Marcella Ayala '04

Pfizer Fellowship
Merit-based scholarship
San Diego State University
Keyser Marston Associates, Inc.

Co-founder and president, Hispanic American Business Leaders Association
London Business School exchange program

I am intrigued by international affairs and would like to someday manage a global corporation. I knew an MBA would provide me with the proper training and network to achieve this goal. The Strategic Brand Immersion will help me begin my career in marketing.

While at the Johnson School, I was also selected to participate in an international exchange program at the London Business School and in week-long courses taught in Europe. These experiences have given me a greater understanding of European markets and provided me with the skills and knowledge to begin a career in Europe.

Co-founding and leading the Hispanic-American Business Leaders Association (HABLA) was the highlight of my Johnson School experience. I came to business school with a vision to found an organization not only for my personal growth, but also for the community and generations to follow. With the support of the Office of Diversity and Inclusion and four other students, we created HABLA and our signature event, the Hispanic Case Competition. Through this experience, I gained a deeper understanding of leadership and managing change and conflict and I also got a taste of the entrepreneurial spirit.