From 2015-17 I will be pursuing my Executive MBA from the University of Washington. Part of the program includes a study team that I will be working closely with. We were given the color of "orange", and have named ourselves "Ochieve".

1. “What are you guys a bunch of
over achievers?”
LOUISE KAPUSTKA
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, EMBA PROGRAM
FOSTER SCHOOL OF BUSINESS, UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON

2. …maybe we are…

3. What is certain is…

4. Please meet Team Orange
Antonio Espinoza, Alex Draper, Mel DePaoli, and Jim Webb

5. We are a part of the 2017 graduating class of the University of
Washington’s Foster School of Business’s Executive MBA
program.

6. EXECUTIVE MBA
What is the
?

7. The 21-month, nationally-ranked Foster Executive MBA Program is designed
for highly experienced mid-to-senior managers and entrepreneurs.
Classroom learning and interactions are immediately relevant – resulting in
better decision making, improved managerial skills, and enhanced leadership
abilities to solve real-world business and organizational challenges.
The expectation is that students will remain employed in a position that
allows them to apply what they are learning while they complete the
program.
LEARN MORE ABOUT THE PROGRAM.

8. That was a lot of text…sorry!

9. Why are you in the Executive
MBA program?
“I am looking forward to combining the
discipline of the UW EMBA education with my
20 years of product management and
operations experience to deliver game changing
innovations.”
Alex Draper, Vice President of Global Marketing
Learn more: LinkedIn | K2 Sports

10. Why are you in the Executive
MBA program?
“I want to become fluent in the language of
business and am looking forward to applying
what I learn to the work I am doing with my
existing clients as well as my future clients.”
Mel DePaoli, Brand Catalyst
Learn more: LinkedIn | Omicle

11. Why are you in the Executive
MBA program?
“I want to further my lifelong education and value
to my company through understanding the world
of business while also enhancing my skills as a
leader, team-builder, and teammate.”
Jim Webb
Assistant Chief Pilot, Production Flight Test, Boeing
Learn more: LinkedIn | The Boeing Company

12. Why are you in the Executive
MBA program?
“I want to learn the fundamentals of how
businesses work and understand how to utilize
the levers available to drive growth
as a marketing leader.”
Antonio Espinoza
Global Director of Digital Marketing, DBSO
Learn more: LinkedIn | Danaher Corporation

13. We are team
And pleased to meet you!