We are proud to announce the recipients of the 2026 Dean’s Award: Laura Cepeda (EMBADS2026), Tania F. Davila Masciopinto (MBA2026), Rishi Ghiraiya (MIM2026) and Bowen Yin (MIFTPT2026)
Laura Cepeda EMBAD2026
Laura played a key role in relaunching the Dubai Student Association chapter as President. She has been a strong Programme Representative and has demonstrated exceptional community-building skills, both in and beyond the classroom.
Tania F. Davila Masciopinto MBA2026
Tania has delivered significant impact across the student community through her roles as the Student Association Vice President and co-lead of both Tattoo and Sundowners. She was instrumental in helping the Student Association save tens of thousands of pounds and continually fostered strong collaboration across events. She also supported her peers as a Community Representative and worked closely with the School to engage and support incoming students.
Rishi Ghiraiya MIM2026
Rishi has been a driving force behind Tattoo and Graduation Ball and played a central role in the Out and Business Club. He also led the social impact consulting initiative Project Aasha and served as a Student Ambassador. He consistently demonstrated outstanding commitment across all his roles. His personal journey at LBS, from a first-generation scholar to a dedicated community builder, exemplifies the transformative power of the School’s values.
Bowen Yin MIFPT2026
Bowen has made an outstanding contribution as a part-time student. He served as a co-President of both the Investment Management Club and China Club and became the first MiF student to participate in the Experiential Learning Leadership Incubator. The breadth of nominations received from across the LBS community, including MiF alumni, MBA, and MFA students, reflects the scale of his impact.
