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Stories

All Vanderbilt students start with something in common. They’re different. With different backgrounds, different strengths, different hopes, and different goals. We invite you to read some of their stories.

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Ashley Forman

Gaining Her Own Identity

Poehler look-alike takes big career step

Ashley Welnhofer Forman

Vanderbilt MBA 2013
Sr. Manager, Consumer and Innovation Insights, Keurig Dr Pepper Inc.

Mourya Ravuri

From Pipe Manufacturing to Investment Banking

Mourya Ravuri makes move from India to Memphis to Wall Street, with help from Vanderbilt

Mourya Ravuri

Vanderbilt MBA 2017
Private Equity Associate, PSP Investments

Franklin Popek

Focusing on the Personal

Deloitte consultant builds friends along with sharper skills

Franklin Popek

Vanderbilt MBA 2022

Marley McMillan

Shooting at a New Career Goal

MBA equips former pro hockey player to take new direction

Marley McMillan

Vanderbilt MBA 2021
Human Capital Consulting, Deloitte, Austin, TX

Matthew Davis

Enjoying a More Exciting Ride

Davis welcomes move into health care investment banking

Matthew Davis

Vanderbilt MBA 2019
Associate, Brentwood Capital Advisors

Griffin Bell

Believing in ‘Fit’ – and Reaping the Benefit

Griffin Bell comes south to move his career in northward direction

Griffin Bell

Vanderbilt MBA 2017
Associate Marketing Manager, General Mills

Mike Persak

Trading Careers – and Places

Mike Persak leaves Chicago and finds a new ‘comfort zone’

Mike Persak

Vanderbilt MBA 2019
Business Strategy and Digital Marketing Intern, Start Me Up (Careers)

Kristen Stieger

Transforming Herself for Business

Stieger goes from energy grid to energized career

Kristen Stieger

Vanderbilt MBA 2015
Senior Brand Manager, Mariani Nut Company

Kelly Szteinbaum

Immersing Herself in the Community

In pivoting back to healthcare, biotech pro helps build DEI at Owen

Kelly Szteinbaum

Vanderbilt University MBA 2022
General Leadership Development Associate, Thermo Fisher Scientific

Chidi Onuke

Taking on the World

Former pharmacist gains global skills

Chidi Onuke

Vanderbilt MBA 2021
Marketing Manager, Oncology Global Marketing, (Tarlatamab), Amgen

Jared Clifford

Enjoying the Red Carpet Treatment

Naval officer finds Vanderbilt a welcoming place for move to health care career

Jared Clifford

Vanderbilt MBA 2017
Senior Director of Operations, DaVita Medical Group

Leonidas Cuenca

First Peru, Then the World

Leonidas Cuenca gains skills and credentials for global consulting

Leonidas Cuenca

Vanderbilt MBA 2018
Senior Associate, APOYO Consultorìa

Noey Neumark

Starting at Corporate before Starting a Startup

Noey Neumark charts a course for entrepreneurship in health care

Noey Neumark

Vanderbilt MBA 2018
Senior Product Manager, Cardinal Health

Orin Brown

From the Green Berets to Biotech

Orin Brown charts his own course in Vanderbilt MBA program

Orin Brown

Vanderbilt MBA 2018
Senior Associate Brand Manager, Bridges Consumer Healthcare

Sarah Eaton

Taking the Opportunity for ‘Happy Coincidences’

In MBA program, Sarah Eaton finds life-changing opportunities

Sarah Eaton

Vanderbilt MBA 2018
Value Manager, Workday

Leah Jackson

Driving to a New Career

Commuter couple mixes parenting with studies

Leah Jackson

Vanderbilt MBA 2024
Business Leadership Associate, Dollar General

Ashley Costello

On a Mission to Make Health Care Healthier

Health care practitioner Ashley Costello decides to pursue the health care business

Ashley Costello

Vanderbilt MBA 2018
Resident in Redwods Leadership Development Program, DaVita Kidney Care

Bryan Mufor

Opening Doors for Himself and Others

Cameroonian engineer finds welcome and a new path at Vanderbilt

Bryan Mufor

Vanderbilt MBA 2023
Senior Consultant, Ernst & Young

Kartik Ramakrishnan

Making the Logical Choice

From Singapore, coming to Owen made lots of sense

Kartik Ramakrishnan

Vanderbilt MBA 2019
Senior Consultant, Deloitte Consulting, Atlanta

Jeff Lenar

Taking Time to Learn Healthcare

Vanderbilt helps Former Marine transition to civilian career

Jeff Lenar

Vanderbilt MBA 2019
Chief Executive Officer, Haverhill Pavilion Behavioral Health

Caleb Harper

Gathering the Formal Tools for Business

Caleb Harper scraps Ph.D. plans to pursue an MBA

Caleb Harper

Vanderbilt MBA 2019
Program Manager - MxU Strategy, Google Fiber

Tom Smolenski

Preparing to Lead into the Third Generation

Tom Smolenski seeks to push himself on behalf of family business

Tom Smolenski

Vanderbilt MBA 2019
Vice President of Operations, Steinwall, Inc.

