Kelly Davidson’s Journey to Top 40 Under 40
Kelly Davidson’s transition from a curious UBCO student to a finance professional showcases the power of embracing opportunities. As one of Kelowna’s Top 40 Under 40, Kelly’s journey began at UBCO’s Faculty of Management, where her initial career uncertainty was transformed into a passion for finance. Davidson credits UBCO’s supportive environment and dynamic curriculum played […]
Success Through Risk-Taking: Catherine Melville’s Story of Entrepreneurship and Finance
Catherine Melville’s journey from a psychology student to a leading finance expert and coach showcases the profound impact of UBCO’s Bachelor of Management program. As a 2013 alumna, Catherine leveraged her education to launch Cultivate + Evolve Financial, a firm specializing in mortgage and investment financing. Her passion for personal development also led to the […]
From UBCO Grads to Entrepreneurs: The Story of Mahlon Head and Austin Penrose
Meet the dynamic duo and co-founders of Friends of Felix, Mahlon Head and Austin Penrose, both 2019 graduates of UBCO’s Bachelor of Management program. At UBCO, they discovered a community and laid the foundation for their future endeavours. Mahlon thrived in the cohort system, which led him to co-found Friends of Felix, a clothing brand […]
Catching up with: Jacqueline Holder
What drew you to the Bachelor of Management program at UBCO? I originally enrolled at UBC Okanagan in the Bachelor of Arts program. I wanted to use Arts as a base for an eventual law degree, thinking it was a more typical pathway into law. While I absolutely loved Arts, when I arrived on campus […]
Catching up with: Britney Mace
What drew you to the Bachelor of Management program at UBCO? Location. Born and raised in (truly beautiful) British Columbia, I moved to the East Coast for my first and second years of university to see the rest of the country, but quickly realized I needed to return. Nothing compares to the mountains and lakes, […]
Catching up with: Kaitlin Breen
What drew you to the Bachelor of Management program at UBCO? Back in High School, I was lost in the post-secondary application process. I had no idea of what I wanted to do for a career, but I thought that I would be interested in studying business. As I didn’t know exactly what I wanted […]
Catching up with: Jeremy Levee
What drew you to the Bachelor of Management program at UBCO? The small classes and intimate learning environment. What takeaways from the program? How important the accounting and finance classes are when running your own business. What was the most rewarding part of the program? The amazing group environment and some of the excellent faculty we […]
Catching up with: Jessica Shmulich
Environmental entrepreneur Master of Management (MM) graduate Jessica Shumlich on creating her own path to success. Since graduating from the UBC Okanagan Master of Management program in 2019, Calgary-based Jessica Shumlich has gone on to live out her entrepreneurship dream as the co-founder and CEO of Highwood Emissions Management. Launched in 2020, Highwood has rapidly […]
Catching up with: Chandel Schmidt
What drew you to the Bachelor of Management program at UBCO? I was looking for a school and a program that was broad enough to be applicable to a variety of career options. I also knew I wanted to stay close to home (I grew up in Vernon) after graduation so I wanted to ensure […]
Catching up with: Mitchal Derksen
What drew you to the Bachelor of Management program at UBCO? Short answer, the location of the campus is hard to beat, and I was drawn to the smaller class sizes and close-knit community compared to other large university campuses that I was considering. I started my degree with the intention of pursuing a Bachelor […]