Brooke VanRosendael

Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College

“Resilient, adventurous soul with a deep love for nature, embracing challenges, learning and exploring.”

Hometown: Portland, ME

Fun Fact About Yourself: I am a Company Commander and Jumpmaster in the United States Army Reserve.

Undergraduate School and Major:

Suffolk University, M.S. Accounting

Suffolk University, BSBA in Finance

Most Recent Employer and Job Title: PwC, Consulting Manager

What has been your first impression of the Tuck MBA students and alumni you’ve met so far. Tell us your best Tuck story so far. I’ve discovered that “Tuck nice” is genuinely real. Despite breaking my ankle in three places and relying on a scooter since arriving on campus, the MBA students have been incredibly kind and welcoming, making me feel truly at home.

Aside from your classmates, what was the key part of Dartmouth Tuck’s MBA programming that led you to choose this business school and why was it so important to you? (Choose One Aspect of the Program) I was drawn to Tuck’s close-knit community and preferred its smaller class size, which offers a more personalized learning experience and a stronger student-to-professor connection.

What excites you the most about coming to live in Hanover? What is the one activity you can’t wait to do? As an adventure and nature enthusiast, I’m excited to be located between New Hampshire and Vermont, where endless hiking trails and ski mountains await. The unique opportunity to take a class and hit the slopes all in one day is something few places can offer.

What course, club or activity excites you the most at Dartmouth Tuck? I am excited about the opportunity to work with the Revers Center because of my deep commitment to combating climate change. I firmly believe that we all have a moral obligation to contribute to making the world a better place, and the Revers Center does that every day.

Describe your biggest accomplishment in your career so far: My greatest accomplishment in my career thus far has undoubtedly been my dedication to military service. It has allowed me to contribute to a cause larger than myself, providing me with a profound sense of gratitude and fulfillment.

What do you hope to do after graduation (at this point)? I aspire to become a key leader and educator in the sustainability industry, with a particular focus on global food systems or sustainable infrastructure.

What advice would you give to help potential applicants gain admission into Dartmouth Tuck’s MBA program? Don’t pretend to be someone that you’re not. Be yourself and you will shine. Tuck is a community where we share common values, but each of us brings unique backgrounds, ideas, and aspirations.

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