Executive Education Participant Spotlights

After 25 years in corrections, Matthew Wee Yik Keong wanted to reinvigorate his leadership skills. The Stanford Executive Program inspired him in unexpected ways.

A conversation with Rani Tiwari about her career and experience in the Harnessing AI for Breakthrough Innovation and Strategic Impact program

A conversation with Leo Saldana about his experience in the Asian Leadership Program

A conversation with Catherine (Cathy) Echeozo about her experience in the Managing Risk and Reputation in a Complex World program

The Executive Program for Nonprofit Leaders gave Tina McCorkindale the insights to lead the 60-year-old Institute for Public Relations into the future.

A conversation with Kristina Alvarez about her experience in the Executive Program in Women’s Leadership

A conversation with Tiago Aguiar about his career and experience in the Driving Innovation and New Ventures in Established Organizations program

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.

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.

The Executive Program for Nonprofit Leaders helped Maria Clara Tucci complete her evolution from finance executive to nonprofit leader.

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.

A conversation with Ghina Filiana about her experience in the High-Potential Women Leaders Program

The Stanford Executive Program broadened Chris Garber’s worldview and community, and helped prepare him for his role as CFO at Guild

A conversation with Simon Linwood about his experience in the Big Data, Strategic Decisions: Analysis to Action program

A conversation with Kate Thompson about her experience in the Influence and Negotiation Strategies Program

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.

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.

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.

The Leading Change and Organizational Renewal program gave Salvatore Coniglio the knowledge and frameworks to modernize a company built on tradition.

A conversation with Melinda Joseph about her experience in The Emerging CMO: Strategic Marketing Leadership