Crystal C. Hughes, '08 MBA

 

Background

Former small business owner from Central MN

 Why Carlson?

The school has a great reputation and I wanted to stay in MN for my education.

Why MBA/MILI?

MBA was a natural choice for me because I've grown up in a business setting. MILI is appealing to me because ultimately I'd like to work in the medical device industry.

Future plans

Moving to NYC and working in marketing for a consumer finance corporation

Dream job

Still deciding.

Recommendations to prospective students

MILI was a very beneficial experience for me because it gave me a lot of exposure to the industry and I met and worked with fantastic people.

Most interesting thing you have learned this year

In the words of Thomas Edison, it's still 1% inspiration and 99% perspiration. And your team is only as strong as the weakest link.

What do you do when not in class

Study, study, and sometimes sleep

Greatest accomplishment so far

Working in NPDBD and gain buy in from the CEO on our project

Biggest surprise about Carlson

The students are great and the professors are incredibly knowledgeable and accessible

 Favorite movie

Little Miss Sunshine (New); The Usual Suspects (Old)

 What do you see as greatest need in medical industry?

Affordable Healthcare (Is this wishful thinking?)

Who has influenced you the most ­ role model?

My mother has been the greatest influence on who I am today and who I want to be tomorrow. She's the person I respect the most and desire to be the most like.

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