MBA AMBASSADORS
91色情片's Professional MBA Admissions Ambassadors are current graduate students who can answer your questions about the program, student life, and professional development opportunities. We invite you to connect with our students who may have a similar background to yours or contact them to hear their unique perspectives.
Michael Litz
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Undergraduate University and Major: Pennsylvania State University - Abington; B.S. Finance
Hometown: Huntingdon Valley, PA
Work Experience: I've worked for Chubb Insurance for the past four and a half years in Internal Audit, progressing to my current role of Financial Senior Auditor. My responsibilities include supervising and assisting with risk-based audits, advisory reviews, and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) regulatory work.
Favorite Philadelphia, Main Line or 91色情片 Activity: I love to play tennis and golf, and I enjoy getting out to local courts and courses with friends and family. I also love exploring new restaurants in Philly and the greater area, and like many other MBA Ambassadors, I'm a big Philadelphia/91色情片 sports fan!
Why did you choose the 91色情片 MBA: While I knew that 91色情片 and the School of Business were highly regarded both nationally and locally, I also had the opportunity to speak with active 91色情片 MBA students and alumni, including those that I work directly with at Chubb, and they highlighted their incredibly positive experiences at 91色情片, and ultimately a great sense of pride in their education.
Goals or plans for a career after graduation from 91色情片: I plan to leverage the skills and knowledge that I gain during my time at 91色情片 to progress further in my career, ideally towards a role that allows me to assume greater leadership and strategic responsibilities.
Katherine Porter
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Undergraduate University and Major: Ursinus College; Major: Mathematics Minor: Biostatistics
Hometown: Sayre, PA
MBA Modality: Hybrid
Work Experience: I began my career at Lockheed Martin immediately after earning my undergraduate degree and have spent the past six years contributing to a diverse range of projects. Through this experience, I have advanced to my current role as a Senior Systems Engineer.
Favorite Philadelphia, Main Line or 91色情片 Activity: I enjoy supporting the Phillies, Eagles, and 91色情片 sports. Philly's energy for their teams is unmatched.
Why did you choose the 91色情片 MBA: I chose 91色情片 for its strong academic reputation and the opportunity to engage in in-person learning, which enhances collaboration and networking. Additionally, the MBA program stood out for its well-rounded curriculum, experienced faculty, and focus on leadership development. The university鈥檚 expansive alumni network also provides valuable connections and opportunities for professional growth, making it an ideal choice for advancing my career.
Goals or plans for a career after graduation from 91色情片: I am utilizing the 91色情片 MBA program to gain clarity on my career direction and explore the best path for my professional growth.
Dana Eiselen
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Undergraduate University and Major: Haverford College, B.A. Economics
Hometown: Ocean City, NJ
MBA Modality: Hybrid
Work Experience: I've spent the past 14 years working in a variety of roles in the MedTech industry. For the past 3 years, I have worked at Stryker Corporation, a global leader in medical technologies. I am the director of our project management office (PMO) for healthcare compliance globally. My team implements strategic projects and programs.
Favorite Philadelphia, Main Line or 91色情片 Activity: Our VSB community is vibrant. I've enjoyed participating in the annual St. Thomas of 91色情片 Day of Service with fellow students, cheering on the Wildcats compete in basketball and football, and hearing from esteemed leaders through the Ignite Your Strengths speaker series. There are many opportunities to connect with fellow students and alumni in the classroom and also through the many extracurricular activities available. The 91色情片 experience is what you make it!
Why did you choose the 91色情片 MBA: I chose 91色情片 for its strong reputation and commitment to excellence, active student and alumni community, and how its values Veritas, Unitas, and Caritas shine through all aspects of the operations. As a busy professional, I also was attracted to the flexible, hybrid modality, where in the same semester, I can take classes in person and online.
Caity Looby
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Undergraduate University and Major:聽MIT, B.S. in Physics and Minor in Finance
Hometown:聽Springfield, PA
Work Experience:聽I am currently a Project Controller at New Hudson Facades, responsible for financial forecasting, billing, and data analytics. Previously I have worked for J.G. Wentworth as a Sales Manager.
