2023-2024 MBA Fellowship Recipients

Thomas & Mary Duff Graduate Tuition Fellowship

Chandler (Steven) Borrillo - Rochester, MN | Chandler is a Hardware Test Engineer working at IBM in the Infrastrcuture organization and has a background in Mechanical Engineering with a MS from UND. He is often spotted in Rochester rollerblading on the local bike trails.

Justin Patri - Rochester, MN | Justin is the President & Founder of Flyover Clinical, LLC, a Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB).  He shares his nearly 20 years of experience in medical device and pharmaceutical research, having earned a BS in Biomedical Science, and an MS in Applied Clinical Research. Justin enjoys time with his wife, daughters, and dog, as well as collecting coins and learning from history.

Fred C. and Mary H. Lewis UMD MBA Scholarship

Zack Filipovich - Duluth, MN

Lilyquist Family MBA Scholarship

Madelyn Granica - Amery, WI | Madelyn completed her undergraduate degree in Accounting and Business Analytics. She is a member of the University of Minnesota Women's Basketball Team. She looks forward to finding a job in the Accounting field post graduation in Spring 2024. She enjoys spending the weekends with her friends and family, as well as painting and drawing in her free time.

Maki Graduate Tuition Fellowships

Brett Conrad - Denver, CO | Brett is the Gift Planning Coordinator within Mayo Clinic's Department of Development and has a background in theater and psychology. He enjoys spending time with his family in any capacity, especially his wife, Kayley, and their three-year-old son, Theodore.

Sandra Gress - New Market Township, MN | Sandy earned her Doctor of Physical Therapy and practiced for several years before transitioning to non-clinical work. She currently works in the Health Insurance industry, having held both Product and Clinical Operations roles. In her (limited) free time, she can be found mountain biking, skiing, or camping with her three kids and husband.

LSBE Graduate Student Tuition Fellowships

Eli Drexler - Stratford, WI | Eli recently graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree with majors in Entrepreneurship,  Finance, and Management. He hails from Stratford, WI and when he's not studying or working he enjoys spending time with family and friends.

Karina Gonzalez - Rochester, MN | Karina is a Cardiologist from Caracas, Venezuela,  she is a physician-researcher working at Mayo Clinic, recently elected to represent the International Governors in the American College of Cardiology Leadership Development working group. She enjoys spending time with her sons, Enrique and Andres, traveling and knitting.

Megan Kohel - Oakdale, MN | Megan is working as a  marketing manager at Duluth Running Company while earning her MBA. She received an undergraduate degree in Analytics and Marketing from UMD. She has a passion for inspiring and helping others and in her free time, she enjoys running, golfing, and spending time with her friends and family.

Ariana Krautkremer - Montgomery, MN | Ariana is an MBA student pursuing a career in Healthcare Management and is currently working as a centralized scheduler for St. Lukes hospital. In her free time she enjoyed spending time with her friends and family as well as getting outdoors.

Abigail Neutgens - Little Canada | Abigail recently graduated from UMD with Bachelor’s degrees in marketing and sales. She is involved in various leadership positions at UMD’s Newman Center, and enjoys photography and videography in her free time.

Brooke Renee Lillie - Hastings, MN | Brooke has a background in Marketing and Graphic Design and is excited to achieve her MBA through the 4+1 program. She enjoys traveling, reading, and spending time with family and friends.