STUDENTS: Atkinson Student Association

The Atkinson Student Association (ASA) is composed of all Atkinson students and directed by officers elected by the students. ASA works with the administration on curricular and general policies of the School and coordinates special activities for students and their families.

Natalie Svaren, President
Natalie graduated from the University of Portland with a degree in Finance and Entrepreneurship where she worked very diligently in student government. She is currently studying for her MBA with an emphasis in Accounting and plans to sit for the CPA in the upcoming year. Natalie began her service at Atkinson Graduate School of Management as an At-Large Representative for ASA. She was also elected as Student Relations Officer of the Society of Human Resources Management. Natalie grew up in Oregon and enjoys snowboarding, golfing, tennis, and spending time with her friends and family.

Nick Cottle, Vice President
While serving as Vice President of ASA, Nick is engaged in many activities within and outside of Atkinson. At Atkinson, Nick is the president of the Atkinson Golf Club and a Peer Career Advisor for the first year PACE course. Nick has recently established a company called Epic Relays and spends a great deal of his time building his business. Outside of Atkinson, Nick enjoys participating in many different kinds of sports, working on projects around his house, spending time with his wife Lexie at their home in West Salem. Recently, Nick became a new father, which he considers to be his most exciting activity.

Kelly Intile, Treasurer
Kelly is an MBA candidate with a concentration in Accounting working on her CPA certification.  She is also currently employed as a Universal Associate at Umpqua Bank in Portland.  She graduated Summa Cum Laude from the Clark Honors College at the University of Oregon in 2007 with a BA in Mathematics and a BS in Political Science, as well as minors in Business Administration and Philosophy.  In addition to her position as Treasurer for the Atkinson Student Association, Kelly serves the MBA community at Willamette as President of the Atkinson Accounting Association, a graduate assistant for the Student Affairs Office, and a Peer Career Advisor for the Class of 2011. Kelly also enjoys cooking and traveling, and is most excited about visiting Turkey and Iran on her honeymoon this December.

Mike Martinez, Secretary
Mike is an MBA candidate enjoying his second stint at Willamette.  He holds a BS in chemistry (Willamette College of Liberal Arts, 2000) and has worked in the agricultural and personal care industries since completion of his undergraduate degree.  Originally from Seal Beach, CA, Mike now resides in Salem and is preparing for an executive position after completing his MBA.

Amber Revoir, Pubic Relations Chair
Amber has a Marketing communications Focus in the Willamette MBA program.  In addition to ASA, Amber serves in the following positions at Atkinson:  National Liaison and PR Chair for the National Association of Women MBAs student Chapter, Peer Career Advisor to first year candidates, new student orientation coordinator, and Trek Planning Task Force member. Prior to pursuing an MBA, Amber enjoyed working for a Colorado nonprofit, using her skills in donor relations and event planning. Inspired by her undergraduate degree in Art History and French, Amber has lived and traveled extensively throughout Europe and Latin America. She enjoys snowboarding, photography and learning foreign languages.

Nancy Garcia, Social Chair
Nancy is an MBA candidate with a concentration in Marketing Communications. She is currently employed as a Marketing and Program Development Intern for Habitat for Humanity Mid-Willamette Valley. She graduated from Willamette University in 2008 with a BA in Spanish and Latin American Studies with a minor in American Ethic Studies. In addition to being Social Chair for the Atkinson Student Association, Nancy serves as President for the American Marketing Association and the National Association of Women MBAs, Vice President for the Society of Human Resources Management and finally, she is the Atkinson Representative for the Council of Diversity and Social Justice. She is currently working on starting a National Association of Hispanic MBAs Chapter in Oregon. Nancy enjoys watching documentaries, traveling, photography and coordinating events.

Patrick Wells, 2nd Year Representative
Patrick is a second year MBA candidate from Redmond, Oregon. While at Atkinson, Patrick plans to focus his degree around Finance and General Management. He attended Willamette University for his undergraduate degree in Economics and was a varsity football player for three years. Patrick is eager to represent his fellow students and work to enhance the Atkinson community.

Andres Ochoa, 1st Year Representative
Andres Ochoa is from Portland, Oregon.  He graduated from the University of Colorado at Boulder with a degree in Business Management and a minor Real Estate Development.  Andres is an MBA candidate, with a focus on Entrepreneurship and Project Management.  Andres would like to work with start-ups and creating strategic alliances through mergers and acquisitions.  Among Andres’ greatest assets are organizational skills and the ability to look at the big picture.  Andres hopes to use his strengths to bolster this team and contribute to a successful ASA board.

Ousama Lakhdar, International Representative
Originally from France, Ousama received a Bachelor in Business Administration with a double concentration in finance and computer science from Al Akhawayn University in Ifrane, located in Morocco. Previously, he worked as director of operations for a non-profit organization in Morocco beginning in 2007. Ousama is President of the Atkinson Consulting Association. He is excited about the MBA program and hopes to provide some experience for students who are interested in consulting upon graduation. He enjoys sports and different cultural experiences.

Erin Bone, At-Large Representative
Erin received a Bachelor of Arts from Willamette University, majoring in Politics and Rhetoric/Media Studies.  Currently, she is involved in associations such as the Atkinson Marketing Association and NAWMBA.  She is excited about pursuing a career in the sports marketing field after obtaining her MBA. She enjoys traveling and enjoyed her time working in the Grand Teton National Park.  

Alina Vaynberg, At-Large Representative
Alina received a Bachelor of Arts degree from University of Puget Sound’s Business Leadership Program in 2008.  Prior to Atkinson, she worked as a strategy and technology consultant in Seattle, gaining experience in project management and financial analysis.  Currently, she is an At-Large Representative for Atkinson’s Student Association as well as a Co-Founder and Vice President of the Atkinson Consulting Association.  She enjoys numerous activities such as tennis, traveling, and hiking.  She also enjoys getting involved in the community and highly encourages students to take active roles as business leaders in their communities as well.