IMPACT: A School of Business Newsletter [Spring/Summer 2024]

IMPACT

SAINTS LIVE WITH HEART

ImpactINSIDE

A message from the Dean

The Year of Discovery at Saint Martin’s University has concluded successfully It is a testament to the collective effort and dedication of our university community, guided by the stewardship of Abbot ChancellorMarionQ.Nguyen,O.S.B.,andtheBenedictinevaluesthatpermeateeveryaspectofcampus life. The School of Business celebrates many remarkable achievements that underscore our commitment toexcellenceandinnovation,achievementsthatresultfromoursharedcommitmentandcollaboration.

Our students demonstrated their excellence by participating in competitions at global conferences, with outstanding performances that highlighted the remarkable talent within our student body Our faculty members continue to make notable contributions to research and publication, demonstrated by their keynote addresses at international conferences and impactful publications. Additionally, our dedication to global leadership education is evident through our study abroad programs and grants that support internationalbusinesseducation

The introduction of the annual Business Leadership Conference is a testament to our commitment to nurturing leadership skills among students and fostering professional development opportunities. The Business Club's proactive endeavors, particularly its impactful ‘Dress for Success’ campaign, have cultivated a culture of professionalism and personal growth among students. Our Accounting & Business Speaker series and distinguished guest speakers in classrooms offer students invaluable insights into professional experience and career development, inspiring excellence This enriches their academic journey,cultivatesnetworkingopportunities,andignitestheirambitionforsuccess.

As we reflect on the accomplishments and endeavors highlighted throughout this academic year, we remain devoted to our commitment to fostering a culture of excellence, innovation, and collaboration within our School. Together, as a community dedicated to academic achievement and personal growth, wecontinuetoinspireandempowertheleadersoftomorrow.

Alumni Feature HAYDEN MILLIGAN ‘23

CHIEF PEOPLE OFFICER AT GEODE HEALTH

Hayden Milligan, SHRM - CP & MBA with Global Leadership Concentration

In my role as a CPO, I take responsibility in shaping the organization's culture, maximizing employee potential, and driving business performance through effective human capital management strategies.

Why are you proud to be an SMU alumni?

Saint Martin's emphasizes community service and social responsibility, instilling in its students a sense of duty to give back to society. As an alumni, I take pride in the university's impact on local and global communities.

Were there any influential professors during your time at Saint Martin's? If so, how did they contribute to your education?

Dr. Madeley was really impactful for me -- he contributed to my broad understanding of operational efficiencies with accounting principals. Dr. Madeley was also influential during my career search and introducing me to leaders in the private equity sector to help with my own interview preparation process.

Student Spotlight DAVID COOK

SPRING 2024 MBA GRADUATE

“Amidst the chaos, I found solace in Saint Martin’s unwavering assistance.”

“My educational aspirations are deeply rooted in my desire to achieve success as a proud Cherokee man, while also pursuing higher education and career advancement Coming from a background where my mother, whose primary language was Spanish, faced challenges in literacy and my father was absent from our family. I experienced adversity early on. As a youth, I made regrettable choices that led me into the judicial system. However, I have since learned from those mistakes and found purpose serving my country as a Marine Combat Artilleryman, including deployment in Afghanistan. Despite the odds, I am determined to break the cycle within my family. Alongside my sister Rosalinda, I am poised to become one of the first in our family to earn a Master’s degree. Currently employed in public health for the State of Washington, I am committed to setting a positive example in all aspects of my life, striving for excellence and earning respect from my children, family, and community, as well as serving my state and country with honor.”

