As a Leeds graduate, our students spread all across the country making impacts on multiple organizations and industries. To acknowledge all of our wonderful alumni and the accomplishments in their career, we spotlight someone monthly and host them here. Flip through our incredible alumni and learn more about how Leeds has impacted their career journeys.

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Jeff Yorzyk

Jeff Yorzyk (MBA'02)

Associate Director of Sustainability, HelloFresh US Why did you decide to come to Leeds? I chose Leeds because of the professors I met during the evaluation process. They convinced me that CU had a world-class MBA available locally if I was willing to put in the work. Since I was...

Meredith Maney

Meredith Maney (InfSys & Mktg '18)

What does life look like for you after graduation? I will enjoy one final summer vacation before starting at Deloitte Consulting in the fall. I'll be based out of Denver, so not too far away! What is your favorite memory from the Leeds School of Business? I've enjoyed spending many...

Tandean

Tandean Rustandy (Fin鈥�87)

Founder and CEO, PT Arwana Citramulia Tbk Why did you decide to come to Leeds? I come from a humble family in Indonesia and was the first in my family to go to college. When I was young, my mom taught me that education creates change and impact. I chose...

K Childress

Katie Childress (MBA'12)

Director, Program Strategy and Clinical Measurement, DaVita Kidney Care MBA Alumni Board Member Why did you decide to come to Leeds? I wanted to get my MBA from a well-ranked school in the mountain states. When I looked at CU, I saw that both Leeds and the local community had...

Tom Matthesen

Tom Matthesen (Fin'85)

President/Director at Thrive Farmers International Why did you decide to come to Leeds? As a Denver native, the 麻豆视频 was always towards the top of my list. Seeing both of my brothers attended CU, I knew it was a special place. While I gave strong consideration to...

Christine Martinez

Christine Shearin Martinez (Mgt'05)

Complex Director of Revenue Management, Hilton Why did you choose Leeds? I knew I wanted to study at Leeds when I first stepped on campus for a tour. I got that 鈥済ut feeling鈥� immediately; I knew I would be calling CU home for the next 4 years. I had read...

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Jillian Lakritz (MBA'97)

CEO and Founder of Yoee Baby Why did you decide to come to CU? When I applied to CU, I was working in Boulder on a project to convert an old dairy processing plant into a performing arts center (now the Dairy Center for the Arts). As the Assistant Director,...

Steve Bosley

Steve Bosley (RelEst'68)

2017 Distinguished Alumni Lifetime Service Award Recipient What is your favorite memory from being a CU student? Since I was married with two children and working full-time when I was a student, many of my classes took place in the evening on the CU Denver campus. One of the best...

Dan Ivanoff

Dan Ivanoff (MBA'86 & MSCivEngr'87)

Founder and Managing Investment Partner at Schnitzer West Why did you decide to come to CU and pursue a dual focus for your graduate degree? I had a unique objective in that I wanted to pursue both an MBA and a master鈥檚 in Civil Engineering. Fortunately, I was able to...

Lindsey Fudge

Lindsey Fudge (MBA'09)

Senior Vice President at First Bank Why did you decide to come to Leeds? I looked at Purdue, Michigan and Colorado and after campus tours, my decision to attend Leeds was an easy one! What set Leeds apart from the other schools immediately was a sense of family and community...

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