Park Perspectives

Park Fellowship Class of 2027

Park Perspective: Redefining Leadership — From structure to self-discovery

Brandon Jones, Park Fellow and MBA ’27, reflects on how his view of leadership has changed after leaving the military

Park Fellows gather at the class of ’26 welcome dinner.

Park Perspective: Embracing the power of perspective

A nugget of wisdom from a family member reframed the challenges of business school and animated a call to servant leadership.

Michael Chang

Park Fellows Alumni Spotlight: Michael Chang, MBA ’09

Airbnb real estate investor and podcast host discusses redefining success, strengthening community, and listening to what matters

Shannon Boyle

Park Fellows Alumni Spotlight: Shannon Boyle, MBA ’19

Boyle reflects on the influence of her time in the U.S. Army, transitioning to Accenture, motherhood, and the Roy H. Park Leadership Fellowship

Ava holding her dog

Park Perspective: Leadership and the audience

Sharing an experience of leading by serving, Ava Metzger MBA ’26 reflects on the nature and practice of leadership.

Image of Jenny Hamilton standing, smiling with four other classmates in blue t-shirts and jeans. They stand under a “Crest” logo banner at a blue booth for Johnson’s Battle of the Brands competition.

Park Perspective: Embracing the Value of Unconventional Backgrounds

Battle of the Brands brings out intrepid MBA student’s superpower—narrative—and vanquishes a classic nemesis: imposter syndrome.

Image of Lauren Whitehead during the summer in front of the Cornell University sign on campus

Park Perspective: A Breaking Point—and a Breakthrough

Lauren Whitehead, MBA ’26, first-year student, shares helpful tips for managing the rigor and pace of an Ivy League business school.

Image of Guy-Lee King, MBA ’26 outside of Sage Hall with the Cornell mascot, Touchdown

Park Perspective: Escaping and returning

Guy King, MBA ’26, reflects on personal growth through vulnerability

Image of Park Fellows on a hike at Taughannock Falls State Park

Park Perspective: Prioritize to find balance and thrive

Lauren LaBelle, MBA ’26, discusses strategies for a successful life balance.