participant profile

The Stanford Executive Program embraces diversity holistically — bringing together global participants to share unique experiences, perspectives, and opinions.

For entrepreneurs and corporate executives, for leaders looking to advance, evolve, or uncover ‘what’s next,’ the Stanford Executive Program is a forward-thinking, forward-moving executive education experience. We curate diverse groups of global executive leaders that harness the educational and inspirational power of shared knowledge, cross-industry insight, and life experience.

Voices of SEP Participants

Stanford is about always thinking big.
David Burke
SEP ’19
One in five people have a diagnosed disability, but everyone has something they struggle with.
Annabelle Williams
SEP ’19
You have to find the perfect balance of the quantitative brain and the passionate heart.
Warrick Chu
SEP ’19
I think for any entrepreneur, there’s a risk in being overconfident in your own decisions. That’s something I want to improve.
Xiaorong (Hazel) Hu
SEP ’19
The wellness of our people is at the heart of everything we do.
Rachel Taulelei
SEP ’18
When you think about a marginalized individual or a child, they don’t just need food that’s nutritious, or clothes, or education, or healthcare. They need it all.
Shainoor Khoja
SEP ’16
I believe there’s power in connecting and learning from others.
Erik Janssen
SEP ’18
Groundbreaking research is done by people who have freedom to pursue their craziest ideas...We really focus on that.
Oscar Stege Unger
SEP ’18
It keeps me fit to change the world.
Supachai “Kid” Parchariyanon
SEP ’18
I’m the guy that takes jobs that others do not want.
Rodrigo Tostes
SEP ’18
Reframing the situation and putting yourself in control — that’s brain elasticity at work.
David Downs
SEP ’15
I’ve learned that leaders must recognize that they are not the most important people in the company.
Ramiro Cormenzana
SEP ’17
As a young woman, I wouldn’t have anticipated the scale of my future leadership roles.
Tricia Smith
SEP ’17

Hear from Past Participants

SEP Transformation: Tami Erwin
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Tami Erwin

SVP and Group President, Verizon

Hear Tami Erwin discuss how attending SEP was the best investment she’s made — both personally and professionally.

SEP Transformation: Steve Astle, FICO
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Steve Astle

Vice President, Corporate Marketing, FICO

Hear Steve Astle discuss key insights from his experience at SEP which have helped him impact his organization.

Contact

Angela Thomas
Angela Thomas
Director, Programs Executive Education
+1 (650) 498-2560