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For over 25 years, the CDS Fellows Program has offered second-year MBA students unique opportunities to explore cutting-edge technology trends and engage with alumni and industry leaders. The program emphasizes action, integrity, and collaboration, preparing future leaders to navigate the evolving digital landscape. Fellows are expected to complete a service project that enhances learning within the Tuck community. 

We are proud to announce our latest cohort from the Tuck class of 2026. This diverse cohort brings a wealth of experiences, skills, and perspectives that will enrich thought-provoking discussions and meaningful collaborations throughout their second year and beyond. 

Welcome to the T’26 class of MBA Fellows!

Sruthi Bayapureddy

Sruthi is from Johns Creek, Georgia and has found the CDS experience to be a powerful way to deepen her understanding of AI and digital strategy, especially in how these tools are shaping the future of business. With a background and interest in product management and device technology, she’s excited to explore these areas further through impactful projects as a CDS Fellow. Sruthi values the opportunity to learn from peers and alumni who are building disruptive products across industries. A regular reader of Wired, she stays on top of emerging tech trends, and in her free time, she enjoys hiking, watching documentaries, and hunting for unique finds while thrifting.

Aerin Brown 

Aerin is from Scarsdale, New York and brings a strong background in economic consulting from her time at Cornerstone Research, where she used data analytics, visualization, and qualitative research to support clients in litigation, particularly on antitrust cases involving large tech firms. This experience sparked her interest in the tech sector, and since arriving at Tuck, she has worked with early-stage start-ups in the health-tech and fintech spaces, helping to implement digital strategies. Aerin is particularly interested in how digital tools, AI, and other technologies are reshaping healthcare and improving system efficiency. With a background in legal and data roles, she is also focused on trust and safety issues as technology and data usage continue to evolve. As a CDS MBA Fellow, Aerin looks forward to learning from her peers and engaging in informal conversations about digital strategy and AI. She is excited to contribute hands-on insights to the community through her project. Aerin regularly follows TLDR.tech to stay informed on tech and digital strategy. Outside of her academic and professional life, she enjoys biking, hiking, playing tennis, and traveling to explore new cities.

Aron Cohen-Luehrmann

Aron is from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and has a strong background in math, computer science, and physics, having spent seven years in Washington, D.C. supporting national security clients at Deloitte’s federal technology consulting practice. Starting as a back-end developer, he later led both development and data science teams, ultimately taking on a role that blended policy, strategy, and implementation of critical initiatives. His areas of interest in the CDS program include quantum encryption, human-machine interfaces, defense technology, and data poisoning for large language model manipulation. As a CDS MBA Fellow, Aron is excited to learn from peers with diverse experiences across different domains. He regularly follows TechCrunch to stay updated on technology and digital strategy. Outside of work and academics, Aron enjoys sailing, baking, and skiing.

Clara Delgado

Clara hails from Lima, Peru bringing a global perspective to the CDS Fellowship, with experience spanning tech, manufacturing, and consumer goods across Europe and Latin America. At Meta, she led global projects focused on trust and safety and digital process optimization—efforts that enhanced user experience and operational impact. Passionate about the transformative power of AI and responsible innovation, Clara is excited to join a community that shares her curiosity about how technology reshapes the way we work and make decisions. She looks forward to connecting with peers and mentors across the CDS network and deepening her exploration of user-centered, tech-driven solutions. In her downtime, Clara enjoys indoor cycling and unwinding with a good knitting project. Her go-to source for tech insights? TechCrunch. 

Brenna Forristall

Brenna is from Somerville, Massachusetts and brings five years of experience as a Salesforce CRM consultant, specializing in Salesforce CPQ and billing solutions for software companies. Outside of the CDS program at Tuck, she is the co-chair of the Pride club and plays Tripod hockey. With a keen interest in revenue and go-to-market operations, Brenna aims to pursue a post-Tuck role in B2B software or hardware companies. As a CDS MBA Fellow, she is excited to demystify revenue operations for her tech-interested classmates and stay on top of evolving tech trends. She regularly follows RevOps Co-op on LinkedIn to stay informed on technology and digital strategy. Outside of Tuck, Brenna enjoys outdoor activities like biking, hiking, and skiing, and she spends her indoor time cooking, baking, and tap dancing at a nonprofit dance center in her hometown of Boston.

Sasha Greer 

Sasha is from Bloomfield Hills, Michigan and brings a dynamic passion for entrepreneurship, fintech, and startup growth to the CDS Fellowship at Tuck. Deeply inspired by the CDS community’s shared commitment to continuous learning and mutual support, Sasha is excited to engage with peers’ diverse perspectives and challenge her own thinking as she evolves as a leader. With a keen interest in innovation and digital strategy, she regularly turns to Marcel Van Ost’s Connecting the Dots in FinTech for insights. Outside the classroom, Sasha recharges through “Type 2 fun” — long-distance running, trekking, and spending time in the great outdoors.

