PC Testimonials

Providence College taught me how to be a thought leader. I was constantly challenged through the diverse curriculum and with the help of my professors to deepen my conclusions, whether the topic was a Jane Eyre novel or a Financial case study, I was encouraged to extrapolate unique innovative perspectives and solutions. Through my constant encounters with creativity and challenge throughout my Providence College experience I had become prepared for my career in Finance.

Lauren Griffin '16

"Providence College has instilled in me a desire to continue growing, learning, and thriving in new and challenging situations. As a result, I have been able to synthesize my experiences at Providence College to add value for my clients in a constantly changing business world."

Cristian Higuita Montoya '16 '17G

During the summer of 2016, I interned in the assurance practice at PwC. The internship was a great learning opportunity, as I applied the knowledge and skills from my accounting classes in a real-world environment. During the internship, I discovered the importance that auditing has in the corporate world, which heightened my eagerness to accept a full-time offer. I also realized how the Friar Family atmosphere continues post-graduation, as multiple PC alumni, who were employed in that office at the time, reached out to me throughout those eight weeks.

Caroline Haddad '17

Providence College, specifically my accounting professors, helped me succeed in my internship by training me in the technical skills needed in my field as well as other skills that have helped me to become a more well-rounded person. I really enjoyed my experience interning at Ernst & Young, so I thank Providence College for opening that door for me.

Brian Donohue '18

Over the summer I worked at BlackRock in New York City. I spent the summer researching and trading residential and commercial mortgage-backed securities and other asset-backed securities. By using my finance major and liberal arts background, I was able to excel in all areas of the internship.

Meghan Frazier '18

Providence College was instrumental in helping me land an internship and job offer. The business school curriculum prepared me to perform well and communicate effectively with coworkers and management, which was a major advantage for me as an intern.

Jackson Boisvert '18

The small size of PC’s accountancy department allowed me to get to know my professors and advisor, who discussed career paths with me as early as freshman year. PC also gave me access to the Big Four firms, where I was able to stay in contact with professionals throughout my college journey. Lastly, the wide range of classes made me more well rounded and allowed me to thrive throughout the entire internship.

Abby White '18

My time at PC has taught me the value of hard work and the importance of showing up every morning with the ambition to learn. These virtues enabled me to work on a number of incredible projects that were both challenging and meaningful.

Tyler Mead '18

The PC MBA offers a tremendous value to all interested students and working professionals. I was able to broaden my professional network among fellow MBA students, faculty, and staff. The flexibility of course offerings, and the wide variety of subject areas, have helped me a great deal to pursue my MBA while also working full-time.

Andrew Lambert, MBA '16

I think I’ve learned most in my MBA classes where there was a healthy mixture part-time working professionals and also students. I figured the class where you were interfacing with someone across the world could not only serve you well in the course of your MBA. These are the kind of experiences that you can talk to a potential recruiter or a managing partner that you happen to bump into. These are the interesting things that they will actually be engaged when talking to you, and they’ll remember you.

R.J. Depietri, MBA '16

I decided to take a week off from work and participate in the study abroad component of the MBA program because I felt that it would give me a better global perspective on companies that I have the potential to work for in the future. It also opened up my eyes to some other cultures that I wouldn’t have necessarily thought of when I was working every day.

Alexandra Geer, MBA '16

I had a few places to choose from and PC really had everything I wanted to do. It was affordable, that was one of the biggest things that I found and also since I’ve been here there has been a lot of support as far as flexibility with classes and time as a working professional. The schedule really works for me and many people that might be working a full time job.

Jeffry Martins, MBA '18

The MBA program at Providence College provided real-world case studies; which enhanced not only my problem solving and communication capabilities, but also further developed my teamwork skills.

John Vesce, MBA '15

PC’s MBA program helped me to develop my strengths and work on my weakness as to prepare me for a professional work environment. In the classroom professors treat you as working professionals and try to guide you in the right direction that works best for each individual. PC has so much to offer when preparing for the next step in your life. I was able to set a path with goals I would like to achieve. Without the help of the PC MBA program I would not be on the path to achieving those goals.

