Deborah Colombo Vegas

When I look back at my time at MCI...

I see it as a period that strengthened my confidence to lead in uncertain, fast-changing environments. Balancing a master’s program with a full-time job invited me to apply immediately what I learned to real situations. The MBA General Management helped me recognize and trust the knowledge I already had, and gave me a practical toolkit to rethink how I approach challenges and to view them from multiple angles.

How did your studies at MCI prepare you for your current job?

The MBA complemented my Mechanical Engineering background by giving me practical business skills — from project planning and the foundations of finance to clearer decision-making and the development of my leadership style. Group work and case studies improved my ability to collaborate with people from different backgrounds and roles, allowing me to link technical solutions to business goals. As someone who moved from Venezuela and built my career across countries, the program also reinforced my belief that motivation and persistence make even the toughest challenges achievable.

What would you tell someone who is considering studying at MCI?

An MBA doesn’t give you all the answers – but it teaches you to ask the questions that truly matter. For me, that shift in mindset was the most valuable return on investment. MCI provided the environment and diversity of perspectives through its lecturers and peers, making this transformation possible while I continued in my full-time position.

What is your motto?

Querer es poder (“Where there’s a will, there’s a way”).