The MBA Association (MBAA) is a student-led organization that
fosters networking among students, alumni, faculty and the business
community. The Association sponsors regular networking
events and brings business leaders to campus to interact with
students and alumni. All MBA students and alumni are eligible
for membership in the Association and leadership positions are
available.
In addition, the MBAA serves as a Student Advisory Group
working directly with the Associate Dean of Graduate Programs to
provide regular student feedback on the program and curriculum. The
students provide valuable input on how we can continually
improve the program in order to meet their needs.
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Show Profile: Chris
Leland ~ Vice President Finance
Chris Leland
Vice President Finance
MBA Concentration
International Business
Email
cleland@butler.edu
Education
Indiana University, bachelor of arts, economics
Current Profession
Business Administrator - Commissioning Agents, Inc.
Professional Expertise
Accounting support, budget development, data analysis,
operations management
Why he likes being involved with the MBAA
"Being part of the MBAA gives me the privilege of working to
help MBA students foster a deeper sense of engagement with the
program and with each other. It also gives me the opportunity
to develop better relationships with my peers, any of whom has the
potential of someday being a colleague.."
Show Profile: Oksana
Girs ~ Vice President Programming
Oksana Girs
VP Programming, MBA Association
MBA Concentration
Marketing
Email
ogirs@butler.edu
Education
Kyiv National University of Trade and Economics, Ukraine,
bachelor of science in hospitality and tourism
Current Profession
Full-time student
Profesional Expertise
Marketing, public relations, event planning
Civic Activities
VP of Social Work,Students' Council ofKyiv National University
of Trade and Economics, Kyiv, Ukraine
Volunteer,AYUSA Global Youth Exchange, Indiana, USA
Active Member and Speaker,Youth organization "Leader of Kyiv",
Kyiv, Ukraine
Active Member,UNESCO projects, Kyiv, Ukraine
Head of Social Department,Youth Parliament of Kyiv, Ukraine
Why she likes being involved with the MBAA
"The Butler MBA Association provides a great opportunity for me
to further my education and leadership skills. I like being
socially active, organize events, and participate in promoting the
image of the Butler MBA Program. I hope to enhance the relationship
between students, alumnus, professors and staff with the help of
fun events.
Please say hi if you see me in the hallways and let me know if
you have any ideas or feedback for MBAA. Have a great year!"
Show Profile: Laura
Boedeker ~ Vice President Communications
Laura Boedeker
Vice President Communications
MBA Concentration
Marketing
Email
lmboedek@butler.edu
Education
Hanover College, bachelor of arts; Miami University, masters of
science
Current Profession
Medical Device Sales
Profesional Expertise
Sales
Why she likes being involved with the MBAA
"The MBAA affords me the opportunity to work with other talented
and successful MBA students in an environment where we can learn
from one another and develop strong bonds. Assisting with and
participating in career development events broadens my knowledge
base and fosters an even greater sense of community among Butler
students, faculty, and alumni. The exposure to Butler's network of
business contacts, an active alumni network, and leaders in the
community is extremely valuable to career development in the short
and long-term."
Show Profile: Heloisa Carlucci ~ At
Large Board Member
Heloisa Carlucci
At Large Board Member
MBA Concentration
Undecided
Email
hcarlucc@butler.edu
Education
University of São Paulo - Brazil, bachelor of science in
agricultural engineering
Current Profession
Full-time student
Profesional Expertise
Product management, retail, agriculture
Civic Activities
The Nature Conservancy - Indianapolis, volunteer
Georgetown Animal Shelter - Georgetown, TX, volunteer
Why she likes being involved with the MBAA
"Being part of the MBAA is a unique opportunity to interact with
other MBA students and faculty members, and actively contribute to
the MBA program. Also, I appreciate the chance to be involved with
the Butler community, organize networking events and connect with
Butler alumni, which are all possible thru the MBAA."
Show Profile: D.J.
