As part of our Women’s History Month programming, the Martin J. Whitman School of Management at Syracuse University invites you to a virtual panel discussion featuring accomplished alumni and members of our advisory councils. Panelists will share their career insights and experiences…
Whitman Celebrates Women’s History Month 2021
Whitman Celebrates Women’s History Month 2021 In honor of Women’s History Month 2021, the Martin J. Whitman School of Management at Syracuse University celebrates women at Whitman. Highlighted are Whitman community members celebrated for their contributions to history, culture and society. Students Whitman NYC…
#WhitmanWatch: Bettina Papageorge ’21
College courses are vital when it comes to education, but the key to success is taking advantage of extracurriculars to make your experience as well-rounded as possible. If anyone knows about using extracurricular opportunities to solidify the path as a…
Assistant Teaching Professor Elizabeth Wimer Draws Out the Entrepreneurial Spirit in Her Students
Adrianna Kocak ’19 was, by her own admission, the “smart kid” at her Syracuse high school, and she thrived on that. But, when she chose to attend Syracuse University’s Martin J. Whitman School of Management, she quickly realized that there…
Alumni of the Week: Oriana Fuentes ’12
I’m excited to be updating this alumni profile, especially since I wrote the last one almost six years ago and a lot has changed. I graduated from Syracuse University in 2012, majoring in finance from the Martin J. Whitman School…
Featured Alumni Entrepreneur: Jamie (Kelling) Hall ’09
Jamie (Kelling) Hall graduated with honors from the Martin J. Whitman School of Management in 2009 with her bachelor’s in marketing management. After graduation, Hall spent five years working for Altria Group, a Fortune 200 company, as a territory sales…
Alumni of the Week: Rebecca Barreto ’14
Over a decade ago, I decided to join Syracuse University’s Martin J. Whitman School of Management and graduated Class of 2014. I can say, without a doubt, it was the best decision that I made. Looking back at it now,…
Assistant Professor of Marketing Shares Her Fascination With Data-Driven Marketing
Number-driven data has always been fascinating to Hyoryung Nam, Ph.D., who joined the faculty at Syracuse University’s Martin J. Whitman School of Management as an assistant professor of marketing in August 2020. “Data matters. Data is the basic building block…
Alumna of the Week: Katherine Villeda Najera ’14
Katherine Najera Villeda is the founder and president of De Manos Con Amor, which means From Hands with Love, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that empowers people in low-income communities through education and career-building skills. Villeda is also launching her new business,…
#WhitmanWatch: Michelle Truong ’21
The first time that Michelle Truong ’21 visited Syracuse University’s campus also happened to be her move-in day. Truong, from San Jose, California, made the decision to cross the country because of the unique opportunity to pursue a dual major in marketing management at the Martin J.…
Alumni of the Week: Abha Bang ’09 MBA, G’14 (MAX)
Leaving India and moving to America to pursue my MBA wasn’t an easy decision, but it was, by far, one of the best decisions I have made to enhance myself professionally and personally. Syracuse University made me feel at home…
Featured Alumni Entrepreneur: Alyza Bohbot ’08
City Girl Coffee is a brand of the Alakef Coffee Roasters corporation owned and operated by Martin J. Whitman School of Management alumna Alyza Bohbot James ’08. City Girl is a socially-conscious coffee company, which uses as much women-sourced coffee…
Assistant Professor Drawn to Whitman’s Niche Appreciation of Quantitative Marketing, Cross Section of University Researchers
Assistant Professor of Marketing Meheli Basu, Ph.D., was drawn to Syracuse University’s Martin J. Whitman School of Management because she knew that many of her peers were involved in exactly the type of work she, too, was interested in. “Quantitative…
#WhitmanWatch: Madison Dallas ’21
What do a resume and a TikTok video have in common? Some may say they are both creative pieces used to demonstrate your talents. Others may see no relationship at all. For Madison Dallas ’21, both were essential to her…
Professor Fatma Sonmez-Leopold Named to Poets and Quants Top 50 List
Fatma Sonmez-Leopold, Ph.D., assistant teaching professor of finance at Syracuse University’s Martin J. Whitman School of Management was honored as one of the 2020 Top 50 undergraduate business professors in the world by Poets and Quants for Undergrads, a higher…
Kimberly Boynton ’13 MBA: Hospital CEO Never Imagined Leading Through a Pandemic
Kimberly Boynton ’13 MBA: Hospital CEO Never Imagined Leading Through a Pandemic When Kimberly Boynton ’13 MBA was studying at the Whitman School, she never imagined that a few years later she would be using some of the skills she…
