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Student Ambassador Spotlight: Kristen Perhach, MBA Candidate 2013

    Kristen Perhach MBA Candidate 2013 Full-time student Concentration(s): Marketing, Management, Entrepreneurship Industry/Field of work: Former teacher turned business professional Undergraduate Degree in: Education Undergraduate School: Purdue University Career Goal: Venture Capital would be a good fit for me. Ultimately, I’d like to own my own business (who doesn’t want to be their own boss?). Organizations involved with: President of Innovation Incubator, Vice-President of Net Impact... read more

Student Ambassador Spotlight: Vance Chen, MBA Candidate 2013

    Vance Wen-Han Chen MBA Candidate 2013 Full-time student   Concentration(s): Marketing Industry/Field of work: Information Technology and Services Degree: Management Information Systems (MS in MIS) Graduate School: National Chengchi University in Taipei, Taiwan Career Goal: Help firm to spread products and brand into the global market Organizations involved with: Net Impact, GMARK Linkedin Profile: Vance Chen     What prompted you to return to school to achieve your MBA? There are two reasons... read more

Student Ambassador Spotlight: Mike Holpe, MBA/MSA Candidate 2013

Mike Holpe MBA/MSA Candidate 2013 Full-time student Concentration: Entrepreneurship Industry/Field of work: Accounting Undergraduate Degree in: BS in Business Administration Undergraduate School: Averett University  Organizations involved with: MBAA Linkedin Profile: Mike Holpe What prompted you to return to school to achieve your MBA? I wanted to develop a new set of skills to expand my potential career paths, become a more influential, well-rounded leader, and gain a better understanding of... read more

Student Ambassador Spotlight: Keila Harris, MBA Candidate 2012

Keila Harris MBA Candidate 2012 Full-time student Concentration(s): Marketing and Management Industry/Field of Work: Technology/Consumer Electronics Undergraduate Degree in: Spanish Undergraduate School: Wheaton College Career Goal: Human Resources and Social Media Organizations Involved With: Marketing, Networking LinkedIn Profile: Keila Harris What prompted you to return to school to achieve your MBA? I do not like being at the end of operations, simply executing orders and working in a cyclic... read more

Student Ambassador Spotlight: Chiranjiv Mukerji, MBA Candidate 2013

Chiranjiv Mukerji MBA Candidate 2013 Full-time student MBAA President Concentration(s):  Marketing and International Business Industry/Field of work: IT Security Consulting Undergraduate degree in: Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering Undergraduate School: Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani (Dubai Campus) Career Goal: Leverage global experience to help firms generate further business Organizations involved with:  MIEL e-Security Pvt. Ltd (India) Linkedin Profile: Chiranjiv... read more

Student Ambassador Spotlight: Laila Nabhan, MBA Candidate 2013

Concentrations: Marketing & Management Industry/Field of work:  Marketing & Product Management Undergraduate degree:  Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Concentration in Marketing Undergraduate School:  University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, College of Commerce and Business Administration Career Goal:  To obtain a senior level Marketing position or to be a leader within a Change Management consulting firm Organizations involved with:  UIC Liautaud Graduate Assistant, GMARK... read more

Student Ambassador Spotlight: Mitchell Bork, MBA Candidate 2013

  Concentration(s): Entrepreneurship, Finance Industry/Field of work: Tech/ Biotech/ Dental/Medical Undergraduate degree in: Biological Sciences/ Chemistry Undergraduate School: University of Pittsburgh Career Goal: Help develop truly innovative products Organizations involved with: MBAA, Net Impact, UIC Liautaud Graduate Assistant Linkedin Profile: Mitchell Bork                     Mitchell Bork                                      MBA Candidate 2013                            ... read more

