meet our executive MBA career team

Experience & Expertise: 

Mary Grey Jacobson is the Program Director and a career coach for the Master of Science in Quantitative Management (MSQM) and Weekend Executive MBA (WEMBA). With a career that began in the Peace Corps in Honduras, she has dedicated herself to program management and leadership development in higher education, both domestically and internationally. In her current role, Mary Grey collaborates with students and alumni from diverse backgrounds to help them strategize and achieve their career goals. Her commitment to fostering professional growth is evident in her personalized coaching approach, ensuring each individual receives tailored support.

Education and Certifications:

• MA in International Education, New York University
• BA in Journalism & Spanish, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
• Certified CliftonStrengths Coach

Top 5 CliftonStrengths: 

1. Positivity
2. Activator
3. Arranger
4. Maximizer
5. Strategic 

Fun Fact:

In middle school, Mary Grey and her two sisters launched a summer cooking camp for neighborhood children, with homemade Reese's bars being a perennial favorite. She still loves to cook and entertain!