Past Projects
Our teams have worked with many clients in the past. See some of our completed projects below.
EXPEDIA GROUP, INC.
DATE: Fall 2024
INDUSTRY: Travel & Tourism | CAPABILITY: Market Expansion
The Project: Students worked with senior executives at Expedia to research the travel industry in different countries across the Americas and identify potential B2B partnerships to expand global market share.​
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Client Testimonial: “It was a pleasure to have the UWCA team present at Expedia’s Global Headquarters. We found the team’s recommendations to be extremely insightful and their professionalism was impressive.”​
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- Senior Director, B2B Partnerships​
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Student Testimonial: “This project was an unforgettable experience. Tackling problems alongside industry leaders taught me more than any class has, and it showed me the impact even we students can make.”
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- Project Member, Analyst​
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Photo: EM Raymond He, Analysts Jacqueline Marion, Anushka Julakanti, and Daisy Hu with representatives from Expedia following their final presentation at the headquarters in Seattle!
SALESFORCE, INC.
DATE: Spring 2024
INDUSTRY: Technology | CAPABILITY: Operational Improvements
The Project: Students developed a weighted performance evaluation model for 1000+ employees of both business and technical backgrounds. The team presented to the PM leadership conference in San Francisco.
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Client Testimonial: “The team’s presentation was polished and incredibly professional. I am very impressed and will certainly be taking your recommendations for our initiative.”​
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- SVP of Product Management
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Student Testimonial: “The clients provided outstanding feedback, and I truly felt that my skills were improving throughout each week of the project. I am thankful for the opportunity to have worked with such a proactive client.”
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- Project Member, Analyst​
Photo: EM Benedict Wang, Analysts Raymond He, Drew Fialho, Aishani Vora, and Catherine Park following their engagement with Salesforce!
PUGET SOUND ENERGY, INC.
DATE: Spring 2024
INDUSTRY: Energy | CAPABILITY: Regulatory Process Optimization
The Project: Students collaborated with equity leaders at Puget Sound Energy to optimize outage restoration times for vulnerable communities, while fostering strong relationships with low-income residents.
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Client Testimonial: "Working with UWCA students was an incredibly rewarding experience. They demonstrated remarkable agility in grasping the complexities of the utility industry while maintaining high energy and dedication, which brought real value to PSE.”
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- Manager, PSE Energy Equity
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Student Testimonial: “Working with Puget Sound Energy showed me how utilities can balance business goals with meaningful equity initiatives, while working with my peers at UWCA strengthened my collaborative approach to the complex challenges the business world has waiting for us.”
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- Project Member, Analyst​
Photo: EM Sania Megchiani, Analysts Sanjana Nath, Grant Oliver, and Jacqueline Marion after wrapping up their project with PSE!
ST. JUDE CHILDREN'S RESEARCH HOSPITAL
DATE: Fall 2023
INDUSTRY: Healthcare | CAPABILITY: Generative AI Strategy
The Project: The UWCA team curated a long-term enterprise-wide GAI integration strategy curating avenues of investments, a cutting-edge data strategy, and innovative AI Usage and adoption strategies top down.
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Client Testimonial: “When the team presented the final deliverable here in Memphis, we were amazed at the thoroughness and quality of the work. We cannot wait to implement their ideas.”
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- CEO, ALSAC at St. Jude
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Student Testimonial: “This project was an unforgettable experience. Tackling problems alongside industry leaders taught me more than any class has, and it showed me the impact even we students can make.”
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- Project Member, Analyst​
Photo: Our UWCA team with executives from St. Jude Children's Research Hospital following their final presentation at the headquarters in Memphis!
ALASKA AIRLINES, INC.
DATE: Winter 2022
INDUSTRY: Airline | CAPABILITY: E-commerce Efficiency Optimization
The Project: Alaska’s eCommerce division develops & maintains the airline’s digital presence. The 250+ person group wanted to improve organizational efficiency among teams. UWCA implemented a project prioritization algorithm driven by company KPIs.
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Client Testimonial: “On behalf of Alaska Airlines, I would like to commend UWCA. The engagement exceeded our expectations in both professionalism and outcomes. Final presentation audience members were awestruck when they learned this was a group of undergraduates, instead assuming they had just seen MBA or even professional business consulting work product. You made a significant contribution in a short time, and we hope the partnership continues!”
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- VP, E-commerce
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Student Testimonial: “This project was a truly memorable experience. Working alongside industry experts to address challenges taught me invaluable lessons that no class could offer, and it proved that even as students, we can make a meaningful difference.”
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- Project Member, Analyst​
Photo: Our UWCA team with executives from Alaska Airlines following their final presentation.