The National Board of Advisors (NBoA) offers expert guidance to help the college shape its vision and achieve its goals.
Its contributions include:
- Strengthening the reputation of the college in the business community, both within the state of Washington and beyond.
- Providing advice and counsel to the Dean about business trends and the changing needs of the business community.
- Reviewing and shaping the college’s strategic direction, evaluating its mission, its plans, and the operational tactics needed to meet those goals.
- Fostering research and learning of the faculty and students of the college within the business community (e.g. facilitating the development of internships, externships, and industry-related and basic research opportunities).
- Assisting with fundraising efforts and enhancing external funding support for college initiatives and activities.
- Actively participating in college events.
Questions?
To contact a board member or ask other questions, please send an email to:
Lydia Guenther
NBoA Board Manager
Executive Committee
The NBoA Executive Committee consists of the NBoA chair and vice chair, immediate past board chair, dean of the Carson College of Business, and chairs of the unit advisory boards.

Debbie Compeau
Phyllis J. Campbell Endowed Dean
Carson College of Business
Washington State University

Shannon Flynn
Chair
VP, Corporate HR
Fortive

Tanya Platt
Vice Chair
HR Director
Microsoft


Balaji Subramanian
Chair,
International Business Advisory Board
Chief Partner & Revenue Officer
Channel Mechanics



Oliver Meinzer
Chair,
SHBM Advisory Board
VP Global Operations- Digital Guest Experience
Marriott International



Ryan Lantz
Chair,
Entrepreneurship Advisory Board
Director of Financial Planning & Analysis
Virginia Mason Memorial


