Entrepreneurship Stories ~ A spotlight series for highlighting the success stories of Business Entrepreneurs Q&A with Tommy ~ What do you do? I lead gaming partnerships at Nike, managing relationships with top gaming companies like Epic Games and EA. This role allows me to reimagine the Nike brand in new spaces, drive immersive activations, and…Continue Reading The E:Series ~ Tommy Pham (B.S./MBA)
Q&A with Tom ~ What are you doing now? I own a management consulting company, Rinehart Strategies, focused on helping leaders address their most pressing challenges in both private and public organizations. When I launched the company last year, I advertised strategy, finance, business planning, operations, and public affairs as specific service offerings. During the…Continue Reading Alumni Spotlight: Tom Rinehart (MBA ’14)
What are you going now (as alumna)? I began working for the University of Portland about 3 months after I finished the MBA Nonprofit Program, so I’ve been working here for about 9 ½ years, the entire time in the Office of Development. I started out strictly in charge of Donor Engagement and have assumed…Continue Reading Nonprofit Spotlight ~Connie Ozyjowski (MBA NP’13)
Introducing North South Foundation As Nelson Mandela says, “Education is the most powerful weapon you can use to change the world.” Quality education helps create a better future generation, creating a sustainable planet, preventing unnecessary deaths, promote world peace, reducing poverty and inequality. It is not, however, accessible to all, particularly those from underdeveloped nations…Continue Reading North South Foundation Meets UP
~Contributed by Jennifer Ciglar, HR Manager Seeking Mission Some years ago, I was sitting with Terri Bartle (former President), and we were discussing one of our people that was going through a hard time and how we can help. She said she always believed TLR had a bigger mission – and that’s what we can…Continue Reading Corporate Partner Spotlight: TLR – Total Logistics Resource, Inc.
Alumni Spotlight Q&A What are you doing now as an alum? I have been at Daimler Truck North America for just over 5 years. I have held various analytics roles from a senior business data analyst to an AI product manager. I recently accepted a role in the Sales organization as a District Sales Manager….Continue Reading Alumni Spotlight: Raquel Kusters (MSOTM ’22)