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MBA Candidate Spotlight

Roy Thorson, an MBA 4+1 student, likes to stay involved in the community and has been a part of fundraising campaigns and efforts for the Muscular Dystrophy Association for the past 15 years! He's also a part of the firefighters Fill-A-Boot campaign as well as being a part of the Mosinee Community Band, playing free concerts every two weeks for the community.

Throughout his journey in the MBA program, Roy has learned a great deal about how to empower others for success, ensure organizational and project success, and much more. These topics have allowed him to discover and implement his own personal leadership style and created the opportunity to apply the skills and theories he's learning in his fellowship with Campus Vote Project. In his fellowship, Roy works with people across 41 states to help advocate for nonpartisan student voting efforts and engagement. His leadership leads to engagement of students across the country as they vote to make society a place they want to live in. Roy is fulfilling his goals as he helps advocate for a democracy that he cares about and create a relational network for future success.

Alum Misty Wolff, MBA '22, works as a product analyst for Nicolet National Bank. In her role, she is transitioning to the IT department where she works using analytical and technical strategies to lead those around her to success! Misty is also passionate about her community and stays involved by volunteering in various different ways.