Vice President of Training

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I’m a senior at Carlson majoring in Accounting. I joined NRVTAP as a junior, and volunteering has been a great opportunity to learn while giving back to the community. This year, I’m looking forward to helping new volunteers as V.P. of Training. When I’m not doing taxes, I like playing video games, watching anime, and staying active.

President

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I am a graduate student in the Chemical Physics program at the College of Science and Engineering. I am an international student from China. NRVTAP helped me file my tax return during my first year in Minnesota. I love the idea of providing free tax assistance to people from all over the world, so I started volunteering with NRVTAP in 2020. I look forward to helping train any current or new volunteers. In my free time, I enjoy hiking, backpacking, and exploring the outdoors of Minnesota.

Vice President of Administration

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I’m Sorin Truong, and I’m in Carlson’s class of 2025. I’m an accounting major with a business analytics minor and have plans to minor in leadership. Outside of business, I enjoy exploring various hobbies, mostly pertaining to food: baking, cooking, food documentaries, etc. My other hobbies are knitting and journaling. I’ve been volunteering with NRVTAP since 2021. As the VP of administration, I’m excited to work with NRVTAP and our clients!

Vice President of Operations

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I am a sophomore at the Carlson School of Management, majoring in Accounting. After hearing about NRVTAP my freshman year, I decided to join and became an intake volunteer. I’m excited to get more involved as Vice President of Operations. Outside of NRVTAP I enjoy running, reading, and painting. I’m also a part of Greek Life here at the U.

Vice President of IT

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My name is Jiayi, and I am an international student from China. Currently, I am a third-year law student pursuing a Juris Doctor degree. I have been volunteering with NRVTAP since 2021 and I have thoroughly enjoyed the experience. In my free time, I love swimming, gaming, and watching sci-fi movies!

Director of Outreach

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My name is Zach and I’m a senior majoring in both Finance & Risk Management Insurance and Accounting with a minor in Business Law. I am originally from Belmont, Wisconsin but have come to love living in Minneapolis. This is my first year with NRVTAP and I look forward to contributing to such an amazing organization. In my free time I enjoy running, swimming, and you may even find me playing pickleball at the Rec from time-to-time!


Vice President of Finance

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I'm currently a senior at Carlson School of Management, and I am majoring in Accounting with a minor in Business Law. After I graduate in May, I plan to get my master's so that I qualify to get my CPA license. This will be my second year volunteering for NRVTAP and I am excited to take on a bigger role in the organization. Outside of NRVTAP, I like to go to UMN football games, do puzzles, and go thrifting!

Website Manager

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I’m Franco Nasello, and I’m a Management Information Systems major and Business Analytics minor graduating in May 2025. In my free time I’m an enthusiastic music listener, I play the piano, and exercise regularly. This is my first year in NRVTAP and I’m excited to serve to the best of my capacity in the organization.

Director of Accounting

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I am Alexander Ugrinov, I am a driven individual entering my third year at the University of Minnesota. I have a strong passion for both academics and personal connections, and so I thrive on building strong relationships with friends and family. I am a sports enthusiast at heart, and I enjoy a wide range of activities such as golf, basketball, soccer, and frolf. I am always seeking new challenges and opportunities for growth.

Chair

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I received my M.B.A. from the Carlson School of Management at the University of Minnesota in 2008. One of my classes in that program was an international tax class that included volunteering at an IRS VITA clinic for nonresident aliens, and I've been a part of a nonresident VITA clinic for the University of Minnesota international students ever since! In 2019 I helped then-current students form NRVTAP as a student organization focused on providing tax services to support the UofM's international community. We have grown tremendously during the past few years, and I am excited to help the leadership team continue to expand the organization and services. Outside of the tax program, I enjoy gardening, beekeeping, and outdoor sports (especially the winter ones!).

After graduating from the University of Minnesota with a Bachelor's and Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering and completing two years as President of NRVTAP in 2021, I was very happy to continue my work with NRVTAP as an advisor. In addition to serving as an advisor to NRVTAP, I work as a Mechanical Design Engineer in the Sensor industry. Outside of work and continued studies, I enjoy backpacking, reading, socializing with friends, and exercising.