Full-Time MBA Student Ambassadors

Abhishek Reddy Manthenagodu

Abhishek Reddy Manthenagodu

Email: amanthen@vols.utk.edu

Abhishek Reddy Manthenagodu is a Full-Time MBA candidate specializing in supply chain management. With a background in communications, he is skilled in social media management, creative direction, design, documentary photography and story and screenwriting. Manthenagodu is passionate about strategy, innovation, and sustainability, and he aims to leverage his MBA to transition into managerial roles that combine his diverse skills with his newfound business acumen.

Caden Wells

Caden Wells

Email: cwells38@vols.utk.edu

Caden Wells is a Full-Time MBA student specializing in business analytics. Wells has a keen understanding of both customer interaction and data-driven logistics. His experience as a supply chain data analyst at Williams-Sonoma Inc. sharpened his analytical skills, while his role as business operations manager at Marshall Lawn Care demonstrated his leadership and operational expertise. A former Division 1 soccer player, Wells brings teamwork, discipline, and a strong work ethic to his current academic pursuits.

Lili Anne McClanahan

Lili Anne McClanahan

Email: lmcclan1@vols.utk.edu

Lili Anne McClanahan is a Full-Time MBA student with a concentration in finance. She holds an undergraduate degree from Haslam with a focus in marketing and leadership development. McClanahan comes to the Full-Time MBA program with experience in leadership development, team management and consulting. With a deep passion for fostering people’s potential, driving impactful leadership and embracing new challenges, McClanahan thrives on creating dynamic solutions in evolving business landscapes.

Gaurav Kumar

Gaurav Kumar

Email: gkumar5@vols.utk.edu

Gaurav Kumar is a Full-Time MBA candidate specializing in supply chain management. With extensive experience as a senior operations manager in global maritime industries, he has successfully led high-stakes projects across multiple countries, implementing supply chain initiatives and driving substantial cost savings. Kumar is passionate about supply chain optimization and operational excellence, and he is eager to apply his strategic insights and leadership skills in dynamic business environments to create meaningful impact.