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Albers School of Business and Economics

Pigott Building, (206)296-5700

 

About Albers

Albers Mentor Program
Participating Mentors 2008-2009

Mr. Dan McConnell

Senior VP and Managing Director 
DDB Seattle

Industry: Advertising & Public Relations Agency

Description of Company:

One of top three worldwide marketing communications firms.

Areas of Responsibility - Job Description: 

Global pr/marketing strategies and crisis communications counseling for international clients.

Areas of Expertise - Employment History: 

Owned one of top three public relations/marketing firms in Pacific Northwest; ran investor relations/public relations dept. for billion-dollar global manufacturing firm; handled corporate philanthropy for major educational foundation; legislative liaison on Capitol Hill; print journalist and broadcast news producer

Education - Personal History: 

AB English/Journalism, Indiana University
MS Business, Indiana University

Civic Organization Memberships or Professional Affiliations: 

National public relations society,Lifetime Achievement Recipient Pacific Science Center Board 5th Avenue Theatre Board Seattle Central Community College Board, Past President University of Washington President's Visiting Committe University of Washington, instructor and advisory board member, public relations certificate program Seattle Center advisory board Snow Leopard Trust Board Childhaven Board Seattle University, President's community advisory council Seattle University, Albers Mentor program

When do you hold meetings with students? 

Meet during workday at office, SU, or other convenient location for students.

Mentor Since Fall 2003
Will mentor graduate students



The Albers School is AACSB accredited

 

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