Student Profiles
Meet Our Current Students
Welcome to our school's current student profiles webpage! Here, you will find a diverse and dynamic collection of profiles from some of our talented full-time MBA students. Each profile showcases their unique interests, why they pursued an MBA, and chose Carlson for this 'big' next step, giving you a glimpse into their career before and after they pursued a Carlson MBA. Explore their stories and be inspired by their accomplishments, as we celebrate the many ways in which our students are making a difference in the world around us.
Jill Hancock
Class of 2024 - Consulting Enterprise
Background:
Financial services and US Army Reserve
Why MBA:
With two degrees in science-based fields, the barriers to advancing my career outside of my current employer were seemingly insurmountable.
Why Carlson:
- Experiential learning: Enterprise Program
- Global focus: International experience requirement
- Post-MBA support: Strong alumni network and corporate connections
- Military-friendly: Top MBA Program for Veterans
Specialization:
Consulting and Entrepreneurship
Enterprise:
Carlson Consulting Enterprise
Affinity Affiliations:
Forté Fellow, MIN-Corps Fellow, Entre and Global Business Clubs President
Future Goals:
"I plan to focus on advising and advancing global and domestic STEM-based startups"
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Mariam Bobtoya
Class of 2023 - Ventures Enterprise
Background:
Operations
Why MBA:
I am pursuing an MBA to bridge my gap in finance and make me a well-
rounded professional. I am also looking to build my business leadership skills, as well as broaden my professional network
Why Carlson:
I chose Carlson for the academic rigor and Carlson’s reputation for building critical thinking and problem-solving leaders through experiential learning. The overwhelming support the community gives to women interested in business gave me the feeling I will be right at home at Carlson.
Specialization:
Finance and Entrepreneurship
Enterprise:
Ventures Enterprise
Affinity Affiliations:
Female, Black, Graduate Volunteer Consultant and International student
Future Goals:
"I am looking to further my career in operations management, and I am
specifically interested in the life sciences or pharmaceutical industry".
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Patrick Hines
Class of 2023 - Consulting Enterprise
Background:
Nonprofit and performing arts
Why MBA:
I was ready for a career switch and wanted to use an MBA to make this happen. I have also always been interested in studying business and thought now was the perfect opportunity to make the switch.
Why Carlson:
My experiences have mostly been in orchestras which are almost always composed of 80-90 musicians. I wanted to go to a school that had a similar class size. I like that I know everyone's name in my class and it is easy for everyone to get to know one another. I also like that such a small class size has given me ample leadership opportunities.
Specialization:
Management Science STEM MBA
Enterprise:
Consulting Enterprise
Affinity Affiliations:
Black, LGBTQ , and 2023 Professional Student Government Representative (PSG)
Future Goals:
"I am looking forward to kickstarting my consulting career at Medtronic through its Leadership Development Rotation Program".
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Muanya Onyiuke
Class of 2023 - Consulting Enterprise
Background:
Public Sector Strategy & Finance
Why MBA:
I pursued an MBA because I wanted to consolidate all the skills that I had gained in my career at that point, and develop new ones, to bridge the gap between private sector innovation and public service. I wanted to make a career change from internal public sector consulting to private sector consulting. My experience in the public sector gave me a broad and deep understanding of how the sector operates. To connect the dots between public service and the private sector, I knew I needed to further my education and experience across a wide array of private sector industries and business disciplines.
Why Carlson:
I was interested in the Carlson MBA program for a few reasons; the career support, the network, and the experiential learning opportunities, more specifically the consulting enterprise. I had lived in Minneapolis for 7 years prior to pursuing my MBA and I had built a strong sense of community. I went to the University of Minnesota for my undergraduate degree, and in my Junior year of college, I picked up the Management minor at Carlson. I remember sitting in my management class thinking to myself that if I had a second chance, I would love to be a Carlson student, which led me to explore this program.
Specialization:
Strategy
Enterprise:
Consulting Enterprise
Affinity Affiliations:
C4C, Consulting Club, and MOSAIC
Future Goals:
"My short-term goal was to make a career change from internal public sector consulting to private sector consulting. In the long-term, I would like to run a social enterprise that focuses on economic development in countries like Nigeria. Alternatively, I would like to be a Managing Director in the social arm of a consulting firm."
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