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Private Equity Club

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The Darden Private Equity Club (DPEC) works closely with the Richard A. Mayo Center for Asset Management to cultivate a network of students and alumni professionals with interests across a range of private equity investment strategies and fund sizes.

DPEC facilitates career training, recruitment support and networking opportunities for students interested in learning about and recruiting for private equity at Darden or later in their careers. Learn more about Darden's Private Equity Initiative.

Once a DPEC member you will gain access to...

Recruiting Materials:

  • A suggested DPEC recruiting timeline 
  • Guide to Choosing the Best PE Firm for You 
  • Pitchbook Guide – Opportunity Sourcing Step by Step guide 
  • PE resume template 
  • Comprehensive PE interview question bank 
  • List of recruiters that work with MBAs
  • Access to Darden's Private Equity LinkedIn Group
  • ...and so much more!

Educational Resources:

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experience Darden Podcast

Experience Darden #307: Spotlight on Private Market Case Competitions
Experience Darden Podcast, 1 May 2025

On this episode of Experience Darden, we catch up with three UVA Darden Full-Time MBA students – Catie Nolan (Class of 2026), Matt Cunningham (Class of 2025), and Tom Alappat (Class of 2025) – to talk about their recent experience competing in private market case competitions.

  • Club Disclaimer & Inclusion Statement

    Although this organization has members who are University of Virginia students and may have University employees associated or engaged in its activities and affairs, the organization is not a part of or an agency of the University. It is a separate and independent organization, which is responsible for and manages its own activities and affairs. The University does not direct, supervise or control the organization and is not responsible for the organization’s contracts, acts or omissions.

    This organization does not restrict its membership, programs, or activities on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity, marital status, military status (which includes active-duty members, reserve service members and dependents), national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, and family or genetic information absent an approved petition restrict.

  • Events

    The Darden Private Equity Club hosts and participates in a variety of events and activities throughout the year, such as workshops, speaker series, job treks, case competition, and much more.

    Check out the Mayo Center calendar for event details and more information on Darden's Private Equity Initiative.

  • Student Leadership

    2026- 2027 Leadership

    Connect with the leadership team: [email protected]

    DPEC PresidentColin Graham, President
    Darden Summer Internship: UVA LVG Seed Fund

    Hometown: Washington, D.C.
    Prior City: Washington, D.C.
    Professional Background: Consulting

    Favorite Book: Alexander Hamilton by Ron Chernow
     

     

    DPEC Executive Vice PresidentSeamus Long, Executive Vice President
    Darden Summer Internship: Investments at Mill Point Capital

    Hometown: Silver Spring, MD
    Prior City: Norfolk, VA
    Professional Background: Nuclear Surface Warfare Officer - US Navy

    Favorite TV Show: Breaking Bad

     

    DPEC VP CareersJack DeVol, VP of Careers
    Darden Summer Internship: Lazard Investment Banking

    Hometown: Washington, D.C.
    Prior City: New York, NY
    Professional Background: Real Estate Private Equity, Bitcoin Mining, Real Estate Investment Banking

    Favorite TV Show: Game of Thrones

     

    DPEC VP of InternationalBeto Suclle, VP of International

    Hometown: Lima, Peru
    Prior City: Lima, Peru
    Professional Background: Pricing & Financial Services

    Favorite TV Show: The Office

     

     

    DPEC VP of FinanceGabriel Solorzano, VP of Finance
    Darden Summer Internship: B2B Ops/Strategy at Pratt Homes

    Hometown: Managua, Nicaragua
    Prior City: Atlanta, GA
    Professional Background: Pricing & Loyalty at Delta

    Favorite Book: Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follett 

     

    DPEC VP of EventsHoney Holman, VP of Events
    Darden Summer Internship: Chevron

    Hometown: Jackson, MS
    Prior City: Jackson, MS
    Professional Background: Corporate Development

    Favorite Book: Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand

     

     

    DPEC VP of Communications Regina Wu, VP of Communications 
    Darden Summer Internship: Investment Banking at Jefferies

    Hometown: Shanghai, China
    Prior City: Toronto, Canada
    Professional Background: Corporate Banking

    Favorite Book: What is Takes by Stephen A. Schwarzman 

     

    DPEC VP of Education Matt Walsh, VP of Education 
    Darden Summer Internship: Morgan Stanley Investment Banking

    Hometown: Milton, MA
    Prior City: Boston, MA
    Professional Background: Investment Management - Private Credit & Hedge Funds

    Favorite TV Show: The Sopranos