Josh Allen

Enrollment Counselor Global MBA On-Demand, Distance Learning

Education
BA – International Studies – Brigham Young University
Global MBA On-Demand – Thunderbird

Languages Spoken
Mandarin Chinese – Conversant
Hmong – Fluent
Spanish – Beginner

Thunderbird Statement
“Thunderbird allows you to earn a degree with a global focus at any stage of your life or career. Whether you want to work internationally or domestically, Thunderbird is the only degree you'll need. The skills you learn here will change your life.”

Rungrat (Bell) Benjapatanamongkol

Assistant Director Global Recruitment

Education
BBA - General Management - Assumption University, Thailand
MBA - Global Marketing - Thunderbird

Languages Spoken
Thai - Native
Mandarin - Fluent

Thunderbird Statement
"Thunderbird is a school that solely focuses on International business and studies. Every activity and class that we have is geared towards that direction. Our students all have the same kind of mindset, the thirst to explore the world and the curiosity to learn about other cultures. That's what make us so unique. I also like the balance between Americans and international students that Thunderbird has, so that there's a good mix of people from all over the world. It is not everyday that you can walk into a classroom and meet people from so many different countries. If your interest is in the field of Global business, Thunderbird is the perfect school for you."

Patricia Breceda

Associate Director – Global MBA

Education
BA – Management – University of Phoenix
MBA – Management Information Systems – Western International University

Languages Spoken
Spanish – Fluent

Thunderbird Statement
“It has been a real pleasure for me to be part of this great group of people that form the Global MBA for Latin American Managers program.
 
The experience and the friendships that form within our student body makes us a unique and dynamic group that can not be duplicated. Our students are a truly global community without borders.”

Tom Brennan

Director of Global Recruitment

Education 
BSBA – Business – Bucknell University
MBA – International Management – Thunderbird

Languages Spoken
Chinese – Advanced
Spanish – Basic
German – Basic

Thunderbird Statement
“Thunderbird is a community of students, faculty and alumni who have a 'global mindset.' These are individuals who embrace other cultures and want to learn from and about people who differ from themselves.

A Thunderbird graduate will walk away with a deeper understanding of people from other parts of the world, an understanding of business on a global scale, and a vast network of over 36,000 like-minded people.”

Jay Bryant

Director of Admissions and Recruitment

Education
Honors Liberal Arts/Plan II – University of Texas
Texas Lifetime Teaching Certificate in Spanish
MBA – Thunderbird

Languages Spoken
Spanish – Fluent
French – High intermediate
Studied Arabic, Italian and Portuguese

Thunderbird Statement
“Thunderbird is a place for people who want to do good in the world and realize that an education in management, and working with the business world, are impactful ways to make a difference."

Andy Chen

Assistant Director Global Recruitment

Education
BS - Electrical Engineering Technology - Purdue University
MBA - Thunderbird

Languages Spoken
Mandarin - Advanced
Spanish - Basic

Thunderbird Statement
"Thunderbird offers a truly unique learning experience. In addition to the world-class education our students receive in the classroom, they also have the opportunity to learn from their fellow classmates. T-Birds come from all over the world to immerse themselves in an intimate learning environment, where they will learn just as much, if not more, outside the classroom, as they will learn in their courses. If this experience sounds interesting to you, then I invite you to consider Thunderbird."

Ray Flores

Assistant Director Global Recruitment, Distance Learning Programs

Education
BSBA - International Business - Grand Canyon University
BSBA - Finance - Grand Canyon University

Languages Spoken
Spanish - Fluent
Portuguese - Fluent
Italian - Beginner

Thunderbird Statement
"Thunderbird is like a giant magnet that draws like minded people who are curious about the world and how it functions. From the first visit to campus this is extremely evident in all that you see. The people you talk to, various student groups, multicultural staff, and half of the student population originating from another country truly gives an experience like no other business school can offer. Forming life long friendships while preparing to take that giant step of conducting business throughout the world has to be experienced to be believed."

Kimaya Girme

Assistant Director Global Recruitment

Education
Bachelor of Commerce with a concentration in Business Administration - Ness Wadia College of Commerce
MBA - Thunderbird

Languages Spoken
Marathi - Native
Hindi - Native
German - Basic
Spanish - Basic

Thunderbird Statement
"T-birds are a unique group of people that are tolerant and curious about other cultures and business practices. At Thunderbird, we celebrate and value diversity. When you graduate from Thunderbird, not only do you have an MBA from a top-ranked global business school, but you are also empowered to lead people and organizations anywhere in the world."

Will McDonald

Director of Academic Programs, Business Development (Geneva)

Education
BA - Mathematics, minor in English Literature - State University of New York
Extensive graduate work in Counseling Psychology at Marywood University

Languages Spoken
French - Basic
Spanish - Basic

Thunderbird Statement
"At Thunderbird, you come across some remarkable people, and discover quickly that you're surrounded by others who share your passion for world affairs and the common value of global citizenship. If you're curious and open-minded, and you're motivated by exploring new places, then you'll feel right at home at Thunderbird. And while you'll feel that instant connection, studying at Thunderbird will still challenge you beyond your comfort zone, expose you to new ideas, and inspire you to think beyond any boundaries for what you can achieve."

Clark Morris

Assistant Director of Global Recruitment

Education 
BBA – Managing Information Systems – University of Georgia  
MBA – International Management – Thunderbird

Languages Spoken
Spanish – Conversant
Armenian – Beginner

Thunderbird Statement
“Thunderbird truly is a unique place. It is very difficult to sum up in words what Thunderbird is all about, but I believe the greatest asset has to be its diverse student body and alumni. Meeting and interacting with people from all over the world with such diverse backgrounds and experiences was the most rewarding part of the ‘experience’ for me.
 
Going to school at Thunderbird was almost like traveling to a new and exciting country everyday, each and every experience, whether in the classroom or on the soccer pitch, was truly unique."

Bonnie Cameron Wells

Director Open Enrollment Programs

Education
BA – International Business – Michigan State University
MBA – Thunderbird

Languages Spoken
German – Conversational
French – Basic
Spanish – Basic

Thunderbird Statement
"Thunderbird attracts and further develops the best combination of intelligent, entrepreneurial, passionate and socially aware global citizens and organizations on the planet, and I am honored and energized to interact with them every day.”