ANNA BUSA

First-year University of Miami student pursuing a career in finance. Experienced in financial analysis, accounting, investment research, entrepreneurship, and leadership through selective programs, an accounting internship, and student organizations. Strong interest in investment banking, private equity, and business strategy.

Target for Canes – University of Miami 2026–2027

• Mentorship & Development Program
• Participate in mentorship and professional development focused on preparing underclassmen for competitive business internships.
• Build a professional network with upperclassmen and alumni and develop resources to become a stronger business internship candidate.

TCU High School Investor Challenge Grade 12

• Luther King Capital Management Center for Financial Studies, Neeley School of Business
• Selected based on grades, personal statement, and recommendation; completed college-level training in security analysis and portfolio management.
• Learned to process company data and analysts' reports; researched Atmos Energy Corporation and presented why investors should consider the company using stock statistics.
• Managed a $100,000 virtual portfolio, submitted stock trades online for analysis, and received review and feedback on stock reports.

Northeastern University Experienced Entrepreneurship – Accelerate Pre-College Program Grade 12

• Selected based on grades, personal statement, and recommendation; learned business planning, product development, negotiation, and pitch presentations.
• Formed a team and developed a wheelchair-assist startup from an idea to a pitch before a panel of entrepreneurs.
• Invented a wheelchair cleaning tool that clips onto turning wheels to remove dirt and reduce indoor tracking; team earned First Place and received a Certificate of Completion.

Economics for Leaders at Rice University – Pre-College Program Grade 11

• Foundation for Teaching Economics
• Selected based on grades, personal statement, and recommendation; studied economic principles, concepts, reasoning, and leadership theory.

Japan Exploration Trip – Business Focus Grade 11

• The Kinkaid School Interim Term
• Studied Japan's role in global business, finance, entrepreneurship, geopolitics, and the economy; met with business school students, professors, and businesspeople and participated in business briefings.

Community Service Leadership Council Grades 11–12

• Selected based on application and service experience; planned community service projects, coordinated with local organizations, recruited volunteers, and led projects on-site.

Ericross – Student Community Service SignUp Platform Grades 10–12

• Manager (Grades 10–11) | Technical Coordinator (Grade 12)
• Oversaw, maintained, and updated the student service platform; proposed a Service Experience Reflection to collect feedback and identify improvements.
• Streamlined and implemented website upgrades and trained underclassmen to take on the platform.

Young Alumni Leadership Council Grade 11

• Facilitated connections between current students and alumni and helped organize alumni welcoming events.

Memorial Assistance Ministries (MAM) Grades 11–12

• Project Leader / Weekly Volunteer – Resale Store & Warehouse
• Organized, coordinated, and led four group community service projects; recruited and utilized 8 volunteers.
• Supported a resale operation that generates about one-third of MAM's annual revenue by sorting, pricing, organizing merchandise, assisting customers, maintaining displays, and making simple repairs.

Interests: 

• Security Analysis
• Financial Analysis
• Portfolio Management
• Accounting
• Entrepreneurship
• Business Research
• Economic Analysis
• Investment Banking
• Private Equity
• Business Strategy