Mariatu Browne
Adjunct Professor of Entrepreneurship
Joined the Entrepreneurship Team in 2020
Mariatu opened her first salon in 2006, but a series of personal hardships compounded by the economic downturn forced her to close her doors. Mariatu continued to improve her cosmetology skills by working at other salons and decided to go back to school.
In 2010, she enrolled at Chaffey College and earned an Associate of Science degree.
In 2014, Mariatu accepted the Spirit of the Entrepreneur Scholarship from California State University, giving her the boost she needed to receive training, education, mentoring, and business resources. In October 2016, Mariatu went on to open Tu Organics Salon and Spa in Rancho Cucamonga, the City's first-ever Green Beauty Salon.
In 2017, Mariatu earned two bachelor degrees in entrepreneurial management and marketing. In 2019, Mariatu joined Riverside City College Cosmetology Department as an Adjunct Lecturer. Her specific objective is to mentor and create job skills for her Cosmetology students. In June 2020, she earned her Professional MBA degree from California State University, San Bernardino.
She recently joined the Entrepreneurship Department, as an Adjunct Lecturer. In addition to her education, Mariatu has launched a second location of Tu Organics Salon and Spa in Las Vegas, Nevada. .
Most Admired Entrepreneur:
Marcus Lemonis, The ProfitAwards & Accolades:
- In the fall of 2015, Mariatu went to the Inland Empire Women's Business Center as part of the "It's Your Time: An Entrepreneurial Training Series for Women." She completed the program in December 2015, receiving second place in the competition for the best business plan.
- Mariatu's commitment to environmental sustainability earned her a Certificate of Recognition from the City of Rancho Cucamonga for participating in the Healthy RC Green Business Recognition Program.
- Mariatu is also a member of the Professional Beauty Association.
CSUSB School of Entrepreneurship Faculty
| Faculty | Position / Areas of Responsibility | |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Michael Stull | Director of the School of Entrepreneurship, Professor of Entrepreneurship and Director of the Inland Empire Center for Entrepreneurship /IECE | |
| Steve Abbott | Entrepreneur in Residence, Lecturer of Entrepreneurship | |
| Frank Almeida | Adjunct Professor of Entrepreneurship | |
| AJ Beechko | Adjunct Professor of Law and Entrepreneurship | |
| Dr. Ezekiel Bonillas | Assistant Professor of Entrepreneurship | |
| Mariatu Browne | Adjunct Professor of Entrepreneurship | |
| William G. Donohoo | Adjunct Professor of Entrepreneurship | |
| Monica Estrella | Adjunct Professor of Entrepreneurship | |
| Karla Gonzalez | Adjunct Professor of Entrepreneurship | |
| Dr. Peiyi Jia | Assistant Professor of Entrepreneurship | |
| Dr. Anna Long-Ruboyianes | Assistant Professor of Entrepreneurship | |
| Vincent McCoy | Adjunct Professor of Entrepreneurship | |
| Mitch Morris | Adjunct Professor of Entrepreneurship | |
| Patrick Person | Adjunct Professor of Entrepreneurship | |
| Lisa Rios | Adjunct Professor of Entrepreneurship | |
| Ernie Silvers | Lecturer of Entrepreneurship | |
| Michelle Skiljan | Adjunct Professor of Law and Entrepreneurship | |
| Johanna Smith | Professor of Theatre Education, Improvisation, & Puppetry, College of Arts & Letters | |
| Dr. John Tillquist | Adjunct Professor of Entrepreneurship | |