Tina O'Connor

For Tina O’Connor, meaningful work starts with people: understanding what matters to them, what they hope to accomplish, and how to help them get there. As Strategic Operations Program Manager on Mendoza’s Innovation, Strategy & Insights team, she brings people and ideas together, helping turn shared priorities into clear plans that help everyone move forward. She values supporting a team whose work helps shape the student experience, advancing Mendoza’s mission to grow the good in business and, ultimately, in communities around the world.

Tina draws on her background in customer service, marketing, and leadership development in how she communicates, creatively solves problems, and supports others. She enjoys connecting the dots and exploring how pieces fit into the bigger picture.

Tina earned a Bachelor of Arts from Bethel University and is a Prosci Certified Change Practitioner. Born and raised in South Bend, she comes from a family of entrepreneurs and is proud to contribute to work that helps prepare future business leaders. Outside of work, she enjoys creating, whether baking, tackling a DIY project, or painting. She also loves traveling, staying active, and spending time in nature.