Meet Students and Alumni

Get to know our students and alumni through their stories below, or connect with one of our student ambassadors.

Online MBA Students

Dorothy Aikin, Director, Analytical Operations, Sumitomo Pharma America

Dorothy Aikin brings nearly 20 years of pharmaceutical experience to the Online Jenkins MBA. In this profile, she shares why the program’s analytics focus, flexibility, and community support her leadership goals.

Building a Future-Ready HR Model: Inside the Jenkins Consulting Practicum

This semester, MBA student Peyton Carrington is helping design a future-ready HR operating model that supports employees and long-term company strategy. Hear about her experience in this Q&A.

Online MBA Student Matt Conti Named Among ‘Best and Brightest’ by Poets & Quants

Poets & Quants released their 2025 Best and Brightest Online MBA list which included NC State’s online MBA student Matt Conti: “I am a physician. Proud to be in healthcare administration. My goal is patient advocacy.”

Jessica Hutchinson, Director, Organizational Change and Project Management at Univar Solutions

McLauchlan Fellow Jessica Hutchinson credits the Jenkins Online MBA program with helping her land a promotion to a director role at Univar Solutions – and with accelerating her personal and professional growth.

Ed Sazo, Sales Director, STMicroelectronics

A seasoned sales and marketing professional, Ed Sazo looked to the Jenkins MBA program to prepare him for an executive leadership role. Taking advantage of every opportunity at hand, Ed’s experience with the program is already making an impact in the workplace.

Taylor Carey, Engineer and Project Manager at Arcadis

As a fourth-generation member of the Wolfpack, there was no question of where mechanical engineer Taylor Carey would go to expand his business and leadership acumen other than the Jenkins MBA program.

Career Advancement Stories

Read about our alums who used their MBA to propel their career to new heights.

Career Change Stories

Read about our alums who have leveraged their degree to successfully navigate a life-improving career change.

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Online MBA Alumni

Jordan Hjelmquist ‘24, Director, Project Management Lead, Pfizer

Jordan Hjelmquist leveraged the Jenkins MBA to move from technical operations into a global supply chain leadership role at Pfizer before completing the program.

Clara Cabaniss, ‘25, Sr. Project Manager, The Clorox Company

After nearly two decades in supply chain, operations and project management, the Jenkins MBA program’s flexibility and real-world application helped Clara Cabaniss build confidence in strategic decision-making, financial analysis and executive-level conversations while balancing a demanding career and family life.

Brandon Frederick ‘23, Engineering Manager, Core Technology Molding Corporation

For Brandon Frederick, pursuing an MBA wasn’t just about advancing his own career – it was about equipping himself to solve problems with sustainable, strategic solutions. Along the way, he’s grown into a leader not only within his organization but also in his community, where he’s helping inspire the next generation of S.T.E.A.M. professionals.

From Project Manager to Product Leader: Deion Doubledee’s Jenkins MBA Journey

From marketing and banking to product leadership, Deion Doubledee used the Jenkins MBA to pivot his career, expand his network, and thrive while balancing work, school, and family.

Dennis Mabe ’22, CEO, Randolph Electric Membership Corporation

Dennis Mabe entered the Jenkins MBA program with one primary goal: to become CEO of his organization. He not only accomplished his goal but gained valuable leadership skills and lifelong friendships along the way.

First Business Sustainability Certificate Graduate Shares Program Highlights

Andre Little, the first graduate of NC State’s Business Sustainability Certificate program, has excelled both academically and professionally. His participation in the Brazil study abroad program and hands-on projects have prepared him to lead in corporate responsibility and sustainability consulting.

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Online MBA Alumni Profiles

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