Join this fantastic event hosted by QS Discover! You'll have a chance to build relationships with admissions representatives from Northeastern's D'Amore-McKim School of Business and learn about our MBA and MS programs.

Ask us about our programs, admission process, financial aid information, and more.

This event is free; however, spots are limited, so please register today to reserve your place.

At the event, you'll get the chance to:

  • Hear from Assistant Dean of Graduate Admissions and Recruitment, Mary McNamara – She will be part of the panel titled “Skills for the Future: Careers with Impact” at the event.
  • Network – Chat with admissions representatives from Northeastern University and other leading graduate business programs at their booths.
  • Attend panels and seminars – Attend expert-led panels, seminars, and workshops on various career and subject-focused topics.
  • Meet experts – Get your questions answered by test providers IELTS, GRE, and GMAT, receive feedback on your resume, and consult with financial advisors.
  • Exclusive scholarships – Event attendees can apply for the QS World Merit Scholarships.

At the event, you'll meet…

Mary McNamara

Mary McNamara is the Assistant Dean of Graduate Recruitment and Admissions. She provides strategic leadership and direction for the marketing, recruitment, and admissions activities for the Full-Time MBA, Part-Time MBA, specialty masters, and graduate certificate programs. Mary fulfills her passion for serving entrepreneurs as a co-chair of the McCarthy(s) Venture Mentoring Network at Northeastern, a professional advisor at the MIT Trust Center for Entrepreneurship, and a MassChallenge HealthTech judge.

Following over three decades in the private sector, Mary joined Northeastern University in 2020. She continues to serve as managing director at Angel Healthcare Investors and was a founding member of the Angel Capital Association. Previously, Mary was the COO of an early-stage digital health company and a marketing VP with Fidelity Investments. Early in her career, she worked in software development at John Hancock, NYNEX, Computer Sciences Corporation, and Bankers Trust Company.

Mary earned an EdD in Organizational Leadership from Northeastern University, an MBA from the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College, and a BA in Mathematics and Economics from Bowdoin College.

Ashley Madigan is an Associate Director of Graduate Admissions, Ashley's role focuses on overseeing the admissions process for one of D'Amore-McKim's largest programs, the MS in Business Analytics. Her primary responsibilities include recruiting prospective students through virtual and in-person events, counseling applicants, reviewing applications, and making admissions decisions.

Before joining the team at D'Amore-McKim, Ashley held positions as the Assistant Director of Admissions at Boston University's School of Law leading national recruitment and Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admissions at the University of Bridgeport managing a team of admissions counselors.

Samir Saueressig is an Assistant Director of Graduate Admissions, Samir specializes in recruiting students for the Graduate Certificate and MS in Management programs. As a member of the Admissions team, he reviews applications, communicates with applicants, and conducts interviews. He also enjoys forming connections with prospective students by hosting admissions events and workshops and representing the D'Amore-McKim School of Business at admissions fairs and forums.

Prior to his current role, Samir worked for Northeastern as a Country Representative and Special Projects Assistant, where he helped contribute to the success of the graduate business programs recruiting and enrolling efforts by executing outreach strategies for prospective students. Samir also worked for Converse, developing and implementing Brand Marketing Strategies in Brazil, where he is originally from. In addition, he was also a member of the U.S. Global Marketing and Product Development team at Hasbro.