Olivier Kanicki

Finding Purpose

MBA helps software consultant redirect career trajectory

Olivier "Ollie" Kanicki

Vanderbilt MBA 2024
Cisco FLEX Rising Leaders Program, Cisco

Dylan Bright

Getting to the More Strategic Stages

Dylan Bright expands his finance toolkit for investment banking

Dylan Bright

Vanderbilt MBA 2018
Investment Banking Associate, Wells Fargo Securities

Chad Fritzsche

Getting the Right Experience

Campus culture and competitions equip Fritzsche for a career in finance

Chad Fritzsche

Vanderbilt MBA 2019
Financial Development Program Associate, Cigna, Nashville, TN

Bryan Smith

Re-Branding His Career

Virginia Consultant Switches to Tennessee Whiskey

Bryan Smith

Vanderbilt MBA 2012
Manager of Olympic Marketing, Bridgestone

Jay Romano

Seeking a Smaller Place for World of Diversity

Jay Romano makes Vanderbilt his go-to spot for international business career

Jay Romano

Vanderbilt MBA 2017
Consultant, Strategy and Operations, Slalom

Mackenzie Murray

Going beyond her Expectations

Murray finds lasting mentors at Vanderbilt

Mackenzie Murray

Vanderbilt MBA 2024
Consultant, Bain & Co.

Julien Bousquet

Running in a Bigger Field

Owen widens French track star's world

Julien Bousquet

Vanderbilt MBA 2015
Senior Marketing Manager, PepsiCo

Sumedha Niranjan

Coming Back to a Healthcare Capital

Niranjan already knew where to look for the MBA she wanted

Sumedha Niranjan

Vanderbilt MBA 2020
Senior Consultant, Advisory Services (Health), EY

Eeshat Gupta

Learning to Think Like an MBA

Gupta equips himself for problem solving (and much more)

Eeshat Gupta

Vanderbilt MBA 2018
Senior Product Manager – Technical Products, Amazon

Brandon Valentine

Getting Beyond the Box

Accountant gains the tools for bigger role in business world

Brandon Valentine

Vanderbilt MBA 2023
Asset Management and Acquisitions, Enhanced Capital

Vedanti Shah

Preparing for a Bigger Impact

Startup star gets the skills and expertise for finance career

Vedanti Shah

Vanderbilt MBA 2022
Investment Banking Associate, Jefferies

Rohini Chakravarthy

Learning New Skills to Serve the Underserved

Chakravarthy puts classroom knowledge to work to improve patient care

Rohini Chakravarthy

Vanderbilt MD/MBA 2020
Resident Doctor, Johns Hopkins Medicine

Krystal Foxworth

Lessons in Leading through Listening

Learning how people think and react becomes key for Krystal Foxworth

Krystal Foxworth

Vanderbilt MBA 2017
Recruiter, Microsoft

Beatriz Marrero

Re-engineering Her Business Skills

Marrero fills in gaps at Vanderbilt—and opens new career doors

Beatriz Marrero

Vanderbilt MBA 2019
Business Development and Strategic Planning Coordinator, Emerson

Ken Barnes

Going from Submarines to Hospitals

Healthcare MBA was right choice for Navy veteran

Ken Barnes

Vanderbilt MBA 2021
Hospital Administration Fellow, Johns Hopkins Medicine, Baltimore, MD

Thayer Rosenberg

Getting Equipped for Market-Based Solutions

Ex-Peace Corps volunteer seeks sustainable improvements in global health

Thayer Rosenberg

Vanderbilt MBA 2018
Clinical Specialist, Genentech

Christian Zavatti

Engineering Goals on a Different Field

Venezuelan soccer player reboots career in tech sector

Christian Zavatti

Vanderbilt MBA 2019
Advisor, Purchasing, Dell

Brittany Hunter

Being Treated Like a Star—and Loving It

Warm welcome on snowy day sealed the choice for Brittany Hunter

Brittany Hunter

Vanderbilt MBA 2020
HR Intern, Microsoft

Devin Busby

Making the System Healthier

Doctor pursues passion to improve health care delivery

Devin Busby

Vanderbilt MBA 2013
COO & CFO, Elevate Global

Maggie Sims

Redeploying Herself into Healthcare

Army spouse takes advantage of posting to pursue her MBA

Maggie Sims

Vanderbilt MBA 2021
Optum Leadership Experience (OLE) Intern, Optum

Graham Hurtt

Graduating from Technician to Leader

Hurtt builds skills that expand career options

Graham Hurtt

Vanderbilt MBA 2013
Managing Director - Investment Banking, Raymond James

Jordan Potter

In Consulting, with a Little Help from Her Friends

Relationships with second-year students help Jordan Potter find direction for her career

Jordan Potter

Vanderbilt MBA 2016
Senior Manager, Deloitte Consulting

Marley Schauer

Improving Processes and Career Prospects

English major learns to help organizations work better

Marley Schauer

Vanderbilt MBA 2014
Manager Enterprise Sourcing, The Walt Disney Company

Paul Finelli

Ordnance Officer Broadens His Opportunity Pool

After the Army, Paul Finelli cultivates skills to build a career in corporate finance

