Merilee McDougal, MBA
Lecturer Faculty
Spring 2026 Office Hours for MKTG Department: In person (BUS 308): Wednesday, 1:20–1:50 PM Thursday, 8:55–9:25 AM and 12:15–1:15 PM
Email: merileemcdougal@sfsu.edu
Role
Faculty
Department
Management
Marketing
Merilee is an experienced Marketing and Strategy professional. After honing her corporate strategy skills at Bain & Company, she spent nearly a decade at PepsiCo managing several Quaker brands & developing the Gatorade Innovation strategy and pipeline. Merilee has spent recent years consulting developing optimal brand strategies & innovation platforms to drive clients' sustainable growth.
Education:
Merilee holds an MBA from the University of Chicago & a BS in Finance and Retail Management from Santa Clara University.