Alumni

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Nolan School

Where Innovation Meets Impact: The Nolan Hotel School Celebrates Industry Luminaries

Tech pioneer Cindy Estis Green ’79 and Hyatt Hotels CEO Mark Hoplamazian redefine hospitality through innovation, strategy, and human-centered leadership.

Rose Jou being pinned by her parents at the Cornell University ROTC Tri-Service Commissioning Ceremony, held May 23 in Statler Auditorium.
Nolan School

Cornell Graduates Aim to ‘Lead From the Front’ as Military Officers

Rose Jou ’25, a student in the Nolan School, graduated as Navy ROTC’s battalion commander.

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SC Johnson College

New Trustees Set to Join Cornell Board in July

SC Johnson College alumni Amane A. Nakashima, MBA ’89, and Todd C. Builione ’96 join Cornell University’s Board of Trustees.

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Johnson School

Innovating for Impact: Pioneering Sustainability in the Toy Industry

The Center for Sustainable Global Enterprise celebrates 20 for 20 honoree Jessica Rolph ’97, MBA ’04, cofounder and CEO of Lovevery.

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Experiences and Lessons from Entrepreneur in Residence Grace Van Hollebeke ’19

With a stable of independent service providers as her copilots, a luxury travel and hospitality business owner builds her client base on trust and collaboration.

Van Hamilton Barbeau '11, MS/MBA '20 on stage with two panelists speaking
Johnson School

Alumnus Van Hamilton Barbeau Works to Give Healthcare Startups a Boost

This new Startup Cornell podcast episode features Van Hamilton Barbeau ’11, MS/MBA ’20, AVP at Ochsner Ventures.

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Women and Hospitality Entrepreneurship Roundtable

Women business leaders share the importance of values, authenticity, relationships, communication, and integrity.

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Johnson School

Helping Fintech Startups Scale Up: A Q&A with Vanessa Di Frances, MBA ’22

Career Corner: Financial services executive Vanessa Di Frances pivoted from product manager to bank VP advising fintech startups.

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Johnson School

Leading the Charge: Raghu Dharmaraju’s Journey to Scalable Sustainability

The Center for Sustainable Global Enterprise celebrates 20 for 20 honoree Raghu Dharmaraju MBA ’07, CEO of ARTPARK.