Paul Finelli

Vanderbilt MBA 2017
Strategy & Operations, YouTube Marketing

Brian Hawkins

Networking for Success

CMC points Hawkins toward his dream job

Brian Hawkins

Vanderbilt MBA 2019
Senior Consultant, Ernst & Young, Atlanta

Radhika Karve

Extending Her Business Education

Karve makes most of opportunities beyond the classroom

Radhika Karve

Vanderbilt MBA 2019
Senior Financial Analyst, Amazon Web Services

Jamie Duque

Discovering Several New Worlds at Once

International diversity at Owen changes Colombian student’s perspective

Jamie "Eduardo" Duque

Vanderbilt MBA 2018
Revenue Management Analyst, American Airlines

Gabriel Stone Jansen

Discovering Nashville

Owen opens up whole new world for NY native

Gabriel Stone Jansen

Vanderbilt MBA 2014
Finance Manager, Amazon Web Services

Savannah Cavanaugh

Getting Down to Personal Scale

For Savannah Cavanaugh, small program meant outsized opportunity

Savannah Cavanaugh

Vanderbilt MBA 2021
Senior Analyst, Strategic Business Development, Dell Technologies

Mabel Gomes

Opening Doors with the Owen Brand

Mabel Gomes lets Vanderbilt take her from Brazil to U.S. private sector

Mabel Gomes

Vanderbilt MBA 2018
Senior Communications Program Manager, Windows & Azure, Microsoft

Cale Genenbacher

Exchanging a Uniform for Human Capital

‘Culture of teamwork’ impresses former Army captain

Cale Genenbacher

Vanderbilt MBA 2016
Co-Founder and President, Loge Co.

Nicholas Glennon

Shaping His Own Experience

Glennon finds a place to make an impact in real estate career

Nicholas "Nick" Glennon

Vanderbilt MBA 2019
Vice President, Commercial Real Estate Turnaround & Restructuring Services, AlixPartners

Kristina Radlein

Finding Her Way to Health Care Consulting

Kristina Harford Radlein chooses Vanderbilt for a new career path (and for personal scale)

Kristina Radlein

Vanderbilt MBA 2017
Manager, North Highland

Vinod Ramakrishnan

Learning to Tackle New Challenges

Banker moves back to U.S. and into consulting

Vinod Ramakrishnan

Vanderbilt MBA 2015
Manager, EY

Jacqueline Lim

Making the Most of Open Doors

At Owen, Jacqueline Lim finds help and support at every turn

Jacqueline Lim

Vanderbilt MBA 2019
Manager, Deloitte Consulting

Chris Hebig

Solving Complex Challenges

Navy veteran unlocks new ways of thinking

Chris Hebig

Vanderbilt MBA 2024
ULE Associate, UnitedHealth Group, Nashville

Rabo Garba

Moving to Market Approaches to Poverty

Garba re-engineers his career after discovering his passion at Vanderbilt

Rabo Garba

Vanderbilt MBA 2020
Energy Consultant, LP3 Solutions

Megan Britt

Moving Toward Healthier Hospitals

Executive looked for career growth—and to be seen and heard

Megan Britt

Vanderbilt MBA 2023
Senior Consultant, EY

Yoshi Koizumi

Steeling Himself for the Future

Koizumi molds himself in preparing for industry’s challenges

Yoshi Koizumi

Vanderbilt MBA 2018
Manager, Raw-Materials Division, Nippon Steel Corporation, Tokyo

Alejandro Ariza Gomez

Getting Back to America

Vanderbilt helps international finance professional build US investment banking career

Alejandro Ariza Gomez

Vanderbilt MBA 2022
Leveraged Finance Associate, Bank of America

Keaton Shuttlesworth

Writing His Own Story

Aspiring novelist concentrates on human capital

Keaton Shuttlesworth

Vanderbilt MBA 2015
Head of Amazon Advantage and US Media Retail Operations & Initiatives

Victoria Mitchell

Hitting the Ground at Full Stride

CMC helped runner Tori Mitchell get a strong head start

Victoria Mitchell

Vanderbilt MBA 2021
Manager, Strategy and Development, Tractor Supply Company

Ming Xiong

Viewing the World Beyond a Chinese Perspective

At Vanderbilt, Ming Xiong expands her business knowledge, network and point of view

Ming "Winnie" Xiong

Vanderbilt MBA 2017
Data and AI Product Leader, FinTech, Amazon

Filippos Koleonidis

Going Beyond the Vanilla Filters

Sense of community and personal scale paid off for Greek student

Filippos Koleonidis

Vanderbilt MBA 2023
Investment Banking Associate, Jefferies

Eleni Champagne

Finding the Right Fit

Champagne seeks her spot in health care business

Eleni Champagne

Vanderbilt MBA 2015
Manager, Deloitte

Chris Morrow

Making Two Career Shifts in One Place

With help at Owen, Army veteran finds direction for civilian career

Chris Morrow

Vanderbilt MBA 2018
Senior Product Manager of Technical Products, Amazon

Dan Fisher

Pursuing His True Interest

Fisher follows dream (and fiancé) to Nashville

Dan Fisher

Vanderbilt MBA 2015
Life Sciences Lead, Swoop

John Ford

Ford Has a Better Idea

Engineer Transitions to Financial Management

John Ford

Vanderbilt MBA 2012
Vice President & Financial Officer, Equitable Trust

Sadie Tierney

Tooling Up to Fight Brain Tumors

Sadie Tierney channels personal grief into new career path

Sadie Tierney

Vanderbilt MBA 2018
AbbVie Marketing Manager II, Commercial Leadership Program, Market Access Supply Chain, Immunology