Samantha Rios, MBA '15

PC's MBA program helped me develop a complete understanding of how a business operates successfully, beyond my core expertise of marketing. Confidently understanding how accounting and finance, operations, and human resources affects a business has helped me grow my own firm and better serve my clients.

David Bradley, MBA '15

My MBA at Providence College gave me the opportunity to challenge myself in a great collaborative and diverse environment. It helped me understand the finer points of global business, its trends and how to lead an organization that gets challenged on a daily basis. PC’s MBA is fully oriented towards business realities, with a lot of hands on activities, discussions and small classes. This program is a great investment, with a very clear return.

Diego Becker, MBA '00

The MBA Program has provided the opportunity to expand upon my mindset in regards to teamwork, leadership, and innovation. I had the opportunity to step outside my comfort zone and truly put my networking and communication skills to the test. The MBA program is all about learning to apply much of the knowledge you’ve already learned in a business setting.

Laura Hasler, MBA '16

It’s a growingly diverse classroom with students and working professionals coming from a variety of different backgrounds.

Cody Edwards, MBA '16

Learning how to work in a global mindset and having an international perspective was a big takeaway and highlight of the PC MBA. It brought so much insight into how business is done in a global context, as well as helped build my network of professional connections across the globe.

Katherine Leyden, MBA '16

I really wanted to expand my network beyond my undergraduate college to other professionals geared towards the same goals. The MBA has taught me a lot about ‘soft skills’ and how I can market myself to provide value to an organization in my career.

Calen Woodworth, MBA '16

The different courses in management complement each other making it interesting to develop yourself. It was a great benefit to see the engagement of so many alums who came to our class, they were so willing to help and support the MBA students build the career path that we wanted.

Daniel Estevez Mujica, MBA '16

After working for a full year, I really wanted to take the time to invest back in myself and my education. A lot of the concepts that I have learned in my strategy and leadership classes have been fundamental in understanding how a large corporation functions cross-functionally and has been instrumental in building my career.

James Lineberger, MBA '16

The value of the PC MBA has been tremendous. The classes offered met and exceeded my needs in developing a general manager mindset utilizing various business functions. And all for a very reasonable cost when compared to other MBA programs! I am extremely happy with my decision to get my MBA at PC!

Lauren Hickey, MBA '13

The PC MBA program provided me with the opportunity to grow both professionally and personally. I loved that I was able to gain knowledge in the industry and grow my professional network outside the classroom by attending networking and career development events.

Kelsey Owen, MBA '15

When I started the PC MBA Program, I was impressed by the passion the professors have for their subjects, the engaging content they shared, and the fun projects they assigned. My time at PC definitely helped prepare me for my career in marketing and allowed me to apply my learnings in a real world scenario.

Kristi Nayden, MBA '11

After completing my undergraduate degree in Chemistry I was skeptical about my ability to perform at a high level in the classroom with no previous business background. The PC MBA Program gave me the tools to be successful and nurtured my growth and understanding of a new career field.

Jeffrey Kirpas, MBA '17

I would recommend the PC MBA in a heartbeat. The professors, staff, and students were all willing to help out and make sure that I was getting to where I wanted to be. Because of the MBA Program, I was able to secure the accounting job I wanted.

Nathan Gelinas, MBA '15

The Providence College MBA program was truly a rich experience and solidified my business foundations. I am tremendously grateful for the time I spent and Providence College. The network of friends, colleagues, professors, and classmates is one that is invaluable.

Scott W. Johnson, MBA '14

The Providence College MBA really made the difference to help advance my career.

Rich Mona, MBA '15

The convenience of a night school program allowed me the flexibility to earn my MBA while building my career – and to take the lessons learned from my MBA classes and immediately apply them on the job.

Michael McKeldon Woody, MBA '84

As a full time working professional and part time MBA student, it can be difficult to balance work, an education, and personal obligations. The flexibility of the Providence College MBA program allows you to pace yourself according to your personal and professional goals and priorities.

