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Employee Spotlight Student Spotlight Human Resources MPA 2021
BYU Marriott HRM senior Megan Atkisson is no ordinary LEGO store visitor. The store fostered her love for employee experience design instead of a hobby for building intricate models.
Even masks from the pandemic can't stop new BYU Marriott professor McKenzie Rees from memorizing the faces—at least the upper half—and names of all her students.
With her heart pounding, MPA student Olivia Hoj-Simister anxiously awaited the sound of the buzzer to start the race that would, in the end, crown her a national champion.
Applying for graduate school, much like biking a 430-mile relay, requires hard work, determination, and perseverance. Brandon Benally, a first-year MPA student at the BYU Marriott School of Business, hasn’t been afraid to accept either challenge.
Throughout his ninety years, Karl Snow has used his experiences to serve the community in many ways: working for the Utah state government, the BYU Marriott School of Business, and South African humanitarian projects.
Ten years ago, Chad Lewis successfully climbed Mount Kilimanjaro, but he's accomplished more than just reaching the summit of one of the world's tallest peaks. Years later, his mountain-conquering experience encouraged him to continue to make and achieve his goals.
BYU Marriott MPA student Lady Ikeya sees evidence of a shared humanity through small acts of kindness from her peers and professors.
After HRM senior Alexis Rankin chose to transfer to BYU and change her lifelong career goals, she found a new community that welcomed and embraced her.
Working for the Romney Institute as department secretary, director of student services, and eventually associate director has done more for Catherine Cooper than merely confirm the reality of spiritual promptings she's received throughout her life.
As an adjunct professor at the BYU Marriott School of Business, Beth Wilkins knows her students want to make a difference in the world.
BYU Marriott professor Peter Madsen helps people reach for the stars, both literally and figuratively, to prevent accidents in space or find the job of their dreams.

As an associate professor for the Romney Institute at BYU Marriott, Nelson is working with an MPA student and members of the state government to create a web application to make tracking tax money easier for the state and local governments.
Whether he's training employees, helping nonprofits set their budget, or staging fights in authentic medieval armor, Austin Smith follows his passions to find success.

Whether he's working with employees or in an untamed backyard, BYU Marriott EMPA student John Cowgill enjoys helping people and plants realize and cultivate their hidden potential.