St. Mary’s University will host the annual event from Oct. 22 through Oct. 24

The St. Mary’s University Greehey School of Business will bring business and civic leaders together with students to discuss how to focus on finding purpose in the business world and more. 

The event will include in-person keynote lectures, moderated panels and more. The event is free and open to the public unless otherwise noted. Those who would like to attend the open events can visit the Business Week Experience webpage for the full schedule. 

“The Business Week Experience allows us to showcase the successes of the Greehey School of Business. It affords local leaders an opportunity to network, renew old connections and give back to the School,” said Rowena Ortiz-Walters, Ph.D., Dean of the Greehey School of Business and NuStar Professor of Management. “This year’s theme, Beyond Profits — The Intersection of Business and Societal Impact, is intended to further our mission as a Catholic and Marianist institution, which prepares business graduates for professional lives as ethical leaders who care for their employees, communities and the environment. That is what sets the business education we offer apart from the rest.” 

The Business Week Experience events of note that are open to the public include: 

Tuesday, Oct. 22 

  • La Quinta Keynote Speaker Series: Goodwill: A Century-Old Story of Turning “Profit” into Purpose 
    • Speaker: Carlos Contreras (B.A. ’81), President and CEO, Goodwill Industries of San Antonio 
    • 9:45 to 11 a.m. in the Albert B. Alkek Business Building, Atrium 
  • God, Work and Money: What Does Faith Tell Us About the Purposes of Work and Business?
    • Speaker: Jason King, Ph.D., Beirne Director, Center for Catholic Studies, St. Mary’s University 
    • 11:10 a.m. to 12:25 p.m. in the Albert B. Alkek Business Building, Atrium 

Wednesday, Oct. 23 

  • Leadership Insights into Health Care and Inclusive Excellence 
    • Panelists:
      • Christine Erevelles, M.D., FACEP, System and Medical Director, US Acute Care Solutions 
      • Imelda Guzman (B.B.A. ’01, M.A. ’07), Division Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, HCA Healthcare (Moderator) 
    • 9:20 to 10:35 a.m. in the Albert B. Alkek Business Building, Atrium 
  • Profiting in the Banking Industry: Financially, Socially and Technologically 
    • Panelists:
      • Erik Luis (B.B.A. ’07), Executive Director, USAA Federal Savings Bank 
      • Lane Allen, Regional President, Encore Bank 
      • Jeffrey Landers, Market President-Central, Third Coast Bank 
      • Violeta Diaz, Ph.D., Associate Dean and Jurica Professor of Finance, St. Mary’s University (Moderator) 
    • 10:45 a.m. to noon in the Albert B. Alkek Business Building, Atrium 
  • How I Use My MBA to Create a Successful Social Impact Business — Virtual Workshop 
    • Marcos Lacayo Bosche (B.S. ’07), Senior Solution Architect and Client Partner, Nymbl 
    • 6 to 8:45 p.m. (Virtual) 

Thursday, Oct. 24 

  • The Role of Entrepreneurship in Societal Impact 
    • Panelists:
      • David Fonseca, CEO, Jockey Ventures 
      • Mari Zavala-Lopez (B.B.A. ’15, M.B.A. ’17), Director of Partnerships, Geekdom 
      • Alejandra Zertuche (B.S. ’08, M.B.A. ’12), CEO, Enflux 
      • Lorenzo Gomez, Community Building, Author and Public Speaker 
      • Sergio Palacios, Ph.D., Director, Algur H. Meadows Center for Entrepreneurial Studies, St. Mary’s University (Moderator) 
    • 9:45 to 11 a.m. in the Albert B. Alkek Business Building, Atrium  
  • Exploring Societal Impact within San Antonio’s Cultural Heritage  
    • Speaker: Jenna Saucedo-Herrera (B.B.A. ’09), President and Chief Executive Officer, Greater: SATX  
    • 11:10 a.m. to 12:25 p.m. in the Albert B. Alkek Business Building, Atrium 

For event information, email Rebeca Guerra at rguerra23@stmarytx.edu.

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