Jack Baird

Hi, I'm Jack! I previously worked as a data analyst for a small video game market research company. We collected psychological data which measured the motivations behind why people play certain video games or genres of video games. As a student of psychology at UNC and a lifelong gamer, this job felt tailor-made for me. Ultimately, I decided to leave because I wanted to see the results and insights of my analyses put into practice. I hope to return to the gaming industry with a comprehensive managerial toolkit that will allow me to make strategic decisions with gamers' motivations and personal psychology in mind.

I love Ross. What initially drew me in was its prestigious reputation. Then, I learned about the Multidisciplinary Action Projects (MAP) program, which highlighted Michigan's action-based learning philosophy. The selling point for Ross was the people. Each person I met connected to Ross, and the University of Michigan at large, was incredibly kind, willing to help, and excited to talk about their alma mater. Community was the most important factor for me in choosing a graduate school, and Ross was hands down the most convincing and genuine of all schools I considered. It has been the greatest pleasure to bond with my classmates, professors, and the incredible alumni who truly love the school and want its community to thrive.

Business school requires a lot of your time and energy, but it's important to make time for your hobbies and extra-professional priorities. I love to make music, play games, exercise (basketball and weight-lifting mostly), read, and be with the people I love. If you are curious about anything or need any assistance, please don't hesitate to reach out to me. I would love to help!

Go Blue!