Student Spotlight

Human resource management (HRM) senior Anna Parry has a bit of an unconventional hobby: coding spreadsheets. After learning how to code Excel in class at the BYU Marriott School of Business, Parry used her skills to serve others in her mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and in her goal to earn The Congressional Award Gold Medal.

Through serving on the Global Supply Chain Association at BYU Marriott, senior Tyler Anderson connects with students going through the same uncertainty he experienced in his freshman and sophomore years.

When Sarah-Jane Tate started the accounting junior core, she had no idea she'd have to navigate a concussion, a new job, and a broken engagement to make it through the school year.

Rebekah Koster's first finance midterm in the MBA program challenged her, so she switched her track—not away from finance, but to it. Whether she's seeking education, career growth, or an internship at her top choice consulting firm, Koster says she thrives on pushing beyond her limits.

Matthias Dunn's college plan was simple: play football at Brigham Young University. But that plan was put on pause when Dunn was cut from the team in March 2022—and he says it’s the best thing that could have happened to him.

Spencer Parker, a cadet in Brigham Young University’s Air Force ROTC, has learned that seeking growth opportunities can help him reach spectacular heights as he strives to achieve an ambitious objective.

An unexpected opportunity to improve his English led Jesus Raul Martinez Piña to his dream program at BYU Marriott and a renewed desire to serve his community through business.

While Kate Shriber was serving a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Chile during the COVID-19 pandemic, she discovered an unexpected passion: marketing.

Kristen Hansen is learning to be intentional about her relationship with technology. She hopes to use the tools she is acquiring as a strategy student at BYU Marriott to help others address their digital habits, too.

It was in the aftermath of a devastating 8.8 magnitude earthquake in Talcahuano, Chile, that Josue Bustos realized what he wanted to do with his life: help those in need.

Stuart Christiansen didn’t consider himself to be a “stereotypical army guy.” But he joined BYU's Army ROTC to chase its potential language-based career paths.

Kjerstin Roberts was teaching high school English when she decided to get her MBA—a decision that would ultimately introduce her to a new career path.

After living and working around the world, MPA student Kenji Sugahara is now studying to make an impact in international development.

The ExDM program has strengthened Sydney Rasmussen's confidence by teaching her how to align her unique strengths with real-world needs.

Human resources management senior Alania Bryce Pauga has always enjoyed working, and her goal is to help others do the same.

After sending out dozens of internship applications and hearing nothing back, Thomas Smith decided to focus on creating connections and networking, eventually finding opportunities in unexpected places.

Alexis Belliston wasn’t planning on graduate school—but two years ago, when she was inspired to pursue an MBA at the BYU Marriott School of Business, she felt God pave the way for her to go back to school, building her faith and confidence along the way.

Ellie Romans Draper knew from a young age that she was interested in global development and philanthropy, and her desire to make a difference led her to the Ballard Center for Social Impact at the BYU Marriott School of Business.