Vasudha Arora

About Vasudha Arora

I’m a junior at Iowa State University, double majoring in Finance and Business Analytics with a minor in Consulting. I’m passionate about strategic problem-solving, data-driven decision-making, and delivering high-impact solutions to real-world business challenges.With a 3.99 GPA, consistent Dean’s List recognition, and the Business Analytics & Digital Strategy Excellence Award, I’m committed to academic excellence and continuous learning. I’ve represented Iowa State in national and international business case competitions, including earning Runner-Up at the 2025 Templeton Business Ethics Case Competition, where my team developed a merit-based strategy to transform NASCAR’s future talent pipeline, merging ethical frameworks with actionable business recommendations.As a Collegiate Recovery Network Intern with the ISU Student Wellness Office, I lead financial forecasting, data analysis, and stakeholder reporting to support the development of Iowa’s first statewide collegiate recovery network, applying budgeting, resource allocation, and strategic planning skills in a real-world, impact-driven setting.Additionally, I serve as the Outreach & Social Media Intern for ISU Police, where I’ve applied marketing strategy, cross-departmental coordination, and community engagement to increase public awareness and campus involvement.What drives me? Using data, strategy, and collaboration to solve complex business problems and doing so in ways that are ethical, inclusive, and sustainable. I\'m excited to grow in the consulting space and make a measurable difference for clients and communities.Always open to connecting with consultants, recruiters, and peers interested in strategy, analytics, or impact-focused work.

Experience

1. President and Founder

   180 Degrees Consulting Iowa State

   May 2025 — Present · Ames, IA, US

   Started my own student-led consulting firm where students provide free, high-quality consulting services to nonprofits and socially conscious organizations. • Built the organization from the ground up, leading recruitment, partnerships, and project development, and grew the team to 12 consultants within six months of full launch. • Oversee operations, client engagement, and strategic direction while creating hands-on opportunities for students to apply consulting, analytics, and problem-solving skills to real community challenges. • Help students enhance problem-solving and presentation skills through case studies and peer engagement.

Education

• Carmel Convent School, Chandigarh

  High school, Science

  2008 — 2022

• Iowa State University

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Finance and Business Analytics