SABBATICAL INSIGHTS

By Dr. Lisa Power

As the world started to recover from an extended and unprecedented pause, SMU granted me an opportunity to do the same. Sabbatical gave me time away from the pressures of teaching, so that I could grow. I appreciate everyone who supported me through a journey to imagine and grow into the next version of my best self. Through travel, time in nature, Insights about my life and work permanently changed how I existed in the world A few highlights from my sabbatical seem relevant to share with the School of Business community

Travel was a theme throughout my sabbatical I was selected to travel with Faculty Development in International Business (FDIB), a grant-funded study abroad program for business professors My program focused on the complex conditions that shape business in Sub-Saharan Africa, but we stayed in South Africa due to travel restrictions We visited businesses, NGOs, and cultural sites and then discussed what we learned through daily debriefings. During our time together, we were encouraged to build a mental library of examples to support our teaching and research. Through the program, we also learned how to lead future study abroad programs in the region.

When the program ended, I traveled to Tanzania, where I took it upon myself to learn more about business and culture in Easy Africa. Years without tourists and ongoing drought forced many businesses to close, especially in the hospitality industry. In Zanzibar, a small, predominantly Muslim Island with historical cultural and commercial significance, I visited a spice farm, which restarted the senses I lost due to covid. Seeds, tree bark and flowers eventually season the world’s food, but the supply chain has become too costly. It was impossible to escape the economic and cultural impacts of colonialism, climate change and eco-tourism

In Arusha, a city at the base of Mount Kilimanjaro I met my guide, David, who was restarting a tourism business after covid He took me to the Tanzania Tourism Summit & Expo where we met people in the safari industry I quickly started to recognize the complexity of solving economic challenges with unidentifiable origins, so for a few days, we met with entrepreneurs who added more data to my understanding My favorite started with miscommunication I thought we were going to a snack bar for beef sandwiches Sounded great, except it turned out he was saying snake, not snack

We met with the owner of Meserani Snake Park and Bar, known locally as The Snake Bar. The owner, a South African who introduced herself as Ma, told us her Netflix-worthy life story as we dined on cold Kilimanjaro beer and beef and cheese sandwiches, which turned out to be cheeseburgers. After lunch, we visited the snake and reptile sanctuary that she and her family built over a lifetime of catching animals in the wild. Prior to the pandemic, overlanders stopped at The Snake Bar enroute to safari. Proceeds from the bar supported the only free snakebite clinic in Northern Tanzania. A few hours with Ma changed everything I knew about social entrepreneurship. For obvious reasons, she and her vast collection of snakes have a room to themselves in my sabbatical library.

In neighboring Monduli, I visited MaaSae Lutheran Secondary School (MLSS), where Maasai and semi-nomadic girls live and learn in a safe environment They invited me to teach leadership and civics The girls taught me about human rights, the focus of our class meetings The president of Tanzania had recently died of covid, and the new president was a Zanzibari woman, so we talked about that for a while Teaching at MLSS was a sabbatical highlight and I thank Dr Pam Holsinger-Fuchs for introducing me to the school

After Tanzania, I crossed the land border between Tanzania and Kenya to visit an entrepreneur and his wife, who I had mentored during the covid years via Zoom They invited me to stay with them in Nairobi Together, we met local professionals and an economist who works for the UN, who helped me further understand African economic development as a critical, yet complex global challenge Sometimes I ate a delicious meal of goat, ugali and green beans twice in the same day because I was such an important guest. Kenyans redefined my understanding of hard work and hospitality.

Travel changed me. At home, I knew what a supply chain looked like, including the previously invisible parts at the beginning and end of a product’s life. People and our ecosystems are impacted by what we do. As a leadership scholar, I truly valued how much I learned from people I barely knew. When we are curious about the culture of people around us, we risk being uncomfortable. Discomfort is fleeting, but because it makes us feel vulnerable, we avoid being curious. When instead, we embrace the discomfort, we can build trust with people who are seemingly very unlike us They help us to see our situation in a different way, which can help us overcome personal and professional challenges that once seemed unsolvable This insight, and other experiences from the first half of my sabbatical turned into larger academic projects

The First International Conference on Happiness and Wellbeing accepted my paper, Beating Burnout: Practices for Renewed Happiness, which I presented in Bangkok, Thailand. Afterward, I continued traveling in Southeast Asia before visiting family in Europe. As I kept flying west, I traveled all the way around the world in one trip.

