Where did you live before you joined Ivey?
Calgary, Canada
Bachelors Degree
Business
Pre-MBA employment industry:
Banking, Oil and Gas, Retail/Wholesale
Why did you decide to do an MBA?
I chose to pursue an MBA because I felt I had reached a point in my career where I was comfortable but not truly growing. I was strong in HR and operations, but I noticed a gap in areas such as data analytics, financial decision-making, and tackling complex business problems. I wanted to challenge myself with something that would require me to think more strategically and prepare me for a different career path, whether that involved consulting or a leadership program. Ivey stood out to me because of the case method - I had friends who went through the HBA program, and I could see how much it shaped the way they thought and approached problems. I knew I wanted that same experience. On top of that, the community at Ivey felt close-knit and supportive, with lots of chances to take on leadership roles, and that was important to me because I wanted to grow not just as a professional, but also as someone who can bring people together and make an impact.
What is the most significant thing you've learned at Ivey?
The ability to dissect important information and differentiate it from the fluff when reading or analyzing a business problem.
What's been the most surprising aspect of the Ivey MBA journey to date?
DMA 24-hour report being a lot of fun!
Ivey in a few words: Please share what your Ivey experience is to you!
Failing Forward: Learning from your mistakes and growing as a person very fast.