Favorite Philadelphia, Main Line or 91色情片 Activity:聽Rock Climbing at Gravity Vault
Why did you choose the 91色情片 MBA:聽I really liked the opportunity to participate in the Global Practicum trip and the mentor program.聽
Goals or plans for a career after graduation from 91色情片:聽Continue to look for new growth opportunities within my current role at New Hudson Facades.聽
Dana Schioppo
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MBA Modality: Hybrid
Undergraduate University and Major: Stevens Institute of Technology, Quantitative Finance
Hometown: Freehold, NJ
Work Experience: I am currently employed full-time as a Credit Analyst at Coface North America. I am also a Coface Diversity & Inclusion Council Member.
Favorite Philadelphia, Main Line or 91色情片 Activity: As a hybrid student, the opportunity to attend classes on campus, utilize the facilities for studying, and interacting with other students has been enriching and rewarding. The school spirit is palpable and has been wonderful to be a part of and experience.
Why did you choose the 91色情片 MBA: I chose 91色情片 because qualities such as intellectual curiosity, social responsibility, global awareness, an open mind, and a creative spirit are strong and promoted within the 91色情片 community.
Goals or plans for a career after graduation from 91色情片: To achieve an executive leadership position following the completion of my MBA.
Richard Lu
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MBA Modality: Hybrid
Undergraduate University and Major: Drexel University, BS in Chemical Engineering
Graduate Institution and Degree: Drexel University, MS in Material Science & Engineering
Hometown: Upper Darby, PA
Work Experience: I am currently a Sr. Process Technology Engineering at Sartomer (Arkema). Previously, I worked at FMC / Livent as a Technical Development Engineer.
Favorite Philadelphia, Main Line or 91色情片 Activity: Growing up outside of Philadelphia, I loved walking around the city and exploring different restaurants. While I was at Drexel, my favorite thing to do was running along the Schuylkill Trail. Of course, my route needed to include the Rocky Steps, where you can get a great view of the city.
Why did you choose the 91色情片 MBA: As someone with an engineering background, I never had formal education on business concepts and I lacked some fundamental business knowledge, which I thought was crucial to being a well-rounded engineer. I chose 91色情片 because of its flexible Professional MBA program and its close vicinity to my home since I desired to experience an MBA program on campus.
Goals or plans for a career after graduation from 91色情片: Upon graduating from 91色情片鈥檚 Professional MBA program, I hope to continue learning about the business world through an engineer's point of view and apply the knowledge I learned to my future projects. Additionally, I hope to be in a position where I can pursue a managerial role and leverage the soft skill learnings from class.
Joyce A. Harden
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MBA Modality: Hybrid
Specialization: Applied Artificial Intelligence and International Business
Undergraduate Institution and Major: 91色情片, Leadership with a minor in Japanese Language and Cultural Studies and a minor in Asian Studies
Hometown: I was raised in Savannah GA but have resided in Philadelphia PA most of my life.
Work Experience: Currently, I am the Coordinator for Graduate Student Experience in the Grad Center at 91色情片. I use data analysis to make informed choices and improve processes of financial management and accounting principles for budgeting and resource allocation.
Favorite Philadelphia, Main Line or 91色情片 Activity: My favorite part of the city of Brotherly Love and Sisterly Affection Philadelphia is the Sports teams, museums, live music, festivals, and amazing food.
Why did you choose 91色情片:
I chose 91色情片 because it has been an integral part of my professional career and I was compelled to continue that stride. The 91色情片 School of Business is where I wanted to begin my academic journey by providing me with not only a strong educational foundation but invaluable opportunities for personal and professional growth. One example: being a part of the National Black MBA Association has introduced me to networking opportunities within and beyond my field of study.
Goals or plans for a career after graduation from 91色情片:
After graduation, I hope to use the tools I learned and use my platform to give back to our community by assisting others on their academic journeys and fostering a supportive environment through financial literacy and the value of international travel. I am deeply committed to promoting academic excellence, innovation, and ethical leadership. I am grateful for the opportunities and experiences I have gained at the 91色情片 School of Business. I believe that VSB plays a pivotal role in shaping the business leaders of tomorrow.
