Professional MBA Alumni Spotlights
Michele Minghetti, MBA '22
The applied nature of international education and business is highly enriching and sets up individuals to lead in our global economy. One such student who took advantage of this opportunity is Michele Minghetti. He studied at GVSU in Summer- Fall 2021 and intends to return to Grand Rapids to open a European style bakery.
Rayanne Beaudry, MBA '21
"The program was challenging, but getting through it was rewarding not only in the sense of accomplishment but also in the way it impacted my career."
Eunice Lopez-Martin, MBA '21
"The MBA program really gave me new tools and resources on how to be successful in my career and in my work within the community. It also allowed me to see the power of networking and building up those skill sets to keep climbing the career ladder."
Samantha Das, MBA '20
"I thought I was too young to take on a leadership role...I've learned that being a leader is more than age and experience. Leading requires wisdom, a humble attitude, and a willingness to listen to everyone's voices."
Ryan Hoogstra, MBA '20
"The Seidman MBA program provided me with an opportunity to grow personally and professionally through coursework, networking, and various professional development opportunities administered by Grand Valley."
Vincent Lambert, CPA, MBA '20
"The program and professors at Seidman helped me develop an advanced understanding of organizing and operating a business. The MBA program challenged me to develop skills in finance, management, human resources, IT, and marketing."
Weston Persons, MBA '20
"The Seidman MBA offers me the opportunity to stand out among my peers for future career advancement. All this was offered while still working in my profession full-time."
Ryan Slusarzyk, MBA '20
"The Seidman MBA presented me with the opportunity to expand my knowledge, refine my skills, develop deep-seated relationships, and to set additional foundation blocks for me to continue to achieve success in my career."
Aaron and Olivia Lawson, MBA '14
"Getting an MBA is an investment in you and in your future. It will only benefit you in your career and give you an edge in the job market..."
Corey and Kim Lake, MBA '12
"The relationships that Seidman had and exposed us to in the local business community became irreplaceable. It truly jump-started our network and many of us have leveraged those networks or each other for advancing our careers throughout the last decade."
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