University at Albany Full-Time MBA Program

We are pleased to share that Joshua Dawson-Brown, a 2021 University at Albany Full-Time MBA graduate and former University at Albany MBA for Executives Program assistant, has launched his next chapter as Business Architecture Specialist at Accenture.

Building on a strong foundation in consulting, Joshua spent three impactful years at Deloitte as a Workday Consultant, following his start at PwC as an Associate Technology Consultant right after graduation.

His journey showcases the power of our MBA network propelling alumni into meaningful roles at global leaders like Accenture. UAlbany Alumni Association The Graduate School at the University at Albany

2016 University at Albany, SUNY Full-Time MBA alum Matthew Sheehan has been promoted to Director of Client Insights and will oversee a portfolio of mid-market accounts at market research firm Circana.

He spent the last four years consulting on one of Circana’s largest platinum accounts, Unilever, where he worked with iconic brands such as Dove, AXE, Vaseline, Seventh Generation, and SheaMoisture.

Matthew is excited to be working with the Circana mid-market vertical again, where he began his career as an Analyst in Operations. Some of his portfolio covers the upstate New York area, including Seneca Foods.

Key aspects of Matthew's day-to-day work, such as cross-functional collaboration with multiple teams, interacting with diverse clients and personality types, and delivering projects on varying timelines, are all skills he acquired while pursuing his MBA.

"The program provided me with the tools needed to be an effective problem solver," he said. "It also sharpened my critical thinking skills and elevated my presentation skills, which have really helped me succeed in my career." The Graduate School at the University at Albany UAlbany Alumni Association University at Albany School of Business UAlbany School of Business

2006 University at Albany, SUNY Full-Time MBA grad Sarah Samascott has joined AREA 23 as an Account Supervisor. AREA 23 is a New York–based creative agency within the IPG Health network, known for award-winning integrated campaigns and innovative strategic thinking across healthcare and consumer marketing. She had been a Senior Account Executive for Relevate Health since 2023.

With her UAlbany MBA and 11 years of experience in servicing client accounts through organized sales planning and strategic ex*****on, Sarah brings a strong background in client engagement and team leadership. At AREA 23, she’ll lead key brand partnerships and manage cross‑functional teams to deliver impactful marketing solutions. The Graduate School at the University at Albany UAlbany Alumni Association University at Albany School of Business UAlbany School of Business