Oregon Executive MBA Alumni Panel: The ROI of an EMBA

    Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 6:00 PM until 7:30 PMPacific Daylight Time UTC -07:00


    UO Library & Learning Center
    2800 NE Liberty St
    Portland, OR 97211
    United States

    Is an executive MBA worth the investment?

    Join us for an alumni panel and hear firsthand how Oregon Executive MBA graduates leveraged their MBA to advance their careers, expand their networks, and increase their leadership impact.

    Facilitated by Paul Allen, director of the Oregon Executive MBA, this conversation will explore the return on investment of the program through the experiences of alumni. Throughout the discussion, you'll have the opportunity to ask your own questions and engage directly with graduates about their Oregon Executive MBA journeys.

    Panelists include:

    • Chris Akins, MBA '24 - Vice President, Investor Relations, Fisher Investments
    • Steph Carlson, MBA '20 - Senior Vice President, Chief of Staff, Blood Cancer United
    • Sam Thompson, MBA '26 - Executive E-Commerce & Marketing Manager, Goodwill Industries of the Columbia Willamette

    Light refreshments will be provided.

    Registration is no longer available because the registration deadline has passed.