Mai-Linh Hoang

Learning to Compete through Collaboration

Mai-Linh Hoang learns better how to apply knowledge and work with teams

Mai-Linh Hoang

Vanderbilt MBA 2018
CRM Manager for Lifestages Businesses, Bed Bath & Beyond

Quinn Shue

Seeing His Old Job from a New Perspective

Vanderbilt helps P&G engineer make the switch to consulting career

Quinn Shue

Vanderbilt MBA 2020
Consultant, Boston Consulting Group (BCG)

Manuel Pascual-Vaca Lopez

Gaining the Tools to Stay

STEM certification helps international student build career in USA .

Manuel Pascual-Vaca Lopez

Vanderbilt MBA 2022
Pathways Operating Manager, Amazon

Alan D'Adamo

Brewing Up New Opportunities

Beverage entrepreneur finds the right blend at Owen.

Alan D'Adamo

Vanderbilt MBA 2022
Associate Brand Manager, Keurig Dr. Pepper

Brandon Kieffer

Finding a Passion-Driven Career

Kieffer combines brand management with social enterprise

Brandon Kieffer

Vanderbilt MBA 2019
Associate Brand Manager, Amplify Snack Brands, Austin, TX

Benjamin Burkeen

Finding the Right Company

Community at Owen proves key for married MBA student

Benjamin Burkeen

Vanderbilt MBA 2020
Senior Manager, Home Office Learning and Leadership Strategy, Walmart

Tyler LaChance

Transitioning among Fellow Veterans

Supportive community helped LaChance pivot to civilian career

Tyler LaChance

Vanderbilt MBA 2022
Summer Associate, Goldman Sachs

Richard Amissah

Increasing His Impact Through Healthcare

Ghanaian doctor gained new skills to be a global health leader

Richard Amissah M.D.

Vanderbilt MBA 2021
Strategy Manager - Pricing, Contracting, and Distribution, Genentech

Nick Dason

Racing into the Healthcare Field

Army officer transitions to rewarding career that’s close to home

Nick Dason

Vanderbilt MBA 2020
Director of Operations, AMSURG

Clayton Williams

Discovering a World of Opportunities

Clayton goes from teen operations manager to HR leader

Clayton Williams

Vanderbilt MBA 2015
Analytical Problem Solver, Dropbox

April Hughes

Seeking a Community that Communicates

Close ties to professors — and lifetime guarantee — drew April Hughes

April Hughes

Vanderbilt MBA 2019
Corporate Strategy, Emerging Businesses Intern, T-Mobile

Betsy West

Gearing up for Social Impact

Betsy West bridges her nonprofit background with ‘hard skills’ from an MBA

Betsy West

Vanderbilt MBA 2016
Strategic Business Communications Manager, Mars Petcare US

Sam Sharpstone

Learning to Be a Leader

Shared approach proves useful for retail-to-consulting career switcher

Sam Sharpstone

Vanderbilt MBA 2022
Senior Consultant, EY

Ba'Carri Johnson

Seeking Lifelong Connections

Johnson builds success by building a network

Ba'Carri Johnson

Vanderbilt MBA 2023
Senior Technical Product Manager, Amazon Web Services

Matt Gordon

Upping His Game

College athletics manager pivots to business consulting

Matt Gordon

Vanderbilt MBA 2024
Manager, Simon-Kucher, New York

Ishan Gulati

‘De-Mystifying’ His Future Pathway

MBA experience equips Gulati to begin consulting career

Ishan Gulati

Vanderbilt MBA 2021
Summer Associate, Strategy & Operations, Deloitte Consulting

Michael Woodnorth

Retooling His Career for Social Impact

Michael Woodnorth lays a foundation for making a world of difference

Michael Woodnorth

Vanderbilt MBA 2018
Director of Healthcare Banking, Hancock Whitney

Imogen Roberts

Coming to America for a New Career

Vanderbilt propels Roberts into consulting field

Imogen Roberts

Vanderbilt MBA 2016
Senior Consultant, Deloitte

Nora Sultan

Building Her Community

With MBA, pediatric nurse moves toward leadership roles.

Nora Sultan

Vanderbilt MBA 2022
Redwoods Associate, DaVita

Yang Zhang

Getting the Right Prescription

Pharmacy major makes his move into financial services

Yang Zhang

Vanderbilt MBA 2019
Agreement Cloud - Strategy & Execution, DocuSign

Peter Attwater

Taking Health Care to a Higher Level

Consultant gains wider, deeper understanding

Peter Attwater

Vanderbilt MBA 2014
Senior Manager, Deloitte Consulting

Chase Wilson

Getting Equipped for Civilian Success

Supportive community helps Army logistics officer make transition

Chase Wilson

Vanderbilt MBA 2019
Global Marketing Intern, Respiratory Interventions, Medtronic

Matt Inbusch

Fueling a Sustained Interest in Sustainability

Matt Inbusch gains skills for free market solutions to challenges in the developing world

Matt Inbusch

Vanderbilt MBA 2016
Manager, Natural Capital Stewardship, International Paper

Jason Kaspar

Moving from M&A to MBA

Kaspar repositions himself for (he hopes) eventual C-suite role

Jason Kaspar

Vanderbilt MBA 2019
Senior Consultant, Deloitte Consulting, Atlanta

Jose Espinosa

Discovering Salsa Night in South Nashville

Ecuador native finds academic challenge he sought plus a welcome touch of home

Jose Espinosa

MBA 2019
Corporate Finance Intern, Mattel (Los Ángeles)

Nimi Ajayi

Looking for Impact

Budding entrepreneur gained the resources to make a difference.