Student Ambassador Spotlight: Emil Barci, MBA/MSA Candidate 2012

Emil Barci MBA/MSA Candidate 2012 Full-time student
  • Concentrations: Accounting & Finance
  • Industry/ Field of work: Finance/Investment Management
  • Undergraduate degree in: Finance
  • Undergraduate School:University of Illinois at Chicago
  • Career Goal: To start my own business providing financial counseling and planning services to aid individuals in making intelligent decisions.
  • Organizations involved with: GFIN & MBA Association
  • Linkedin Profile: http://www.linkedin.com/in/emilbarci
Q & A with Emil... What... read more

Alumni Profile: Josh Franklin, MBA 2010

Josh Franklin MBA 2010
  • Concentration: Finance and Accounting
  • Pre-Degree Industry/Field of Work: Financial Markets
  • Post-Degree Industry/Field of Work: Corporate Finance
  • Undergraduate Degree: Information Sciences
  • Undergraduate Institution: UIC
  • Current Employer: DTE Energy - ADDP Finance
  • Linkedin Profile: http://www.linkedin.com/pub/josh-franklin/1/79/9
Q & A with Josh...
  • Why did you return to school to obtain your Graduate Business Degree? In order to take the next step in my career and become a leader...
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Student Ambassador Spotlight: Jia Luo, MSA Candidate 2012

Jia Luo MSA Candidate 2012 Full-time student
  • Program:  Master of Science in Accounting
  • Industry/ Field of work: Food service, restaurant management
  • Undergraduate degree in: Computer Science
  • Undergraduate School: Beijing Normal University
  • Career Goal: Auditor
  • Organizations involved with:Beta Gamma Sigma, UIC Accounting Club
  • Linkedin Profile: http://www.linkedin.com/pub/jia-luo/19/354/909
Q & A with Jia....
  • What prompted you to return to school to achieve your Master of Science in Accounting (MSA)?...
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Student Ambassador Spotlight: Jocelyn Mohr, MBA Candidate 2012

Jocelyn Mohr MBA Candidate 2012 Part-time student
  • Concentration(s): Marketing and Entrepreneurship
  • Industry/ Field of work: Marketing
  • Undergraduate degree in: BFA Interior Architecture
  • Undergraduate School: Columbia College Chicago
  • Career Goal: to be a business owner, of what I’m not sure yet. The sky is the limit!
  • Organizations involved with: Net Impact, GMARK
  • Linkedin Profile: http://www.linkedin.com/in/jmohr4
Q & A with Jocelyn...
  • What prompted you to return to school to achieve your MBA? I have...
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Student Spotlight: Aaron Bass, MBA Candidate 2012

Aaron BassMBA Candidate 2012Full-time student
  • Concentrations:  Marketing and Management
  • Industry/ Field of work: Pricing Analysis, Sales, IT Audit / Manufacturing
  • Undergraduate degree in: Finance
  • Undergraduate School: Morehouse College
  • Career Goal: Business Leadership Development Program / Consulting
  • Organizations involved with: MBAA
  • Linkedin Profile: http://www.linkedin.com/pub/aaron-bass/1/190/5b3
Q & A with Aaron...
  • What prompted you to return to school to achieve your MBA?I knew that earning an...
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Student Ambassador Spotlight: Liz Peschges, MBA Candidate 2012

Liz PeschgesMBA Candidate 2012Full-time student
  • Concentration(s): Management & Marketing
  • Industry/ Field of work: Retail Management
  • Undergraduate degree in: BFA -Fashion Design
  • Undergraduate School: Columbia College Chicago
  • Career Goal: Management Consulting
  • Organizations involved with: MBA Association, Net Impact, Student Ambassador
  • Linkedin Profile: http://www.linkedin.com/pub/liz-peschges/2a/aa6/821
Q & A with Liz...
  • What prompted you to return to school to achieve your MBA? I was interested in...
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Alumni Profile: Kiran Kripakaran, MBA 2012

Kiran Kripakaran MBA Candidate 2012 Full-time student
  • Concentration(s): Marketing and Entrepreneurship
  • Industry/ Field of work: Product Development
  • Undergraduate degree in: Engineering Management and Manufacturing
  • Undergraduate School: Miami University of Ohio
  • Career Goal: To create a product that will leave a lasting effect on the world.
  • Organizations involved with: MBAA, GMARK, Student Ambassador Program
  • Linkedin Profile: http://www.linkedin.com/in/kirankripakaran
What prompted you to return to... read more

