Gonzaga Sport Consulting Group · Spring 2026

Thank You to Our Supporters

This spring, fourteen GSCG students traveled to Portland and Seattle, meeting with world-class organizations, presenting real consulting work, and growing in ways that only happen through experience. Your support made every moment possible.

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Spring 2026 · Portland, OR

Portland

Seven students spent time in Portland across three visits: a full day at Nike World Headquarters in Beaverton, a mentorship session with Gonzaga alumna Torrey, and an in-person midpoint presentation and game with the Portland Trail Blazers. Together, these experiences pushed students to think harder about who they want to become.

Nike World HQ Torrey Portland Trail Blazers
Nike World HQ · Beaverton, OR

Nike Campus Visit

  • Full campus tour of Nike World Headquarters
  • Career conversations with Gonzaga alumni Andrew & Hayley
  • Behind-the-scenes look at Nike's innovation spaces
  • Discussion on building a career in a global brand organization
  • Mentorship Q&A on navigating early career decisions
Torrey · Portland, OR

Mentorship Session with Torrey

  • Practice presentation of the final project, with final feedback received
  • Intimate career conversation with Gonzaga alumna Torrey
  • Discussion on non-linear career paths and self-trust
  • Candid advice on consulting, leadership, and knowing your worth
  • Open Q&A on doing hard things early in your career
  • Reflection on how to use your voice in professional settings
Portland Trail Blazers · Portland, OR

Trail Blazers Midpoint Presentation & Game

  • Delivered an in-person midpoint presentation of the team's market research
  • Gained direction and feedback to shape the final project
  • Q&A with several Portland Trail Blazers staff
  • Behind-the-scenes tour of the organization's event locations
  • Concluded with great seats to a Trail Blazers game
Photos · Portland
Student Reflections · Portland Team
Matthew Marin
Matthew Marin
Senior · Marketing · Los Angeles, CA · Project Manager
Portland

"Meeting with such a down-to-earth alumna like Torrey was super reassuring and motivating. She always gives the most honest advice. Every time I speak with her, I feel more motivated about post-grad life."

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Dylan Hite
Dylan Hite
Sophomore · Finance & Economics · Tacoma, WA · Consultant
Portland

"The tour broadened my perspective on how much variety there is in both business problems and working cultures. My biggest takeaway was the importance of buying into a company's vision, and finding my own 'why.'"

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Lauren Smith
Lauren Smith
Sophomore · Accounting · Seattle, WA · Consultant
Portland

"My biggest takeaway was learning how to ensure my voice gets heard as a woman in business. Torrey modeled exactly what it looks like to lead with confidence and earn your seat at the table."

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Jake Scalzo
Jake Scalzo
Junior · Marketing & Business Analytics · Issaquah, WA · Managing Director
Portland

"Talking with Torrey was an absolute wake-up call to trust my own abilities. I really limit myself sometimes, but hearing her perspective helped me realize I am more capable than I give myself credit for."

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Rachel Walker
Rachel Walker
Junior · Sports Management · Saratoga, CA · Director
Portland

"Torrey's career path was not a straight line. Hearing how and why she moved from place to place helped me realize that my own uncertainty is not a weakness. It's part of the process."

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Noah Liu
Noah Liu
Freshman · Finance & MIS · San Jose, CA · Consultant
Portland

"Talking with Torrey gave me a clearer picture of what consulting could actually look like post-graduation. It made a career in sports feel genuinely within reach for the first time."

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Mia Crosby
Mia Crosby
Sophomore · Marketing International · Minneapolis, MN · Consultant
Portland

"It was really interesting to hear what consulting actually looks like day to day, and hearing that it is okay to not have everything figured out was exactly what I needed to hear right now."

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"When someone takes their time to invest in you, you can learn from that as you grow older, and do the same for others."

Jake Scalzo · Portland Team · Nike Visit
Spring 2026 · Seattle, WA

Seattle

Seven students spent two days in Seattle, first going behind the scenes at Lumen Field with the Seattle Seahawks organization, then presenting a full semester of consulting work directly to the Seattle Mariners front office at T-Mobile Park.

Seattle Seahawks · Lumen Field Seattle Mariners · T-Mobile Park
Seattle Seahawks · Lumen Field

Seahawks Visit

  • Behind-the-scenes tour of Lumen Field
  • Mentorship conversations with Seahawks staff Michael & Lisa
  • Discussion on career stages, timing, and knowing your season of life
  • Exploration of business operations inside an NFL organization
  • Reflection on balancing professional ambition with personal growth
Seattle Mariners · T-Mobile Park

Mariners Consulting Presentation

  • Delivered semester-long consulting project to Mariners front office
  • Panel Q&A with Mariners staff including Frances, Brooke, and Brier
  • Discussion on failure, growth, and building resilient teams
  • Tour of T-Mobile Park and operations facilities
  • Debrief on presenting to a real client organization
Photos · Seattle · Lumen Field
Photos · Seattle · T-Mobile Park
Student Reflections · Seattle Team
Paige Olson
Paige Olson
Senior · Marketing & Finance · Portland, OR · Project Manager
Seattle

"Visiting the Mariners reinforced the principles we strive to live out through GSCG. This experience truly allowed me to grow in ways I didn't anticipate."

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Owen Hyatt
Owen Hyatt
Sophomore · Accounting & Finance · Sammamish, WA · Director
Seattle

"Working in sports is pretty darn cool, but it is not all sunshine and rainbows. The honest perspective from everyone we met made it feel real, and made me want it even more."

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Charles Herman
Charles Herman
Senior · Accounting, Finance & MIS · Tamarindo, Costa Rica · Director
Seattle

"The best jobs are often the ones that challenge you. It was clear from every person we interacted with that the challenge was what made their work meaningful."

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Samantha Smith
Samantha Smith
Sophomore · Accounting, Ops & Supply Chain · Normandy Park, WA · Consultant
Seattle

"I loved when Brier said he had to learn through 'trial by fire.' It reminded me that discomfort is not a sign you're doing something wrong. It's a sign you're growing."

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Eamon Mohrbacher
Eamon Mohrbacher
Sophomore · Finance & Accounting · Seattle, WA · Consultant
Seattle

"Your job will be significantly better if you create a community with people you enjoy being around. Clear communication through the good and the bad is key."

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Marcus Heppner
Marcus Heppner
Freshman · Business Admin & Sports Management · San Diego, CA · Consultant
Seattle

"This visit showed me how beneficial it is to approach new challenges with a willingness to learn, and that failure in the workspace can be a testament to growth and the ability to adapt."

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Allison Kann
Allison Kann
Sophomore · Marketing · Carlsbad, CA · Consultant
Seattle

"Thank you for everything you have done for us before, during, and after our presentation. You had such an infectious energy that made every moment of this experience memorable."

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