School of Business in India

2012 Participant Roster

Jude Lieberman Jude grew up in Portland and attended Pitzer College where she studied Sociology, French, and Studio Art. Post graduation she lived in France teaching English to high-school students, and then lived in Los Angeles for 5 years, during which time she ran her own handmade jewelry design company. She has over 9 years of professional experience within small businesses across diverse industries. As a strong believer in the power of business for social good, Jude is pursuing an MBA at PSU with a focus on Sustainability and Marketing. She works part-time as a project coordinator at Activate Cellular, and also serves on the Leadership Team of PSUs Net Impact Chapter, on OECs Emerging Leaders Board (oeconline.org/aboutus/emerging-leaders-board) and on the board of Lev (leve-nw.org). Jude lives in North Portland with her cat, dog, and husband, and when shes not busy getting her MBA, enjoys working out at the gym and exploring all of the great places to eat that Portland has to offer. Mike Osterman Mike received his Bachelor of Arts in Spanish Language and Literature from Whitman College in 1996. A highlight of his undergraduate experience was living and attending university for a semester in Mrida, Yucatn, Mxico. After a brief stint as a certified interpreter and translator, he became increasingly involved in IT, gaining experience in web development, e-commerce, systems integration, system administration and technology consulting. He currently holds a split position as the IT Security Officer and the Deputy Director of the enterprise technology group at Whitman College. In Fall 2010, Mike enrolled in the part-time online cohort of the Portland State University MBA program to increase his job mobility and improve his effectiveness in his current role. He has become increasingly interested in the role of business beyond an instrument for the short-term creation of shareholder value, and is very excited to deepen his understanding of business as a tool for sustainable social change while learning about another culture. Katherine Scofield Kate completed her undergraduate degree in Business Administration at the Ohio State University with a concentration in Finance. After graduating in 2008, she entered the insurance industry as a Product Analyst at a small insurance company in Northeast Ohio. After one and a half years, Kate transitioned to a business analyst role to assume responsibility for a major project undertaking a rating platform overhaul involving a new user interface for 43 states across two auto products. Kate returned to school to obtain her MBA at in 2011 with a desire to build upon her project management experience and with the hope of transitioning into the sporting goods industry. As a result of a successful internship this past summer, Kate will begin working in Supply Chain at Nike upon graduation in June. Her interest in social enterprise stems from her long-term desire to use sports and fitness as a means for improving the lives of underprivileged children. She very much looks forward to this incredible opportunity in India! Simon Ngawhika Hello! Kia ora! My name is Simon and I'm from New Zealand, home of the Black Caps. It is my aspiration to bring the creative energies of business into the greater service of our communities and the natural environments that sustain us. That is what brought me to Portland State in 2011 for the MBA program. With a strong commitment to fostering relationships, diversity, and learning, I draw from both my British and my Polynesian (New Zealand Maori) backgrounds to try to view the world in my own way. I have an educational background in business and human geography, and a working background in cross-cultural resource management, economic development policy, and intellectual property. Thank you for taking the time to learn a bit about me! I am very pleased to be meeting you. Slater Swan Graduated from Oregon State University in 2009 with a Bachelor's of Science in Audio Production.

The majority of my work background has been in project management, specifically working full-time at a summer camp. Aspiring to work in leadership development, teaching at a collegiate level and operating a consultancy. I look forward to coming to India. I have been interested in social enterprise and travelling in the country for quite some time!

Adam Kennedy I have an undergraduate degree in Political Science and French from a small private university in the Midwest. My first job was working for the French Government teaching English. After this I worked for a small company for a year in business to business sales and sales consulting. 3 years ago I joined Wells Fargo Bank in a sales role. I have moved up in the company to my current position as an assistant branch manager. I want to get involved in business development and finance. The Masters in Business Administration is the first step to accomplish this. Long term I want to be involved in sustainable international development, particularly microfinance. My goal of working in international development and microfinance is the driver for being involved in this program. I want to get first-hand experience seeing small scale development work and social enterprise in order to inform my future endeavors. Michelle Pages Originally from Charleston, South Carolina, after studying History and Spanish in college, I eagerly headed West to the ski town of Telluride, Colorado to pursue outdoor hobbies and a sales position for a boutique inbound vacation planning agency. With roles in sales, marketing, and operations, this experience provided my first formal exposure to the business world. However, eager to go abroad, I moved to Argentina to teach English for several months. Seeking broader educational and professional opportunities, I moved to Portland. For nearly four years I worked in sales, operations, and marketing at Avanti Destinations, an independent international tour operator. Ultimately, seeking to strengthen my knowledge of business, I decided to pursue an MBA at PSU. I am drawn to marketing and business development for socially and environmentally responsible companies. India has always been at the top of my travel list, and the practical / service element of the social enterprise program appealed to me tremendously.