"I feel that this competition is very much needed in this community and at HCCS, because it helps students realize they can be successful, make a difference in the community and listen to people such as our advisors and make the most of what comes before them."

"I learned how to take not only a idea but my dream, and pull people I knew that felt the same as me in to believing what a few people working together can do for positive outcomes. I learned to ask for what I believe in, work as a dedicated team, take criticism and learn from it to develop something better and work hard."

"I would honestly have to say that this was the very best experience I had ever had. I had the opportunity to explore creative ways to put my ideas forward as well as learning from highly talented and amazing advisors how to communicate my ideas in a professional way."

"You have so many wonderfully experienced advisers, to see their credentials was so impressive. Thank you for involving these people of merit in this endeavor! The training sessions were great and I really loved the video on the T&C website and the poster in the halls; that was great marketing. I saw the poster while I was checking out the school – it convinced me to pursue enrolling!"

Business Advisor

Raj Mashruwala

Raj joined SCORE as a Management Counselor in 2003 immediately after he retired from Lyondell Chemical Co. where he was Director of Corporate Strategic Planning. Raj brings 28 years of experience with Atlantic Richfield (ARCO) and its spin offs Lyondell Chemical Co. and Equistar Chemicals, in the areas of engineering, plant operations, economic optimization, major projects coordination, profit planning and analysis, business process redesign, marketing and long range strategic planning. Raj received a BS in Chemical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology and an MS in Chemical Engineering and MBA from the University of Texas at Austin. Raj also is a Chartered Financial Analyst.