Voices of McCombs
Voices of McCombs is home to featured shows that bring together inspiring stories from the Texas McCombs community.
McCombs + StoryCorps
Our partnership with StoryCorps preserves the world-changing stories of the Texas McCombs community, which will be archived at the Library of Congress for future generations. StoryCorps is a non-profit whose mission is to preserve and share humanity’s stories.
Featured Conversations
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Andrew Mortensen and Patrick Olson
Andrew Mortensen, MBA '23, founder of Proud Horizons Project, joins in conversation with Patrick Olson, senior MBA recruitment & admissions officer, to discuss his 17,000-mile bicycle journey to Patagonia, advocating for The Trevor Project and LGBTQ+ youth, and the role that Patrick played in his decision to pursue an MBA.
Arthur Allert and Michael Clement
Longtime colleagues Arthur Allert, assistant dean for undergraduate programs, and Michael Clement, centennial professor of accounting, discuss their work supporting first generation students, promoting diversity at the Ph.D. level, and their decades-long friendship.
Charles Enriquez and Caroline Enriquez — Part 1
Spouses Charles Enriquez, assistant dean for academic services & student affairs, and Caroline Enriquez, director of holistic review, celebrate their 17th wedding anniversary by reflecting on their personal history, children, work, and partnership.
Charles Enriquez and Caroline Enriquez — Part 2
Leilani Valdes and Arghavan Victoria Nawaby
Leilani Valdes, EMBA '22, pathologist at Regional Pathology Associates, and Arghavan Victoria Nawaby, EMBA '22, assistant director at FDA’s Center for Device & Radiological Health, reflect on their friendship that took root at McCombs’ Executive MBA program and the personal experiences that shaped their values.
Produced by McCombs School of Business, with interviews recorded by StoryCorps.
McCombs Made
McCombs Made: Conversations with World-changing Alumni and Friends is a monthly podcast featuring illustrious alumni who have gone on to disrupt, challenge, and change the face of business.
Featured Conversations
Tiffany and Leon Chen, Tiff’s Treats
Tiffany and Leon Chen started their groundbreaking cookie business, Tiff’s Treats, when they were just 19-year-old sophomores at the University of Texas at Austin. In this episode, Tiffany and Leon speak about the drive they’ve carried throughout their careers, the pillars of partnership and the value of kindness in community-based businesses.
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Tamara Fields and Andrew Vo
Tamara Fields, BBA '96, Managing Director, Accenture, and Andrew Vo, BBA '95, Chief Human Resources Officer, Accenture Growth Markets, discuss their friendship, the first generation student experience, and the importance of staying involved with Texas McCombs.
Amod Daherkar and Ben Breed
Co-founders of Gazelle Ecosolutions Amod Daherkar, BBA '25, and Ben Breed, BBA '24 & MPA '26, discuss how their app helps farming communities in Africa and how the thriving entrepreneurship ecosystem at UT supports innovation.
Raj Ragunathan and Kennedy Stubblefield
Raj Ragunathan, Professor of Marketing, and his student Kennedy Stubblefield, BBA '23, Product Design Consultant at IBM, discuss Raj's path from India to the U.S. and his noted research on happiness.
Leticia Acosta and Judith Lima
Leticia Acosta, Director of Outreach and Scholarships, and Judith Lima, BBA '16, Global Audit and Transformation (GAT) Consulting Sr Analyst, Dell, discuss their mentor-mentee relationship that began when Judith was a high school student at McCombs’ Subiendo program.
Lynn Utter and Mitch Kreindler
Lynn Utter, BBA '84, Operating Partner and Director, Atlas Leadership Academy, Atlas Holdings LLC, and Mitch Kreindler, BBA '84, Founder, Kreindler & Associates, discuss their time as honors students and their friendship over the decades.