A Chinese university invited me to teach virtually in their executive MBA program. I developed a course that combines systems design, globalization, diversity, leadership theory, collaboration, and ethics. China opened to visitors again, so I celebrated my birthday in Beijing with students. Being one of the first Americans to visit post-pandemic China was challenging and fun The University of International Business & Economics now invites me to teach this course in Beijing twice a year

As my library filled with business examples from the Global South, I looked for a publisher International Business Essentials You Always Wanted to Know is a more inclusive introductory-level international business textbook that includes a lot of what I learned during my sabbatical It will be published later this year.

I conclude with genuine appreciation for Saint Martin’s, including students and colleagues who allowed me the time to engage in so many creative and intellectual activities. During my time away, I found new ways to work better by practicing self-care, maintaining boundaries, and leading authentically. For all of this, I am so very grateful.

*My travel and program fees in South Africa were paid for by grants from the Center for International Business Education and Research (CIBER) at both The University of South Carolina and Florida International University, both part of the Consortium for Minority-serving Institutions and Community Colleges (CMCC)

FACULTY SPOTLIGHT

DR. GINA ARMER

RESEARCH PURSUITS

Dr. Armer will be writing and preparing a couple of articles for conference presentation and journal publication this summer One of these is an article based on the HR Management computer simulation by interpretive simulations used in her MBA 624: Human Resource Management class.

GLOABL LEADERSHIP CONCENTRATION

Dr. Armer is Director of the Master of Business Administration (MBA) program. The MBA program has three concentrations available: Health Care Management, Accounting & Finance, and Global Leadership In Dean Lee’s first year at SMU, he created the Global Leadership concentration, adding the option for an abroad trip as a travel component. It quickly became the MBA program’s most popular concentration.

SHORT-TERM STUDY ABROAD TRIPS

The inaugural MBA short-term study abroad trip was to Denmark in May of 2023 and it was only seven days The trip encompassed nine travelers and was a tremendous success One of the key factors in its success was having one point of contact at the University of Southern Denmark, the host institution that set up everything, both on and off campus. The trip was very rewarding to the MBA students as they experienced business, cultural, historical, political, and social aspects of Denmark.

This year, Dr Armer and Dean Lee will accompany five students to Japan for 10 days The extra days take into account the group’s full agenda, as well as the time zone differences Whilst in Japan, the group will visit iconic businesses to learn about their practices and culture. They will experience Japan’s famous modern/pop culture, as well as visit ancient and historical sites. The trip will also include visits to Saint Martin’s partner universities: Mukogawa Women’s University in Osaka and Kobe International University in Kobe.

Dr Armer and Dean Lee have already started thinking about options for next year’s short-term study abroad trip. Eastern Europe is emerging as the destination of choice at the moment, in part driven by a possible collaboration with another university there. Stay tuned for updates.

PUBLICATIONS

Navigating Strategic Challenges: Insights from Lee et al.'s Framework

How do executives endeavor to foster growth and maintain their competitive edge in the face of challenges and market uncertainties? What strategic avenues exist for expanding their enterprises or pivoting away from faltering strategies? Moreover, what are the pitfalls they must sidestep when crafting competitive strategies? Dr Chung-Shing Lee and his co-authors published an academic paper, “Exploring the Role of Strategic Orientation in Business Innovation,” in the Journal of Competitiveness Studies (27(2), 2019) that develops a framework to aid managers in formulating and implementing strategies: Zero, PIE (Potential Industry Earnings), Titanic, and Big, taking into account both performance and strategic focus. It emphasizes the importance of shifting from "Red Ocean" strategies, which focus on existing markets, to "Blue Ocean" strategies, which create new markets through innovation

As we know, technology and market landscapes are in constant flux. Effective strategy formulation and implementation demand careful consideration of top executives' strategic vision, mindset, and intent, as well as organizational resources and capabilities. Strategies classified as PIE, ZERO, or BIG face the risk of becoming Titanic if organizations neglect continuous innovation and fail to adapt to evolving market conditions Hence, strategic orientations are dynamic and should flexibly transition between categories, moving from Red Ocean to Blue Ocean as required Executives need to anticipate shifts and understand the strategic implications of their chosen direction.