Dominique Visser ’20 MBA: Online MBA Program Was “Business as Usual” During Belgian Lockdown
Dominique Visser ’20 MBA: Online MBA Program Was “Business as Usual” During Belgian Lockdown Completing the online MBA program in Belgium while COVID-19 had the country locked down was “business as usual for me,” says Dominique Visser ’20 MBA. “I…
Whitman NYC Intern Persevered Through the Pandemic
Whitman NYC Intern Persevered Through the Pandemic In the last issue of Whitman magazine, we profiled students who were taking part in the inaugural semester of the Whitman School’s NYC Abroad program, an experience that allows students to intern and…
Student Profile: Ying Zhang ’21
Student Spotlight: Ying Zhang ’21 Hometown: Xi’an, China Degree: Ph.D. in Accounting Before deciding to earn her Ph.D., Ying Zhang ’21 already knew she had a keen interest in financial research. After completing a bachelor’s degree in China, Zhang continued…
Student Profile: Marie-Jose Michel Sanchez ’21
Student Spotlight: Marie-Jose Michel Sanchez ’21 Hometown: Miami, Flordia Degree: Online M.S. in Professional Accounting Marie-Jose Michel Sanchez ’21 M.S. is an individual who exemplifies the term “life-long learner.” Earning a bachelor’s degree in accounting in 1993 from the University…
#WhitmanWatch: Sarina Sherman ’21
Most students say goodbye to their high school jobs once they’re ready for college, but, for Sarina Sherman ’21 (WHIT/NEW), it was only the beginning of a potential career. “I worked for Nordstrom in high school. After a few years,…
Office Coordinator Looks Back on Why She Stayed at Whitman for 33 Years
Following her graduation from Alfred University, Sue Dean ’01 MBA, (or Sue B., as she’s known by the Whitman community) recalls, “I came out of school and had no idea what I wanted to do.” She was a temporary worker at SUNY Upstate…
Collaboration is Key for Yvette Hollingsworth Clark ’94 MBA
Collaboration is Key for Yvette Hollingsworth Clark ’94 MBA The night the federal CARES Act was signed into law on March 27, 2020, 60 people from financial institutions and fintech companies gathered virtually for a TechSprint to offer technology solutions…
#WhitmanWatch: Gizelle Jayne Ortiz Vidal ’22
Gizelle Jayne Ortiz Vidal ’22 (WHIT/iSchool) is an individual who works with a ‘pay it forward’ attitude, which they demonstrate in their involvement at Syracuse University and the greater Syracuse area. Vidal, from Yonkers, New York, is a dual major studying finance at the Martin J. Whitman…
Career Center Advisor Follows Her Own Advice
Emily Shaughnessy, a career advisor at the Martin J. Whitman School of Management, has learned from her life journey that keeping an open-mind and networking can change your life. Shaughnessy grew up in the Adirondacks region of New York State and graduated with…
Alumna Leverages Opportunities to Expand Business, Gain Knowledge in Graduate EEE Program
As a young alumna, Kelsey Davis ’19 (NEW), ’20 M.S. is taking on Los Angeles with her startup and 10 team members. Originally from Atlanta, Georgia, Davis saw an opportunity at Syracuse University to explore her creativity and found the…
Underperforming Companies Lose Focus On Innovation
Research findings show that the length of time a firm has been underperforming contributes to shaping that firm’s innovative search patterns and its expenditure in research and development. Over time, the relationship between the two variables is nonlinear. Maria Minniti,…
Study Abroad Florence: Finding a Second Family with a Host Mother
From taking trips to places like northern Italy and seeing the Dolomites to decorating a Christmas tree with her host’s family, Brittney Loper ’21 had a study abroad experience that many students aspire to have. Loper, a senior dual major in marketing…
#WhitmanWatch: Amanda Blutig ’22
Contrary to what many would assume, Amanda Blutig ’22, was not originally thrilled to join the Syracuse University Orange family. Why? Well, because ironically her older brother beat her to it. Blutig, from Nanuet, NY recalls, “My brother just graduated…
Supply Chain Professor Uses Innovative Spirit to Help Community
Supply Chain Professor Uses Innovative Spirit to Help Community Over the past several months, Julie Niederhoff, associate professor of supply chain management, spoke to multiple major media outlets, including CNN, NBC Nightly News and The New York Times about supply…
Study Abroad Santiago: Learning from the Women of Chile
Cafui Awasu ’20 knew she was going to spend a semester abroad in Santiago, Chile from her first week at Syracuse University. Right after she attended the Syracuse University Study Abroad Fair during Welcome Week with her parents, she made…
#WhitmanWatch: Louisa “Lulu” Williams ’21
Louisa Williams ’21, better known to friends as Lulu, has let her African roots, spirituality and perseverance guide her success at Syracuse University. William’s hometown is Delran, New Jersey. She is a dual major in supply chain management at the Whitman School of Management,…