Getaneh Mekonen and Tara Sheena
Elevate co-chairs Getaneh Mekonen, MBA '23, and Tara Sheena, MBA '23, discuss making major career pivots to obtain an MBA at McCombs during the pandemic and their friendship.
Maria De-Arteaga and Benedikt Boecking
Maria De-Arteaga, Assistant Professor of IROM, joins in conversation with spouse Benedikt Boecking to discuss her research in AI ethics, the risks of machine learning and the need to regulate this space, and more.
Arthur Allert and Michael Clement (Full)
Longtime colleagues Arthur Allert, Assistant Dean for Operations and Administration, and Michael Clement, Centennial Professor, discuss their journey to McCombs, their friendship, and their dedication to making an impact in students' lives.
Wendy Wheless and Sarah Krauss Parts 1 & 2
Wendy Wheless, MBA '08, Head of Sports Sponsorship & Strategy, Still Austin Whiskey Co., joins in conversation with StoryCorps’ Sarah Krauss to discuss being a third generation Longhorn, staying involved with McCombs, and more.
Jine Uzor and Michelle Ivbievbiokun
Jine Uzor, MIS '23, President, Black Business Student Association (BBSA), and Michelle Ivbievbiokun, BBA '25, Director of Community Services, BBSA, discuss their friendship, education, and their work in BBSA.
Lillian Mills and Cristi Gleason
Best friends, co-authors, and colleagues Lillian Mills, Dean, McCombs School of Business, and Cristi Gleason, Professor in Accounting and Department Executive Officer at The University of Iowa, discuss the role their friendship plays in their work.
Arthur Mills, IV and Sarah Krauss
Arthur Mills, IV, BBA '96, MBA '04, Chief Operating Officer, New Teacher Center, joins in conversation with StoryCorps’ Sarah Krauss.
Gabby Parcella and Karlina Franco
Gabby Parcella, BBA & MPA '81, Managing Partner at Merlone Geier Partners, and niece Karlina Franco, BBA '25, discuss their family, growing up on the Texas-Mexico border, and how McCombs has evolved across generations.
Charles Enriquez and and Caroline Enriquez (Full)
Spouses Charles Enriquez, Director, BBA Student Affairs, and Caroline Enriquez, Assistant Director of Admissions Scholarship Administration at UT, celebrate their 17th wedding anniversary by reflecting on their personal history, children, work, and partnership.
Shudde Fath and Betsy Fath Hiller Parts 1 & 2
Shudde Fath, BBA '37, who was McCombs' oldest graduate at the time of the recording and who passed away in December 2022, joined in conversation with daughter Betsy Fath Hiller to discuss the lasting impact of her work in civic activism.
Andrew Mortensen and Patrick Olson Parts 1 & 2
Andrew Mortensen, MBA '23, founder of Proud Horizons Project, joins in conversation with Patrick Olson, senior MBA recruitment & admissions officer, to discuss his 17,000-mile bicycle journey to Patagonia, advocating for The Trevor Project and LGBTQ+ youth, and the role that Patrick played in his decision to pursue an MBA.
Rodrigo Malta and Jolene Hood Ashcraft Parts 1 & 2
Longtime colleagues and fellow alumni Rodrigo Malta, MBA '07, Managing Director, MBA Marketing, Recruiting and Admissions, and Jolene Hood Ashcraft, MBA, Senior Director, Brand, discuss their work in admissions.
Leilani Valdes and Arghavan Victoria Nawaby Parts 1 & 2
Leilani Valdes, EMBA '22, Pathologist, Regional Pathology Associates, and Arghavan Nawaby, EMBA '22, Assistant Director, Center for Device & Radiological Health, FDA, discuss the friendship that grew strong during the pandemic, the power of gifts, family, and more.
Monica Goetz and Phil Goetz Parts 1 & 2
As part of the McCombs x StoryCorps showcase, Monica Goetz, BBA '00, Director, Graduate Programs Marketing, discusses her work with spouse Phil Goetz.