Jim Calko is an experienced consultant and heads Agile Services at The Gunter Group. For more than 18 years, Jim has been leading diverse teams in the military, high-tech manufacturing, eCommerce and health care sectors. Jim graduated from the Pamplin School of Business in 2014 with a Masters in Business Administration. Jim was born and…Continue Reading Alumni Spotlight: Jim Calko (MBA’14)
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Nonprofit Spotlight: Andrea Rennie (MBA ’13)
What are you doing now? (As alumna of the UP Pamplin MBA Nonprofit program) I am currently working for The Partners Group as Director of HR & Operations. I work in TPG’s Bellevue Office and our company is based in Portland. My role in HR and Operations is a perfect blend of my skill set…Continue Reading Nonprofit Spotlight: Andrea Rennie (MBA ’13)
Nonprofit Spotlight: Janice Crane (MBA ’20)
Contributed by Janice Crane Janice’s MBA in Nonprofit Management Story When I completed my bachelor’s degree at the height of the Great Recession, I chose to go directly to graduate school to delay entering the workforce. My graduate assistantship was my first museum job. It was so much fun teaching people who wanted a fun…Continue Reading Nonprofit Spotlight: Janice Crane (MBA ’20)
Q&A with Our Children Oregon
Contributed by Raquel Salazar Introduction: Who is Raquel Salazar? I am currently a Program Manager at Our Children Oregon (OCO) and I support communications, policy and youth engagement within our organization. Additionally, as a previous Graduate Communications and Legislative Intern, I now oversee OCO’s Equity in Policy and Advocacy internship program! OCO’s internship program provides…Continue Reading Q&A with Our Children Oregon
Alumni Spotlight: Samuel Diedrick (MBA ’21)
Samuel Diedrick is an experienced operations and project management professional with a strong background in the maritime transportation industry, naval logistics and renewable energy. Sam graduated from the University of Portland Pamplin School of Business, December 2021, with a Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Operation and Technology Management. Sam was born and…Continue Reading Alumni Spotlight: Samuel Diedrick (MBA ’21)
What’s On Your Mind? New Corporate Partner Series: Lam Research
Hear directly from our business community leaders in this new series! Nerissa Draeger, Ph.D., shares Lam Research’s core values and how they will play a crucial role in their ability to reach and retain untapped talent. Contributed by Nerissa Draeger One of the things I’ve been considering is how important our corporate culture is to…Continue Reading What’s On Your Mind? New Corporate Partner Series: Lam Research