Careers in Marketing Day Events
February 27th, 2026
Join Us for a Day of Industry Insight and Networking
This is a fantastic opportunity to hear real‑world career insights, ask questions, and build valuable connections with professionals who once sat exactly where you are.
10:10–11:00 AM, Wolff Auditorium: Connect Like Your Career Depends On It - Because It Does
Join this interactive session and walk away with templates for outreach, new skills to connect with future employers, and strategies for getting promoted. Presented by Gonzaga Executives-in-Residence Ed Reese and Jabez LeBret who bring years of experience to help students who are looking to break into the marketing world. (They even have a few prizes to give away!) Kareena Byrd from Career and Professional Development will also be on hand to share ways CPD can support students in building connections on their career journey.
2:30–3:20 PM, Wolff Auditorium: Careers in Marketing Panel
We’re excited to welcome an incredible lineup of alumni for a dynamic panel discussion featuring leaders across marketing, technology, analytics, and product strategy:
- Matthew Beaird (’19) — Manager of Digital Marketing Products, Seattle Seahawks
- Greg Ong (’16) — Lead, Footwear Strategic Sourcing, Nike
- Mandy Legg (’13) — Lead Solution Engineer, Salesforce
- Jamie Plankenhorn (’04) — Program Lead, Marketing Ops, Headway
- Emily Ryder (’18) — Data Analyst, Theo
3:30 – 5:00 PM, Jepson 2nd Floor Lounge: Networking Social with Panelists, Advisory Board Members, Alumni, and Students
5:00-6:00 PM, Wolff Auditorium: Promotion Project Student Presentation
MKTG 490 Promotion Project students will present their work in preparation for the National Student Advertising Competition in April. The client this year is the NFL, and the class has been hard at work preparing an integrated marketing campaign to address a particular problem. The purpose of this session is to help the team strengthen and refine their campaign strategy and presentation. All are warmly invited to support our team by attending and giving feedback.