Kate Degrazia

Kate DeGrazia is a Finance major at Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, expected to graduate in May 2025. Currently serving as the Real Estate Sector Leader for the Saluki Student Investment Fund, Kate manages a portfolio of approximately $4 Million, focusing on quantitative and qualitative analysis of SP 400 companies. Additional roles include Chapter President of Alpha Gamma Delta, Vice President of Academic Excellence and New Member Education for Traxx, and previous experience as a Resident Assistant, where responsibilities included conflict resolution and student support. Internships at Fidelity International and Chubb provided insights into financial management and underwriting, while prior experience at McDonald's included leadership roles from Team Lead to Crew Member.