MBA Corporate Networking Breakfast and Career Connections event
December 5, 2025

MBA Corporate Networking Breakfast and
Career Connections Agenda
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8:30 a.m. | Doors Open/Check-In |
8:30 – 9:15 a.m. | Breakfast Buffet and Open Networking |
9:15 a.m. | Welcome |
9:15 – 9:55 a.m. | Panel Discussion + Featured Speaker TBD |
9:55 – 10:30 a.m. | Continued Networking and transition to Career Connections |
10:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. | Career Connections Attendees will have the opportunity to engage in scheduled 1:1 coffee chats and join industry-focused roundtable discussions, allowing for deeper connections with individuals who share similar interests and professional backgrounds. |
12:15 p.m. | Career Connections adjourned |
FAQs
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Baltimore Marriott Waterfront Hotel
The MBA Networking Breakfast will begin promptly at 8:30 a.m. at the Baltimore Marriott Waterfront Hotel, 700 Aliceanna St, Baltimore, Maryland. Please aim to arrive 10 to 15 minutes early to check in and find your table.
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Yes, parking is available at the hotel’s parking garage. Standard parking fees apply.
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The event will include a buffet breakfast, followed by a short program with networking sessions, featuring students, alumni, and corporate guests. Afterward, there will be an Industry Roundtable and Career Connections session where you can engage with employers and other professionals.
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Introduce yourself to other guests, take advantage of the conversation starters provided at each table, and feel free to join different groups throughout the morning.
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Yes, after breakfast, there will be dedicated Industry Roundtable and Career Connections sessions. These sessions are designed to help you engage directly with industry professionals, recruiters, and/or hiring managers.
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We recommend bringing business cards and downloading your LinkedIn QR codes ready on their phones for easy profile sharing. Simply open LinkedIn, tap the search bar, and select the QR code icon to display your code. It’s also a good idea to bring a notebook or device for taking notes during the Career Connections session.
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You are welcome to wear business casual clothing.
LinkedIn group
We’ve created a dedicated LinkedIn group for this event to foster connections and keep the conversation going beyond the breakfast!
2024 Career Connections event speakers
In partnership with AstraZeneca
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Jennifer (Jen) Ng
Head of US Insights & Analytics, Oncology Business Unit
Jennifer Ng is a results-driven insights and analytics senior leader with a 20-year track record of driving strategic excellence within complex, fast-paced global businesses and leadership progression. She is an empowering, empathetic people-manager and skilled communicator with ability to influence cross-functional teams and deliver compelling business cases founded on actionable insights. Ng has an MBA with expertise in consulting, data analytics, market research, forecasting and strategy.
Danielle Moita-Robles
Marketing director, AstraZeneca TRUQAP team
Danielle Moita-Robles has played an active role in driving I&D efforts at the US OBU, serving as an I&D franchise lead over the last two years. Moita-Robles was nominated for the 2024 Aspiring Managers Program and 2022 AZ Global Rising Leaders Program, geared towards developing future leaders in the organization. She also served as a public health dietitian in New Jersey, where she cared for underprivileged populations at nutritional risk. She completed her BS in Nutrition at Winthrop University and also holds a MS in Health and Exercise Science from the University of West Florida as well as an MBA from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Arun Krishna
Vice President, Head of Lung Cancer Franchise, US Oncology
Arun Krishna is responsible for overseeing all lung cancer U.S. sales and commercialization. He has more than 15 years of experience leading teams across clinical development, market access and commercial across global, U.S. and the UK. Krishna was born in India, where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in engineering. He also received a PhD in Biostatistics and Mathematics at North Carolina State University, where he focused on methodologies/classification of gene-expressing data that can be applied to cancer detection and treatment.
Kabira Barlow
Science Engagement Coordinator
Kabira Barlow embarked on her journey with AstraZeneca's Oncology Research & Development department in 2022, and has since advanced to the role of scientific communications and engagement coordinator. She brings over a decade of administrative expertise and five years of communications experience to the table. Her diverse career has touched upon sectors like higher education, theater, crisis communications, and pharma. Barlow has a bachelor's in public relations and strategic communication and a master's in strategic communication.