{"id":135,"date":"2016-11-04T09:09:27","date_gmt":"2016-11-04T13:09:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/semba\/?p=135"},"modified":"2016-11-05T11:13:53","modified_gmt":"2016-11-05T15:13:53","slug":"networking-with-the-semba-advisory-board","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/si-mba\/2016\/11\/04\/networking-with-the-semba-advisory-board\/","title":{"rendered":"Networking With the SEMBA Advisory Board"},"content":{"rendered":"

This article was written by Margaret Arzon, SEMBA ’17.<\/a>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

To kick-off the autumn\u00a0SEMBA Advisory Board Meeting, the program’s co-directors and coordinators planned a reception and speed networking event to bring students and advisors together in a formal yet\u00a0familiar atmosphere. As a SEMBA candidate, one main benefit\u00a0(among many) is the unique opportunity provided to connect with a variety of seasoned professionals in a range of fields from local, sustainable-energy to impact investing and global healthcare. These prestigious industry leaders have committed to serve on the SEMBA advisory board and invest in its students as well as in the direction and future of the program.<\/p>\n

We had the good fortune of getting to know them personally as they welcomed us with enthusiasm at the Advisory Board dinner at Hotel Vermont on October 27, 2016. This intimate event fostered the ideal environment for us to\u00a0learn more about these industry leaders and their work in sustainable business, as well as the motivators\u00a0that lead them into their current roles.<\/p>\n

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Personally, it feels like such an honor to be part of such a bright and driven community of individuals committed to seeing SEMBA and every student succeed. Unlike other graduate programs (that I am aware of), our program\u00a0coordinators take the time to intentionally connect students with the advisors, but they don’t stop there – they also invite SEMBA faculty and\u00a0alumni, making each event feel like a reunion\u00a0of SEMBA family rather than a formal event.<\/p>\n

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Prem Timsina, SEMBA Faculty<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u201cThis event models real life,\u201d says faculty member Prem Timsina regarding\u00a0the opportunity to network and connect with all types of people across industries, backgrounds, and interests, \u201c…only in this department do you get to mix advisors, faculty, students and alums.\u201d <\/em><\/p>\n

As I mingled with a variety of professionals affiliated with SEMBA, I could feel the enthusiasm and excitement buzzing around the room. Not only is it fun for the students to get out of the classroom, but it is also a great opportunity for the advisors to connect with each other and learn from one another.<\/p>\n

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Rob Miller, VSECU<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u201cI\u2019m inspired by the purpose of the program,\u201d says Robert Miller, President and CEO of Vermont State Employees Credit Union. \u201cI get to learn from others with consistent values. SEMBA is good for both the people and the planet; this [program] takes the intersection of values to a whole new level. It is the opportunity for change of upcoming generations.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

While many SEMBA advisors are Vermonters, a number of them flew in from different parts of the country to meet with us. Antonio Ribeiro, Sales Operations Director for PepsiCo Americas Beverages \u2013 Latin America, left Miami to join the Advisory Board Meeting and bear the Vermont cold. When asked about his connection to the program, he explained that his motivation stems from the belief that SEMBA drives education for the future and represents a good example of what we should be demonstrating in the world.\u00a0\u201cWhat do I hope to see out of SEMBA? Every time I come I hope to see more and more thought provoking work,\u201d says Ribeiro.<\/p>\n

With the caliber of the people around to support the program, I have no doubt that as SEMBA students we are establishing the right connections and receiving the best training to be effective change agents after graduation.<\/p>\n

Learn more about the\u00a0SEMBA Advisory Board<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

This article was written by Margaret Arzon, SEMBA ’17.\u00a0 To kick-off the autumn\u00a0SEMBA Advisory Board Meeting, the program’s co-directors and coordinators planned a reception and speed networking event to bring students and advisors together in a formal yet\u00a0familiar atmosphere. As a SEMBA candidate, one main benefit\u00a0(among many) is the unique opportunity provided to connect with … <\/p>\n

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