Cornell MBA
The latest news and updates from the MBA programs at SC Johnson College.

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.

Park Fellows alumni spotlight: Alessandra Zielinski, MBA ’11
Alessandra Zielinski, MBA ’11, is an executive coach and consultant dedicated to capacity building for mission-driven organizations, focusing on topics such as leadership development, community engagement, strategic planning, operational efficiency, and board governance.

Venture capitalist Marlon Nichols invests in diverse, visionary founders
10 Under 10 honoree Marlon Nichols, MBA ’11, co-founder of MaC Venture Capital, helps accelerate companies on the verge of their breakthrough moment.

The Student Voice: Meet Branden Karnell MBA ’22
Branden Karnell MBA ’22 is a Johnson graduate student pursuing a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree. He is also one of the first students to take part in Johnson’s new Tech Prep program.

Chao Wang creates strategic, global partnerships for Android TV and Google TV
10 Under 10 honoree Chao Wang, MBA ’12, leads partnerships and strategy via global, cross-functional teams at Google and virtual “field trips” for school kids.

ConnectFor enables managers to link employees’ interests and goals with projects
Danielle Boris ’16, MBA ’21, founded ConnectFor to ensure every employee is given an equal opportunity to love their work.

The Student Voice: Meet Yujie Hou MBA ’22
Yujie Hou MBA ’22 is a Johnson graduate student pursuing a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree.

Dreams and aspirations of becoming a global sustainability advisor
Johnson’s Social Impact Internship Fund enabled Duncan Lee, MBA ’22, to showcase his business and sustainability capability to AccountAbility.