Nicholas Imparato (Professor)
Nicholas Imparato is a professor of marketing and management at the University of San Francisco and a research fellow at the Hoover Institution, Stanford University. During multiple university leaves of absence he served as a senior executive and board member of publicly listed and closely held firms here and abroad. He has been a speaker and advisor in over 30 countries with Visa, IBM and other organizations regarding innovation, public policy and leadership. Professor Imparato has been honored with awards for teaching, research, professional achievement and public service, including the University Distinguished Teacher Award and the Tops in Marketing Award, Sales and Marketing Executives International.
Email: imparato@usfca.edu
Mouwafac Sidaoui (Professor)
Mouwafac Sidaoui is a professor of business analytics and a Director of the joint Master of Global Entrepreneurship and Management Program at the University of San Francisco. His research received widespread recognition, including the USF School of Education’s Distinguished Research Award (2007). He is fluent in Arabic and has presented his research findings and served as a delegate at conferences in North America, Europe and the Middle East, including the Education Without Borders Conference in Dubai, 2009. Prior to pursuing a post-graduate education, Dr. Sidaoui enjoyed a successful career as an Executive in Silicon Valley with Cirrus Logic, Hewlett Packard, IDT, S1 and other organizations focusing on ERP [Enterprise Resource Planning] systems while developing curriculum and online solutions for clients around the globe.
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/mouwafacsidaoui
Email: sidaoui@usfca.edu
Bruno D. Abbott
Marketing and Media Management
MBA Candidate, 2013
Work Experience: Luxury Real Estate Consultant, Hill and Co. Real Estate; Real Estate Agent, Prudential Real Estate. Undergraduate Degree: BA Economics, San Francisco State University. Languages: English and French. Professional Goal: Luxury marketing, corporate communications, and public relations.
www.linkedin.com/in/brunoabbott
May Abughazalah
Marketing
MBA Candidate, 2012
Work Experience: Deputy Marketing Manager, ALBAIK FOOD Systems Co. Undergraduate Degree: Business Administration, American University of Beirut – Lebanon. Languages: Arabic, English and French. Professional Goals: Become a prominent Saudi business woman and expand family business internationally.
http://sa.linkedin.com/pub/may-abu-ghazalah/1a/b73/378
Alfred W. Dang
Marketing and International Business
MBA and MAPS Candidate, 2013
Work Experience: Corporate and Retail Sales Representative at Apple Inc. Undergraduate Degree: BA Communication and Journalism, University of Arizona. Languages: English, Cantonese, Mandarin (Conversational).
Professional Goal: Brand marketing and business development with Zuffa LLC.
www.linkedin.com/pub/alfred-dang/15/b7/ab0
Justin P Day
Organizational Development
MS Organizational Development Candidate 2012
MS Information Systems/Biotech Candidate 2012
Work Experience: Economic Development Intern, Town of Los Gatos; Manager Executive and Board Affairs, Planned Parenthood. Undergraduate Degree: BS Public/Nonprofit Administration, University of San Francisco. Languages: English, Basic French and Spanish. Professional Goal: Organizational development bridging resources from the private, public, and social sectors.
Eliza R. Gerland
General Business Administration
MBA Candidate, 2013
Work Experience: MTV and Sony Music. Undergraduate Degree: BA English, UCLA. Languages: English and Spanish. Professional Goal: Own my own business that allows me to travel.
www.linkedin.com/pub/eliza-gerland/33/663/53a
Roza Khademi
General MBA
MBA candidate, 2012
Work Experience: Regional Business Development Manager, Aconex LLC; Commercial Leasing and Development, Kimco Realty. Undergraduate Degree: BS Managerial Economics, University of San Francisco. Languages: English and Farsi. Professional Goal: Career in directing business development & consulting for start-ups and large corporations.
http://www.linkedin.com/in/rozakhademi
Erika Rincon
Finance and International Business
MBA Candidate, 2012
Work Experience: Financial Analyst, Philips Lumileds; Sales Analyst, Omnivision Technologies. Undergraduate Degree: BS Business Administration, San Jose State University. Languages: English, Spanish, and basic Italian. Professional Goal: Global business strategy and business development for a multinational corporation.
www.linkedin.com/pub/erika-rincon/5/459/195
Erik C. Shallman
Entrepreneurship and Law
JD/MBA Candidate, 2014
Work Experience: Materials Engineer, Washington River Protection Solutions. Undergraduate Degree: Materials Science and Metallurgical Engineering, University of Idaho. Languages: English. Professional Goal: A career that successfully leverages knowledge from the three areas of engineering, law, and business.
Mia Sumichan
Marketing
MBA Candidate, 2013
Work Experience: Independent film production. Undergraduate Degree: BFA Screenwriting, Academy of Art University. Languages: English and Indonesian. Professional Goal: Business development in emerging markets.
www.linkedin.com/pub/mia-sumichan/16/842/59a
Regan M. Sweeney
Analytics and Marketing
MBA Candidate, 2013
Work Experience: Front Officer Supervisor, Joie de Vivre Hospitality; Event Coordinator, Conference Consultants. Undergraduate Degree: BS Business Administration, Humboldt State University. Languages: English. Professional Goals: Career in business analytics.
www.linkedin.com/pub/regan-sweeney/21/24a/568
Kristen J. Trad
International Law and International Business
JD/MBA Candidate, 2014
Work Experience: Office Manager/Billing Specialist, Cardiology and Internal Medicine Associates of Rhode Island, Inc.; Alumni Relations, Donor Development, and Fundraising, Emory University. Undergraduate Degree: BA Double Major in International Economics and French Studies, Emory University. Languages: English, French, and Arabic (limited). Professional Goal: Practicing law in an international setting.
www.linkedin.com/pub/kristen-trad/25/33/390
Jim Turner
Organizational Development and Finance
MBA Candidate, 2013
Work Experience: Private Sector Liaison for the City and County of San Francisco Department of Emergency Management; Independent Strategic Communications Consultant. Undergraduate Degree: BA Philosophy and Theater, Trinity University. Languages: English and Spanish. Professional Goal: Government Affairs with next generation businesses promoting sustainable practices and products, including companies in the energy, agriculture, food production, or transportation industries.
www.linkedin.com/in/affinityjim
Amy Whittaker
General MBA
MBA candidate, 2013
Work Experience: Events and Communications Manager, EnCorps Teachers Program; Service Events Coordinator, Chicago Cares; Project Manager, KaBOOM! Undergraduate Degree: BS Graphic Communication, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. Languages: English. Professional Goal: Career in management consulting for start-ups, NGOs, arts and cultural organizations.
www.linkedin.com/in/amywhittaker
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