Accomplishments

Honors & Awards

Being extremely active in Boys Scouts as a child, I was able to achieve my Eagle Scout Award. Entering college as an International Business major, my grade point allowed me to receive a presidential scholarship for full tuition and board based on my SAT and high school GPA. While maintaining a high GPA in college, I was placed on the Dean's List for each semester 1998 through 2001. In upholding a 3.94 GPA, I graduated Summa Cum laude. During my undergraduate work, I received Dominican University Scholar Athlete of the Year for 1998, 1999, and 2000.

My scholastic work in the classroom also provided the opportunity to receive the California Pacific Conference 2000 A.O. Duer Award for the strongest GPA in the athletic CAL PAC conference. In addition to my athletic awards, I received a full tuition scholarship for my senior year. The scholarship was based on interviews, presentations, and a transcript. The William McGowan Scholarship is given to two students who are selected by a campus committee. The recipients travel to the local junior colleges and give presentations on various business related topics. My academic marks also gave me departmental honors at graduation.

Due to my continued involvement in academic projects and presentations, the Masters Program Dean noticed my work. I therefore received a full tuition Compton scholarship for a Master Degree in Global Strategic Management. However, this scholarship was for the first year, and a GPA of a 3.7 was necessary to be eligible for further scholastic awards. During my second semester, I then received the 2002 Pacific Basin Fellowship for maintaining my academic performance. During my Masters, I also was eligible to receive the Sister Mary Raymond Alumni Scholarship for outstanding citizens in the Dominican University Community. My academic success has provided opportunities to play intercollegiate basketball, travel, and grow as an intellectual.