Chelsea Hamm

I came to Ross from an untraditional background in the arts and entertainment industry. As a double Wolverine, I studied dance, theatre, and performance as an undergrad at Michigan, where I discovered my joy for event production. After graduating, I produced gala events on Broadway featuring A-list artists while also launching a short-term rental business in Ann Arbor to explore how business could sustain creative work. Eventually, I returned to Michigan to continue producing large-scale events while growing my company.

Through these experiences, I saw both the cultural and economic power of the arts—as well as the systemic inefficiencies that hold talented artists back. That inspired me to pursue an MBA at Ross to bridge creativity with business and help artists thrive. At Ross, I’m workshopping a venture through Dare to Dream at ZLI, while also recruiting for brand management and consulting roles where I hope to help brands use creative strategy to create business impact.

Ross stood out to me for its action-based learning and entrepreneurial ecosystem, but most importantly, for its community. Time and again, Rossers have shown up to help me workshop ideas, push me to grow as a leader, and support me in reaching the next level. The community has transformed me, and I feel honored to now be able to pass that support forward. There’s truly no place like Ann Arbor.

Please feel free to reach out—especially if you’re coming from a non-traditional background, want to hear about Broadway-level events on campus, or just want to talk about dancing at the bus (my favorite pastime!). I am excited to be a part of your journey.