Apr 3, 2020
Mike Brown is a Regional Director within Athletics Advancement at the University of Notre Dame. A Milwaukee, Wis. native, he graduated from the University of Notre Dame in 2001 with a business degree in Management Information Systems. While at Notre Dame, he was involved in numerous extracurricular activities, but none that garnered more attention than when he was named the first ever African American Leprechaun mascot.
In this episode, Mike discusses:
- (5:20) His role raising funds for a university’s athletic programs
- (19:39) How he decided which college to attend
- (22:05) The importance of maximizing your experience no matter which school you attend or job you’re in
- (27:17) How closed doors can lead you to opportunities of a lifetime
- (34:30) The benefit of exploring your genuine interests
- (38:49) What it’s been like to witness the second and third African American and first female Leprechaun mascots named
- (44:47) How he was able to secure a job offer during an economic downturn
Connect with Mike!
- Email at mbrown37@nd.edu
*Please note that this episode was recorded on February 29, prior to the current state of the COVID-19 pandemic.*
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Produced by Ken Inge of Dead End Hip Hop