MELANIE
masters of business administration

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WHY WEBER STATE?

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First, I want to start with that my father, husband and other family members attended Weber State University (WSU) and are indeed very loyal Alumni! I aimed to be the best I could be in the financial accounting industry and WSU has given me the tools to reach my goals as a professional. Born and raised in Ogden, Utah (#ogdenpride) and never had any intention of going anywhere other than WSU. 

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WHY MBA?

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Personal attention and sincerity from faculty within the MBA program.

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INCREDIBLE ACCESS

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If ever I needed assistance WSU faculty was willing to go above-and-beyond, and I learned from their leadership and mentoring to offer the same to employees, friends and family.

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FACULTY IMPACT

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Both Dr. Matt Mouritsen and Dr. Shaun Hansen believed in me, taught me and held me to the standards in order to make an impact within our business communities and profession.

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ADVICE

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WSU’s MBA program has given me the tools to succeed professionally and has allowed me to offer my team the same type of opportunities if willing to stretch, reach and exhaust. You can gain these tools as well. 

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HOW HAS THE MBA PROGRAM IMPACTED YOU?

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Goddard's MBA program has given me the tools to succeed professionally and has allowed me to offer my team the same type of opportunities if willing to stretch, reach and exhaust. 

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WHERE ARE YOU NOW?

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I am the only female Director of Accounting for Strata Fund Solutions –one of our industry’s leaders. Sixteen years ago, I started as an entry-level accountant and with stellar guidance, teaching and coaching from many great leaders in my career field I am now a member of the executive team at Strata. 

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