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Muso Makoi: Empowering Women’s Health Through Fashion and Storytelling
Business & LawFor Fatoumata Jaiteh ’19, women's health is deeply personal: “Women literally bring life and order into this world, yet we face many disparities in health and life.” As the founder of the lifestyle brand Muso Makoi, she saw an opportunity to change the narrative. “Muso Makoi” means “support, help, empower women” in Mandinka, reflecting her…
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TripOutside: Preserving the Planet With Human-Powered Adventures
AlumniGrowing up in northern Minnesota, Julie Singh ’03 has always been drawn to wildlife conservation and nature. Years later, her profound connection to the outdoors has evolved into a business dedicated to preserving the environment she loves. She spent her early career working in corporate finance, but always felt the pull toward the outdoors. In… -
Alum Entrepreneur Empowers Authentic Expression
Diversity, Equity and InclusionJamie and Souphak Kienitz ’16 are the founders of Jay Victoria – an inclusive brand offering fashion for plus women, nonbinary and queer humans. Their mission is to make everyone feel seen, heard and confident in their clothing. Focusing on plus-size menswear style, Jay Victoria fills a void in the fashion industry, empowering authentic expression… -
Going Digital: Behavioral Health Tech
Business & LawAs a teen entrepreneur, Solome Tibebu ’12 understood the potential of technology in addressing the biggest obstacle to mental health: access. Even before digital health tech became mainstream, she was exploring ways to use technology to provide better mental health care. Tibebu has been involved in the mental health space since she was 16. She… -
Perky Plant: On a Mission to Improve Mental Health
Business & LawEmpathetic and hardworking are two words to describe co-founder and CEO of Perky Plant, Liz Murphy ’23, a graduating senior majoring in entrepreneurship. With a mission to improve the mental health of 1 million people, she joined forces with a team of Tommie alumni while at St. Thomas to launch a mission-driven fertilizer brand during… -
Sustainable Drinking From Oat to Cup
People & CultureWhen it comes to buying plant-based milk, the possibilities can feel endless. Walk into any grocery store or coffee shop, and you’ll find a variety of oat milk selections that are marketed as healthy for our bodies. Unfortunately, that’s not always the case. Many oat milks on the shelves are packed with artificial ingredients and… -
Embracing the Change: The Future of Health Care
Business & LawThe University of St. Thomas was buzzing as health care professionals and thought leaders gathered March 2 for a day of networking and learning on the St. Paul campus at the annual Future of Health Care Conference. Hosted by the Opus College of Business Health Care MBA, the conference featured 15 high-profile speakers and alumni… -
Nashipai: Supporting Women Artisans to Dream Big
Business & LawThe journey to Nashipai (the Maasai word for “ever happy”), a bold, socially conscious jewelry line, began on a trip to Kenya when founder Jenny Behrens ’23 MBA formed a strong bond with a group of women entrepreneurs. She was living in a rural village on the border of Tanzania while helping to build a… -
Celebrating the Start of a New Academic Year
People & CultureOpus College was thrilled to welcome five cohorts of new and returning students to campus this fall, including the largest Executive MBA cohort in at least a decade and a Health Care MBA cohort of nearly 75% women. Students mingled with faculty, staff and fellow students at the annual welcome reception on their first day…