Read stories about the people who participate in Executive Education programs and the transformational experience Stanford GSB had on their careers.
January 16, 2024
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Technology Leader Prepares for the Future of AI
Justyna Bak was asked to create messaging for emerging technologies at Google. The Innovative Technology Leader program gave her the tools to rise to the challenge.
December 05, 2023
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Prison Service Leader Prepares for New Era of Rehabilitation for Ex-Offenders
After 25 years in corrections, Matthew Wee Yik Keong wanted to reinvigorate his leadership skills. The Stanford Executive Program inspired him in unexpected ways.
November 27, 2023
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A Houston-Based Consulting Executive Levels Up on AI
A conversation with Rani Tiwari about her career and experience in the Harnessing AI for Breakthrough Innovation and Strategic Impact program
October 11, 2023
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In a World Full of Alphas, a Director Learns to Own His Authentic Leadership Style
A conversation with Leo Saldana about his experience in the Asian Leadership Program
September 26, 2023
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A Board Member Embraces Strategies for Dealing with Global Risks
A conversation with Catherine (Cathy) Echeozo about her experience in the Managing Risk and Reputation in a Complex World program
August 22, 2023
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Public Relations Leader Shares Her Take on the Industry and Social Issues
The Executive Program for Nonprofit Leaders gave Tina McCorkindale the insights to lead the 60-year-old Institute for Public Relations into the future.
August 04, 2023
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Ready to Move Up: A Director Gains Key Insights into the Dynamics of Power
A conversation with Kristina Alvarez about her experience in the Executive Program in Women’s Leadership
June 13, 2023
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An Innovator Embraces the Need to Think Bigger
A conversation with Tiago Aguiar about his career and experience in the Driving Innovation and New Ventures in Established Organizations program
May 23, 2023
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A Manager Gains Confidence and Inspiration for Her Day Job and Her “Gay” Job
A conversation with Deepthi Rao, a Meta product manager and global product advocacy lead for Pride@Facebook and participant in the LGBTQ Executive Leadership program.
May 11, 2023
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LGBTQ Executive Works to “Close the Gap” in Business DEI Practices
Marina de la Torre completed Stanford’s first-ever LGBTQ Executive Leadership Program. She now advocates for inclusive hiring practices and a corporate culture that welcomes all.
May 10, 2023
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Human and Environmental Rights Changemaker Takes Foundation into the Future
The Executive Program for Nonprofit Leaders helped Maria Clara Tucci complete her evolution from finance executive to nonprofit leader.
April 21, 2023
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Founder of Maternity and Postpartum Brand Ready for Next Big Steps
Ingrid Carney, CEO of Ingrid + Isabel, needed financial insights to take her brand into the future. Finance and Accounting for the Nonfinancial Executive is helping her get there.
April 20, 2023
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An HR Business Partner and Learning Manager Boosts Her Own Negotiation and Leadership Skills
A conversation with Ghina Filiana about her experience in the High-Potential Women Leaders Program
April 17, 2023
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Finance Executive Expands His Perspective, Steps Up to the Role of CFO
The Stanford Executive Program broadened Chris Garber’s worldview and community, and helped prepare him for his role as CFO at Guild
April 12, 2023
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A Chief Information Officer Seeks Strategies for Optimizing Troves of Medical Data in a Post-Covid World
A conversation with Simon Linwood about his experience in the Big Data, Strategic Decisions: Analysis to Action program
March 29, 2023
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An Architect Turned CEO Boosts Her Skills in Sealing the Deal and Embracing the Win-Win
A conversation with Kate Thompson about her experience in the Influence and Negotiation Strategies Program
March 29, 2023
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Partner at Global Business Advisory Firm Renews Himself as a Leader
The Executive Program in Leadership: The Effective Use of Power gave Nick Donkar new insights to elevate his leadership skills — inside and outside his company.
March 24, 2023
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Giving Ukrainians Maimed by War a Second Chance at Life
Andrey Stavnitser shifted his focus from running his businesses to establishing a rehab clinic for people who lost limbs in the war. He calls it the Superhumans Center.
March 06, 2023
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Energy Industry Veteran Prepares for New Role on Board of Directors
Ellen DeSanctis was senior VP at a multinational corporation when she retired. But her work wasn’t done. The Directors’ Consortium helped her prepare for the next chapter.
March 02, 2023
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CEO Leads 100-Year-Old Waste Management Company Into the Future
The Leading Change and Organizational Renewal program gave Salvatore Coniglio the knowledge and frameworks to modernize a company built on tradition.
February 27, 2023
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New Strategies, Empowerment, and 32 Pages of Notes
A conversation with Melinda Joseph about her experience in The Emerging CMO: Strategic Marketing Leadership
February 03, 2023
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Leveraging AI in Business: Exploring Opportunities and Weighing Perspectives
A conversation with Oz Ozturk about his career and experience in Harnessing AI for Breakthrough Innovation and Strategic Impact
January 30, 2023
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A Leader Focuses on Growth and Community Culture in a Post-COVID World
A conversation with Catherine Jones about her career and experience in the Executive Program for Growing Companies
January 30, 2023
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Organizational Change Through New Systems and a Holistic Approach
A conversation with Alessia Pappalardo about her career and experience in Leading Change and Organizational Renewal