Seidman Alumni Board Spotlight - Cameron Zbikowski
Professional Journey Quick Facts:
- My professional journey has focused toward the non-profit and political sectors.
How has Seidman had a role in your journey?
Seidman College of Business helped provide crucial networking opportunities for me.
When did you graduate?
BBA - 2020
Where are you from?
From Grandville, Michigan. Have lived in: Everett, WA; Newport, RI; Al Asad, Iraq; Miami, FL; Key West, FL; Sydney, Australia; Sippy Downs, Australia; Wyoming, MI; Allendale, MI; and Grand Rapids, MI.
What do you do for fun?
Volunteer, travel, explore. Traveling is a huge passion of mine, and the fact that I am able to work remote and travel at the same time is the icing on the cake!
Cameron's Advice
"Build, maintain, and leverage your network. Getting involved in organizations and activities while at GVSU will help serve as the building blocks of success as your career progresses."
Tell Us More...
What has been the most significant professional outcome that came as a result of your GVSU degree from Seidman College?
Was a finalist for young alumni of the year award both at GVSU and at University of the Sunshine Coast in Australia. Additionally, my legislative proposal for improving the Veteran Affairs’ Patient Advocacy program was just signed into Public Law on 9/16/22 by President Biden.
If you could learn one new professional skill, what would it be and why?
I would learn CRM Back-end management. This type of knowledge is extremely valuable for organizations.
What's the best piece of advice you've ever been given?
If the train doesn't stop at your station, then it wasn't the right train for you.
If you could pick any job, what would it be?
VP of Programming (non-profit)