Europe/Middle East/Africa

POOYA EJTEMAEI

Citizenship(s): Iran
Geographic Areas of Expertise: North America and Middle East
Academic Program: Traditional MBA
Academic Focus at Thunderbird: Global Finance
Industry Experiences/interests: Financial Services, Energy
Clubs/Associations/Activities: Thunderbird Rugby Club, Thunderbird Energy Club,
Thunderbird Finance Association, Campus Ambassadors Program

Why Thunderbird?
Other than being the # 1 school for MBA in International Management, Thunderbird is about its diverse culture and friendly people. Thunderbird is about people who want to change the world. Thunderbird represents people from different backgrounds who are eager to learn about each other. I wanted to come to Thunderbird because of its excellent academic program, and to get a chance to interact and learn about other cultures.

ANDREA TRIFUNOVIC

Citizenship(s): Slovenian, USA
Geographic Areas of Expertise: Eastern Europe, particularly Moldova
Academic Program: Master of Arts in Global Affairs and Management
Academic Focus at Thunderbird: Global Development
Industry Experiences/interests: Human Capital and Organizational Development, Humanitarian Aid and Diplomacy
Clubs/Associations/Activities: Campus Ambassadors Program, Net Impact

Why Thunderbird?
I was looking for a program that would not only incorporate my undergraduate International Business background, but also my love for international development and aid. After visiting Thunderbird and learning more about the hybrid education of the MA program and about the "Thunderbird mystique," I thought that this was the right place for me. After listening to Dr. Keck's speech during the Flag/Welcome Ceremony about T-birds' travel bug and love of everything international, I knew I was in the right place. My experiences thus far this trimester, especially the relationships I have made, have only reaffirmed this.

TITI OWOADE

Citizenship(s): Nigeria, USA
Geographic Areas of Expertise: North America, Africa, Emerging markets
Academic Program: Traditional MBA
Academic Focus at Thunderbird: Customized - Global Human Resource Management
Industry Experiences/interests: Global HR, International Development
Clubs/Associations/Activities: Thunderbird Global Human Resource Management Club, African Business Club, National Association of Women MBAs, Campus Ambassadors Program

Why Thunderbird?
I wanted to develop my global mindset. As a person who values diversity, I wanted a place where I could feel at home. The diversity here is truly phenomenal. Every class is like being at the United Nations since there are people from so many countries here. Thunderbird has exceeded my expectations so far and it is truly global. You feel the global nature in everything you do and everywhere you go.