The primary implications of this research underscore the importance of strategic agility, the possibility of strategies evolving over time, and the crucial role of executive leadership in executing strategies Importantly, the framework remains flexible, enabling organizational leaders to utilize it in navigating strategic challenges amidst ever-changing technology and market landscapes

F A C U L T Y

"Dr Joshi, Associate Professor of Finance at Saint Martin's University, delivered a keynote address on the latest advances and perils of machine learning in finance at the International Conference on Sustainable Development in Management and Technology (ICSDMT-2024) held in Surat, Gujarat, India, on March 30, 2024. Dr Joshi discussed how machine learning is revolutionizing the finance industry. In addition to portfolio optimization, risk management, and fraud detection, he highlighted the application of machine learning techniques in areas such as credit scoring, algorithmic trading, and market forecasting etc He also emphasized the perils, such as data privacy concerns, model interpretability issues, and algorithmic biases. The presentation was well-received, with attendees appreciating the insights into the innovative applications of machine learning in finance and the importance of addressing its associated challenges."

KEYNOTE ADDRESS

F A C U L T Y R E T R E A T

On May 2nd, the School of Business faculty met for their Spring Retreat. They delved into assessment and accreditation documents, reflected on the academic year’s successes, and made plans for the future of the School of Business. The retreat ended with an end of the year celebration and a farewell to Dr. Tim Madeley.

BUSINESS CLUB

Mechanical Engineering

ration, and

Concentration: Management & Finance

Graduation year: 2025

Involvement on campus: Norcia Mentor

Favorite Business Professor: I have thoroughly enjoyed every professors class that I have taken within the School of Business.

Hobbies/interests: Doing mechanical, construction work, hiking, trying/cooking new foods, dancing, and spending quality time with my loved ones.

Ryan Fish, Vice-President

Major: Business Administration and Accounting

Concentration: Finance

Anticipated Graduation: 2026

Involvement on campus: Academic Tutor at the Center for Student Success and a Resident Assistant for the 24-25 academic year.

Favorite Business Professor: I love every School of Business professor - they contribute so much to our students.

It is my life goal to try as many things as possible, explore the world and all the beauty in it

LEADERSHIP

Arjun Gill, Secretary

Major: Business Administration

Concentration: Finance

Graduation Year: Spring 2024

Other involvement on campus: ASSMU Senator for Commuter Students, Varsity Men's Soccer, Student Athlete Advisory Committee

Favorite Business Professor: Dr. Prashant Joshi

Hobbies: Watching Movies, Hiking, and Watching Sports

Elizandrea Tuato’o, Treasurer

Major: Business Administration

Concentration: Marketing

Graduation year: Spring 2024

Other involvement on campus: Resident assistant for Housing and Residence Life, Treasurer officer for Pacific Islanders Club, Staff management for Athletics Department

Favorite Business Professor: Dr Lisa Power

Hobbies/interests: Photography, Baking, Walking/Hiking

DRESS FOR SUCCESS

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SCHOOL OF BUSINESS NIGHT

Mr. Steve O’ Brien, the director of Athletics at Saint Martin’s University, has graciously invited the school of business Faculty and members of the business Advisory Board to attend Business night at the men’s Basketball game on February 22nd at Marcus Pavilion The event showcased the outstanding community service efforts of our Accounting Faculty, Dr. Tim Madeley, and professor Suzanne Chaille. We also took the opportunity to express our sincere appreciation for the ongoing support and contributions of the Business Advisory Board members to the Saint Martin’s community Board chair, Dr Wendy Fraser, and board members Chewon Lee and Bill Strader were in attendance. They were joined by Prof. Diane Bingaman, Prof. Troy Kirby, Dr. Andy Barenberg, Dr. Tim Madeley, Prof. Suzanne Chaille, and Dean Chung Lee.

