MBA Career
Exploration Conference
Event Details
This event is intended for the MBA student class of 2025 to learn about various career paths to take after they graduate. Panels are composed of program alumni and industry professionals. Each panel is 45 minutes in length followed by 30 minutes of networking. Company names listed in bold are open to sponsorship and/or supporting CPT.
Friday, August 25
9:00 AM - 2:30 PM CT
Zoom, See Zoom Links Below
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Registration for the MBA CEC is not required. Registering for the event will add it to your Handshake Calendar.
SESSION 1
Panel Discussion: 9:00 AM - 9:45 AM
Networking: 9:45 AM - 10:15 AM
Corporate Strategy
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Panelists:
Andrew Kelley, Securian
Dillon McBrady, Carson Wagonlit Travel
Rich Narendren, Ameriprise
Kunal Mehta, Winnebago
Margaret Mai, UnitedHealth Group
Moderated by: Coach Kelly
SESSION 2
Panel Discussion: 10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Networking: 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Finance and iBanking
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Panelists:
Hannah Cho, Harris Williams
Dylan McMahon, UnitedHealth Group
Mike Scheuer, Pohlad Future Ventures
Awais Hussain, Ecolab
Chris Louk, Piper Sandler
Evan Kaufmann, Lazard
Moderated by: Christian Willman, MBA Class of 2024
Marketing
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Panelists:
Ashley Soukup, General Mills,
Brian Thompson, Schwan's
Jeremy Hemsworth, Ramp
Jake Howell, Land O'Lakes
Greg Dalrymple, Ecolab
Lauren Nakamura, Boston Scientific
Moderated by: Rachel Johnson, MBA Class of 2024
SESSION 3
Panel Discussion: 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
Networking: 12:45 PM - 1:15 PM
Leadership Development Programs
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Panelists:
Patti Cudney, Amazon
Michael (Ify) Ntoka, Thermo Fisher
Adam Thom, Emerson
Lauren Miller, Medtronic
Amy Du, UnitedHealth Group
Namue Kata, Target
Moderated by: Celina Her, MBA Class of 2024
Product Management
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Panelists:
Steven Bruce, Adobe
Brian McIntee, Abbott
Tanvee Singh, Adyen
Berlin Sohn, Microsoft
Rajkumar Vyas, Amazon
Moderated by: Rukmin Juneja, MBA Class of 2024
SESSION 4
Panel Discussion: 1:15 PM - 2:00 PM
Networking: 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Consulting
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Panelists:
Napoleon Howell, Deloitte
Ullas Pathak, McKinsey
Andrew Glor, Foresight
Nach Karnik, BCG
Briana Hughes, Slalom
Moderated: Saul Schwartz, Class of 2024
Supply Chain and Operations
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Panelists:
Amanda Bryan, Land O'Lakes
Shannon Mae Leach McNamara, Traveling Table LLC
Dennis Meyer-Razon, CHS
James McLean, Target
Raffi Tashijian, UnitedHealth Group
Moderated by: Manognya Wunnava & Jeremy Binder, MBA Class of 2024
Identified sensory stimuli students can expect to experience during the event.
Technology - This event will take place through Zoom. Access to the internet, a webcam, speakers and a microphone will be required. Each panel discussion will be recorded. The networking portion of each panel will not be recorded.
Closed Captioning will be turned on. Closed captions can also be requested anonymously on Zoom within the controls toolbar by selecting “Request Captions”.
Private Space - Due to the nature of a virtual event a quiet space will be required to participate. Students can use breakout rooms or the CBCC interview rooms on campus if needed.
Groups - This event will have large amounts of social engagement in large groups and breakout rooms. Students can expect networking between students and panelists.
Video - Students should anticipate having their video on during the event. Their video will be able to be seen by all attendees.
Asking Questions - When asking a question to one of the panelists students who are able should unmute themselves and verbally ask their question. Those unable to verbally ask their question can utilize the chat feature on Zoom.
Zoom Fatigue - Students should expect a full day of Zoom panel discussions. To avoid Zoom fatigue students should avoid multitasking, utilize the lunch break to step away from devices, and hide self view to limit distractions.
If accommodations are needed to attend the Carlson Career and Internship Fair please contact gbccinfo@umn.edu with your needs.