Tina Dongara ’27 is from Cary, North Carolina. As a Business Administration major, Tina’s professional interests include healthcare and venture capital. Tina decided to become a Luther Hodges Scholar because of the program’s emphasis on research in business, along with the networking and professional development opportunities offered to scholars.

In addition to being a Luther Hodges Scholar, Tina serves as a research assistant in the Schiller Lab, is a recipient of the Gold Presidential Volunteer Service Award and volunteers as a Certified Nursing Assistant at her local hospital. Tina’s hobbies include baking, hiking, and spending time with friends.