ADMISSIONS NIGHT

Professor Troy Kirby and Dean Dr. Lee actively participated in the Admissions Night Basketball Game at Saint Martin’s University, Marcus Pavilion, connecting with potential students and encouraging them to apply and enroll. The event drew Act Six semi-finalists, local high school students, their families, transfer students, and Saint Martin’s University community members The men’s basketball team from Saint Martin’s University, boasting an impressive record of 18-2 and holding the 7th rank in the NCAA Division ll according to the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC), secured a victory over Western Washington University with a final score of 77 to 75.

VOLUNTEER INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

Assistance (VITA) program that helps hundreds of low- and moderate-income taxpayers fulfill their tax obligations. Thanks to accounting professor Suzanne Chaille’s leadership and a group of devoted student volunteers, the VITA team helped local taxpayers save a total of $89,464 in fees this year. Since the program’s inception in 2016, our VITA program has secured more than $1.5 million in refunds for local taxpayers.

END OF TAX SEASON CELEBRATION

It has become tradition for the Dean to take the VITA student volunteers out to lunch the week after Tax Day when they have wrapped up returns for the season. This year the group, along with accounting professors Suzanne Chaille and Diane Bingaman, met at El Sarape in Lacey to celebrate another successful end to the tax season. We appreciate the students’ willingness to dedicate their spring Saturdays to VITA and to provide this muchappreciated service to Saint Martin’s and the greater community.

Kennon Maurer, co-founder of Ebony and Ivory Coffee

Dr. Erin Hurley

Jon Tunheim, Washington State Thurston County Prosecuting Attorney

Katie Barosky, Sr. Manager of Store Communications at REI

Daryl Murrow, Thurston County Economic Development Council

Speakers

Mason Rolph, founder of Olympia Community Solar

Joe Deck, owner of NW Harley-Davidson

Tiffany Couch, Founder & CEO of Acuity Forensics

Domenique Getchman, Development and Communications Manager at TOGETHER!

Candria Rauser, Project Management Professional

Future Internal Auditors

Professor John Craighill helped the School of Business establish an Internal Audit Association (IIA) charter on campus. He has been working with Saint Martin’s University and the Nisqually IIA Chapter since 2020 to encourage the chapter to fund the Internal Audit Practitioner registration and exams fees for our internal auditing course students.

The School of Business is proud to introduce ten new Internal Audit Practitioners to the internal auditing world and the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA). Ten of the eleven students in the Internal Auditing course passed the required Internal Audit Practitioner exam. Appreciation goes to the Nisqually chapter of the IIA’s continued support of our internal auditing students by funding their Internal Audit Practitioner program and exam fees through scholarship donations to Saint Martin’s University Internal Auditing is a required course in the School of Business’ Master of Accountancy program under the director, Diane Bingaman

Pictured here are the students: Shy Roberto, Reine Albite, Jan Francisco, Kaylee Florek, Jordan Meyer, Ed O’ Brian, Oriah Moses, Britney Patrick, Dakota Wright, Gracie Brenner, Tristan Anderson, Dr. Chung-Shing Lee, Dean of the School of Business, Ron Hanson, Nisqually Chapter Member and guest speaker, and John Craighill, Professor, and Nisqually Chapter’s academics relations chair

THE INTERNAL AUDITOR‘S GLOBAL STUDENT CONFERENCE

Orlando, Florida

Two Saint Martin's School of Business students attended and competed in a case study competition at the Internal Auditor's Global Student Conference 126 students, representing 65 schools, made up 10 teams They analyzed and presented on case studies at this event in Orlando, Florida, April 28th - 30th, 2024.

