Executive Education Conversations

Laurie Spadaro, Director of the Master of Business Operational excellence program sat down with MBOE alum, Linda Richmond. Linda is responsible for directing and developing Continuous Improvement and Operational excellence within the Western Area of The United States Postal Service. Learn why Linda opted for a degree in Operational Excellence and how her experience has helped her as an engineer with over 34 years of experience.

This conversation was recorded during a live event and includes a few questions from participating audience members.

Today, Laurie Spadaro, director of the Master of Business Operational Excellence program sits down with Lois Bernhardt, MBOE class of 2019. Lois is a physical therapist and associate director of sports medicine and ambulatory rehabilitation at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. Listen to hear how the MBOE program has had an impact on her professional career in healthcare.

Laurie Spadaro, director of the Master of Business Operational Excellence (MBOE)program, sits down with Malak Abdel-Hadi, MBOE class of 2020. Malak serves as process improvement specialist for Safelite AutoGlass, a company that prioritizes process improvement. Hear how Malak switched companies and positions to best utilize her education.

Laurie Spadaro, director of the Master of Business Operational Excellence program sits down with Rahul Ponappa, MBOE class of 2020. Rahul serves as assistant director of dining services at The Ohio State University. Listen to hear how Rahul’s role had to pivot and adapt during 2020, and how he had the support of MBOE to help him through it all.

Laurie Spadaro, director of the Master of Business Operational Excellence (MBOE) program and class of 2016, sits down with Ryan VanNoy, MBOE class of 2020. Ryan is a veteran who currently serves as supervisor for the Maintenance Analysis and Funding Team at Tinker Air Force Base in Oklahoma. Listen to hear why Ryan chose to go back to school and how it's impacted his career, as well as his personal life.

Today, Aravind Chandrasekaran, associate dean and academic director for the Executive MBA and Master of Business Operational Excellence programs sits down with Dr. Susan Moffatt-Bruce. Susan currently serves as chief executive officer at Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and is a practicing thoracic surgeon. Prior to her role in Canada, she served The Ohio State University Wexner Medical center in may roles including executive director and chief quality and patient safety officer. While at Ohio State, she opted to further her education and received her Master of Business Operational Excellence as well as her Executive MBA.

This conversation was recorded during a live event and includes a few questions from participating audience members.

Laurie Spadaro, Director of the Master of Business Operational Excellence program sat down with Terry Kayobotsi, technology analyst with Nationwide Insurance. Hear why Terry chose to pursue not only his MBOE but also an EMBA, and how his Fisher experience has had an impact in his professional career.