Gabriel Mocelin, Finance and Econometrics & Quantitative Economics

When Gabriel Mocelin encounters setbacks, it only refuels his determination. That fervent tenacity has carried him far during his time at the University of South Florida. 

As president of the Investment Club at USF, he helped bring prominent leaders to speak on campus. Under his tenure, the club hosted the firms that shape the financial markets. 

The leadership team also raised over $45,000 to establish an endowment scholarship fund. 

The 1,200-plus member club emphasized the practical application of business and investment principles. That focus helped make members more employable, leading to a 75% placement rate in securing internships and full-time jobs. 

Mocelin also served as president of the Brazilian Student Association at USF. He led efforts to host over 50 events for its 400-plus members, raising over $45,000.  

Mocelin also spent 18 months at Star Mountain Capital as their inaugural intern in the Tampa office. He helped create a formal internship program at the firm. 

In 2023, he interned at Goldman Sachs as a global banking and markets summer analyst. After graduating in May 2024, he joins the firm in New York City as a structure finance analyst. 

Mocelin is proud of his professional and academic journey at USF. Growth, learning and resilience have shaped his college years. He acknowledges that without the guidance of many mentors, his accomplishments would not have been possible. 

He’s also not afraid to acknowledge his failures. It was the rejections — which he describes as ‘numerous’ — that fueled his determination to keep striving for excellence while carrying with him the proud spirit of the Bull.