Our commitment 

Our commitment is to champion diverse viewpoints to drive stronger client outcomes and to expand the pipeline of quality opportunities for underrepresented individuals across a wide range of paths in finance.

IPA looks to serve this mission across all business lines.  

With the support of our corporate partners, we give students exposure to industry leaders and a path to starting their careers in finance.

Internship Program

Paid, part-time training and real-world project experience

Undergraduate Community Engagement

Exposure to various career paths and finance professionals.

Case Competitions

Problem-solving with corporate partners.

Since inception, IPA’s programming has attracted 7,800+ applicants from 200+ universities, with 170+ students selected across 70+ colleges for internships, case competitions, and career development experiences.

contact us if you would like to receive our 2025 Impact Report or learn more about partnering with us in this capacity.

Student Testimonials

“[The one-on-one mentorship aspect was] a great chance to get unfiltered advice from someone in the field and ask the kinds of questions you might not get to in usual circumstances. For someone completely new to finance, having a mentor like this is incredibly helpful.” 

Ekaterina LiClass of ‘28, Summer Intern

“This experience was truly remarkable. From the one-on-one conversations with professionals to the exposure to senior leadership at the firm, I am at a loss for words to express what this experience means to me. It was clear that countless hours of planning, coordination, and thought went into the creation of the event. I am forever grateful to Merck and IPA for allowing undergraduates to engage with both firms in such a unique and unforgettable experience.”

chris johnStudent Finalist in the IPA x Merck Winter Case Competition

IPA is recognized nationally as a Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB), a National Women’s Business Enterprise (NWBE), and a certified Women Business Enterprise (WBE) by the California Supplier Clearinghouse.