DBA Cohort 6

Dr. Zaf Urmanov

Senior Manager, Third Party Risk Management, Allstate Insurance Company
DBA Alumnus, Class of 2025

Background Zaf was born and raised in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. He completed his undergraduate degree in international economics at the National University of Uzbekistan and moved to London, UK, in 2002 to manage foreign trade activities for a small private firm. He then immigrated to the United States in early 2010 and settled in Chicago, where […]

Dr. Tracy Worthey

Independent HR Consultant
DBA Alumna, Class of 2026

Tracy Worthey is a Charlotte native and strategic human resources leader with more than 20 years of experience helping organizations grow through effective talent practices. As an independent HR consultant, she partners with leaders to design practical, high-impact workforce solutions that strengthen performance and organizational success. Her career spans higher education and multiple industries, including […]

Dr. Ganesh Yogeeswaran

Enterprise Transformation Manager, Wells Fargo
DBA Alumnus, Class of 2025

Background Ganesh earned his undergraduate degree in chemical engineering from Annamalai University, India, and his MBA from Old Dominion University in Norfolk, VA. He currently works for Wells Fargo as an enterprise transformation manager. Ganesh is also a senior technology leader with broad experience in all aspects of engineering, digital and agile transformation. He specializes […]