Speakers & Award Winners
Commencement Speaker
Graduating Student Speakers
In addition to the keynote presentation by Ross, speakers representing the graduating classes will be featured as part of the commencement program.
 Lauren Perrotta: Undergraduate Student Speaker
While at Ross, Perrotta most enjoyed her classes in accounting, finance, and management and organizations. After serving one year on the executive board of Michigan Business Women, she was voted co-president for the 2008-2009 academic year. Originally from New Jersey, Perrotta leaves Ross to join investment bank Credit Suisse in its New York office.
 Justin Adams: Graduate Student Speaker
A graduate of the University of Michigan's electrical engineering program, Adams returned to campus to earn his MBA with a focus on finance and entrepreneurship. Prior to attending Ross, he worked for General Motors, where he designed emissions reduction software that made "check engine" lights illuminate in vehicles across the world. He is a co-leader of the Wolverine Venture Fund and a founding member of its Cleantech team. After graduation, Adams will begin his venture capital career with EDF Ventures.
Class of 2009 Student Leadership Awards
Winners of the Frank S. Moran Leadership Award also will speak at the 2009 ceremony.
 Emily Weslosky: BBA Frank S. Moran Leadership Award
Weslosky has been an active member of the Ross Community, especially through her commitment to the BBA Student Government Association as social chair. Outside of Ross, she is a four-year volunteer for the University of Michigan Dance Marathon organization. Upon graduation, Weslosky will move to New York to begin her career at Deutsche Bank in the private wealth management division.
 Tamara Jones: MBA/MAcc Frank S. Moran Leadership Award
Before applying to business school, Jones served in several positions of increasing responsibility with the Boys & Girls Club. In pursuing her graduate studies at Ross, Jones remained focused on the field of nonprofit management, taking leadership roles in Ross Net Impact and the Community Consulting Club, and serving as president of the student advisory board of the Nonprofit and Public Management Center. Additionally, she directed the Global Urban Symposium, a conference highlighting the role that the private, public, and nonprofit sectors play in addressing the challenges facing cities around the world. She also has served as a board fellow for the Salvation Army Eastern Michigan Division.
2009 Student Award Winners
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