Nimi Ajayi

Vanderbilt MBA 2022
Consultant, Insight Sourcing Group

Shaurya Bajpai

Magnifying His Medical Impact

Surgeon sees more valuable role in medical device field

Shaurya Bajpai

Vanderbilt MBA 2019
MBA Intern, Global Corporate Clinical Marketing, Intuitive

Kristen Westerbeck

Brewing up a New Career

Former taproom manager learns a new way of operating

Kristen Westerbeck

Vanderbilt MBA 2022
Global Operations Senior Professional, Nike

Trevor Hunt

From the Marines to Brand Marketing

At a crossroads in his career, Trevor Hunt finds his ‘equalizer’ at Vanderbilt

Trevor Hunt

Vanderbilt MBA 2017
Product Owner, Confirmation

Maria José Rodriguez Gaitan

Seeking a Spot beyond Her Comfort Zone

Acrophobic mountaineer finds what she was looking for at Vanderbilt

Maria José Rodriguez Gaitan

Vanderbilt MBA 2018
Design Services Specialist, Céntrico Digital

Yasuyo Mikami

Building a Global Network for the Future

To advance in a global economy, Yasuyo Mikami immerses herself in a different culture

Yasuyo Mikami

Vanderbilt MBA 2016
Assistant Manager, Aflac Japan

Ben Varhula

Making All the Right Connections

Relationships pave the way for career switcher.

Ben Varhula

Vanderbilt MBA 2022
Consultant, Boston Consulting Group

Alex VanVliet

Taking a Leap without Going Far

Vanderbilt Becomes VanVliet’s Vector to New Career

Alex VanVliet

Vanderbilt MBA 2015
Sr. Director of Marketing Strategy, Teladoc Health

Caitlin Haydon

Broadening Her Perspective

At Vanderbilt, Haydon finds many paths to HOP goals

Caitlin Haydon

Vanderbilt MBA 2015
Manager, Deloitte

Emma Dodi

Playing a brand-new tune

Musical virtuoso gains skills to make career jump

Emma Dodi

Vanderbilt MBA 2023
Consumer Associate Brand Manager, Kenvue (formerly Johnson & Johnson Consumer Health)

Chi Okafor

Finding Her Path

Vanderbilt gave Okafor flexibility to explore career possibilities

Chi Okafor

Vanderbilt MBA 2024
Senior Finance Manager, Procter & Gamble, Cincinnati

Julie O'Mara

Changing Her Tune—for a Different Career

Classically trained singer finds that Owen gives her more range

Julie O'Mara

Vanderbilt MBA 2020
Senior Vendor Manager Office Products, Amazon, Seattle

Christal Hector

Hatching a Live Music Business

Entrepreneur gains skills to build the company she started

Christal Hector

Vanderbilt MBA 2023
Co-Founder and CEO, TuneHatch, Inc.

Tyler Skelton

Opening Doors He Never Knew Existed

Skelton discovers new pathways during Vanderbilt experience

Tyler Skelton

Vanderbilt MBA 2019
Senior Manager - Customer Experience Strategy, Mobilitas Insurance

Yuto Kataoka

Taking a Different Route to Japan

Determination and the CMC help Kataoka embark on new career path

Yuto Kataoka

Vanderbilt MBA 2020
Business Development Manager, Amazon Web Services, Tokyo, Japan

Hunter Flint

Hunter Flint: Out of Africa

Coffee plantation manager transitions to business back home

Hunter Flint

Vanderbilt MBA 2018
COO/CFO, LoLo

Michael Foster

‘Everybody Here Is Rooting for You’

Musician Michael Foster finds quality at Vanderbilt he didn’t see elsewhere

Michael Foster

Vanderbilt MBA 2017
Credit Analyst, Q Investments

Marina Klecha

Turning Weaknesses Into Strengths

Personal scale made big difference—starting in Math Camp

Marina Klecha

Vanderbilt MBA 2023
FLEX Rising Leaders People Consultant, Cisco

Shanah Gaskill

Discovering Her Real Career Calling

Projects to change workplace culture leads marketer to change careers

Shanah Gaskill

Vanderbilt MBA 2020
MBA Intern, Global Talent Management, Twitter

Arielle Samet

Coming Home to a Health Care Capital

Industry pro Arielle Samet chooses Vanderbilt for career advancement

Arielle Samet

Vanderbilt MBA 2018
Vice President of Integration & Strategy, CCRM Fertility

Ania Sanchez

Connecting with Community

Classmates help international student literally run farther.

