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Student Spotlight Human Resources MBA Marketing
To senior Seth Knowlton, the president of the Marketing Association, succeeding in a leadership role isn’t about being a natural leader—it’s about being passionate, involved, and invested in helping others do their best.
For senior Aaron Adams, choosing a career path was less about finding a perfect fit and more about finding a path that will help him grow.
After growing up all over the world and working in several different career fields, MBA student Ben Nzojibwami has found his place at the BYU Marriott School of Business as the MBA class president.
Love of learning has propelled Brenna Porter to transition from elementary education to the MBA program.
Senior Kirsten Keith has embraced the BYU Marriott marketing program’s emphasis on community.
The first time senior Tehani Travis applied for a major at the BYU Marriott School of Business, she was sure it was the right path for her—but she didn’t get in. The next year, after much preparation, she applied to two majors and got into both. In front of her, two paths extended into the future, and she had to make a choice.
From active-duty commission to serving as a member of the Army Reserves, Jared Sturgell is earning his MBA at BYU Marriott while assisting BYU’s Army ROTC.
To BYU Marriott student Abby Ebert, the human resource management program has encouraged her to step out of her comfort zone and lead with compassion.
Jordan Sitterud, a native of Roseville, California, has always admired basketball player Michael Jordan.
Preston Haight, a senior at BYU Marriott, shares his faith led story to developing a passion for the world of marketing.
After initially failing BYU Marriott's introductory marketing class, Trapper Denton persevered and now helps other students do the same.
From his work at a local dance studio to his friend circles, Hinton knows that joining the HRM program at BYU Marriott has been pivotal for him.
When Allie Jensen lost her mother to a lifelong battle with multiple sclerosis, she thought she would never be able to attend college. Now she is a brand-new BYU Marriott graduate.
Kaylee Smiler, a senior in the HRM program at BYU Marriott, balances her classes and playing for the BYU women's basketball team all without breaking a sweat.
Shannon Peterson always wanted to attend BYU, but finances prevented her from pursuing that option as an undergrad. However, Peterson never gave up on her dream, which she is now fulfilling 25 years later as an EMBA student.
With no experience in assisted living, starting a company in a new field was a daunting task for BYU Marriott MBA student Candice Rail.
BYU Marriott marketing senior, Dustin Leonard discovered that success comes through mentorship, pursuing his marketing passions, and seizing opportunities.
Growing up in Ajloun, Jordan, BYU Marriott MBA student Dunia Alrabadi had a goal at a young age to attend college in the United States.
Students in the MBA program at BYU Marriott fondly refer to fellow cohort member and 2022 class president Ethan Felix as their "MBA dad."
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.
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.
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.

Inspired by the help and guidance he received from his peers and professors at BYU Marriott, marketing senior Parker Stohlton decided to give back.

After the loss of his younger brother, BYU Marriott MBA student Easton Johnston, was inspired to make a personal reset on his career.