CONNECTING MCDONOUGH through THE MBA ALUMNI ADVISORY COUNCIL
School
McDonough
of Business
ABOUT THE MAAC
The role of the MBA Alumni Advisory Council (MAAC) is to strengthen the MBA student experience through the engagement of Georgetown McDonough graduate alumni in the MBA program.
• Graduates of the McDonough MBA programs (Full-time MBA, Flex MBA, Flex MBA Online, Global Executive MBA, and Executive MBA) are eligible to join.
• Members serve a three-year term, and memberships are renewable for additional lengths of time based on mutual interest.
• Two in-person meetings are held annually on campus during the spring and fall semesters. In the intervening months, members may participate in virtual meetings with a working subcommittee including Alumni Engagement, Curriculum Innovation, Student Mentorship, and MBA Strategy.
• Up to 45 alumni serve on the MAAC at any point in time.
A MESSAGE FROM THE MBA DEAN
DEAR PROSPECTIVE MAAC MEMBER,
At the McDonough School of Business, we are dedicated to creating impactful experiences that empower our students to become influential leaders in the business world. Our MBA alumni network plays a crucial role in this endeavor, offering valuable resources such as mentorship, internships, and career opportunities to support our students' professional growth and development.
I am excited to extend an invitation to you to elevate your engagement within our community by joining the McDonough Alumni Advisory Council (MAAC). The MAAC is a select group of MBA alumni volunteers who are graduates of the Full-time MBA, Flex MBA, Flex MBA Online, and Executive MBA programs. As a member of the MAAC, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by leveraging your experiences, expertise, and wisdom to benefit our students and shape the future of our MBA community. Specifically, MAAC members are actively involved in supporting student initiatives; advising program leadership; and building networks and connections.
Our MAAC is committed to driving positive change and innovation within our community, with a focus on deepening diversity commitment through alumni engagement, curricular and co-curricular enhancements, lifelong learning programs, and much more. I encourage you to consider joining the MAAC and becoming an integral part of our efforts to shape the future of the McDonough MBA community. Together, we can make a difference and inspire the next generation of business leaders.
Warm Regards,
Sudipta Dasmohapatra Senior Associate Dean, MBA Program Professor of the Practice in Business AnalyticsCREATING IMPACT
Contributions to the MAAC have a direct impact on the experiential learning opportunities for MBA students.
The Executive Challenge
The Executive Challenge is a day-long, team case competition that serves as the final exam to MBA students’ required Leadership Communications course. The challenge simulates a day-in-thelife of a senior leader. More than 100 alumni judges role-play board members, investors, and senior executives — challenging students to engage them in real-world difficult conversations. It tests students on what they have learned in the areas of leadership communication, influence, motivation, and relationshipbuilding skills.
Scholarships
The MAAC enables greater student success through scholarship support. Every year, the MAAC awards four MBA students scholarships. Additionally, the council works with the school’s Social Impact Internship Fund (SIIF) to select eligible MBA students each summer working in the social impact field. Last year, SIIF met 100% of student demand.
The MBA Mentorship Program
This unique mentorship program connects our students with the wholelife experiences of our alumni in a way that helps them navigate both the MBA program and what life will be like for them in the years after they graduate. The current mentor pool includes McDonough graduates who work in a variety of industries, most prominently in financial services (30%), technology and new media (22%), and consulting (16%). They also represent consumer goods, education, energy/cleantech, healthcare, marketing, nonprofit, public relations, real estate and so much more.
Global Experiential Travel
Georgetown McDonough prepares students to become global-ready leaders by providing a depth of opportunities with support from our alumni community. From international consulting projects in countries such as Colombia, Kenya, and Tanzania, to global social internships, our students gain true global experiences.
“The MAAC has enabled me to give back to an institution that afforded me so much opportunity. I bring my practical experience into the classroom and engage with students. The MAAC helps inspire students to lead no matter where they are to create good in the world.”
– Elizabeth Ross-Ronchi (MBA’99)Chair of MAAC, Former Vice President and General Manager, American Express Global Commercial Services
"Participating in the Executive Challenge was beyond impactful. The level of preparation from students is phenomenal, the overall event experience created by the faculty is world class, and it reaffirms my belief that Georgetown produces the top-quality MBAs, period. The MAAC is a great vehicle for alumni to help shape the program, provide industry experience, and keep the program highly relevant for today and tomorrow."
– Shubber Ali (MBA’94)
Executive Member and Adjunct Professor, McDonough School of Business; Chief Executive Officer, Garden for Life
INDUSTRIES REPRESENTED
Consulting | Financial Services | Government | Healthcare and Pharmaceuticals | Nonprofit | Technology
" The MBA program made me feel welcome, secure, and excited about my future. Through my program I was able to connect with alumni, students, faculty, and staff to create real change on issues I'm passionate about like diversity, equity, and inclusion. Through expert alumni mentorship I’ve developed coaching and problem-solving skills, along with some amazing personal and professional relationships. I owe this all to the guidance I received from alumni.”
– Kirby Horvitz (MBA’21)“Since day one, I have felt nothing but support from MBA alumni and the McDonough community as a whole. The MBA alumni relationships had the most profound impact on my success in obtaining a prestigious internship, and I was speechless at the quality of the help I received. My remarkable experience connecting with alumni is something I will remember long after recruiting for an internship or job.”
– Klarissa Tan (MBA’22) Senior Consultant, EY-ParthenonCONTACT US
For more information about the MAAC please contact:
Peter Sullivan
Associate Director of Development
Georgetown University
McDonough School of Business
peter.sullivan@georgetown.edu (202) 580-5630
msb.georgetown.edu/alumni/mba-alumni-advisory-council
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