Meet the Leaders

Meet the Leaders (MTL) is the signature course of the FEMBA Program that provides unique opportunities for students.

The program has three goals:

Allow students the chance to learn contemporary business ideas in an informal setting.
Provide networking opportunities.
Help students develop strong professional relationships.

Program guests include executives of local and global companies, successful entrepreneurs and leaders in government and not-for-profit organizations.

MTL takes place on Saturdays from 11:35 am to 1:15 pm in Markstein Hall. The program will begin in Markstein Hall 125 followed by lunch.

We encourage the attendance of both MBA alumni and prospective MBA students.

Speaker Schedule

April 18, 2026

Sean Marchand

Assistant Chief of Police

September 12, 2026

Mark Kalpakgian

President at St. Joseph Academy

October 17, 2026

Alan Prohaska

Regional President and Head of Corporate Banking at PNC Bank

November 14, 2026

Joshua Elias

Co Founder and CEO of Frontwave Arena

Past Speakers: Fall 2011 - Spring 2026

MBA Success

"I am very proud of being a CSUSM alumni and grateful for the opportunity to pursue my MBA at CSUSM."

-Sergio Soto

Director of Social Services

Neighborhood House Association