Mountain View, Calif. (June 2010) – Higher education marketing firm AcademixDirect is partnering with WNBA legend and career college MBA graduate Lisa Leslie at the Career College Association’s (CCA) 2010 Convention which takes place in Las Vegas, Nevada from June 9-11. A three-time WNBA MVP and four-time Olympic gold medal winner, Lisa Leslie has inspired fans across the globe with her basketball prowess and will share insights on her storied basketball career as well as how her MBA is benefiting her post-WNBA career. Conference attendees can meet her at the AcademixDirect Booth (#717) on Thursday, June 10th from noon to 1 p.m.
“I’m excited to join AcademixDirect in conveying the message that career college degrees are a great way to pursue educational dreams,” said Lisa Leslie. “I’m proud of my accomplishments on the basketball court but am equally proud to have earned my MBA because education is critical to lifelong success. As a professional athlete, I found pursuing my MBA at the University of Phoenix to be convenient and fulfilling and prepared me well to pursue the next phase of my career.”
The WNBA pioneer earned her MBA in 2004.
“Lisa Leslie’s story serves to demonstrate that people with demanding jobs can still achieve their academic goals,” said AcademixDirect CEO Karen Francis. “AcademixDirect is honored and excited to be partnering with such an accomplished and inspiring career college graduate.”
The AcademixDirect booth will feature the appearance by Lisa Leslie, as well as a College Reunion Headquarters, where visitors can get their photos taken for the AcademixDirect Online Yearbook. Those who participate in the Online Yearbook will be entered into an AcademixDirect drawing to win an iPad. The winner will be announced on June 16th when the AcademixDirect Online Yearbook will be available for viewing at www.academixdirect.com.
About AcademixDirect (www.academixdirect.com)
As the leading education marketing company focused entirely on higher education, AcademixDirect is a trusted partner creating tailored solutions for improving university enrollment. AcademixDirect strives to innovate better ways to connect college-bound students with the schools that will help them succeed. To that end, the company deploys advanced technology that incorporates a proprietary matching algorithm, fraud detection software, lead scoring and targeting capabilities, as well as a unique customer-centric approach to create value for both educational institutions and students.