Investing in an MBA is a big decision, so it's important to choose a program that truly meets your needs. One great way to see if the Oregon Executive MBA is right for you is to talk with a recent grad whose personal or professional situation is similar to yours.
Choose one of the Oregon Executive MBA program ambassadors below, and we will connect you with them. Not seeing someone whose journey parallels yours? Tell us more about what you're looking for and we will find another graduate to match you with.
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Current Role: Management Consultant, Propeller
Undergraduate Major: Leadership/Communication; Theology
During the program: Earned a promotion and pivoted to a new industry.
Industry expertise: Nonprofit; consulting; retail
Current Role: Independent marketing and communication strategist
Undergraduate Major: Political Science and Business Administration
First-generation grad student: Yes
During the program: Worked as an entrepreneur.
Kids at home: Her first was child born shortly before she started the program. Her second was born shortly after she graduated.
Industry expertise: Footwear; travel; food and beverage
Current Role: President and CEO, Stone Horses
Undergraduate Major: Management and Organizational Leadership
Kids at home: Raising her daughter on her own.
During the program: Earned promotion; pursued entrepreneurship.
MBA journey: Used her capstone to become owner of her dream company.
Industry expertise: Healthcare operations; trades and construction; collectibles; small-batch manufacturing
Current Role: Director, Operating Participants, The Walt Disney Company
Undergraduate Major: Photography
First-generation grad student: Yes
During the program: Held a C-suite level position.
MBA Journey: Pivoted to her dream position.
Industry expertise: Real estate; finance; construction; management
Current Role: Senior Manager Business Operations, Security, Rivian
Undergraduate Major: Finance, Psychology
First-generation grad student: Yes
International student or held visa: Yes
During the program: Lived outside Portland area; earned a promotion; started a small business.
In the News: Launched (and re-launched) a startup while still a student.
Industry expertise: Tech; automotive; small business
Current Role: Manager, Value Stream Management, Collins Aerospace
Undergraduate Major: Project management
Veteran Status: Yes
During the program: Earned a promotion.
Kids at Home: Three girls and a boy
Industry expertise: Aerospace
Current Role: National Sales Program Manager, Aero Precision, LLC
Undergraduate Major: Business, Corporate communications, renewable energy (non-traditional student)
During the program: Lived outside of the Portland metro area
Veteran Status: United States Marine Corps
Industry expertise: Military; automobile industry; firearms
Current Role: Chief Information Officer, Relay Resources
First-generation grad student: Yes
Kids at Home: Three grown children no longer at home.
During the program: Earned a promotion; held C-suite roles.
Post-graduation: Pivoted to an organization more aligned with his values.
Industry expertise: Construction; technology; nonprofit; consulting
Current Role: President, ProFocus Technology
Undergraduate Major: Business administration
First-generation grad student: Yes
During the program: Became Profocus's president during his second year in the program.
Undergraduate Major: Business administration
Kids at Home: Five
Industry expertise: Technology; professional services; staffing; nonprofit
Current Role: Director, Kobe Apparel, Nike, Inc.
Undergraduate Major: English and sociology
Kids at Home: Yes. Had her second child right after her first three months in the program.
Industry expertise: Product development and creation
Current Role: Program Manager, Project Manager
Undergraduate Major: Psychology
First-generation grad student: Yes
During the program: Switched companies; lived outside the Portland metro area.
Industry expertise: IT; construction; sustainability
Current Role: Business Development Manager, Accuenergy, Inc.
Undergraduate Major: Business administration and management
During the program: Lived outside the Portland metro area.
LGBTQIA+: Yes
Industry expertise: Energy management and energy efficiency; partnership development; deeply involved in the Central Oregon community.
Current Role: New Product Introduction Portfolio Lead, Collins Aerospace
Undergraduate Major: Business management
First-generation grad student: Yes
Kids at home: Became a first-time dad while in the program.
Industry expertise: Aerospace; manufacturing
Current Role: Sports marketing business affairs manager, Nike, Inc.
Undergraduate Major: Communication
During the program: Earned a promotion.
Industry expertise: Marketing; sports marketing; sportswear products
Current Role: Marketplace Manager, Nike
Undergraduate Major: Business administration and management
First-generation grad student: Yes
During the program: Earned a promotion.
Kids at home: Yes
Industry expertise: Sporting goods
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