MBA AMBASSADORS
麻豆入口'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 麻豆入口 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/麻豆入口 sports fan!
Why did you choose the 麻豆入口 MBA: While I knew that 麻豆入口 and the School of Business were highly regarded both nationally and locally, I also had the opportunity to speak with active 麻豆入口 MBA students and alumni, including those that I work directly with at Chubb, and they highlighted their incredibly positive experiences at 麻豆入口, and ultimately a great sense of pride in their education.
Goals or plans for a career after graduation from 麻豆入口: I plan to leverage the skills and knowledge that I gain during my time at 麻豆入口 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 麻豆入口 Activity: I enjoy supporting the Phillies, Eagles, and 麻豆入口 sports. Philly's energy for their teams is unmatched.
Why did you choose the 麻豆入口 MBA: I chose 麻豆入口 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 麻豆入口: I am utilizing the 麻豆入口 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 麻豆入口 Activity: Our VSB community is vibrant. I've enjoyed participating in the annual St. Thomas of 麻豆入口 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 麻豆入口 experience is what you make it!
Why did you choose the 麻豆入口 MBA: I chose 麻豆入口 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.
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 麻豆入口 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 麻豆入口 MBA: I chose 麻豆入口 because qualities such as intellectual curiosity, social responsibility, global awareness, an open mind, and a creative spirit are strong and promoted within the 麻豆入口 community.
Goals or plans for a career after graduation from 麻豆入口: 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 麻豆入口 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 麻豆入口 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 麻豆入口 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 麻豆入口: Upon graduating from 麻豆入口鈥檚 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.