Student Voices
Park Perspective: Getting involved at Johnson
John Van Orden, MBA ’24, reflects on his first year as a Johnson MBA student.
Park Perspective: The Power of Curiosity in Conflict Management
Ashley Hamilton, MBA ’24, explores the importance of curiosity in both conflict management and leadership.
Park Perspectives: Let the Battle of the Brands Begin
Ben Marks, MBA ’24, discusses learning opportunities outside the classroom, exemplified through the Battle of the Brands competition.
Park Perspectives: Living Inclusivity
Derek Ju, MBA ’24, reflects on inclusivity at Johnson.
Park Perspectives: Start asking “why”
Colin Anderson, MBA ’23, encourages students to find their purpose.
Park Perspectives: Working hard and being kind in the most competitive of arenas
Darren Horne, MBA ’23, advises on leaning in to support systems during recruiting.
Park Perspectives: It’s okay not to be okay
Rachel Starr, MBA ’22, reflects on how embracing her struggles have made her an approachable leader.
Park Perspectives: Becoming a more compassionate leader through better listening
Valerie Hanke, Two-Year MBA ’23, dives deeper into the leadership skill of compassion and how it relates to active listening.
Mama Said Hand Pies empowers creative passion by adopting a business mindset
Big Red Microenterprise coaches Benjamin Goulet and Devashish Sharma helped Mama Said Hand Pies transition from a farmer’s market stall to a shopfront.