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Emilio Wong Interview
No full textEmilio Wong (Class of 2023) was interviewed by Michelle Ma via the Zoom internet-based conferencing software on March 7, 2024. Born in Guayaquil, Ecuador, Mr. Wong sought opportunities in the United States to study business. With experience in supply chain management from his family’s company in Ecuador, Mr. Wong pursued a BBA in Business Analytics and Supply Chain Management from SMU’s Cox School of Business. Looking to prove he can advance on his own, Mr. Wong parted ways with his friends, who studied in Boston, and chose SMU because of Dallas’ strong connections to several businesses and strong networking possibilities. Finding virtual learning challenging as a sophomore transfer student during the height of the COVID pandemic, Mr. Wong nevertheless found his footing with the help of SMU’s chapter of ALPFA, the Association for Latino Professionals of America. After graduating from SMU, Mr. Wong moved to Wisconsin, where he found a job in supply chain management with the Brunswick Corporation
Thear Suzuki Interview
No full textThear Suzuki (Class of 1996) was interviewed by Michelle Ma via the Zoom internet-based video conferencing software on March 1, 2024. She received a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering with a Biomedical Engineering specialization. She was born during Cambodia’s Civil War, and fled to the U.S. as a refugee when she was 8. Although Mrs. Suzuki was introverted, she had a passion to create change, and ran for student body president in high school. She carried this passion while attending SMU on the Herkimer Leadership Scholarship and continued to create change by being heavily involved in organizations such as East Asian Student Association/Asian Council, Mortar Board, Student Senate, Program Council, and Student Foundations. Despite being a commuter student, she was still able to contribute to the founding of Asian Council along with other students and faculty. Her efforts and contributions to all the organizations was recognized as she earned the ''M'' award. After graduation, she began working as a consultant at Accenture, but still had ties to SMU. She serves on the board of the Tate Lecture Series and Lyle School of Engineering, and other boards outside of SMU. Now, she lives with her husband and children in Plano, Texas, and hopes to inspire everyone to reach their full potential and be the best they can be
Joclyn Ventura Interview
No full textJoclyn Ventura (MA 2023) was interviewed by Jenna Young via the Zoom internet-based video conferencing software on October 18th, 2024. Mrs. Ventura spoke about her experience growing up in Mesquite, TX, where she dreamed of attending SMU after visiting the school during a swimming competition at the age of 9. While she was working towards her master’s degree in Liberal Studies, Mrs. Ventura worked as the Social Media Coordinator in the Moody Graduate School and spoke positively about the mentorship she received during her time. She is currently working as the Digital and Creative Manager at Dallas Theater Center, in Downtown Dallas, where she is able to take advantage of a vast network of SMU alumni