Yomayra Reyes, MBA '16

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Business Advisory Council

The Business Advisory Council (BAC) exists to support the Providence College School of Business (PCSB) in its efforts to achieve its mission and to continually improve its educational quality. As the PCSB moves beyond the achievement of AACSB accreditation, the BAC will play a critical role in helping the School to garner a national reputation as a center of excellence for business education.

The BAC fulfills the following specific functions:

Advises the PCSB and acts as a sounding board to help advance the School as a respected provider of business education on the national level.
Participates in the life of the PCSB through, for example, being a guest speaker, mentoring students and faculty, supporting student clubs and other non-traditional elements of students’ education, supporting and/or judging case and business plan competitions.
Provides introductions to the business community to help promote, for example, student recruitment, internships, student placement, and student consulting projects.
Assists in fundraising and development events for the PCSB.

Executive Committee

Stephen Gallucci ’89

Chair

New York Managing Partner

Deloitte & Touche

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Charles A. Alutto '88

Vice-Chair

President & CEO

Stericycle, Inc.

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Maryanne Knott ’76

Vice-Chair

Vice President of Tax

Dunkin’ Brands Group, Inc.

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Council Members

Michael Aiello '22P

Partner & Chairman, Corporate Department

Weil, Gotshal & Manges

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Kathie Andrade ’82

CEO, Retail Financial Services and Chairman

TIAA

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Adam Benjamin ’91

Former Group Director

Facebook

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Jane D. Benson ’92

Vice President, Direct Marketing

The College Board

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Noreen Bishop ’86

Senior Vice President, Region Executive – Desert Mountain

Chase Business Banking

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Diane Blake '86

EVP & Co Founder

Winston Retail

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Gregory S. Christenson ’89

Executive Vice President/Chief Financial Officer

Amplify Snack Brands

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Rudy Cline-Thomas '00

Founder & Managing Partner

Mastry, Inc.

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Matthew Conroy '92

Director of Operations, Technology, Finance, & Business Risk

IR+M

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Meagan Cooper ’00

Director, Global University Recruitment

Western Digital

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Patrick T. Crowe '86

National Director

BNY Mellon Wealth Management

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Jeffrey P. Devron '94

Area President

Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services Inc.

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Susan M. Esper ’91

Partner

Deloitte & Touche

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Mark Fitzgibbon ’93G

Principal and Director of Research

Sandler O’Neill + Partners, L.P.

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John R. Formica ’81

Partner

PricewaterhouseCoopers

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Kristen S. Gallagher ’95

Sales Consulting Manager

Oracle

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Mark Goldberg '85

Chief Financial Officer

Rolex Watch USA

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Christopher Gorgone '03

Managing Director

Man Group

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Julie Haase '01

Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer for Global Consumer Markets

Liberty Mutual Insurance

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Christopher Hatton '89

Director of Foreign Exchange

Credit Suisse AG

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Patricia Golden Hubbard ’93

Managing Director & Co-Founder

BrandForward

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Brian J. Leite '02G

Head of Institutional Portfolio Management, Equity, High Income, and Multi-Asset Class Strategies

Fidelity Management & Research Company

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John R. McCarthy ’86

CEO & President

Mainline Information Systems

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William A. Mekrut ’74

Vice President — Finance

FM Global

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Monica Peterson ’91

Director, Finance Operations

Toyota Marketing and Motor Sales

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Kevin C. Phelan ’66

Co-Chairman

Colliers International

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Robert J. Reilly ’86

Chief Investment Officer

Sandy Cove Advisors

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Megan Smith ’91

Director of National Accounts

KBS Capital Markets Group

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Mark Voll ’77

Chief Financial Officer

Aquantia

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Nancy Wiser ’89

Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer

Wells Fargo Funds Management, LLC

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Ex-Officio Members

Sylvia Maxfield, Ph.D.

Providence College School of Business

Therese Reilly ’83

Providence College

Emeritus Members

William F. Markey, Jr.

Armstrong Franklin

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Sylvia Maxfield, Ph.D.

Therese Reilly ’83

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William F. Markey, Jr.

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