Saint Martin's School of Business was represented by Reine Albite, whose team won first place. Reine takes home $250 and the Gleim CIA Premium Exam Prep course for one of the three parts CIA exam. Oriah Moses was on the third-place team and won $100 and the Gleim CIA Traditional Exam Prep course for one of the three parts CIA exam “I am proud of the knowledge and skills of our students demonstrated They were an important part of the winning teams Congratulations to Reine and Oriah for their exceptional representation of Saint Martin's University.” - Prof. John Craighill

INTERNATIONAL COLLEGIATE

BUSINESS

STRATEGY COMPETITION

The School of Business was excited to have a 4- person team of seniors, representing accounting, marketing and management, participate in the 60th International Collegiate Business Strategy Competition (ICBSC) hosted by California State University in April. The competition work began in January with team member nominations, materials review, and practice rounds in anticipation of competing head-to-head with other university teams

The competition utilizes the Business Policy Game, an international simulation, designed to enable advanced business students to integrate and apply the theories of their business courses The students become strategic managers of simulated companies competing against other business students acting as managers of their own companies. The simulated environment incorporates the economies of two countries and requires consideration of global and domestic strategy. The competition is unique because in addition to the simulation, the competition also includes interaction with a judging panel. The judges act as the Board of Directors for each team. Teams make presentations and judges provide feedback. While some savvy business strategy faculty are among the judges, most are either current or past senior-level industry executives The international competition starts with student teams organized into undergraduate and MBA “worlds,” with four to six teams in each “world” competing directly against each other Trophies are awarded separately in each “world ” The competition extends over five simulated years, one calendar quarter at a time.

ANAHEIM,

CALIFORNIA

From left to right: Dr. David Slotwinski (advisor), Taylor Jackson, Oriah Moses, Dakota Wright, and Isabel Pacheco.

“Our team was nominated by the School of Business Faculty and selected from among the students enrolled in the undergrad capstone BA 499:Strategy and Policy Course Team members came for the various majors and included students with backgrounds in management, marketing, finance, accounting, and operations As part of the teams’ forming, a company name had to be selected and each team member assigned a role Our team became “Monks GP” with Oriah Moses, CEO; Taylor Jackson, CMO, Isabel Pacheco, COO; and Dakota Wright, CFO

Following the distribution of materials and a practice round, the competition local/remote phase went active with the first decision set due Jan 30. During the remote phase, the team would make an additional 11 decisions, prepare and submit their Yr4-Yr7 business plan and prepare a Yr5 Annual Report for submission on Day 1 of the “intense” phase in Anaheim, CA. During the intense phase, the team made 8 decisions covering years 6 and 7 as well as a formal presentation to a panel of judges representing the company’s Board of Directors.

For the competition, we were assigned to be in World 3 and our competitors were from Wilamette University; Colorado State University, Pueblo; Gordon College; University of Richmond; and San Jose State University. All total, there were 5 worlds- 3 undergrad, 2 graduate composed of 16 undergrad and 10 graduate companies.

Monks GP took 2nd Runner-up Awards for Best Documents and Best Overall Not bad for first timers!”

- Dr David Slotwinski

FAREWELL TO DR. DAVID SLOTWINSKI

Please join us in expressing heartfelt gratitude and admiration for the remarkable career of Professor Dr. David Slotwinski, affectionately known as "Slots," as he announces his retirement from Saint Martin’s University A distinguished military veteran, Professor Slotwinski has dedicated decades to our institution, leaving an indelible legacy as a cornerstone of our academic community. His exceptional teaching in business capstone classes has shaped the minds of countless undergraduate and MBA students and instilled in them the values of critical thinking, teamwork, and global business perspectives. Through his leadership, our students have been connected with peers worldwide, showcasing their talents on a global simulation platform and gaining invaluable insights into strategy formulation and implementation As we bid farewell to Professor Slotwinski, we do so with profound gratitude for his unwavering dedication and exemplary service. His impact will undoubtedly endure, inspiring future generations of students and educators alike. We honor his extraordinary journey and express our sincerest appreciation for his steadfast commitment to excellence. While he may be retiring from his formal role, Professor Slotwinski's contributions will continue to resonate within our community, shaping the future of education and inspiring generations to come

SCHOLARS DAY

Two outstanding student teams from the School of Business were chosen to present at Saint Martin’s University Scholars Day on April 23rd

The first team, comprising Grace Brenner, Reine Albite, and Kaylee Florek, showcased their accounting project titled "Palm Three Resorts Case Study" under the guidance of Prof. John Craighill

The second team led by Jera Roller, Cole Hatton, and Elizandrea Tuato’o, presented their "Business Capstone project Glob-Bus corporate simulation project," with Prof. Dr. David Slotwinski as their faculty advisor.

