Commencement-Summer-2011

Student Speaker Kirubel B. Mersha KIRUBEL MERSHA is graduating with a double major in marketing and advertising management. While at Portland State, Mr. Mersha was active in leadership roles in the Student Sports Marketing Group, the Food Industry Leadership Program, and the Association of African Students. Originally born in Ethiopia, Mr. Mersha moved to Portland at age 5 with his family in hopes of finding a better education. He is currently training for an Executive Team Lead position with Target and plans on going back to school to get his master’s degree. Mr. Mersha’s goal is to travel the world, have a family, be a philanthropist, and make the world a better place. His hobbies include playing soccer, making music, reading, and traveling. Mr. Mersha would like to thank God for all his blessings including his wonderful family as well as great friends. 2

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