Connecting everything and everyone
Brandi Frye '94
Corporate VP of Marketing, Qorvo
Major: Business
Forest Grove, Oregon
Tell us more about your job: What do you do and what do you like about it?
I work as the Corporate VP of Marketing at Qorvo, where I’ve been for 13 years. I lead all of our global marketing programs. Prior to Qorvo, I was at Intel for 12 years. I love that I’m in a high growth industry that positively impacts people’s lives — connecting everything and everyone. Qorvo makes the chips for all of your necessary devices – smart phones, Wi-Fi networks, connected cars, etc.
Tell us about yourself: How did you get to where you are? What should we know about you that is not on your LinkedIn profile?
I’m a mom to 3 kids ages 18, 15, and 9, and also serve on the board of Girls, Inc. I am so excited for my daughter to become a Wildcat this fall! Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ holds so many great memories: caring professors, lifelong friendships, Jan Term trips to Hawaii and the Europe Union. Those memories and experiences still influence my life today: my Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ friends and I are traveling to Italy in 2022 to celebrate our 50th birthdays!
How did Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ help prepare you for your career?
Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ provided many leadership opportunities, which helped me add value and build confidence. I had the opportunity to interact with professionals, like being on the interview panel for a new dean. I was also the president of my sorority, Alpha Phi, and served as the Panhellenic president for a term. One of my work study jobs was a phonathon caller— it meant a lot to be trusted as an ambassador for the college.
What advice would you give to a current student?
Get involved as much as you can! And don’t be afraid to take out a loan, instead of working all the time. You don’t want to miss out on the social experience, because that’s how you create your network and form lasting friendships.