We're incredibly proud of their efforts Congratulations to these talented students and their dedicated faculty advisors!

HONORS CONVOCATION

Excellence in Business Award: IsabelPacheco

Outstanding Business Administration Student award: MadelineGooding

Outstanding Accounting Student Award: ShyannNadineRoberto

Peter V. Vale Scholarship for Graduate Studies (2024 JeraRoller

Peter V. Vale Scholarship for Graduate studies (2023NicoleGandaoli,RoqiaEbrahimi,andJaskaranDahatt

Distinguished MBA Graduate Award: AlexandraCampigotto(Fall‘23) andNicoleGandaoli(Spri

Outstanding JBLM Student in Business Award: TaylorJackson

Distinguished MAcc Graduate Award: BrittneyPatrickandGraceBrenner

GRADUATION PICNIC

When the School of Business received accreditation through the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), we were afforded the opportunity for our students to be inducted into the international business honor society, Delta Mu Delta. To qualify, graduate students need to achieve a GPA of 3.90 or higher and undergraduate students need a GPA of 3.72 or higher. The following are our 2024 inductees:

& DELTA MU DELTA INDUCTION CEREMONY

Jeroleah Auvaa

Colin driscoll

Jennifer Soha

Lotomau Saolotoga

Naiya Shakoor

Brandon Tuato'o G

Rachel Kimura

Isabell Maria Llinas

Hayden Milligan

Christine Pfeiffer

Dion Williams

G R A D U A

T E S

Master of Business

Administration

Jocelyn Bonilla

Alexandra Campigotto

David Cook

Jaskaran Dhatt

Catherine Finch

Nicole Gandaoli

Kyle Greeley

Benjamin Guyer

Hayden Milligan

Edward O’Quin

Kelly Quiroz

Brittany Ramsey

Andrew Thagard

Angela Thiery

Maxwell Turnquist

Justice Yamashita

*Cum Laude

**Magna Cum Laude

***Summa Cum Laude

Bachelor of Arts

Tristan Anderson*

Oriah Moses*

Dakota Wright**

Ryan Ancheta

Maya Aquino

Isaac Cortes

Ehtan Finau

Catherine Finch***

Aseante Foster

Kaya Frost*

Natasha Gandaoli**

Hayden Gaunder**

Arjun Gill**

Madeline Gooding***

Ethan Guidry

Tikara Hall

Cole Hatton***

Taylor Hayes***

Ethan Johansen

Reid Little

Thi-Thanh Nguyen***

Malia Pinder**

Shyann Roberto**

Jera Roller**

Isabella Sagote

Lotomau Saolotoga

Tae Schaffner*

Austin Schaler**

Abdwaan Scott

David Settle

Marcel Stevens

Mark Steward**

Nathaniel Stokes

Elizandrea Tuato’o*

Lyra Van Dusen**

Andru Zepeda

Raylene Zick*

2024 MASTER OF ACCOUNTANCY COHORT

Our largest class of MAcc graduates to date and an all female cohort!

Reine Albite

Grace Brenner

Kaylee Florek

Jan Trinity Francisco

Jordan Meyer

Britney Patrick

Pictured with Professor Suzanne

Chaille and MAcc

Director Diane Bingaman.

COMMENCEMENT

BACCALAUREATE MASS

The School of Business is committed to developing leaders for tomorrow’s business world. Our undergraduate, graduate, and certificate programs provide students with the necessary skills to succeed in today’s fast-changing world.

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