Yardley Native Named Among ‘Best & Brightest’ U.S. Business Majors

YARDLEY, PA - One Yardley resident attending college at Elon University was named among the “best and brightest” among undergraduates studying business in the United States.

Ava Rosen, a finance major and senior at Elon University in North Carolina and Plymouth Whitemarsh High School graduate, was named in business education outlet Poets&Quants’ “100 Best & Brightest Undergraduate Business Majors Of 2023” online showcase.

The list recognizes graduating college seniors “who set the bar for their business school classmates.”

Rosen, who has already been tapped by Goldman Sachs, previously interned at Karalius & Associates Financial Services & Insurance LLC in Bala Cynwyd, P.a., as well as Goldman Sachs in New York City. Described as a “a self-motivated, analytical, and curious leader addicted to cold brew and Philly sports,” the Yardley resident aims to ultimatel ymove up to the CFO role of a boutique bank.

She has previously been named an Elon University Odyssey Scholar and the President of Women in Finance at Elon University.

“Be careful not to narrow yourself to one career path,” Rosen told Poets&Quants. “In the field of business, there is so much opportunity to fulfill your dreams and passions. However, these dreams can often be suffocated by more profitable fields, bigger names, or having to live up to what others expect of you. Do what makes you happy, what fulfills your craving for life, and see that take you to new heights.”

Rosen, alongside classmate Savannah Josey, of North Carolina, represented Elon University on the list.

“Ava and Savannah stand out because not only have they strong academic credentials but they have made full use of the many opportunities Elon offers students to develop their leadership skills,” said Raghu Tadepalli, dean of the Martha and Spencer Love School of Business at Elon University.

“They represent what Elon University does so very well. They are articulate, hardworking, humble, and above all ethical leaders who will bring credit to the university as they progress through their careers. Both leave a rich legacy for students that follow them."