Sophie Casto (BSM ’26)

Name: Sophie Casto

Hometown: Mesa, AZ

Major: Mathematics & Finance

What are your post-graduation plans?

I will be working as an investment banking analyst at Moelis & Company’s New York office.

What are your top Freeman extracurricular activities? 

• President of Green Bull Investment Banking Group
• Member of Delta Sigma Pi Professional Business Fraternity
• Member of Beta Gamma Sigma
• First Generation Investors Volunteer

What community or volunteer activities did you participate in outside of the business school? 

• Member of Poker Power Tulane
• Calculus tutor for NROTC students
• Outreach Tulane volunteer

What academic, extracurricular or personal achievement are you most proud of?

Being selected for Girls Who Invest Summer Intensive Program, as it reflects my commitment to breaking into and leading within a traditionally male-dominated industry while helping pave the way for more women to succeed in finance.

What was your favorite business course?

FINE 4130, Venture Capital & Private Equity with Prof. David Thompson

Who is your favorite business professor and why?

Prof. Mara Baumgarten Force because she leads with ambition, authenticity, and confidence that inspires us students

What’s your favorite memory of Freeman?

Running into Prof. Hogg at midnight in the elevator—I was up studying for his exam, and he was up making it!

What are the top items on your professional bucket list?

• Build a career in high-impact finance
• Take on leadership roles early
• Increase accessibility and representation in the industry

What’s a fun fact about yourself?

I’ve lived in 8 major cities around the world.