Derek is a Sophomore at Claremont McKenna College majoring in Economics. He is interested in pursuing a career in fields such as finance, tech, sports business, and entrepreneurship. Derek was drawn to the RLCIE because it encourages real-world, critical thinking and creates a focused, collaborative environment where students are pushed to achieve their goals. Outside of academics, Derek enjoys playing for the CMS Stags baseball team, relaxing by the ocean, and traveling around the world.