The Student Investment Trust (SIT) is a UMSL student organization, which allows all students (even outside the College of Business) to participate.
Currently, SIT manages a real-money portfolio of over $1,000,000 across multiple asset classes. Throughout the course and SIT activities, students familiarize themselves with various investment strategies through class presentations and gain hands-on experience with trading the securities. Some students may have experience buying and selling stocks, and others may not. So there are opportunities to learn and expand the knowledge of market investments. The SIT makes several $500 awards to students annually based on the returns on its portfolio.
If you are an UMSL student interested in learning more and joining SIT, connect with us on TritonConnect and LinkedIn.
2026-2027 Student Investment Trust Leadership Team
Michael "Mike" Clark
SIT President and Chief Investment Officer
Michael “Mike” Clark is a junior at the University of Missouri–St. Louis pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with an emphasis in Finance. He currently serves as President of the Student Investment Trust (SIT), where he helps lead a student-managed, real-money investment portfolio and promotes experiential learning in equity research and portfolio management.
Mike previously served as an Accounting Intern at Enterprise Mobility and will return in Summer 2026. He is also scheduled to complete a Spring 2027 Audit Internship with Anders CPAs + Advisors. He plans to continue his education through UMSL’s Accelerated Master’s in Fintech pathway and ultimately build a career in public accounting and finance.
Outside of academics, Mike enjoys running, golf, and following Premier League soccer.
Jenika Kulasakera
SIT Vice President and Treasurer
Jenika Kulasekera is currently a graduate student at the University of Missouri–St. Louis pursuing a Master’s degree in Business Administration and FinTech. While she is new to the field, she has a strong interest in wealth management, the stock market and financial analysis, particularly within luxury consumer brands, e-commerce and entrepreneurial ventures. For Jenika, the Student Investment Fund serves as a gateway to exploring the world of investing while building practical knowledge of financial markets and investment analysis.
Timothy Dombrowski, Ph.D.
SIT Faculty Advisor
Timothy Dombrowski is an Assistant Professor of Finance at the University of Missouri–St. Louis. He holds a Ph.D. from Louisiana State University with a major in Finance, minor in Economics, and graduate certificate in Econometrics. He also received a B.A. in Accounting and Mathematics from Saint Leo University. His research focuses on a variety of topics across real estate finance, including risk management in mortgage markets, flood insurance markets, and innovations in financial technology. He also takes an active role on campus as the faculty advisor of the Finance Club and SIT, which host an annual Finance Career Conference as well as other events.
