Wendy Gillespie Center

for Advancing Global Business

SoftLanding @ SDSU

MS Global Business Development

International Business Consulting

Other Initiatives

The Wendy Gillespie Center for Advancing for Global Business (WGCAGB), a national center of excellence, was founded in 2019, with the purpose of expanding international curriculum, research, and engagement between academia and global organizations.

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Mission Statement

Through the Center, San Diego State University and the Fowler College of Business are positioned as thought leaders in promoting international dialogue in the global marketplace. WGCAGB has its roots in its Center for International Business Education and Research (CIBER), which since 1989 has been at the forefront of understanding companies' international needs.

Our Mission
To be the catalyst for global thought leadership by connecting academia with international commerce.

Our Vision
Be a Global Leader and Catalyst for Excellence, Innovation and Collaboration in International Business, Education and Research

Our Values
Integrity, Ethics, Servant Leadership & Respect

Wendy Gillespie

President & CEO
Frontier Trading, Inc. and Starhawk Productions

AnnaRose Lopez

Chief Executive Officer
Kendal Floral Supply

Mike Bailey

Chief Executive Officer
Ximmerse International

Mark Ballam

Retired
San Diego State University

Nicolas Carcovich

Founder, Managing Executive
Seafrost US / Caleb Foods

Homero Escandon

Executive Vice President, Head of Operations
BioTix

Ann Marie Griffith

Managing Director
APG Asset Management US

Greg Hoobler

Director of Intelligence
Control Risks

Dr. Vivek Lall

Chief Executive
General Atomics Global Corporation

Juan Carlos Leon Aguero

Finance and Strategy Director and Partner
DICOMA Corporacion

Dan Novak

SVP, Head of Global Marketing & Communications, Retired
Qualcomm

Ash Padwal

B.E.(E&T/C), JD, CIPP/US, CIPP/E

Akhila Rao

Chief Digital Officer
Encore Capital Group

Todd Stanley

Chief Operating Officer
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Meet our Alumni

"Enhanced by diverse projects and co-associates of varying academic and cultural backgrounds, the Center helped strengthen and develop a variety of skills, both "hard" and "soft". On the technical side, the most valuable things were learning WordPress, mastering Excel, exploring Tableau, and even picking up some Python." Katya Ghosh

"My biggest take-away from my experience would have to be my new found confidence in approaching people and businesses. This was really important for me, as I began my career because I am now much more comfortable in communicating with people in the business environment." Brady O'Brien

"My most memorable take-away would be learning how to manage many projects occurring simultaneously and also collaborating with other interns to accomplish large projects with professionalism and efficiency. This type of experience and setting is not one that can be found in our typical university classes." Michael Loi