Degrees & Programs

UST MBA Student Association

Students who wish to play a key leadership role in the development of their peers and the M.B.A. degree can become a part of the UST MBA Student Association. The Student Association exists to improve the reputation of the UST MBA program by enhancing the educational experience of its members through activities that foster a sense of ethical leadership, professionalism and community.

In this capacity, the student association is the primary interface between the student body and the faculty and administration. The student association is more than just a student advocacy group. Members of the association work to plan social events and boost networking contacts in the Twin Cities area. In short, the student association exists to make your time as a UST MBA student as enjoyable and rewarding as possible.

UST MBA Student Association Executive Committee

Brett Wong President Boulder, CO Tufts University | Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology UST Concentration: New Venture Management Career Goal: Join a venture capital firm with a renewable energy focus and start-up technology based companies.

Dan Jackson VP of Clubs Minneapolis, MN St. Olaf College | Spanish and Communication UST Concentration: Real Estate Career Goal: To work for a real estate development firm that promotes urban development and urban revitalization.

Rachel Levitt VP of Communications Fargo, ND University of Minnesota | English, French UST Concentration: Marketing Career Goal: Marketing/PR with an emphasis in nonprofits and the arts.

Sara Christenson VP of Ethics South Saint Paul, MN University of Minnesota | Mechanical Engineering UST Concentration: Supply Chain Management Career Goal: Combine an engineering background with an M.B.A. to lead a supply chain management team.

Nick Ertz VP of External Affairs Crystal, MN St. Cloud State University | Real Estate UST Concentration: Management Career Goal: To become a leader in business analytics and strategy at a multinational corporation.

Gurkan Peksoz VP of Finance Istanbul Yildiz Tech University | Physics UST Concentration: New Venture Management Career Goal: To become a successful leader in a technology-driven organization.

Annelise Larson VP of Internal Affairs Oakdale, MN Taylor University | Human Resource Management UST Concentration: Management Career Goal: Partner with leadership to create a healthy, productive business environment for employees.