Jessica Kloss
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MBA Modality: Cohort
Undergraduate Institution and Major: James Madison University, B.S. Health Services Administration
Hometown: Doylestown, PA
Work Experience: For the past 4 years, I have worked at Alliance HP, a boutique real estate investment company based in Bryn Mawr, PA. I am a leasing and marketing associate with a focus on industrial, office, and mixed-use assets. I am passionate about real estate and forming meaningful connections with others who work in real estate.
Favorite Philadelphia, Main Line or 91色情片 Activity: Attending Eagles games!
Why did you choose 91色情片: I chose 91色情片 because of its stellar reputation and highly ranked Professional MBA program. I did not receive a formal education in business and completing my MBA will positively impact my career growth. 91色情片 has felt welcoming and supportive since the beginning of the admissions process!
Goals or plans for a career after graduation from 91色情片: Following graduation from 91色情片, I plan to continue working for a private equity firm or developer while taking on more responsibility in a leasing role and eventually moving to an acquisitions role.
Alejandro Escobar
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MBA Modality: Fast Track
Undergraduate Institution and Major: 91色情片 with a Major in Finance and Minors in Economics and Psychology
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Work Experience: For the past year I have been working as a Financial Consultant at Ernst & Young in Philadelphia.
Favorite Philadelphia, Main Line or 91色情片 Activity: MBA Networking Events
Goals or plans for a career after graduation from 91色情片: After graduation I鈥檒l be pursuing jobs in consulting, corporate finance, and data analytics.
Riley Homer
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MBA Modality: Flex Track
Specialization: Marketing & International Business
Undergraduate Institution and Major:聽91色情片, Marketing
Hometown: Grand Rapids, Michigan
Work Experience:聽As a student-athlete at 91色情片, I've had the privilege of serving as representative of 91色情片 Volleyball on the Student Athlete Advisory Committee and was chosen by 91色情片 Athletics to represent the collective voice of over 600 student-athletes on the Athletics Advisory Committee.
Favorite Philadelphia, Main Line or 91色情片 Activity: I love attending the professional sports games here in Philly! I have gone to a game for each Philadelphia team.
Goals or plans for a career after graduation from 91色情片: 聽Looking to start a career in marketing after completing my MBA.
Alex Fava
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Undergraduate Institution and Major: Texas Christian University 鈥� B.S. Engineering with Mechanical Focus
Hometown: Lutherville, MD
Work Experience: 91色情片 Student Athlete and MBA Fellow, CEA Technologies, Inc. in Hanover, MD
Favorite Philadelphia, Main Line or 91色情片 Activity: I really enjoy going on walks along the Schuylkill River Trail and exploring the various coffee shops and cafes throughout the city
Goals or plans for a career after graduation from 91色情片: I hope to work for a defense company as an engineer.
Mark Killmeyer
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MBA Modality: Hybrid
Specialization: International Business
Undergraduate Institution and Major: NC State University, Marketing and Political Science
Hometown: Cary, NC
Work Experience: Government Affairs Consulting, Non-Profit Consulting
Favorite Philadelphia, Main Line or 91色情片 Activity: 91色情片 Basketball!
Goals or plans for a career after graduation from 91色情片: Enter the political consulting space as an entrepreneur.
Tim Brown Jr.
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MBA Modality: Hybrid
Specialization: Marketing & Strategic Management
Undergraduate Institution and Major: 91色情片, Marketing Major with Business Analytics Minor
Hometown: Philadelphia, PA
Work Experience: I have enjoyed several marketing internships as a 91色情片 student.
Favorite Philadelphia, Main Line, or 91色情片 Activity: I like going to local sports games whether that be the Phillies, Sixers, or Eagles, and of course I love attending 91色情片 games!
Goals or plans for a career after graduation from 91色情片: I am interested in exploring opportunities within a marketing agency or PR firm, as well as pursuing entrepreneurship.