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Alumni Programs
The Global Business Development Institute (GBDI) is currently in the process of establishing
an organization for all International business alumni from around the world. These
total nearly 3000 alumni from over 75 countries.
The purpose of this association is to provide for the continuing education needs of
former students at their various career stages as well as to facilitate social interaction
and to assist current students with both internships and permanent career placement.
Alumni Spotlight
Jennifer Spackey-Pino
Jennifer Spackey-Pino, a COBA graduate in International Business is living and working
in Quito, Ecuador. After her graduation in 2000, she returned to Ecuador (she had
visited the country before) because of a remark one of her instructors made. Dr. Don
Beeman, a professor of global business strategy told his students about the flower
industry in South America where Jennifer now works.
She said she was going to stay in Ecuador for four months, however, as her Spanish
improved, she got better and better jobs and decided to stay. It was there that she
met her husband, an architect.
Megan Reichert
Megan Reichert, a graduate of UT's EMBA program, worked in her family’s business,
Reichert Stamping Company, for over 12 years. In addition, she has been active in
the UT Family Business Center for over 12 years and with the IBI for over 3 years.
After nearly three years as Director of Business Development Services at the Toledo
Regional Chamber of Commerce, Megan joined the University of Toledo at the end of
September to work with the technology economic development efforts of the University
and the Science and Technology Corridor.
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