From Syracuse to Silicon Valley
When Valerie Wang ’19 (iSchool), ’21 M.S. was in search of a summer internship, the Whitman Career Center and the power of the Syracuse Orange Network came through. With the help of Jim Keene ’79 and his connections in Silicon…
From Intern to Manager, Alumna Builds Career at Unilever
Emily Fishman ’12 from Langhorne, Pennsylvania had her life changed by Syracuse University’s Martin J. Whitman School of Management. Not only did she gain skills she needed to be successful working for Unilever, but she also made lifelong memories, close friends and…
Irma Finocchiaro: From Comptroller Student, to Director of the Program
Irma Finocchiaro graduated from high school in Panama in 1968. That same year, she began a lifelong career serving the country and forging relationships that have lasted a lifetime. At the time Finocchiaro was not a citizen, that would come…
#WhitmanWatch: Jenna Thomas ’23
The first time that Jenna Thomas ’23 visited Syracuse she was moved by the potential that she knew Syracuse University held. Thomas, from Bethlehem, PA, recalls, “I wanted to go to Syracuse University ever since I first stepped foot on…
Refugee to Entrepreneur, Alumna Says Yes to New Opportunities
Esther Kim ’12, came to the United States with her parents as Jewish refugees— their life in suitcases— and their family dog. Kim was a marketing management and supply chain management double major during her undergraduate time at Syracuse University’s…
Recent Graduate Continues Education at Whitman with Forever Orange Scholarship
Elizabeth Gordon ’20 (ECS), ’22 MBA has a long-term goal, which is to work in STEM and develop a product to empower women. She explains, “I want to work in the engineering field for 10 years or so and then…
Winnie (Uyen) Nguyen ’12, ’13 M.S.
Like many international students, Winnie Nguyen ’12, ’13 M.S. had few connections in the United States upon starting her college career. However, in coming to Syracuse, she quickly discovered her passion for accounting, and has been working in Public Accounting…
Julia Fiedler ’21: Close to Home, Close to Opportunity
When it came time for Julia Fiedler ’21 to search for a college, she didn’t bother. She knew Syracuse University was the place for her. “Syracuse University and the Whitman School have always been close to home for me, both…
Kari Morrow: It’s Not All Business at Whitman
Most students at Syracuse University’s Martin J. Whitman School of Management recognize Kari Morrow as the program manager of the Goodman IMPRESS Program. Since August of 2017, she has helped to facilitate hands-on learning opportunities to prepare business students for the workforce. Morrow finds it very…
Empow-her: Alumna Works to Build Stronger, More Connected Communities
From a young age, Alexis Drickel ’17 MBA has been a go-getter. She was always one of the first to raise her hand in class or try new things, purely because of her passion for learning. Early on, Drickel realized that…
#WhitmanWatch: Arianna Boyce ’23
Arianna Boyce ’23 chose to attend Syracuse University because of the welcoming atmosphere she felt in the campus community and the countless opportunities she saw for herself to grow personally, professionally and academically. In addition to pursuing a major in…
Rachel DuBois Shares Her Passion for Her Work and Family
If spending a day at Syracuse University’s Martin J. Whitman School of Management, it’s likely you’ll run into Rachel DuBois G’13 (SOE), director of undergraduate recruitment. A familiar face to students, faculty and staff alike, DuBois is often seen in the…
Research is Li’s Bread and Butter
Faculty members at Syracuse University’s Martin J. Whitman School of Management come from a wide array of different backgrounds and fields, as well as bring specific skill sets to the University to share with each student their knowledge and experiences. Rong…
From Reader to Writer, Alumna Finds Her Passion Through Books
Reading is Deedi Brown’s ’16 MBA superpower. Last year, she read 120 books — dystopian fiction, memoirs, Malcolm Gladwell-type nonfiction and everything in between. She organized international book giveaways and met authors at local bookstores. She also documented all her…
Alumna Earns Two Degrees and a Leadership Position
When it comes to planning her career path, Lu Yin G ’14, G ’19 has always been one step ahead. She chose to pursue an MBA at Syracuse University’s Martin J. Whitman School of Management right after completing her undergraduate…
Whitman School Creates New Role Focused on Corporate Relations
Seeking to grow, evaluate, and optimize current relationships with corporate partners, as well as identify new connections, the Martin J. Whitman School of Management recently appointed Sara Garvey to a newly created position in corporate relations.