Gerard Covarrubias is a double majoring in International Business and Finance Concentration with a minor in Economics. He is passionate about raising awareness of financial literacy to help everyone, especially college students, to educate themselves through financial habits and tools that strive for a financially literate world. Outside of class, Gerard is always eager to grow his network with others. He interacts with UNC Charlotte ALPFA members and participates in events the organization hosts. Gerard loves traveling and exploring different cultures, which has inspired him to declare a major in international business to better understand how connected the world is and to visit as many countries as possible. He has had the pleasure of studying abroad in Florence, Italy, and has the pleasure of interning and studying abroad during summer, 2025.