Career Connect Calls are one-hour Zoom calls where Graduate & Professional Programs students can connect and network with others in the Iowa MBA, Part-time Master of Business Analytics, Part-time Master of Finance, and/or Professional Certificate programs. These calls recur once per month at 12:00 p.m. CT. The goal is to connect with each other, provide exposure to alumni and employer partners, and give you insights into career paths that are possible with your degree.
No RSVP is required.
October's call will feature recent alum Melissa Pepper (MBA18). Melissa is a strategic executive and trusted advisor who helps CEOs, executive teams, and boards navigate growth, innovation, organizational transformation, and succession.
Most recently, Melissa served as Chief Strategy Officer at Russell, where she led enterprise strategy during a period of significant growth. She oversaw strategic planning, marketing, business development, innovation, and corporate strategy while leading enterprise initiatives in artificial intelligence, talent strategy, mergers and acquisitions, leadership development, and succession planning. Her work consistently focused on translating ambitious vision into measurable business results.
Melissa is also the founder of Lead(h)er, a nonprofit organization committed to developing and connecting women leaders. Since its founding, the organization has served more than 1,400 women through mentorship, professional development, and leadership programming.
A respected community leader, Melissa serves on the MercyOne Genesis Board of Directors, is Vice Chair of The Cultural Trust, and serves on the President’s Advisory Council at Augustana College. Her leadership has been recognized with the Quad Cities Regional Business Journal Women of Influence Award and selection to the Iowa 500, recognizing the state’s most influential business leaders.
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Career Connect Calls are one-hour Zoom calls where Graduate & Professional Programs students can connect and network with others in the Iowa MBA, Part-time Master of Business Analytics, Part-time Master of Finance, and/or Professional Certificate programs. These calls recur once per month at 12:00 p.m. CT. The goal is to connect with each other, provide exposure to alumni and employer partners, and give you insights into career paths that are possible with your degree.
No RSVP is required.
October's call will feature recent alum Melissa Pepper (MBA18). Melissa is a strategic executive and trusted advisor who helps CEOs, executive teams, and boards navigate growth, innovation, organizational transformation, and succession.
Most recently, Melissa served as Chief Strategy Officer at Russell, where she led enterprise strategy during a period of significant growth. She oversaw strategic planning, marketing, business development, innovation, and corporate strategy while leading enterprise initiatives in artificial intelligence, talent strategy, mergers and acquisitions, leadership development, and succession planning. Her work consistently focused on translating ambitious vision into measurable business results.
Melissa is also the founder of Lead(h)er, a nonprofit organization committed to developing and connecting women leaders. Since its founding, the organization has served more than 1,400 women through mentorship, professional development, and leadership programming.
A respected community leader, Melissa serves on the MercyOne Genesis Board of Directors, is Vice Chair of The Cultural Trust, and serves on the President’s Advisory Council at Augustana College. Her leadership has been recognized with the Quad Cities Regional Business Journal Women of Influence Award and selection to the Iowa 500, recognizing the state’s most influential business leaders.
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