Ania Sanchez

Vanderbilt MBA 2022
Associate Marketing Manager, Mattel

Sina Seger

Finding Purpose as the Missing Piece

Former Swiss banker Sina Seger makes herself at home in Music City

Sina Seger

Vanderbilt MBA 2018
Head Of Client Service, FlyteVu

Devin Kunysz

Recalculating His Reach

Owen leads Kunysz to aim higher

Devin Kunysz

Vanderbilt University MBA 2015
Senior Product Manager, Physical Stores, Amazon

Julia Brown

Building Bridges for the Future

Julia Brown equips herself for finance — and social enterprise

Julia Brown

Vanderbilt MBA 2019
Finance Manager, GEODIS, Nashville

Cleon Rice

Back to the Classroom with a Twist

Teach For America veteran prepares to switch to health care

Cleon Rice

Vanderbilt MBA 2018
Commercial Rotational Development Program (CRDP) Associate, Genetech

Ford Duncan

Getting from the Marines to Finance

Community was key in making pivot for Marine Corps veteran

Ford Duncan

Vanderbilt MBA 2022
Finance MBA Leadership Development Program, Johnson & Johnson

Hal Snyder

Earning His Wings

Opera singer takes off as airline strategist

Hal Snyder

Vanderbilt MBA 2012
Manager, Day of Departure, American Airlines

Ty Pirkle

Looking for a ‘Continuous Path for Learning’

Ty Pirkle came to Vanderbilt seeking to make a greater impact

Ty Pirkle

Vanderbilt MBA 2021
Senior Consultant, Optum

Jessica Bialas

Learning about Herself as Well as Business

Jessica Bialas gains insights from others as well as from the classroom

Jessica Bialas

Vanderbilt MBA 2017
Director, Investment Product (Global Asset Allocation), Fidelity Investments

Raj Majumder

Turning Biology Expertise into Business Savvy

Raj Majumder visits ‘unfamiliar terrain’ to chart a new career path

Raj Majumder

Vanderbilt MBA 2019
MBA Intern (Commercial Leadership Program), Amgen

Matt Gorella

No Sour Grapes for This Guy

MBA helps Matt Gorella return to his passion

Matt Gorella

Vanderbilt MBA 2018
Associate Brand Manager, E&J Gallo Winery

Vinicius Pinheiro

Engineering a New Future

International executive shifts focus to business operations

Vinicius Pinheiro

Vanderbilt MBA 2024
Strategic Operations Analyst, Emerson Electric

Stephanie Jones

Finding a Warmer Climate

Welcoming environment for women helps Jones change careers

Stephanie Jones

Vanderbilt MBA 2021
Senior Consultant, Deloitte Consulting

Odelia Lao

Making Marketing about People

Odelia Lao finds not just knowledge but potential partners

Odelia Lao

Vanderbilt MBA 2019
Marketing Summer Associate, Nestlé

Mariam Amusan

Finding the Right Place to Grow

Supportive environment helps Amusan prepare to lead

Mariam Amusan

Vanderbilt MBA 2020
Vice President, HR Programme Management Lead - HR Transformation, Citi

Blaine Davis

Finding Support Among Newfound Friends

After leukemia diagnosis, community rallies around Blaine Davis

Blaine Davis

Vanderbilt MBA 2021
Director of Operations, Outlander VC

Ngoc Duong

Looking Beyond the Numbers

International businesswoman pivots from banking to consulting

Ngoc "Maya" Duong

Vanderbilt MBA 2024, Banking Academy of Vietnam B.A. 0
Senior Consultant, Deloitte, Minneapolis

Katie Smigelski

Finding Her Voice

Smigelski gains new confidence for consulting field

Katie Smigelski

Vanderbilt MBA 2020
Consultant, Boston Consulting Group (BCG)

Cali Livingstone

Venturing Collaboratively for a Better World

Turner Family Center draws nonprofit veteran to Vanderbilt

Cali Livingstone

Vanderbilt MBA 2020
Director of Customer Operations, LUCI

Kimberly Lester

Turning Strengths into a New Career Path

At Vanderbilt, Kimberly Lester discovers that strategy consulting is ‘perfect fit’

Kimberly Biagini Lester

Vanderbilt MBA 2016
Manager, Deloitte

Eric Richard

Shifting into a Different Gear

Auto racing oil exec reboots his career at Vanderbilt

Eric Richard

Vanderbilt MBA 2019
Summer Associate, Deloitte Consulting (Atlanta)

Matthieu Popesco

Switching Gears and Racing to the Front

Popesco pivots from consulting to pursue his passion for cars

Matthieu Popesco

Vanderbilt MBA 2020
Senior Consultant, EY (Los Angeles)

Angela Keenan

Blooming at the Right Time

Banking tech executive finds her calling as consultant.

Angela Keenan

Vanderbilt MBA 2022
Senior Consultant, West Monroe Partners

Ryo Sakai

Exploring His Entrepreneurial Side

Consultant takes new skills (and ideas) back to Japan.

