christen Tingley. Thank you for the incredible guidance and generous mentorship you provided to me throughout the DAK planning and leadership experience. We wouldn't have been nearly as successful without your support. - Orian Almog

Jami Hegrenes, Jami is a fantastic friend and leader at Kellogg. She always goes above and beyond to help with anything from recruiting and classes to helping my dog survive the cold. Her generous nature will be truly missed! - Morgan Clyburn

Courtney Bryant, Congratulations nerd!  You're the best KWEST leader a gal could ask for- thanks for all the lunches, dinners, convos and laughs.  Can't wait to continue the fun in the 'real' Chi.  - Rebecca Sholiton

Jess is an aMMMazing leader who worked selflessly to make the Kellogg experience better for those in our class.  Her energy and optimism will be truly missed here in Evanston.  Of course, her friendship will be missed as well! - Ryan Lee

Despite being one of the busiest and most committed students at Kellogg, Jordan always found the time to support me, give me valuable advice in recruiting and offer words of encouragement. She has an amazing ability to treat everyone as an equal.  My first year at Kellogg would not have been the same without her, and I am grateful to know her as a mentor, rock, role model and most importantly my friend. - Ellen Cohn

Karina’s profound love of both her classmates and Kellogg was evident from the moment I met her on KWEST. Over the past year, she has selflessly dedicated countless hours to enhancing the student experience in her extracurricular endeavors and shown me that there is one thing above all that is always worth investing in: people. Karina’s work and personality are inspiring and infectious, making her an exceptional role model and, more importantly, a great friend. -Noah Lundberg

Sandeep, thank you for putting up with my incessant questioning and checking-in on the right way to do KSA Social! Your patience, leadership, ingenuity, and email response time :) have created a great example that I will try and emulate next year. Thanks for making this year so much fun and for leaving me with HUGE shoes to fill. Best of luck! - Bailey Vertovez

I wanted to thank you not only for your help getting ready and prepping me for interviews, but more importantly for giving me support and hope after multiple rejections and when I was really down.

Your guidance and motivation allowed me to keep trying and eventually succeed in landing an internship – and for that I am truly grateful. Thank you for taking so much of your time to helping me and my fellow IPGers. I want you to know that you have inspired me to also give back and I have decided to lead an IPG as well. I hope that I will be able to motivate and inspire others to succeed as you did. - Natalie Shpiegel

Thank you for serving our country.  A big shout out to you and all of your fellow KVA members.  I'm proud to be an American because of students like you. - Carol Clark, Kellogg Administration

For being KWEST trip mom, a baller boxer, and an all around awesome person. Also, for creepily finding every ginger through the student directory. Courtney, your positive attitude and spirit will be sorely missed around the Jake next year. - Libby Koerbel

Kyle, thank you so much for your guidance as my IPG leader.  Your zen-like attitude reassuring us that everything would work out definitely took some of the stress out of the process, and created a supportive environment for us to prep. Best wishes after graduation! - Ivy Lee

Thank you for being an awesome IPG leader!  You always had time to catch-up about the recruiting process, and your confidence-boosting support made the stressful process a lot easier.  Best wishes after graduation! - Ivy Lee

Thank you for being a great mentor to me over the past year! Even before you had the formal title, I knew I could always count on you for sage advice and warm encouragement during all the ups and downs of first year, and I am so grateful for that. Congrats on your graduation and good luck as you embark on a FAB-ulous career! - Nicky Roden

Thank you for all your advice and guidance this year! I can’t thank you enough for your support, wisdom and patience during the recruiting process, and I couldn’t be more excited to be working together this summer. Congratulations on your graduation, and see you in Seattle! - Nicky Roden

For an awesome KVA campout! - KJ Plank

Dan Kahn is the embodiment of the Kellogg spirit. Loyal, positive, and inspirational are attributes that Dan displays daily. Throughout my recruiting process, he was my coach and mentor, restoring my confidence during the tough times and serving as my biggest cheerleader during the good times. He never wavered in his support and for that I am eternally grateful. Thank you Dan for showing me truly how to “pave it forward.” I could not have asked for a better “buddy” and have made a better friend. - Jonathan Feldman

I still can't believe how fortunate I was to have Curtis on the student lunch panel when I came for my Kellogg interview. Since then, I've gained a friend, a mentor, and a fellow coworker! Curtis, I am incredibly thankful for your guidance throughout the past year and a half and look forward to nerding out at Delta this summer once you get down there. - Noah Lundberg

I am honoring Jordan for being an awesome role model, mentor and friend.  Jordan epitomizes a leader in every sense of the word and has been an inspiration to work with.  She was incredibly supportive as I considered running for KSA Exec and throughout the process.  I wish Jordan success as she embarks on her next chapter, and I hope to stay in touch! - Sarah Brayton

Heather, you've been such a great influence on me during my time at Kellogg. You know it's a good sign when I'm proud if people say you're "the new Heather." Whether Brew 'N Q, STAC Interviewing, or Mangled partner, you left some big shoes to fill, and I know I/the Kellogg community will miss you, but hopefully you’ll be able to make a few appearances at some point next year! - Joe Luchtan

Iulia (just kidding, Karina), who knew getting put in the same section as DAK section leaders could lead to so much awesome? I've really come to value our friendship, and it's going to be sad to see you graduate, but I know we'll keep in touch and continue to affect each other’s good (and bad) decisions. Thanks for all the fun times this year. - Joe Luchtan

Priya Mathew was always there to answer my questions. I'm so grateful to have met such a wonderful person and friend! - Blair Pircon

Christine Paul, thanks for all the hugs, laughs, and generally making my first year here one of the best ones of my life!  I'll miss seeing you every day. - Rob Parsley

Heather Clark, I pretty much hit the jackpot by having Heather as an IPG leader. She provided amazing advice and always went above and beyond to offer additional help. Even more importantly, Heather was a great support system to me- she was the first person I texted when I received good news, but also picked me up when I received "not-so-good" news. I owe her so much, and wish her all the best! - Laurie Blase

Courtney Bryant, was an amazing resource to me throughout the grueling recruiting process. From interview prep to career advice to just giving out all around positive vibes, Courtney helped me every step of the way. I'm glad to call Courtney not only my mentor but my friend. Wishing this big "nerd" all the best! - Laurie Blase