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Professional MBA Student Ambassadors

Heather (Blackford) Ciskowski

Location:
Des Moines, IA

Current Job Title:
Director of Marketing, Strategy, and Communications for a local nonprofit in Des Moines fighting human trafficking and exploitation

Post-MBA career goal:
My post-MBA goal is to leverage the broad business knowledge, leadership skills, and strategic perspective gained through my MBA to pursue meaningful opportunities for continued professional growth. Whether I remain in my current field or explore a new path, I want the skills and flexibility to confidently pursue opportunities that align with my evolving goals.

Why choose Wisconsin MBA?
I may have started as a Gopher in Undergraduate studies, but becoming a Badger felt like the right next step. Wisconsin’s Professional MBA program offers the leadership development, peer network, and hands-on learning I was looking for.

Advice:
Pack your Badger spirit and your caffeine supply! This MBA program will challenge you, stretch you, and connect you with some of the most driven, inspiring people you’ll ever meet.

Fun fact:
My Bernese Mountain Dog is named Newman! Yes, like Seinfeld’s Newman – and yes, he lives up to the role!!