What are you doing now as an Alumnus? While taking grad courses, I worked at the Blanchet House of Hospitality, a nonprofit that provides free meals and essential support to people experiencing homelessness. I was promoted to Assistant Executive Director when I graduated and have been thrilled to use the skills I gained at UP…Continue Reading Nonprofit Spotlight ~Jon Seibert (MBA NP’22)
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Alumni Spotlight: Ali Abuhamdeh (MBA ’19)
What are you doing now as a Pamplin Pilot Alumnus? I am working in the banking industry as a VP, Senior Commercial Banking Officer at Bank of America. I work with mid to large size companies in various industries in Oregon/SW Washington. My job responsibilities are as follows: Why did you select Pamplin School of…Continue Reading Alumni Spotlight: Ali Abuhamdeh (MBA ’19)
Call for Board Members ~ Blanchet House
Blanchet House is actively engaging diverse board members whose skillsets and values align with the organization and mission. Blanchet is specifically looking for University of Portland staff with backgrounds in human relations, DEI, public relations, facilities, or fundraising, but is open to all candidates. The nonprofit encourages candidates with previous lived experience in homelessness, recovery,…Continue Reading Call for Board Members ~ Blanchet House
Nonprofit Spotlight ~ Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon
(Left: Julia Weinand, EMO Public Policy Associate & UP alumna with fellow Jesuit Volunteer in front) ~Contributed by Michelle Bush, EMO Associate Director Communications Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon Profile What is the Mission of Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon (EMO)? EMO brings together diverse communities of faith to learn, serve and advocate for justice, peace and…Continue Reading Nonprofit Spotlight ~ Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon
Women in Finance ~Krystal Lee, CFP®
The Women in Finance series continues! Hear from experts and connect with our financial partners – build your network! Q&A with Krystal ~ What led you to Finance? As a child I enjoyed and excelled at math… until about Calculus II. After contemplating a business or engineering undergraduate degree, I decided to pursue Industrial Engineering. Not long after becoming…Continue Reading Women in Finance ~Krystal Lee, CFP®
Women in Finance ~Heidi Goertzen, CFP®
The Women in Finance series continues! Hear from experts and connect with our financial partners – build your network! Q&A with Heidi ~ Can you share a brief bio? Where are you working now? I have had a few different finance careers over the past 20 years. I started in investment consulting, working with large institutional clients. From…Continue Reading Women in Finance ~Heidi Goertzen, CFP®