Cornell MBA

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

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Finding Sustainability in an Unexpected Role

Katie McGahan, MBA ’22, took an internship with Ford’s treasury department hoping —but not expecting—to find a way to integrate sustainability.

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Adidas VP Aaron Seabron reinvented his career to align it with his passions

10 Under 10 honoree Aaron Seabron believes learning is the only competitive advantage and uses his own success to make a positive impact on others.

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Embracing the “Everyone is a Changemaker” Movement

Johnson’s Social Impact Internship Fund enabled Tony Tsao, MBA ’22, to help nonprofit Ashoka further develop its social entrepreneurship network.

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My sustainability internship quest: Marketing with Ecolab

Natalie Gonzalez, MBA ‘22 writes about her commitment to and her thought process behind finding a meaningful sustainability summer internship.

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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.

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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.

Alessandra Zielinski, MBA '11, facilitates a working session during a leadership development workshop.
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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.

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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.

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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.