Ryo Sakai

Vanderbilt MBA 2022
Finance Manager, Eli Lilly Japan

Yvonne Uduba

Bridging a ‘Language Gap’ in Business

Healthcare compliance expert broadens skills for bigger impact

Yvonne Uduba

Vanderbilt MBA 2021
Finance Operations – Project and Process Manager, Google

Rosangela Merchor Santana

Balancing Babies, Banking and MBA

New mother in new country finds support at Vanderbilt for new career

Rosangela Merchor Santana

Vanderbilt MBA 2017
Senior Product Manager, Amazon

Tori Samples

Better Health through Better Health Care Business

Tori Samples finds the place to focus on making a greater impact

Tori Samples

Vanderbilt MBA 2018
Co-Founder and CTO, Leaf Global Fintech

Andrew Sterling

Hitting a Home Run

Vanderbilt helps former baseballer up his game

Andrew Sterling

Vanderbilt MBA 2019
Senior Corporate Strategy Analyst, Smart USA Co

Bernie Goldenberg

Dancing to a Whole New Tune

Goldenberg channels creative background into brand management

Bernie Goldenberg

Vanderbilt MBA 2019
MBA Intern, Comcast

José Hurtado

Five-Continent Traveler Finds His Home

José Hurtado takes executive development to several new levels

José Ignacio Hurtado

Vanderbilt MBA 2018
Manager of Corporate Strategy, JCPenny

Caroline Rogers

Nursing Her Business Skills

Rogers moves from front lines to leading edge of health care

Caroline Rogers

Vanderbilt MBA 2016
Director, Ankura

Deidre Mitchell

Changes in Latitudes, Changes in Career

Deidre Mitchell moves up by moving down to Nashville from NYC

Deidre Mitchell

Vanderbilt MBA 2018
Senior Associate, Management Consulting, KPMG

Nick Gordon

Developing Skills for the Developing World

Successful entrepreneur wants to make an impact

Nick Gordon

Vanderbilt MBA 2015
Vice President, Strategic Execution, Compassus

Michael Warburton

Not Having to Prove Himself Proved Decisive

People and culture ‘sealed the deal’ for former DJ Michael Warburton

Michael Warburton

Vanderbilt MBA 2018
Management Associate Program (MAP) Intern, HP

Lewis Tsuromatanda

Going Further (All the Way from Africa)

Lewis Tsuromatanda parlays accounting background into finance career

Lewis Tsuromatanda

Vanderbilt MBA 2018
Senior Financial Analyst, Portland General Electric

Flozelle Roberts

Flozelle Roberts: Getting around the Roadblocks

Civil engineer finds many pathways to new careers at Vanderbilt

Flozelle Roberts

Vanderbilt MBA 2018
Project Manager, EEOC

Alneada Biggers

Mastering Business and the Law

For consulting career, Biggers thinks bigger

Alneada Biggers

Vanderbilt MBA 2016
Manager, Deloitte

Allison Jutras Taylor

Growing Beyond Her Business

Entrepreneur leverages experience and MBA to expand her impact

Allison Jutras Taylor

Vanderbilt MBA 2022
Senior Consultant, Bain & Company

Neil Granberry

Launching Another Venture

Emerging entrepreneur emerges with array of skills for success

Neil Granberry

Vanderbilt MBA 2023
Co-Founder, CEO, Venturous

Kacie Ryan

Piloting Her Way to Her Next Career

Army officer prepares herself for landing in the civilian world

Kacie Ryan

Vanderbilt MBA 2023
Aviation Officer, UH-60 Black Hawk Instructor Pilot, U.S. Army

Rachel Fleury

Timing Her Move to North America

Brazilian entrepreneur customizes her path to private wealth management

Rachel Fleury

Vanderbilt MBA 2022
Private Wealth Management Associate, Goldman Sachs

Jacob Schrimpf

GETTING FROM THE ARTS TO THE ART OF BUSINESS

Actor and arts educator finds the right environment for a major career change

Jacob Schrimpf

Vanderbilt MBA 2022
Consultant, BCG

Jon Cobb

Learning to Be ‘the Right Type of Leader’

Marine Veteran Jon Cobb finds the right fit for his goals at Vanderbilt

Jon Cobb

Vanderbilt MBA 2018
Strategic Communications and Change Manager, Deloitte

Ilvens Jean

Pivoting to a New Career in Finance

Former insurance manager wanted to go farther; Vanderbilt helped him get there.

Ilvens Jean

Vanderbilt MBA 2019
Senior Finance Manager, Microsoft

Tripp Salem

Balancing School, Family (and Babies)

Health care exec Tripp Salem finds rigor makes him stronger

Tripp Salem

Vanderbilt MBA 2018
Senior Director, Development at Surgical Care Affiliates

Mai Pham

From ‘Accounting Guru’ to Finance Person

Mai Pham makes the most of her first experience studying abroad

Mai Pham

Vanderbilt MBA 2020
Brand & Licensing Finance, Mattel

Taylor Rasmussen

Preparing for the Next Stage

Rasmussen gains business skills to bring back to New York

Taylor Rasmussen

Vanderbilt MBA 2023
Associate (Chase Associate Program), J.P. Morgan Chase & Co.

