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Learn how our business students prepare for success in our 21st century global economy, in their own words.
Meet Our Business Students
At SNU Tahoe, our students find their own path. Our Business program helps pair real world business skills with student’s interests to create a personalized college experience.
Robbie O'Hare
Major: Global Business Management
Class of 2018
I was born and raised in the beach flats neighborhood of Santa Cruz - gang violence was a daily thing. I would get into fights frequently just walking to and from school. Even as I faced these hardships, I was a three-year varsity stater on my high school football team, a multiple all-conference team selection, and on the all city team.
My passion in life is in the restaurant and bar business. I co-own two restaurants and a lounge. I see my future as growing and expanding my businesses. . . . Read More
Joseph Schembri
Major: Entrepreneurship
Class of 2018
One of the biggest projects I am working on is myself. I take a lot of time to analyze my attitude and figure out the gaps between where I am vs. where I want to be. Personal development is a major challenge. Talking with my professors about their success stories paves the way for me to get there myself. . . . Read More
Jordan Koucky
Major: Global Business Management
Class of 2016
I became interested in construction because my step-dad is a general contractor that builds large custom homes. My professors at SNC have helped give me the tools I need to help me find a job and in May of my junior year, I was hired on as an intern with CORE Construction. I was lucky enough to get started on my ideal career path, and I don't plan on stopping! . . . Read More
Cole Lyon
Major: Marketing, Ski Business and Resort Management
Class of 2019
As you can probably tell by now, skiing is what I am most passionate about. Skiing became my sole passion from an early age and shaped who I have become today. I knew I needed some form of higher education but I wasn’t ready to give up skiing, which made SNC the perfect choice. . . . Read More
Mike Beiro
Major: Marketing, Ski Business and Resort Management
Class of 2019
I’ve always had a knack for talking to and connecting with people, and wanted to incorporate that - plus skiing - into my career. So I thought, “Hey, with marketing I can do something I like AND make good money at it too!” That is why I made the decision to come back to college, but with a plan in mind. . . . Read More
Madeleine Hall
Major: Marketing
Class of 2017
Attending MiddCORE, the summer innovation program held at SNC, exposed me to the advertising side of business and motivated me to switch my major to marketing. It could take me in a multitude of different directions; I hope to work at a company like Red Bull promoting incredible events, or help launch a start-up. . . . Read More
Nick Smith
Major: Finance and Economics
Class of 2017
I bounced around from job to job after high school. Eventually I got tired of making just enough money to live. So I started to read about wealthy people like Richard Branson and Warren Buffett, and I realized that they "employed" their money – they invested it. . . . Read More
Colleen Healey
Major: Global Business Management
Class of 2019
Entering the Pitch Competition got me interested in entrepreneurship. It was certainly intimidating, but I developed great skills and abilities. My goal is to make the U.S. Snowboard Team, compete in the World Cup, and to start a career in management in the snow sport industry. . . . Read More
Francesca Curtolo
Major: Finance and Economics
Class of 2017
My educational experience growing up in Italy was very conservative and traditionally knowledge-based. SNC's liberal arts approach reshaped my perspective to see a bigger framework. I learned to work across disciplines, and through different modalities. . . . Read More
Melissa Watts
Major: Entrepreneurship
Class of 2018
I love learning about history and teaching history to others. I work with a non-profit that restores military vehicles in order to take them to events to teach history. I want to learn how to drive a tank. Another thing I love to do is dress up in my ball gown and be a part of living history at The Great Dicken's Christmas Fair. . . . Read More
Kristine Louise Adde
Major: Global Business Management, Marketing
Class of 2017
My freshman year was fun and exciting, meeting new people and getting used to American culture after growing up in Norway. It was a blast being on the Ski Team and knowing that I had four years ahead of me in such a beautiful place as Lake Tahoe. . . . Read More
Connor Clayton
Major: Marketing, Ski Business and Resort Management
Class of 2018
I chose to major in Ski Business and Resort Management because how could someone who lives and breathes skiing not be interested in a career in the ski industry? I chose a second major in marketing because I love analytics and being able to track and see what drives a customer. I've already started my business career, as the Tour Manager for the Association of Freeskiing Professionals (AFP). . . . Read More
Marissa Hushaw
Major: Global Business Management, Ski Business and Resort Management
Class of 2018
I was born and raised in Santa Cruz, California thinking of myself as a "snowflake in the sand". When I started snowboard competition at 10, I competed against boys because there weren't enough girls. I love snowboarding and people, so I could not have picked a better school than SNC. . . . Read More
Estefania Rivera Gonzalez
Major: Finance and Economics, International Studies
Class of 2017
As long as I can remember, I've liked learning about different countries, languages, religions, and cultures. So when it came time to chose a major, I knew that International Studies was right for me. My dream is to go to India, the Caribbean, South East Asia, and Europe to immerse myself in their rich cultures. Eventually I want to just pick a point on the map and travel there the next day! . . . Read More
Andrew Lubrano
Major: Finance and Economics
Class of 2017
I have fished Lake Tahoe most of my life. I began working as a deckhand on Captain West Mueller's charter boat the Uno Mas when I was 13, became a Coast Guard Licensed Captain 6 years later, and started my company Nor-Cal Charters the following year. . . . Read More
Giulianna Crivello
Major: Entrepreneurship, Finance and Economics
Class of 2018
I've always entertained the idea of owning my own business, but I also have a lifelong love of math. The appeal of math is its relevancy and consistency. Numbers do not lie and take the emotion out of making decisions. . . . Read More
Dave Wadleigh
Major: Entrepreneurship
Class of 2018
Skiing is my passion, especially big mountain/freeride and coaching. As I immersed myself in the industry after dropping out of my first college, I began to recognize its shortcomings and evolve a vision for improving and progressing the sport. Making a real positive impact on the field that I love will demand creativity, ingenuity, and an entrepreneurial approach, and SNC's innovative entrepreneurship program fits my unconventional goals. . . . Read More
Parker Pilati
Major: Marketing
Class of 2018
I chose to major in marketing because it plays a major role in business today, and it combines the analytical side of business with creative components. Balancing golf, school, a part-time job, and an internship has forced me to develop better time-management skills! . . . Read More
Sierra Nevada University's Business program offers majors in
Entrepreneurship, Marketing, Finance & Economics, Global Business Management,
and Ski Business & Resort Management
- 03.03.2020 The Haldan-Pascotto 2020 Pitch Competition
- 02.05.2020 SNU Announces Preger Creative Idea Challenge
- 10.08.2019 Choose Your Own Adventure at Sierra Nevada Orientation
- 05.16.2019 2019 Student Symposium
- 04.25.2019 2019 Jim and Jan Steinmann Business Plan Competition Winners
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