What do a Shark Tank Contestant, a Footwear Entrepreneur and a Petco Executive All Have in Common?

March 28, 2023

Answer: These women all have business leadership roles, and they all earned their degrees from the Fowler College of Business.

By: Suzanne Finch

Increasingly, more women are taking a seat in the boardroom, launching their own ventures and making their mark in roles that, only a few decades ago, were seemingly off-limits. 

Six alumnae from the Fowler College of Business discuss their business and career journeys and what the future holds for women who are following in their footprints.  

Yvonne Besvold

Yvonne Besvold (’82, Management Information Systems) Senior Financial Officer Patagonia, Inc

Kimberly Meckwood

Kimberly Meckwood (’96, Marketing) Owner and Inventor Click & Carry, Inc.

Camille Alexander

Camille Alexander (’02, Accounting) VP, Controller Petco Health and Wellness Company

Mary Beth Storjohann

Mary Beth Storjohann (’06, Financial Services) Co-CEO Abacus Wealth Partners

Angelica Correa

Angelica Correa (’13, Management/HR) Director of Human Resources Bel-Air Country Club

Tiffany Gil

Tiffany Gil (’21, Management/Entrepreneurship) Founder Shezza Socks

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