Libby Crowe

Beating Impostor Syndrome

Crowe gains skills and confidence for consulting career

Libby Crowe

Vanderbilt MBA 2023
Associate, McKinsey & Company

Cally Biagini

Finding a Path She Never Imagined

Manager in wine & spirits industry pivots to new career in consulting

Cally Biagini

Vanderbilt MBA 2019
Consumer Innovation Lead, Deloitte Consulting

Ryan Lojo

Growing Skills to Make a Growing Impact

Ryan Lojo finds his place to prepare to make a bigger impact

Ryan Lojo

Vanderbilt MBA 2021
MBA Associate Consultant Intern, Simon-Kucher & Partners

Jim Henshaw

Making the Biggest Jump of All

Army paratrooper prepares to leap into business at Owen

Jim Henshaw

Vanderbilt MBA 2019
MBA and Supply Chain Management Intern, Eaton

Lee Pierce

Making the Right Connections

Expanded network was key for Pierce’s consulting career

Lee Pierce

Vanderbilt MBA 2019
Senior Consultant, West Monroe Partners

Ryan Stierwalt

Finding a Place to Contribute

Ex-Marine captain transitions to business

Ryan Stierwalt

Vanderbilt MBA 2016
Investment Banking Associate, Houlihan Lokey

Philip Hathorn

Becoming a Down-to-Earth Leader

LDP and Owen culture play roles in Hathorn’s development

Philip Hathorn

Vanderbilt MBA 2018
Consultant, Bain & Co.

Bennet Hayes

Making a Great Bet on a New Career

Pro poker player Bennet Hayes finds his place in consulting

Bennet Hayes

Vanderbilt MBA 2018
Consultant, Boston Consulting Group

Morgan Scott

Learning the Art of Marketing

MBA provides canvas of new possibilities for Morgan Scott

Morgan Scott

Vanderbilt MBA 2019
Senior Marketing Manager, Automotive, Amazon

Ammar Hasan

Making Himself at Home

Hasan Finds a Place Where Everybody Knows Your Name

Ammar Hasan

Vanderbilt MBA 2012
Senior Manager, Global Marketing, Edwards Lifesciences

Cecile Zhu

Thinking Like a Leader

Zhu strengthens cross-functional perspective at Vanderbilt

Cecile Zhu

Vanderbilt MBA 2019
Product Manager, Ascend Learning

Tiffany Stillwell

Going Civilian with People Who Can Relate

Army vet Stillwell relies on Owen community to help transition to new career

Tiffany Stillwell

Vanderbilt MBA 2020

Craig Kuphall

Transitioning to a New Way of Thinking

Army helicopter officer learns new skills for new career

Craig Kuphall

Vanderbilt MBA 2021
Innovation Chief, Civil-Military Innovation Institute, Inc.

Matt Reilly

Growing outside the Classroom

Reilly relishes extra opportunities to learn and make an impact

Matt Reilly

Vanderbilt MBA 2019
Incoming Associate Brand Manager, Mars Petcare

Lindsey Messmore

Finding the Perfect Size

For Lindsey Messmore, smaller means better

Lindsey Messmore

Vanderbilt MBA 2019
EMEA Banking, Capital Markets and Advisory HR Advisor, Citi (London)

Skylar Saffold

Networking toward California

Hard work pays off in dream internship

Skylar Saffold

Vanderbilt MBA 2013
Director of Brand Marketing, @Solv. & Senior Product Marketing Manager, @One Medical

Damilola Olu-Ayeni

Marching to His Owen Drum

Rising star Damilola sets his sights even higher

Damilola Olu-Ayeni

Vanderbilt MBA 2013
Senior Vice President, Investment Banking (Middle East & North Africa)

Brien Donahue

Going Beyond the Numbers

CMC helps Donahue find the right match

Brien Donahue

Vanderbilt MBA 2015
Regional Sales Executive, Cardinal Health

Nile Marshall

Going from Teacher to Student

Nile Marshall focuses on HOP for career reboot

Nile Marshall

Vanderbilt MBA 2019
Human Capital Manager, Deloitte

Danielle Terhune

Flying High in Finance Field

MBA helps Terhune take off in a different industry

Danielle Terhune

Vanderbilt MBA 2019
Financial Strategy Analyst, American Airlines, Dallas, TX

Brad Cerasuolo

Setting a Completely New Course

Navy veteran gains skills and support to transition to consulting career

Brad Cerasuolo

Vanderbilt MBA 2020
Senior Associate, Insight Sourcing Group

Nida Bajwa

Moving out of her Comfort Zone

Bajwa heads South to take career to next level

Nida Bajwa

Vanderbilt MBA 2013
Manager, Deloitte

Liza Moskowitz

Shifting Her Trajectory

Vanderbilt facilitates move into human capital consulting

Liza Moskowitz

Vanderbilt MBA 2022
Senior Consultant, Deloitte Consulting

Fitz Ignacio

Discovering His Possibilities

Ignacio finds answer to ‘quarter-life crisis’

Fitz Ignacio

Vanderbilt MBA 2020
Sr. Diversity & Inclusion Strategy Partner | Leaders to Executives (L2E), T-Mobile, Bellevue, WA

Rene Casali

Capitalizing on a Healthcare Capital

Casali found everything she wanted in her own backyard

Rene Casali

Vanderbilt MBA 2021
Redwoods Resident, DaVita, Denver, CO