Alumnae Features
Bridget Akinc, EMBA ’13
Bridget Akinc discusses her role as CEO of Building Impact.
Learn MoreNoramay Cadena, LGO '11, and Shayna Harris, MBA '11
Meet the co-founders of Supply Change Capital.
Learn MoreLiliana Castillo Dearth, MBA '96
Liliana Castillo Dearth shares the challenges women face post-COVID.
Learn MoreRumman Chowdhury, SB ’03
Rumman Chowdhury expands on the future of AI.
Learn MoreDaya Fields, MBA ’07
Daya Fields discusses her career journey in the beauty and personal care space.
Learn MoreChristina Gordon, SM ’92
Christina Gordon discusses her role as CEO of the Women's Foundation of Boston.
Barbara Granek, MBA ’12
Barbara Granek reflects on her experience participating in G-Lab.
Learn MoreIrene Hernández, MBA ’18
Irene Hernández discusses her company, GATACA.
Learn MoreEllen Herzfelder, SM ’87
Ellen Herzfelder is transforming veterinary care.
Learn MorePat Hubbell, SM ’91
Pat Hubbell co-founded the nonprofit Candorful to support job-seeking veterans.
Learn MoreAditi Javeri Gokhale, SB ’96, MBA ’99
Aditi Javeri Gokhale details her commitment to leadership and gender equity.
Monica Lee, EMBA '19
Monica Lee Foley discusses her career at NASA.
Natalia Levina, PhD ’01
Natalia Levina advises being an active skeptic when it comes to social media.
Learn MoreKimmy Paluch, MBA ’11
Kimmy Paluch shares her drive to help underrepresented entrepreneurs succeed.
Learn MoreKristen Robinson Darcy, EMBA ’13
Kristen Robinson Darcy is helping women succeed at Fidelity.
Learn MoreKathleen Stetson, MBA ’14
Kathleen Stetson created a self-awareness program for entrepereneurs.
Learn MoreRachel Stevens, MBA '15
Rachel Stevens talks about her entrepreneurial journey after leaving MIT Sloan.
Learn MoreThe Bias Cut
This Walmart executive runs on people power and consistent routines
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In leading teams for Walmart, DoorDash, and CVS, Astha Purohit values a strong sense of ownership, shared purpose, and trust among collaborators.
This finance exec is a fan of nonlinear career paths
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Former CFO Ellen Lederman talks career on- and off-ramps and the value of building on others’ experiences, as well as your own.
How assertive communication helped this M&A executive rise to the top
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Clarisa Estol on taking responsibility for her own career resilience and championing a de-biased recruitment and hiring process.
Gensler exec: ‘Amplify your impact as you advance your career’
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Gensler global co-chair Diane Hoskins talks “focused relaxation” and finding her voice during a worldwide crisis.
Why this tech consultant and executive coach embraces being a B student
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“We’re socialized from the time we’re children to be excellent at everything all the time — and it’s exhausting.”
Women’s career advice: Remember that exhaustion is not a yardstick for productivity
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EzCater’s co-founder and former CEO on organizing priorities, forgiving your imperfections, and proactively looking for growth opportunities.
Leadership advice: 'Women have to learn how to ask for more money'
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Georgia Garinois-Melenikiotou talks about thinking of childcare as an investment, and turning failures into the first steps to success.
How this entrepreneur uses her peer allies to get around gender bias
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Kerry Twibell on speaking up, getting outside, and not being afraid to ask for help.
This executive coach wants you to have a mission statement for your career
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Leadership coach Jessica Galica explains the importance of fully committing to PTO and why no woman is immune to gender bias.
14 quotes for women’s leadership and growth in 2024
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From self-advocacy to authenticity, 14 women leaders across a range of industries share lessons they’ve learned climbing the career ladder.