Business Acumen & Career Outcomes
Whether teaching entrepreneurship in Paraguay or uplifting youth in Thailand, Leeds’ Peace Corps volunteers are applying their business skills to empower communities and redefine what it means to lead with purpose.
Michelle Grabau built her career helping early-stage companies thrive. Now, she’s applying this experience and her firsthand knowledge of parenting to a new venture—a purpose-driven business designed to help families build community.
After an unexpected return to his roots, Josh Zeldner brought new energy and vision to his family’s honey business. His efforts have created a real buzz—transforming the company into a vibrant community hub focused on sustainability and connection.
Angel Nuñez departs CU for Purdue University, where he will pursue a master’s in applied economics and build upon the analytical skills he began developing at Leeds.
Yuping Li is joining Singapore Management University as a tenure-track assistant professor in strategy and entrepreneurship. She’ll miss the Rocky Mountains but will be leaving with lasting friendships and connections at Leeds.
By experiencing real-world learning through case studies in addition to coursework, Victor Alamillo feels well equipped to enter the technology field and apply his communication, design and data skills.
Hugo Leenders is headed to the University of New Mexico, where he will be an assistant professor of management. Completing his dissertation has been his greatest accomplishment to date!
Maggie Wellman departs Leeds with greater clarity, direction and preparedness as she seeks to shape a career integrating sustainability into event and program management and marketing and brand management.
Oliver Cassis is leaving Leeds with gratitude for learning how to pursue his goals with confidence. He is headed to Pensacola, Florida, to begin Undergraduate Combat Systems Officer Training (UCT).
This spring, students heard from accomplished professionals across industries, from real estate to tech to sustainability.