Jennifer Struebing Freet, Executive MBA

I serve as an Industry Advisor to MBA students who are hired as consultants for their Business Consulting capstone, the culminating experience of the MBA program. In this role, I advise student consulting teams as they engage with real client organizations, helping them navigate ambiguity, sharpen problem framing, and elevate their analysis to an executive and board-ready level. Client engagements span organizations from early-stage startups to Fortune 500 companies (client details remain confidential). My advisory focus includes: Guiding consultants on structuring and prioritizing complex business problems Stress-testing assumptions, analytical models, and risk trade-offs Ensuring cross-functional integration (strategy, finance, operations, marketing, ethics, sustainability) Coaching teams on decision logic and recommendation discipline Elevating executive-level written deliverables and professional oral presentations Reinforcing leadership, collaboration, and client-facing professionalism Acting as an independent advisor, rather than an operator, mirrors the perspective required at the board and advisory level: asking the right questions, challenging thinking, and helping teams arrive at sound, defensible decisions. I value opportunities where strategic judgment, governance mindset, and real-world operating experience can contribute in paid board and advisory roles.

In addition to serving as an Industry Advisor, I coach MBA and International MBA students how to deliver boardroom-level presentations for client engagements. This work focuses on preparing future consultants and leaders to present to senior executives, boards, and global stakeholders both in person and online. The emphasis goes beyond slides, covering executive presence, judgment, and credibility in high-stakes settings. Key areas I coach include: Boardroom and C-suite presentation structure and narrative discipline Executive decision framing vs. academic storytelling In-person and virtual presentation etiquette, presence, and professionalism Cross-cultural considerations for global audiences Slide design best practices for clarity, impact, and speed of comprehension Handling questions, challenge, and pushback with confidence and composure The goal is simple: ensure recommendations are not just analytically sound, but land effectively with decision-makers. Strong insights fail if they’re poorly delivered; strong delivery accelerates trust, alignment, and action. This role reflects the same capabilities required in board and advisory settings: clear communication, sound judgment, and the ability to influence outcomes in complex, high-visibility environments.

Balboa Manufacturing is situated in the heart of San Diego and was founded in 1998 with the goal of designing and manufacturing products for specialized markets. Balboa Manufacturing has currently built the following brands: ZANheadgear®, and Bobster®. These brands are recognized in the motorcycle, powersports, outdoor, military, and safety markets. www.balboamfg.com

Created out of passion for motorcycles and the thrill of finding the next great outdoor adventure, ZANheadgear® has developed a wide array of headwear that range from headwraps to face masks. Every headwear product ZANheadgear® creates serves as a reminder as to why we began this venture in 1994, to develop high quality headwear products that provide protection from the elements. With every challenge and adventure becoming more daring than the last, we realized that performance driven headwear was no longer just an option, but a necessity. With that, we are excited to introduce our new line of performance headwear that feature the use of technological enhanced fabrics willing to work as hard as the athlete that lives inside of us all. www.zanheadgear.com

Since 1994, Bobster® has specialized in designing performance eyewear for active lifestyles and extreme activities. Having build our reputation on our development of quality functional eyewear, Bobster® strives to combine the latest in eyewear technology with modern style so that our customers can look their best and be confidents in the high level of eye protection that’s offered by our sunglasses and goggles. As the current product-of-choice for motorcyclists, Bobster® has expanded into the safety, law enforcement, military and outdoor industries, and is distributed in over 30 countries- all from our facility in sunny San Diego, CA, U.S.A. www.bobster.com

BA310: FOUNDATIONS of BUSINESS IN A GLOBAL ENVIRONMENT This course is designed to provide students with an introductory exposure to many of the essential elements of doing business in today's global context. Students will gain a general understanding of the globalization process and the global business environment, along with an introduction to theories, concepts, skills, and capabilities relevant to international business. This course will also introduce students to career planning.