The 2026-2027 Graduate Student Ambassadors
Graduate Student Ambassadors are the student voice of the McAda Graduate School!They connect with future Mustangs, support current grad students, and work with faculty to make grad life better. From boosting retention to creating space for real conversations, they're here to build community and help you thrive at MSU!
Dinesh Varshan Thiyagachanthan
Dinesh is an MBA student specializing in Business Analytics, with an M.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering. Passionate about connecting data, strategy, and people, he serves as an institutional Analyst intern, supporting university reporting, dashboards, and data-driven decision-making.
Dinesh brings an analytical mindset, curiosity, and a collaborative spirit to the graduate community. Outside academics, he enjoys soccer, traveling, and connecting with people from diverse backgrounds, experiences that broaden his perspective and strengthen his ability to engage with others.
His combination of technical expertise, university involvement, and approachable personality makes him a strong Graduate Student Ambassador.
Liseth Sanchez
Liseth is pursuing an MBA in Business Analytics, building on her bachelor's degree in Marketing. She is passionate about using data and analytics to support strategic decision-making and turn information into meaningful insights.
Liseth brings a welcoming, supportive, and people-centered approach to the graduate community. She is committed to helping students feel connected, valued, and confident throughout their graduate journey, making her a natural fit as a Graduate Student Ambassador.
Outside academics, she enjoys traveling, experiencing different cultures and cuisines, staying active, and embracing new adventures that broaden her perspective.
Rubaiyat Saad Majid
Rubaiyat is an MBA candidate specializing in Business Analytics at Midwestern State University. Originally from Bangladesh, he brings more than a decade of international business development experience in the technology and energy industries across Southeast Asia.
At MSU Texas, Rubaiyat serves as a Graduate Assistant and is actively involved as a Graduate Ambassador, Global Ambassador, and Student Advisory Board member. His leadership experience, commitment to service, and enthusiasm for building meaningful connections make him a valuable member of the graduate community.
Outside academics, he enjoys traveling, exploring local food, and experiencing different cultures, reflecting his curiosity and appreciation for diverse perspectives.
Saul Lazarde
Saul is a Venezuelan graduate student pursuing an MBA in Business Analytics with a concentration in Energy Management at MSU Texas, where he also earned his BBA in Finance. His experience as an international student has strengthened his adaptability, independence, and appreciation for diverse perspectives.
Saul serves as president of both the Latin American Student Organization and the Financial Management Association and works as a finance tutor in the Dillard College of Business Administration. Through these roles, he has developed a strong commitment to leadership, service, and helping students succeed.
Bilingual in English and Spanish, Saul brings an approachable and inclusive perspective that helps him connect with students from diverse backgrounds and makes him a strong Graduate Student Ambassador.
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