Misha Canin

Economics Major at UCLA

Los Angeles, California, United States

About

Hello! I'm currently a senior at UCLA studying Economics with a concentration in Value Investing. I love exploring how finance and investing can drive real-world impact and am always open to connecting and learning from others in these fields. Feel free to reach out by email! [email protected]

Experience

  • Scholars of Finance at UCLA ()
    • Leadership Development Associate
      Jan 2025 - Present · 1 yr 7 mos

      Helped lead and facilitate the 8-week Leadership Development Program (LDP), guiding students through discussions on values-based leadership, ethical decision-making, and integrity in finance. Mentored participants by providing feedback, fostering self-reflection, and encouraging personal and professional growth. Collaborated with other associates and program leaders to enhance the curriculum and improve the participant experience. Applied insights from my own LDP experience to support and develop future finance leaders.

    • Leadership Development Program
      Sep 2024 - Dec 2024 · 4 mos

      Completed the 8-week Leadership Development Program (LDP) at Scholars of Finance to become a member, an initiative designed to equip future finance leaders with tools and principles to lead with integrity, purpose, and values-driven decision-making. Through interactive workshops, collaborative exercises, and discussions with finance professionals, I gained actionable insights into how to balance performance with principles in high-stakes environments. This experience strengthened my ability to lead with authenticity and apply values-based frameworks in real-world scenarios.

  • Vice President Finance at Kappa Alpha Theta, Beta Xi Chapter at UCLA
    Nov 2024 - Present · 1 yr 9 mos

    Established and managed an operating budget of $300,000 for the chapter, and monitored budget variance weekly. Charge fees for 150+ chapter members with 7 separate billing schedules and handle all reimbursements. Manage invoice payments to a variety of vendors for large-scale events, ensuring budget alignment.

  • Bruin Microfinance ()
    • Project Team Member
      Sep 2024 - Present · 1 yr 11 mos

      Worked on a consulting team that identified growth opportunities for a start-up health and fitness brand. Redesigned the company website to align with its brand aesthetic and effectively engage its target audience. Contributed to strategy sessions on scaling operations, leveraging microfinance to drive economic stability.

    • Project Intern
      Jan 2024 - Sep 2024 · 9 mos

      Bruin Microfinance at UCLA is the first and only student microfinance institution at UCLA. Bruin Microfinance partners with small business in the Greater Los Angeles area and helps them get a zero-interest microloan up to $15,000. Then Bruin Microfinance provides strategy consulting services to help them succeed with the loan funds.

  • Sports Marketing Intern at UCLA Athletics
    Sep 2023 - Present · 2 yrs 11 mos

    Assisted in planning and implementing special events and promotions for UCLA Athletics events. The UCLA Sports Marketing Internship is designed to support the community relations and marketing programs in the UCLA Athletics Department.

  • Mentor at UCLA MoneyThink
    Jan 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 7 mos

    MoneyThink’s core mission is to bring financial literacy to youth in underserved communities within the greater LA area. Our goal is to encourage increased emphasis in financial literacy in classrooms and promote personal finance skills as well as professional development in order to give disadvantaged youth the resources to further smart and effective financial decisions!