Full-Time MBA
Alumni Ambassadors
Engineering
Community Outreach
Mia Becker – Class of 2019
I’m a Product Planning professional with experience in product planning, procurement, and mechanical engineering as well as a passion for STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics) community outreach. I credit my education at Tickle College of Engineering and Haslam College of Business for preparing me to address complex international business challenges with innovative, cost-effective, and customer-centric solutions in my career. Beyond the classroom, I’m thankful for the greater Knoxville community, mentors, and friendships that made my experience at UT so memorable. As a proud alumna, I carry the Volunteer Spirit in every facet of life, participate in local alumni events, and return home to Rocky Top often.
Supply Chain Management
Product Management
Kanika Garg – Class of 2022
I’m a tech professional with a background in supply chain and product management, passionate about solving complex, ambiguous problems at scale—especially through ML and AI. My time at Haslam College of Business was instrumental in shaping both my skill set and who I am today. At my core, I’m an engineer who loves building smart, impactful solutions.
business consulting
international
Ludmilla Groenner – Class of 2023
Ludmilla Groenner is a Corporate Strategy Manager with over 10 years of previous experience as a business consultant. As an international student, she moved to the U.S. with her husband and daughter, navigating the challenges that this significant change brought to her life. However, her time at Haslam College of Business has been a transformative opportunity for personal and professional growth. She earned the Golden Cord and was nominated as a 2024 MBA to Watch by Poets and Quants, reflecting her high performance and dedication. Ludmilla believes that Haslam provides an ideal environment for academic excellence and aims to apply her knowledge to benefit society. She is proud to be a VOL for Life and honored to be part of this incredible community, inspiring other international students who embark on similar journeys.
Supply Chain Management
Veteran
Kyle Malikowski – Class of 2018
Kyle is a supply chain professional with an MBA and over a decade of experience in both corporate and military logistics. Specializing in inventory optimization and supply chain efficiency, he excels at simplifying complex methodologies to drive strategic, data-driven solutions. With a background spanning high-level planning to hands-on execution under critical timelines, Kyle brings a blend of expertise, resilience, and problem-solving to dynamic business environments. He is passionate about delivering streamlined, cost-effective supply chain strategies that enhance performance and reduce costs, but most importantly – mentoring and giving back. Go Vols!
Dual-Degree
Business Analytics
Karen Stevens – Class of 2017
My time at Haslam gave me the skills I needed to transition from a theatre career to a medical device career. I participated in the 3-year dual degree program (MBA-MSBA), getting to know my fellow classmates, refining the business skills that still serve me today and expanding the analytical tools in my toolbox. The UTK culture affected me greatly. I became the co-social secretary of TOMBA, a weekly volunteer with Habitat for Humanity, and still had time to enjoy the sports UTK had to offer.