Student Ambassador Spotlight: Joe Sheahan, MBA 2012

Joe SheahanMBA Candidate 2012Full-time student
  • Concentration(s): Entrepreneurship, Finance
  • Industry/ Field of work: Previously in the foodservice/hospitality industry
  • Undergraduate degree in: Economics
  • Undergraduate School: University of Wisconsin - Madison
  • Career Goal: Start my own business(es)
  • Organizations involved with: GFIN (Communications & Marketing Chair), MBAA, PdEI, Toastmasters
  • Linkedin Profile: http://www.linkedin.com/in/josephsheahan
Q & A with Joe...
  • What prompted you to return to school...
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Student Ambassador Spotlight: Scott Green, MBA 2012

Scott GreenMBA Candidate 2012Full-time student
  • Concentration: Entrepreneurship, Marketing
  • Industry/ Field of work: Marketing
  • Undergraduate degree in: Marketing
  • Undergraduate School: Arizona State University
  • Career Goal: Form a sustainable start-up business
  • Organizations involved with: GMARK, AMA, BAA
  • Linkedin Profile: http://www.linkedin.com/pub/scott-green/11/10/b3b
Q & A with Scott...
  • What prompted you to return to school to achieve your MBA?Advance my business education, improve my resume, clarify...
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Alumni Profile: Marisa Randle, MBA 2011

Marisa RandleMBA 2011
  • Concentration: Marketing
  • Pre-Degree Industry/Field of Work: Advertising & Marketing
  • Post-Degree Industry/Field of Work:Corporate Strategy/Marketing
  • Undergraduate Degree: B.S. in Advertising
  • Undergraduate Institution:University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
  • Current Employer: Walgreens, Market Manager - Market Planning & Research
  • Linkedin Profile: http://www.linkedin.com/marisarandle
Q & A with Marisa...
  • Why did you return to school to obtain your Graduate Business Degree:I...
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Alumni Profile: Megan Sparks, MBA 2011

Megan SparksMBA 2011
  • Concentration: Marketing/International Business
  • Pre-Degree Industry/Field of Work: Medical Supplies/Telecommunications
  • Post-Degree Industry/Field of Work: Consumer Packaged Goods
  • Undergraduate Degree: B.S. in Finance
  • Undergraduate Institution: Eastern Illinois University
  • Current Employer: Kellogg, Marketing Associate
  • Linkedin Profile: http://www.linkedin.com/pub/megan-sparks/10/264/499
Q & A with Megan...
  • Why did you return to school to obtain your Graduate Business Degree?I...
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Alumni Profile: Rodrigo Garcia, MBA 2009

Rodrigo Garcia MBA 2009
  • Concentration: Finance
  • Pre-Degree Industry/Field of Work: Finance/Banking
  • Post-Degree Industry/Field of Work: Finance/Banking
  • Undergraduate Degree: B.S. in Finance
  • Undergraduate Institution: Northeastern Illinois University
  • Current Employer: Illinois Department of Veteran's Affairs
  • Linkedin Profile: http://www.linkedin.com/in/rodrigogarciachicago
Q & A with Rodrigo...
  • Why did you return to school to obtain your Graduate Business Degree: I chose to pursue an MBA at this time to...
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Alumni Profile: David Henkes, MBA 1996

David Henkes MBA 1996
  • Concentration: Business/Marketing and International Business
  • Pre-Degree Industry/Field of Work: Federal investigation
  • Post-Degree Industry/Field of Work: Marketing consulting
  • Undergraduate Degree: B.A. in International Studies
  • Undergraduate Institution: American University
  • Current Employer: Vice President at Technomic
  • Linkedin Profile: http://www.linkedin.com/in/henkes
Q & A with David...
  • Why did you return to school to obtain your Graduate Business Degree: I had a classic...
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