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ceo, chipotle
As an engineering student in the mid-1990s, Brian had a front row seat to the rapid pace of technological innovation. He witnessed how efficient tools can solve customer pain points. It stuck with him. Now, Brian launches restaurant brands into the future, ensuring they appeal to the needs of modern customers.
Foreign Service Officer, U.S. Department of State
After an injury sidelined the sports career he dreamed about, John found a mentor in sociology professor Othello Harris, who helped him realize his academic potential. John graduated from Miami, completed a master’s degree as a prestigious Charles B. Rangel Fellow, and is now a diplomat working for the U.S. Department of State in Angola.
Head Coach, Los Angeles Rams
Youngest head coach in NFL history. NFL coach of the year. Youngest head coach to lead a team to the Super Bowl. Since 2017, accolades have piled up for Sean. With a razor-sharp memory and dazzling career winning percentage, Sean has earned the reputation as one of the brightest minds in the game.
NBA Executive, Toronto Raptors
Against the backdrop of the civil rights movement, Wayne played pro basketball for 11 years and was a five-time all-star. He became the first black general manager in major American professional sports and the first black NBA team president. Most recently, he served as an advisor to the NBA champion Raptors.
Founder and CEO, Zandaland
Launching her own business is more than a job for Christie Currie ’19. This career challenge is personal. Currie started working on Zandaland, a digital platform to support pediatric cancer patients, during her sophomore year at Miami. She can speak from personal experience; she is in remission from a rare form of cancer. Since graduating, Currie has decided to take on Zandaland full time.
Distinguished Professor, Miami University
It’s no mystery that Miami undergraduates learn from the best in every field. Lisa is among the first researchers to apply theory to supply chain management – the business of how things get from one place to another. Her work helps businesses decrease their environmental impact while also reducing their operating costs.
Co-Founder, OROS Apparel
Michael never imagined he’d find himself co-leading a company alongside fellow alumnus Rithvik Venna ’15 and disrupting the apparel industry. He was originally on a pre-medical track when a series of undergraduate research discoveries led him and Rithvik to uncover the market potential of aerogel technology to make outerwear more efficient.
Co-Founder, OROS Apparel
In 2014, Rithvik — along with fellow undergraduate Michael Markesbery ’15 — devised a way to use spacesuit technology to make jackets warmer and less bulky. He reached out to Miami’s Institute for Entrepreneurship to help turn that idea into a business.Today, he and Michael lead a thriving startup that’s changing the way people think about outdoor apparel.
Sports and Celebrity Photographer
Bo majored in art with a focus on photography because he wanted a career that would keep him outdoors. From Mexico to Alaska to Morocco, Bo has been nearly everywhere. And he’s photographed some of the biggest names in sports and entertainment — Tom Cruise, Kobe Bryant, and Tony Hawk — to name a few.
Swimming and Diving Coach, Miami University
When Hollie took the helm of Miami swimming and diving, she was one of only five women in NCAA Division I to coach both the men’s and women’s teams. She quickly proved her leadership. In 2019, Hollie became the first woman to lead a men’s team to a Mid-American Conference championship.
