Careers Crossing Borders

Careers Crossing Borders is a series of opportunities of the Center for Global Business intended to help students explore and navigate career paths in international business, gain perspective from professionals about their career experiences, and leverage their global mindset. The Careers Crossing Borders series can include:

  • The Keynote and Speaker Series
  • A Case Interview Competition
  • A Dinner Networking Conversation
  • The Trek

Careers Crossing Borders: The Mini Roundtable on Careers in Global Fashion

Tuesday, November 18, 2025
5 - 7 p.m.
Van Munching Hall, Room 2333

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In collaboration with the Smith School’s Fashion Business Association and International Business Association, the third event in this year’s Careers Crossing Borders series will feature global fashion professionals who will share their career journeys, essential skills for success and perspectives on the challenges and opportunities in the field.

After the panel, join mini roundtables for small-group conversations where you can ask questions, gain practical insights, build connections and explore potential career opportunities in global fashion. Pizza will be served.

Agenda

5 to 5:15 p.m.Welcome and Faculty Perspective on the State of the Global Fashion Industry
Jie Zhang, Dean's Professor of Marketing and Harvey Sanders Fellow of Retail Management
5:15 to 6 p.m.

Careers in Global Fashion Panel Discussion
Hear from global trade professionals as they share their career journeys, skills for success, and insights into the challenges and opportunities in the field. Panelists include:

  • Kristen Fanarakis, Founder, Senza Tempo; Associate Director, Small Business Policy & Innovation, Milken Institute
  • Reena Patel ’04, E-Business MH Americas - Consumer Sales & Marketing, Moet Hennessy
  • Zach Ramadan, Director of Operations at Neiman Marcus, Saks Global
6 to 6:50 p.m.Mini Roundtables & Pizza
Join small-group conversations with professionals to ask questions, gain practical insights, and learn about career paths in global trade. Students will be given the opportunity to rotate tables every 15 minutes, giving them the chance to connect with multiple professionals, ask questions, and explore different career paths in fashion.

Concluded Events

October 24, 2025
Careers crossing borders: The case interview competition
Students from across the University of Maryland participated in the Center for Global Business’ Careers Crossing Borders Case Interview Competition, developing global business skills while presenting market expansion strategies for biotech firm AkriVita. The event fostered cross-campus collaboration, networking, and professional readiness.

September 25, 2025
Careers Crossing Borders: The Mini Roundtable on Careers in Global Trade 
Students at the University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business gathered Sept. 25 for the first Careers Crossing Borders “Mini Roundtable on Careers in Global Trade,” where professionals shared insights and networking opportunities on navigating evolving global markets and trade careers.

April 25, 2025
Students Explore Global Trade and Sustainability in CGB Industry Trek
As part of the Careers Crossing Borders series, Smith students toured Hughes Network Systems, the Port of Baltimore, and MSC’s office to explore careers in global logistics, connectivity, and sustainability while learning from industry leaders about real-world international business practices.

April 3, 2025
Alumni Return to College Park to Share Insights on Global Careers
Students gained global career insights from a panel of alumni across industries at the April 3 Careers Crossing Borders event. Hosted by the Center for Global Business, the panel emphasized relationship-building, cultural awareness, and passion as keys to international success.

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