My name is Nathaniel Thompson and I am a rising senior studying Supply Chain Management (SCM) and Business Data Analytics (BDA) at the W.P. Carey School of Business. During my time at ASU, I have become deeply passionate about the ASU Supply Chain Management Association (SCMA). When I joined the executive board my freshman year, I took on the role of V.P. of Network Relations in which I planned and moderated over 35 events to provide 500+ members with opportunities to further invest in their education and develop as young professionals in supply chain management. I held this position for the previous two years, and am grateful to have been elected to serve as the President of ASU SCMA for the next academic year. I am incredibly excited and I believe this position will provide me with the platform I need to demonstrate my passion and give back to the business school that has given so much to me in my time as a student thus far.

My educational goal is to complete a bachelor's degree in SCM with a concurrent degree in BDA, which will provide me with the knowledge and skills I need to secure a supply chain management role in the technology industry. After working for a few years in the industry, my goal is to return to Arizona State University where I will pursue my MBA. I want to earn an MBA at ASU because my long-term career goal is to become a supply chain executive. Achieving my MBA will enable me to reach my potential as an executive in the business world and support my goal of creating positive change through influential leadership and empowering others.

I enjoy golfing, watching sports, hiking, trying new food, fitness, and spending time with my friends and family during my free time. A motto that I try my best to live by is, "It's not your aptitude but your attitude that will determine your altitude." I am honored and very grateful to be selected as a recipient of the AzBL Scholarship, and I look forward to participating in this incredible opportunity.