UB MBA Consulting Group · About

About us

A student-led consulting organization at the University at Buffalo School of Management.

Now accepting spring 2027 projects · Submit by January 13, 2027

Spring projects run February through April

Western New York

Mission

We equip Western New York organizations with practical, actionable strategy while building the next generation of business leaders.

UB MBA Consulting Group is a student-led consulting organization at the University at Buffalo School of Management. Our MBA and MS consultants partner with Western New York businesses and nonprofits to deliver practical, data-driven recommendations at no cost. Clients gain rigorous analysis and an outside perspective; our members gain real client experience and leadership skills that set them apart.

Purpose: Help Western New York organizations solve business challenges, identify opportunities for growth, and adapt to a changing business environment through strategic analysis, data-driven insights, and practical technology solutions.
Who we serve: Western New York businesses, startups, nonprofits, and organizations.

01 · Executive board

President

Irene Xu

Pharma & Biotech Strategy

A PharmD/MBA candidate and healthcare consultant with experience across biopharma strategy and customer analytics. Led a consulting project for a biopharmaceutical drug-development company, researching pharma and biotech companies and their clinical activities, developing outreach strategies for potential partnerships, and managing client communication. Additionally, led customer analytics for an educational center, applying cohort, customer lifetime value, and RFM analysis.

Chief of Consulting Delivery

Mrinmoy Debnath

Operations and Strategy Consulting

A STEM MBA candidate with over eight years of experience in operations, supply chain, and process improvement, bringing practical industry insight to consulting projects. Passionate about helping organizations solve complex problems through data-driven strategies and collaborative leadership.

Chief of Operations

Mayank Das

Information Systems and Consulting

A product owner and consultant bringing 5 years of technical and business experience working at Qualcomm, Siemens, as well as multiple businesses and startups. Expertise in data insights, customer driven discoveries, and assessing technical feasibilities.

Chief of Marketing & Communications

Peighton Cervoni

Healthcare Administration

A dual-degree student pursuing an MBA & MPH, Peighton draws on an interdisciplinary background to help solve problems. Currently working in healthcare communications and nonprofit philanthropy, Peighton builds those experiences into her consulting and relationships.

02 · Faculty advisor

Faculty Advisor

Scott Laing

Clinical Assistant Professor of Finance, University at Buffalo School of Management

Teaches Applied Economics (MGE 302), Advanced Corporate Finance (MGF 405), and Financial Modeling (MGF 637). His research sits at the intersection of ESG policy, sustainability, corporate finance, and asset pricing, especially the unintended consequences of ESG initiatives and how policy and incentives translate into real firm behavior and job quality outcomes.

He builds reproducible, data driven workflows in Python and R and translates complex analysis into clear insights for decisions, in the classroom and beyond. His work and commentary have been featured by local, national, and international outlets, including The Guardian, Daily Mail, Voice of America, and The Issue.

He advises student organizations including the UB MBA Consulting Group and the F3 Equity Research Group.

Member: FMA, AFA, EFA (EFA PhD Travel Grant, Barcelona)

03 · Advisory Board

Our work is supported by experienced consultants and professionals who serve as a board of advisors.

Questions about a project, joining, or supporting us?

Email buffalombaconsulting@gmail.com.