Eleri Lyon’s Post

Last night, I had the joy of attending the Fritzky Leadership Dinner, honoring Phyllis J Campbell for her service as the Edward V. Fritzky Chair in Leadership at the UW Foster School of Business. I had the pleasure of meeting Phyllis earlier this year through my role as Vice President of Professional Advancement for Delta Sigma Pi. One of the most memorable parts of the evening was when Phyllis, as part of the program, chose to highlight the students who positively shaped her experience this year. I had the honor of being on the panel alongside Emma Yamaguchi Sullivan, Michael Taylor, and Palak Tyagi, three outstanding MBA students. We discussed our individual journeys to the UW Foster School and how Foster has significantly influenced our future plans. The themes of the evening: bettering humanity through business & leadership in business. A special thank you to Corinne Goellnitz and her team for organizing such a beautiful evening! Congratulations, and a huge thank you to Phyllis – you are truly such a role model!

I am thrilled to share that I recently had the incredible opportunity to participate in the Corvinus Undergraduate Business Experience in Budapest, Hungary! This international case competition brought together 16 teams from around the world to tackle three cases: a 2-week case, a 7-hour case, and a 24-hour case. I am proud to announce that my teammates Jacqueline Choi, Kai Hutchison, Srisubrahmanyar Ramasamy, and I were runners-up in the two-week case, focusing on Tremau - a growing startup dedicated to improving digital safety globally. Tremau specializes in Trust and Safety solutions, offering cutting-edge content moderation tools to counter illegal content and help tech platforms navigate regulatory risks and compliance challenges. A special thank you to Leta Beard for being a fantastic advisor throughout our preparation and time in Budapest. Your guidance was invaluable. I am incredibly grateful for all the amazing people I met and the connections I made during the competition. This experience has been incredibly enriching, providing me with the opportunity to apply my skills, collaborate across cultures, and tackle real-world business challenges! If anyone is interested in learning more about our solution, the experience, or case competitions in general, feel free to reach out. I am more than happy to share my insights and discuss further.

Thank you to the UW Undergraduate Women in Business Club for such an impactful competition! I had a great experience collaborating with Kai Hutchison, Srisubrahmanyar Ramasamy, and Jacqueline Choi. I am grateful that we have the opportunity to discuss and uphold topics related to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the fast-paced business environment and apply problem-solving skills to real-life solutions. It's an honor to place 3rd with a great team on a great case!

Last weekend, I had the pleasure of attending the UW American Marketing Association Sports Marketing Conference. The conference was an enriching experience that was filled with learning and networking opportunities. During the event, I participated in the Perfect Pitch and Sales competitions and was thrilled to place 3rd in both categories. It was a fantastic opportunity for me to apply my marketing knowledge, enhance my sales skills, and refine my presentation abilities. I would like to express my gratitude to speakers Maya Bulger, Evan Doyle, and Matthew Beaird for sharing their experiences in the field and to Kyle Schaal for his informative workshop on sales and customer management. One of the highlights of the conference was attending and participating in workshops hosted by various Seattle-based sports teams and companies, such as the Seattle Mariners, UW Football, and OneCourt. Overall, it was a fruitful day, and I would like to extend my thanks to UW AMA for organizing such a well-rounded event!

Thank you, Russell Investments, for hosting such a fantastic visit for the second year in a row! It was great hearing from your team and getting a tour of your facilities. I appreciate the warm hospitality!

As the VP of Professional Development for the Delta Sigma Pi, Sigma Upsilon chapter, I have the privilege of organizing workshops, inviting speakers, arranging networking events, and company visits for our brothers. During our recruitment event, we hosted a professional event to introduce potential new members to our active brothers. We were honored to have Wuen O., the founder of Sigma Upsilon, as our guest speaker. Her insights on being a self-advocate in all aspects of one's career, including promotions, networking, and conflict resolution, left a lasting impact on me and how I think about workplace interactions. Thank you, Wuen!

Teaming up once again with my talented peers, Srisubrahmanyar Ramasamy and Kai Hutchison, to secure our second victory in the Russell Investment International Case Competition was a true honor. It was an absolute delight to have Jacqueline Choi join us for our win in the undergraduate track, I couldn't have asked for a better team! The competition provided an outstanding platform for connecting with fellow participants, networking with industry professionals, and collectively addressing real-world challenges. Reuniting with the Russell staff I had the pleasure of meeting during last year's company visit was a genuine delight. Their warm welcome and the well-organized event made the whole experience even more memorable. I want to express my gratitude to Russell Investments, the University of Washington, and the University of Washington - Michael G. Foster School of Business for their commitment to providing opportunities and fostering the growth of students. Here's to hoping for another exciting competition next year!