MBAA Board Members ‘09-’10

President

David Kirkland

David is concentrating on finance and strategic management.  After graduating from Bowdoin College in 2003 with a degree in Economics, David spent time as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Turkmenistan before working for General Electric on international market entry strategy.  In the future he hopes to work in the private equity field and invest in companies that are developing clean energy technology.

Executive Vice-President

Alan is concentrating in Strategic Management & Public Policy. Originally from Rhode Island and a Wake Forest University alumnus, Alan has been living and working in the DC area for four years prior to coming to GW. He enjoys traveling, watching his Boston sports teams, and studying US History (Revolutionary War era).

Treasurer

Zach is concentrating his studies in Finance. Originally from Tennessee and an alumnus of The University of Tennessee at Martin, he has recently moved to Washington, DC to begin working towards his MBA. Zach has work experience in public accounting. An avid sports fan, he enjoys playing baseball and golf.

Vice President, International Students

Anand has an undergraduate degree in B.S (Electronics Engineering). He worked with a computer networking firm in India for about 2 years before coming to GWU for his MBA in marketing and strategy. His main reason for enrolling into a MBA school was to find a balance between his technical knowledge and his managerial knowledge as he intends to work in the technological field after graduating from business school. Cars are his passion. He is interested in anything and everything that is remotely connected to cars.

VP of Social Responsibility

Lisa is concentrating in International Business. Since graduating from Bucknell University, Lisa has had a variety of professional experiences including working at UBS Investment Bank in London and a start-up philanthropic consulting firm in D.C. Highlights from Lisa’s first year at GW include a trip to India to participate in an international business school festival and an ethics case competition in Colorado.

VP of Recruitment

Brianna is concentrating in Organizational Behavior & Development. Originally from Ohio and a College of Wooster alumnus, she has been living in the DC area for four years. She enjoys playing soccer, singing folk music and playing mandolin with her family.

VP of Career Development

Sally is concentrating in Marketing and Organizational Leadership. Prior to attending GW, Sally spent five years as a communications consultant at GMMB Inc. where she managed a diverse portfolio of communications campaigns covering issues ranging from international health and development to domestic health care. Sally is a graduate of Indiana University with a bachelor’s degree in telecommunications, a specialization in design and production, and a minor in English.

VP of Events

Elizabeth is a dual degree candidate working towards her MBA with a concentration in International Business and Marketing, and a Masters in Latin American Studies. Elizabeth also completed her undergraduate degree at GW, with a B.A. in both Latin American Studies and Spanish Language and Literature. Before returning to GW, she worked in development for a non-profit in East Los Angeles and handled all of the publicity for the documentary film Beyond Borders. Upon graduating, Elizabeth hopes to combine her interests in business and Latin America to work in Hispanic Marketing.

VP of Marketing & Communications

Andrew is focusing his studies in International Business and Marketing. He has competed in two national case competitions and several intramural sports leagues. Andrew is also active within the Consulting Club and Net Impact. Before re-entering the classroom, Andrew worked in the supply chain of a Fortune 250 retailer, assisting the growth of the flat panel television business. Andrew is a graduate of Mary Washington College, where he double majored in Business Administration and Geography.

PMBA Representative

Steve is focusing his studies in the areas of Entrepreneurship and Strategic Management. His ambition is to meld business knowledge with technical expertise so that he may capture innovation and improve overall quality of life of others. Steve hails from the University of Michigan where he graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science with significant post-degree course work in the disciplines of Electrical Engineering and Computer Engineering.