2023-24 College of Business Awards & Accomplishments
June 5, 2024
As the 2023-24 academic year ends, the College of Business extends a massive congratulations to graduating students! We proudly honor Kathryn Shepherd as the College of Business Dean's Medalist and recognize her for graduating with Academic Honors and securing a well-deserved place on the Dean's List.
Additionally, Kathryn Shepherd has been acknowledged as Outstanding BSSHM Student, Berenice Lemus as Outstanding BSBA Student, and Matthew Cain as Outstanding MBA Student at the 2024 Business Showcase, along with Dr. Brad Barbeau and Mary Jo Zenk, College of Business staff and faculty who were celebrated In Recognition of Outstanding Contributions to iiED.
College of Business Graduated Staff
Morgan Steele, Sustainable Hospitality Management Administrative Support Coordinator, and Jonathan Bagley-Rowe, iiED Program Assistant, graduated at the 2024 CSUMB Commencement Ceremony and will be dearly missed. Celebrating their accomplishments, the College of Business is grateful for their hard work and dedication.
The 2024 Service Learning Award
Business Administration graduate Mackenzie Brum from Los Baños, California, was awarded The 2024 Service Learning Award. Mackenzie's service with the California State Parks (Monterey Natural Resources) has helped her to appreciate the importance of sustainability and the urgent imperative to work to preserve the natural environment that we all enjoy in the Monterey area. When asked how she will carry the lessons of service learning with her, Mackenzie said: “This experience has inspired me to approach service with a newfound perspective, valuing the significance of even the simplest acts of kindness and stewardship in fostering positive change within our communities.” Great work, Mackenzie!
Outstanding Future Alumni Awards
Congratulations to the 16 Outstanding Alumni Awardees!
Berenice Lemus
Rita Morales Garza
Kacelyne Cervania
Sara Cutrignelli
Hunter Dobbleman
Natalie Kies
Janos Kommerling
Alexander Logie
Sarai Montes Mariz
Madeline Partida
Abilene Ramirez
Javier Romero
Diego Ruiz
Morgan Steele
Marina Melgar
Cierra Verdone
iiED Startup Factory & Challenge: Participants and Winners
Congratulations to all winners, finalists, and participants for their outstanding efforts and achievements! Stay updated about the latest highlights from the iiED 2024 Startup Factory and the iiED 2024 Startup Challenge.
iiED Startup Factory
Jonathan Bagley-Rowe, Winner
Erika Perez, Winner
Luis Trinidad, Winner
Robin Volle, Winner
Fatima Aguilera-Chavez, Runner-up
Elise Brochard, Runner-up
Alexandra Dallas, Runner-up
Alex Farias, Runner-up
Hugo Hammer, Runner-up
Jazmyn Landa, Runner-up
Emilea Loaiza, Runner-up
Marco Rico Rangel, Runner-up
A Saechao, Runner-up
Keanu Vasquez, Runner-up
Brad Barbeau
Daniela Estrada Linares
William Glaser
Yocelyn Jimenez Garcia
Nolan Johnson
Adrian Martinez
Emily Medina-Rodriguez
Alyssa Retuta
Celia Savary
Joshua Tabaracci
Jacob Whiteaker
Maddie Mendoza
iiED Startup Challenge
Fatima Aguilera-Chavez, Finalist
Jonathan Bagley-Rowe, Finalist
Brad Barbeau, Finalist
Elise Brochard, Finalist
Alexandra Dallas, Finalist
Daniela Estrada Linares, Finalist
Alex Farias, Finalist
William Glaser, Finalist
Hugo Hammer, Finalist
Yocelyn Jimenez Garcia, Finalist
Nolan Johnson, Finalist
Jazmyn Landa
Emilea Loaiza
Adrian Martinez
Emily Medina-Rodriguez
Erika Perez
Alyssa Retuta
Marco Rico Rangel
A Saechao
Celia Savary
Joshua Tabaracci
Luis Trinidad
Keanu Vasquez
Robin Volle
Jacob Whiteaker
Maddie Mendoza