Finch ~ At Large Board Member
D.J. Finch
At Large Board Member
MBA Concentration
Finance
Email
dfinch@butler.edu
Education
Wabash College, bachelor of arts in psychology
Current Profession
Senior Financial Analyst, WellPoint, Inc.
Civic Activities
Board of Advisors Member of TKE of Wabash College, Inc.
Why he likes being involved with the MBAA
"It is a way to give back by leveraging my time for the
betterment of those in the program now and in the future. It
also serves as a great opportunity to connect, both personally and
professionally with my peers in the MBA program."
Show Profile: James
Hyatte ~ At Large Board Member
James Hyatte
At Large Board Member
MBA Concentration
General
Email
jhyatte@butler.edu
Education
Butler University, doctor of pharmacy 2013
Current Profession
Pharmacy intern/student
Profesional Expertise
Pharmacy/medical
Civic Activities
Butler University Honors Program Vice President
Phi Delta Chi Professional Pharmacy Fraternity - Bylaws
Chair
Phi Lambda Sigma Pharmacy Leadership Society
Why he likes being involved with the MBAA
"The MBAA serves an excellent opportunity for students to
network and meet their fellow classmates outside of lecture.
The Butler MBA incorporates a great deal of flexibility by allowing
students to complete the program at their own pace. The MBAA
events allow students on different schedules and concentrations to
meet individuals from across the program. These connections
enrich the MBA experience and allow for networking across various
businesses."
Show Profile: Ginger
Lippert ~ At Large Board Member
Ginger Lippert
At Large Board
Member
MBA Concentration
General
Email
vlippert@butler.edu
Education
Butler University, bachelors of science in marketing
Current Profession
Marketing Project Manager, Butler Business Accelerator
Profesional Expertise
Sales and marketing
Civic Activities
Delta Gamma Fraternity, Regional Collegiate Recruitment
Specialist
Why she likes being involved with the MBAA
"The MBA Association has allowed me to engage with other MBA
candidates and faculty outside of the classroom. It
has also connected me with Butler MBA Alumni through
social and networking opportunities. Overall, the MBAA
provides additional value to my overall MBA experience."
Show Profile: Saylan
Lukas ~ At Large Board Member
Saylan Lukas
At Large Board Member
MBA Concentration
Leadership
Email
slukas@butler.edu
Education
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, bachelor of science in
mechanical engineering, minor in biomedical engineering; masters of
science in biomedical engineering
Current Profession
New Product Development Engineer at Hologic, Inc
Profesional Expertise
Project management, patient matched craniofacial reconstruction
implants and custom surgical instrumentation, new product
development.
Civic Activities
HVAF - Hoosier Veterans Assistance Foundation
Susan G. Komen for the Cure Tissue Bank
Biomet Microfixation R&D Department charity facilitator
Auctioneer at company bake sale helped raise money used to buy
school supplies for children at local elementary school
Participated in charity fundraiser and work day at Seamark Ranch
(home for abused and abandoned children)
Bosom Buddies Breast Cancer Support Group & Women's Center
of Jacksonville, FL
Habitat for Humanity
Why he likes being involved with the MBAA
"I enjoy meeting new people who are interested in business and
want to help other students get the most out of their Butler
experience."
Show Profile: Chris
Potts ~ At Large Board Member
Chris Potts
At Large Board Member, MBA Association
MBA Concentration
Leadership
Email
cpotts@butler.edu
Education
Butler University, bachelor of science in biology and
chemistry
Current Profession
Associate Director of Admission, Butler University Office of
Admission
Civic Activities
Member, Grace Community Church (Noblesville, IN)
Production Team, Grace Community Church
Licensed Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-B)
Service (mission) trips - national and international
Circle City Relief
Shepherd Community Center
Why he likes being involved with the MBAA
"I enjoy being able to connect with other MBA students, in order
to help improve the MBA program and make it a more enjoyable
experience for everyone involved. In addition, I see the MBAA
as a way to be an advocate for all the MBA students, finding new
ways to foster an environment of connection with each other as well
as with our faculty members."
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