Welcome to Kogod School of Business

Welcome to the Kogod School of Business!
Business school is not a destination. It’s a journey. And this journey will help you uncover a sense of self and a sense of belonging. You see, I am biased, but I think Kogod is a very special place. It’s a community that is united by a powerful purpose—using business as a force for meaningful change.
But we cannot do this without you. You are our agents of change who can make our purpose come to life. We, in turn, promise to invest in you and your success.
I am Ayman Omar, associate dean at the Kogod School of Business, and I welcome you to the next chapter of your life. Explore your passions, hone your skills, and find your inspiration.
This is where you belong.
— Ayman Omar, Associate Dean for Graduate Programs and Student Services
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Shari Pattillo is the Director of Student Development and Services at the Kogod School of Business. Before coming to KSB in 2017, she was a counselor in the Academic Support and Access Center, Office of Campus Life, for over nine years. Before joining the university staff, she was an adjunct instructor at AU while working at the Center for Applied Linguistics in overseas refugee education. She enjoys travel and has been a staff advisor on several Alternative Breaks.

- Before beginning at Kogod, Kelsey was the Program Associate for Student Leadership & Engagement at The George Washington University School of Business, where she oversaw student organizations, internal and external case competitions, career networking treks, and taught classes in the First Year Development Program. Previous to GW, Kelsey worked at Shippensburg University in student activities and leadership and women and gender equality and empowerment.
Kelsey is also a Nationally Certified Counselor and is involved with the American College Personnel Association (ACPA).
Kelsey is originally from south central Pennsylvania and has lived in the DMV area since 2017.

Chris holds a master’s degree in higher education from the University of Michigan and a bachelor’s degree in applied psychology and global public health from New York University.
Before joining the Kogod team, Chris served as the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Graduate Intern at the University of Michigan's Center for Campus Involvement, where he oversaw professional and interpersonal development for students, staff, and the university community.
While most recently from Michigan, Chris is originally from Taiwan and lived between Taiwan, California, and Toronto growing up. Having just finished graduate school, Chris is still trying to figure out what he enjoys doing when he is not working, but video games and basketball are on the list!

Andrea Carpenter has been with Kogod since 2011 and leads the Career Development team of professional and student staff to deliver career services and programming for undergraduate, specialty MS, MBA, and alumni populations. Her background in academic and career advising, residence life, student services, and mental health along with her M.S. in College Student Personnel, informs her work as a student affairs professional. As a Nationally Certified Counselor, she works with students and alumni using a strengths-focused approach to gain a better understanding of themselves and the world of work and provides the resources for them to connect their skills and interests with meaningful career opportunities.