Cara Harrington

Cara is from Punta Gorda, Florida and comes to the CDS Fellows Program with nearly a decade of experience in the creative side of the entertainment industry, having worked in both documentary and scripted television development and production. Most recently, she secured a Co-Executive Producer deal for a show in development, and has held roles at ABC Signature and Boat Rocker Studios, where she led talent strategy initiatives and collaborated with senior creatives, including on Apple TV+’s Palm Royale. At Tuck, Cara is deepening her digital and strategic expertise through a First-Year Project on AI implementation and a CDS Fellowship project exploring AI in filmmaking. Passionate about the future of content creation and entertainment tech, she looks forward to connecting with peers and alumni who share her interest in innovation. When she’s not thinking about the future of media, you can find her hiking, staying active, or hosting friends for dinner. One of her go-to resources for learning? AI Explained on YouTube.

Fernando Herrera

Fernando is from Houston, Texas and brings a strong background in finance and strategy, with over five years of experience across the tech, media, and telecom sectors—rooted in an entrepreneurial spirit shaped by his family’s refrigeration business. His work has spanned M&A, business development, and digital infrastructure, all with a focus on how technology can drive transformation. Passionate about GenAI, IoT, robotics, and multimedia, Fernando looks forward to collaborating with the CDS community to explore how emerging technologies are reshaping organizations and society. He draws insights from the AI Explained podcast and aspires to continue working at the intersection of tech and strategy post-MBA. Outside of Tuck, you’ll find him weightlifting, cooking, trading options, or enjoying a good wine tasting.

Etaine Lamy

Etaine joins us from London and has found her first year in the CDS community to be an intellectually rich and horizon-expanding experience, sparked by conversations on everything from digital sovereignty to the energy demands of AI. With a focus on fintech and AI, she is especially excited to dive deeper as a CDS Fellow through engaging dialogue with peers, alumni, and industry experts. Etaine is also pursuing a project exploring what makes networking groups in tech effective at building meaningful connections—work she hopes will benefit not only CDS Fellows but the broader Tuck community. A fan of the Acquired and Fintech Insider podcasts, she stays current on digital strategy while balancing life at Tuck with marathon training and time in Dartmouth’s woodworking workshop, where she enjoys learning new hands-on skills in a completely different creative space.

Lily McCarthy

Lily is from Branford, Connecticut and brings years of experience in the tech startup world, where she’s worn many hats across operations, supply chain, product management, and data analytics. She’s passionate about building companies and products from the ground up, with the goal of joining a mission-driven, early-stage startup—and eventually founding her own. As a CDS Fellow, Lily is excited to learn from her peers and dive deep into a focused research project exploring the intersection of technology, innovation, and digital society. She draws daily inspiration from thought leaders like Ethan Mollick and Allie K. Miller on LinkedIn. Outside of class, you’ll find her biking, hosting dinner parties, reading, and enjoying great music.

Brian Zhao

Brian is from Edmonton, Alberta and comes to the CDS Fellows Program as the founder of his own indie game development studio, bringing a deep passion for innovation, AI, and the evolving world of eSports. With a strong interest in neural networks and emerging tech, he’s excited to learn from fellow Fellows and the broader CDS community while continuing to explore how cutting-edge tools can transform digital experiences. Brian regularly tunes into The Business of Gaming to stay sharp on trends in the industry. Outside of class, he leads a small team working on a flagship commercial game title—blending his love for creativity, strategy, and technology.

Will Zimmerman

Will is from Falmouth, Massachusetts and has found CDS to be a defining part of his Tuck experience, offering the chance to engage in nuanced conversations on emerging tech trends and hear from leaders across industries. With interests in artificial intelligence, trust & safety, and SaaS, he’s excited to deepen his understanding of the tech landscape and explore where he can contribute after Tuck. As a CDS Fellow, Will looks forward to learning from fellow classmates and continuing to engage with the diverse programming the center offers. He stays current with the Hard Fork podcast and enjoys spending his free time outdoors, gaming, playing guitar, and taking care of his pet jumping spider, Jimbo.

This talented and diverse group is united by their passion for technology, eagerness to learn, and commitment to driving digital innovation. Their unique backgrounds and the mentorship from the CDS alumni network promise an enriching environment for shaping the future of digital strategies. We are excited to welcome our newest Fellows and witness and support their impact at Tuck and beyond!

About the CDS Fellows Program:

In 2000, thanks to the generosity of Ed Glassmeyer, Roger McNamee and others, the Center for Digital Strategies opened its doors to MBA students at the Tuck School of Business. The mission of the center has always focused on educating future business leaders the enabling role of technology in modern businesses.

In our first year, the center welcomed three fellows into the center. Since 2000, more than 200 MBA students have benefited from the program, which has evolved to incorporate in-depth research and service projects, experiential learning trips, corporate research partnerships, case writing for Tuck professors, and customized learning opportunities tailored to each student’s interests.

The MBA Fellows program for second year students works to expand upon the students’ understanding of digital strategies and the impact of technology on the future of general management. Students are challenged to grow via hands-on learning opportunities, and are encouraged to build their networks and share their knowledge with the CDS community.

The program is highly competitive, with selection open to rising second-year students. Applications for the CDS MBA Fellows program are accepted in the Winter Term for the forthcoming academic year.